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Posted on July 2nd, 2009 by kim
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Here is a simple, inexpensive DIY favor idea for a French -themed wedding or party: homemade Sucre de Lavande- Lavender Sugar. Some of the finest lavender and lavender-infused products come from the South of France, where lavender is used throughout daily life. Not only is it used to sent the home (dried in sachets, or in distilled water for perfuming linens) and in soaps and creams, but it’s also delicious in cooking. On cookies, cakes or fresh fruit- a sprinkling of lavender sugar is a great way to add a delicate French flavor to any dessert.
Sucre de Lavande
Fill a large (depending on the number of favors you’re making), sealable container with normal white sugar. Add several sprigs or handfuls of dried lavender blossoms. Seal the container and let it sit for 2 weeks, shaking the container occasionally to mix evenly. When ready, pour the sugar through a sifter to get the blossoms out, or whirl the sugar and blossoms together through a mixer or coffee grinder. Fill small apothecary jars with the sugar, and add a recipe or two along with the gift tag, et… voilà! DIY doesn’t get much easier than this.
Posted on June 29th, 2009 by kim
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Putting all modesty aside, I have to admit that I look pretty darn cute in a crown - and a crown isn’t an accessory that many people can easily pull off. I guess you have to have a certain je ne sais quoi to carry the look, and for some reason, it’s the one piece of headgear that works for me. Like most women who dream of the Perfect Pair of high heeled black boots, I’ve dreamt of The Perfect Crown since I was a little girl- Not too sparkly, subtle patina, understated shape… Well, today I stumbled on this gorgeous online shop called Paris Hotel Boutique, and THERE WAS MY CROWN!! It was absolutely perfect- AND absolutely sold!
The good news is that the ever-elusive Perfect Crown led me to this gem of a webshop run by San Francisco based Lynn Goldfinger-Abram. Lynn is an avid collector and dealer of vintage and antique pieces. Her shop features beautiful, rare items from around the globe, including lots of cute one-of-a-kind French pieces like opera glasses, turn-of-the-century, handwritten dinner menus and…crowns. Nothing beats spending a Saturday morning poking around a Parisian brocante ( jumble sale), but if it’s just not logistically possible, the next best thing is Paris Hotel Boutique.
Posted on June 24th, 2009 by kim
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