Houbigant-Perfumer to the Queen

I have worn Quelques Fleurs since 1986 when I fell in love with it at Nordstroms.  I was just 16 and didn't have a lot of money.  I did, however, strike a deal with my wealthier boyfriend that I would write his mid-term essay for the small price of $38.00...the cost of a small bottle of eau de toilette.  How I wish it was still that price.  Quelques Fleurs has the most intriguing history, worn by royalty and many other famous beauties. It is incredibly floral, as the name suggests, and I sometimes wonder if it isn't patterned off the original fragrance called Petit Trianon created for Marie Antoinette.  It seems to have many of the same notes.

Sorry to all my faithful followers.  I do not have internet at home any longer and it makes it nearly impossible to blog.  Don't give up on my yet...I will post as often as I can.

Little French Maids

Here is a sample of my kitchen apron and garden apron I am making to sell on Etsy.  They are made of linen and have ripped-edged ruffles.  The rosettes have vintage pearls in the center and are pinned on so they can be removed when washing.  They are quite time consuming to make so I am going to sell them for $69.00 each on Etsy one of these days.  If you are interested in one right away, please email me at frenchbeautymark@live.com.

Happy Pink Saturday Girlies 

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Cozy Little Fire

Now that autumn is upon us, my house is so cold at night.  I am dreaming of a cozy little fire. Just how lovely would it be to light a couple pinecones, birch logs and sprigs of dried lavender in one of these gorgeous fireplaces?  I love the antique ormalu chenets with cherubs...reminds me of the ones in the old black and white classic film Camille starring Greta Garbo.  She had beautiful bronze cherub chenets looking into her fireplace, seemingly mezmerized by the dancing flames.

Mad for Macarons

So many cute macaron inspired products are becoming available.  Cute little lip glosses in the shape of macarons to keep in your purse.  Tiny jewelry boxes to store your rings in look like a little macaron sitting on your vanity.  Great new recipe books. Mimi Holliday's silk lace macaroon collection bra and panty set.  Oh la la.

Sitting Pretty

Just dreaming of a little Paris apartment and how darling a cozy pink chair pulled up next to a fireplace would be.  I love the old Bergere style, especially when it has caning, carving and tufting. 

Ode to Frilly Lilly

Ultra-girly Frilly Lilly is the mani-pedi destination of choice.  With three locations Canada, this darling little find offers up a pastry shop atmosphere with a large array of delicious products to choose from.  Check out their site at http://www.frillylilly.ca/services.php

My Petite Versailles

Thanks to my dear sister, I have some updated photos of my garden I've been working on.  All the brick is dug up from an old street of a nearby town.  I planted lots of pink roses around the statue that my dove "Romeo" has claimed for his new perch.  I added a small pond with a fountain in it...a little hard to tell in the second photo from the top, but the tinkling water sound is lovely.  It attracks all the local birds and my cat and chickens use it for a drinking fountain. The birdhouse above is made of broken china (thanks to my 4 kids.) It's been a wonderful summer so far and I am so glad I put in a little effort this year to make a relaxing space outside.  I've enjoyed it so much, reading french novels and drinking lavender lemonade, that I wish I would've done this years sooner.  Happy summer twirly-girls.