Sometimes the most impressive appetizers are the ones that take the least amount of work. This is one of those times. To be honest, a cheese plate was a last minute addition to my menu. I certainly didn’t expect it to be a showstopper that had multiple people asking for the recipe. I don’t mind… Continue reading An Elegantly Simple Cheese Plate
I spent the final night of 2017 in the company of some of my favorite people, ones who I am so lucky to call family. The year had some amazing moments and some I’m quite glad to be leaving behind. We had a bonfire in the backyard around midnight, along with champagne and confetti. We… Continue reading Happy 2018!
For me, the holidays should be warm and cozy days filled with family, friends, and the things that make us happiest. The last few years have been a bit bumpy, and during that time I needed nothing more than those essentials. Decorating was the furthest thing from my mind. This year I was pleasantly surprised… Continue reading Sparkly Vintage Paper Ornaments
I’ve been working on a new holiday decor pattern set featuring an embroidery design of holly leaves and berries. The design itself comes from an 1820’s dinner dress at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. I previously released this design on my historical costuming website, but felt it had a lot more potential than just as a… Continue reading Holiday Felt Ornament Giveaway
I’m a huge fan of old-fashioned flavors not often found in the US, and black currant is one of my favorites. Between that and my love of all things French, it’s no surprise that I love crème de cassis. So when my local farm share offers that I can pick as many black currants as… Continue reading Homemade Crème de Cassis
As any creative knows, the right image can make or break a project. I love having the perfect pieces that reflect my personal style and color palette. Often, I can’t find exactly what I’m looking for, so I make them myself. That’s how these two sets of sewing vector icons came into being – I… Continue reading Sewing Vector Icons – Small and Large Sets
I originally created this elegant cat appliqué pattern when I wanted something special for a quick “poodle” skirt to wear to a sock hop. Dogs aren’t really my thing, but cats are! “Good Mews” – this appliqué design can add style and personality to your next project, as well.I kept the design simple, with the… Continue reading Good Mews Cat Appliqué PDF Pattern
I have a little tradition when I’m in Paris. Every morning, I seek out a different bakery and buy a croissant (or two). With just 10 days to spend in Paris, I knew that at most I could only sample a baker’s dozen of croissants. This time I wanted to take notes in case I… Continue reading Seeking the Best Croissants in Paris – 2017
I spent a week of my honeymoon in Le Marais, in a little studio apartment on the Rue des Rosiers. Every morning I headed out on a solo walk to buy baguettes and croissants for the day, exploring a new part of the neighborhood each time. With its unique mix of ancient streets, quirky shops,… Continue reading A Ramble through the Haute Marais
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