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 Chocolate and the Ritz Paris - life does not get much more French than this -  a divine recipe from the Ritz Paris pastry chef François Perret.Chocolate Tart IngredientsPastry180g semi-salted butter70g icing sugar1 whole egg1 egg yolk280g...

 It does not come as much as a surprise to hear that "poulet frites" is the No. 1 dish in France.Why go to the bother of cooking a chicken when you can buy a rotisserie chicken" We enjoy ours served with oven roasted potatoes which are baked...

  recipe and photo from here Bonjour mes belles, I am in the mood to make brioche, so out comes one of my favourite recipes. Michel Roux?s brioche Makes:  1.2 kg doughPreparation time:  45 minutes plus 9 and a half hours...

 Bonjour from a chilly SW France,It is freezing in most parts of France and we are back in winter coats. It is not good news for French agriculters as many plants have their Spring growth and the arrival of freezing temperatures means that this...

 10 ways you can help the Earth....1. Turn off the lights2. RECYCLE3. Save leftovers4. Be nice to the worms5. Share a book6. Plant a tree7. Use both sides of the paper8. Save water9. Clean up rubbish10. Put underwear in the freezer when it\'s...

Create these DIY string light containers for your patio lighting with this beginner-friendly project to add ambiance to your space. The post was updated on April 20, 2024. Latest from OSH DIY String Light Containers for...

Learn how to restore a decor lantern for outdoor use with these simple tips using spray paint to create a welcoming outdoor space. Welcome to this month\'s thrifty makeovers. Each month we come together to share our treasures...

 Wow, wow and wow! I adore this room and it would appear

 30 degrees and lots of beautiful sunshine, what more could we want. Belle semaine a tous ?Leeann x 

 Bonjour mes belles,I hope you had a lovely weekend. Ours was a busy and very warm weekend, the weather experts said that we are having the weather that we normally get in June. Yesterday morning was spent hunting for antiques at a local market,...

 Making vanilla extract is something I need to do this weekend as I have almost run out of mine as I have used a lot baking my Easter goodies.  I found the recipe on Sally\'s Baking Recipes and it is her recipe that I am sharing with you...

 I was immediately attracted to this photo of a stunning suite in a fabulous hotel in Amsterdam.When I clicked on the photo, I discovered  it is called the "Antique Collectors Suite."It as if, it was made for us ?Leeann x 

  photo and recipe from here If I had to pick a favourite recipe, this one would be high on my list. I adore it as does my Frenchy who had only ever eaten croque-monsieur until I came along and introduced him to croque-madames. A...

 We are always on the look out for new places to stay in France and I have found the perfect place; it is a stunning Chateau with a fabulous restaurant.It is a four drive from us so it will be the perfect place for a weekend break or alternatively...

 Peonies, there is nothing in the world like them. My lovely neighbour presented me with these beauties yesterday, which were freshly picked from her garden.Random acts of kindness are rare these days and we should never take them forgranted.Did...

Bonjour mes belles,As promised here is the recipe that I use to make Lammele.La Lammele - Alsacian Easter CakeIngredients :4 eggs120g of sugar80g flour40g cornstarch53g of almond powder (optional)zest of a lemon (optional)1 Tbspn  vanilla extract1...

 Not that it feels like it here as we apear to have gone from Winter to Summer in a day.We have a high of 25 degrees forecast for today which is record breaking and the first time it has ever been this hot in March.Sadly this gorgeous weather is...

 On Friday I am going to be sharing one of my favourite French recipes with you - Le Lammele.So today I am going to tell you a bit about the Lammele and why the French make these at Easter.Lammele is a must on Easter Sunday in Alsace for breakfast,...

 How fabulous is this bike decorated with moss.It is also adorned with fairy lights and I am sure it looks magical at night.I was planning to cover an antique chair in moss for a display in French Boyfriend\'s antique shop window so this just...

 Bonjour mes belles,In two weeks Easter will be here so today\'s recipe is one that you would be perfect for your Easter lunch or dinner.Note the recipe is for two so just multiply the ingredients to satisfy your requirements.Pierre...

Latest from OSH DIY Thrift Store Decoupage Wastebasket Makeover 10 Easy Spring Decor Ideas to Refresh Your Home Easy DIY Spring Tulip Basket Front Door Wreath Saturdays on the Porch #67 How to Update a Thrift Store Lamp for a Fresh...

 Easter is not far away now, I cannot wait.  The countdown has began...Belle journee a tous ?Leeann x 

 How cute is this kitchen" I adore it.You can find more photos here.Belle semaine from a rainy SW France ?Leeann x 

 Happy International Woman\'s Day to all women around the world! Bonne journée internationale de la femme à toutes les femmes du monde entier !Leeann x

Latest from OSH 10 Easy Spring Decor Ideas to Refresh Your Home Easy DIY Spring Tulip Basket Front Door Wreath Saturdays on the Porch #67 How to Update a Thrift Store Lamp for a Fresh Look 2024 Fiction Reading List Welcome to...

 White is one of my favourite paint colours so I was drawn to this fabulous vacation apartment in Provence as soon as I saw this photo.All I need is some warm weather and a lot of  motivation to pick up my paint roller, note if the warm weather...

 Look who burst into bloom when I was not watching.A sure sign Spring is on her way. Belle semaine a tous ?Leeann x 

Here are four ways you can design a home you love! 1. Define your design standards. Rather than feeling the pressure of unrealistic standards, perfectionism or comparison, or feeling like you can’t do the things you want to do, set your own...

 Every year there is a French TV programme to find the best boulangerie in France.It is a fabulous programme as not only do you get to see some fabulous boulangeries, you also get to tour the whole of France at the same time. Last night one of the...

 Happy Leap Day 2024 ?Leeann x 

 Some inspiration from Dior Fashion Week to start the day....Belle journee a tous ?Leeann x 

Topiaries | Rug | Mat | Garden Stool | Wreath Basket | Faux Tulips Supply List door basket faux flowers like pink tulips floral foam ribbon (floral) ribbon (pink stripe) floral...

 Yesterday was cold and wet, perfect weather for making soup I thought.Who would of thought that such a simple process would turn into a nightmare.I roasted carrots, butternut, garlic and onion in the oven. The next step was to place all the...

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 France is No. 1 in a lot of things but not when it comes to drinking wine.According to here.A demain ?Leeann x 

Indoor gatherings cancelled. Restaurants and dining out were the saviors when the weather was nice. Travel and the idea of getting on a plane now scares me. Feeling depressed about these stats, and the impending winter months, I can’t help but...

There is nothing more that I love more than a great sale! Whether you’re shopping for your BFF, your loved ones or just for yourself, online shopping, this is the sale of the season. Now, because of the pandemic, online shopping is the way to go....

Dress: Danielle Bernstein Sunglasses: Etnia Barcelona Bracelet: Aurate Shoes: Co      A Few of My Favorite Things I love many things. Along my journey as a woman, as a wife, mama, and a creative, my various passions are the threads of my life?s...

Dress: Innika Choo Bag: JW Pei, shop similar This summer is going to look quite different than many others we have experienced. I?m well aware that this summer isn?t going to be a “typical summer.” To start, we will probably be social distancing...

Mother’s Day is this coming Sunday- eek! and I thought I?d give some direction relative to my expectations this year, I have none, as well as some feedback on several previous Mother?s Day efforts. On a typical Mothers Day, I would spend time with...

Tie-dye has long had a crunchy nomadic reputation. There?s that good ole fashion hippy-dippy kind, done in a bathtub with dyes from who knows where. And lately, there has been a surge of elevated tie dye everything that inspired me to do my own....

Sweatshirt n. Philathropy Sweatpants Frank & Eileen      This is my take on love in the time of Covid a dispatch from day 20 of quarantine. I have been sitting here for over two weeks trying to detangle the wires about the Covid-19 pandemic. It is...

Nesting one, two, three. By now, you’ve heard the advice that to slow the spread of coronavirus in the U.S., we need to practice social distancing. But if you’re confused as to what that looks like in practice, I have some answers. Stay home! We...

What will the 2020s bring us" At the start of a new decade, the world is unsure. In fact, people are freaked out. There?s the impending doom of climate change, political upheaval in the U.S. and abroad, and a new and extremely scary virus spreading...

Calling all husbands, boyfriends, and lovers! Valentine?s Day is quickly approaching, which means it?s time to make some game-time decisions when it comes to gifting. You definitely can?t go wrong with giving chocolates or rose bouquets. Why go the...