Showing posts with label France. Show all posts
Showing posts with label France. Show all posts

Friday, September 17, 2021

A few things ~ French style.


A whisper soft scarf to wear that adds a wee bit of french style.
I have paired it with an Eileen Fisher top
Lands' End cashmere cardigan
Royalty jeans.

Silk square scarf by Pertrusse with exquisite hand rolled edges 
"Cha Cha Cha"
from

Scarves are such an easy way to amp up a simple outfit.
I own maybe a dozen silk scarves...
Pertrusse, Hermes, Ralph Lauren

My first Hermes scarf was a souvenir from San Francisco.
The second and third were from the Hermes shop in Vancouver.
The others were purchased in Paris.


A friend Ali who lives on Salt Spring Island gave me a Le Fermiere pot
she brought some home from her trip to France.


I brought several more home from my last trip to Provence and the SW of France.
The French yogurt is so rich and creamy that we indulged with a pot each morning for breakfast with fruit before going out to explore the villages.



These sweet peas are the last for the season...
it was an amazing season for these scented gems.


A bountiful harvest of apples await to be picked in The Humble Bungalow Garden.

One of our favourite apple recipes is from Ina Garten
French Apple Tarte.


Serve it warm with ice cream.


A gift arrived in the post...
fresh grown and dried lavender sachets!


I love the detailed embroidery...
thank you Lorrie.


Do you follow Vivi et Margot on Instagram?
Charlotte Reiss has a shop Vivi et Margot that sells all things French...
baskets, linens, aprons, copper pots, candles, soaps etc.

I purchased this kitchen candle.
 It will be lit on the cool days of Fall and Winter when I am cooking in the kitchen.

Today it is raining and I am in the kitchen making a tomato and potato bisque.


Thank you for popping by The Humble Bungalow Blog.

Hope that you are staying safe.

 ~ Be Well and Be Kind ~

Sunday, June 7, 2020

My Stylish French Country box reveal!

What a treat to receive this beautiful My Stylish French Box.

Sharon Santoni and her team have outdone themselves yet again!
I don't know how they do it but I am very grateful that they put in the time and effort with this venture.

I want to share some of the beautiful items that were carefully wrapped up in whisper thin tissue and satin ribbons...


The theme for the May box was flowers.
I love those subtle soft shades of pink and grey.

Wee Espresso cups hand made by Sophie Masson 
 and the pretty Francoise Paviot napkins.

Rosa Damascena rose palettes by Carriere Freres
 add scent to a closet or lingerie drawer.


A recycled wine bottle by Q' de Bouteilles 
etched with "MFCH"
Will use this sweet vase for our wee garden bouquets.
I think it will be great in the green bathroom here in The Humble Bungalow.

Apica Exfoliant made with bee pollen...
I look forward to trying this gentle product to keep my skin glowing and healthy.

Look at this beautiful large floral silk scarf by Pertrusse!
It is so sumptuous!
I will wear this with my summer linen dresses...
and with my denim jacket and jeans.


I am a pearl girl and WOW check out these beautiful Gisel B earrings.

Love LOVE love the pearls...
 my two favourite items in the box can be worn together!

I also have the pearl pendant from Gisel B 
sent in a previous MSFB which will be lovely worn with these.

Such a luxurious assortment of treats to enjoy.

The timing of the delivery during this pandemic was most anticipated...

I would encourage you to try a box, they are now taking orders for August.
A little bit of French luxury delivered righ to your home.
You can visit their site to see more and read the comments left by box recipients.

Hope you are all doing well, staying healthy and sane.

~ Be Well and Be Kind ~


Thursday, November 28, 2019

J'adore Paris...

What can I say about Paris?
It is a city that holds a very special place in my heart.

I dreamt about going to Paris ever since I was a young girl.

One Christmas I was given
a set of blue bottled fragrances ~ Evening in Paris.

Mom and I watched and loved all of Audrey Hepburn's movies.
(many were set in Paris)

My favourite film was Sabrina...
Let's go to Paris...shall we?


The view from our room.

The Welcome Hotel is a small family run hotel
 situated in a fabulous location on Rue Seine in the 6th arrondissment.






Out in front of the hotel you can sit and enjoy a coffee or just people watch!


The Seine River is full of boats.


We took an amazing dinner cruise aboard this vintage boat.

The food was excellent and the views were breath taking
The Eiffel Tower twinkled as we passed...


The skies were overcast in Paris and rain sprinkled
 our spirits were not dampened at all!
We are in Paris after all.

There is lots to see and do!



Wandering around the Louvre...


We explored The Tuilerise Gardens and listened to the street musicians.
Lots of people were out and about doing the very same things.


We ventured into the iconic Dehillerin Kitchen Shop...
we did not leave empty handed!


We ate lunch at one of Julia Child's favourite spots in Paris.
Au Pied De Cochon.

I enjoyed the delicious French Onion Soup...
Did you know that this restaurant is open 24 hours each day?


We perused Shakespeare and Co.


We had to sit for a bit and rest our wearly legs
savour a coffee and watch the parade of chic styles.


We walked 17 km one day!
(That should allow us to indulge in French butter and cheese.)


Rodin Museum and Gardens 



The Gardens were not busy so we were able to wander at our leisure.


Roses are blooming!




Fountains, lush greenery and statues dot the grounds.



A long stand of trees...



With all our walking we worked up an appetite for lunch.




Bread from Poilane Bakery 


Love the colourful door details in Paris.


Lovely courtyard garden at Ralph Lauren.


The Ralph Lauren Shop 
also has a restaurant...it is very popular.


Sterling Silver in an antique shop.
I think these look like they are made in The Secessionist Era. 


Lots of mustard yellow clothing shown in the windows of the shops.


Lots of beautiful Ittala glass in the BHV department store.


On a mission for darling daughter...
her favourite shop Rouje where she orders clothes online is situated within easy walking distance...


Jean Damas is the owner of the shop.
She has recently opened a restaurant beside the store.


I purchased the scrunchie on the right for Jennifer.
Also a pair of really cute sunglasses.


I bought myself some lipsticks.





Bonpoint 
for stylish kids




Macarons



Louis Vuitton


Sumptuous scarves




Eye catching displays



Le Bon Marche Department Store

and 

The Food Emporium




Julie called this the egg wall.


Exotic Fruit



I hope you have enjoyed the pictures of our travels to Italy and France.




Au revoir Paris...
memories and photos will keep you in my heart
(until next time)

This is the past post from the trip.

Happy Thanksgiving to those of you in the USA who are celebrating today.

~ Be Well and Be Kind ~