Hello, mes amis (my friends)! In my quest to bring a bit of French flair to my home this Valentine's Day I have decorated the front entry of Storybook Cottage. I was inspired by Malmaison, The Tuileries And My French Front Door. Château de Malmaison Château de Malmaison was the former residence of Empress Joséphine. It was also the headquarters of the French government from 1800 to 1802 as well as Napoleon's last residence in France at the end of the Hundred Days in 1815. Joséphine ... View the Post
Napoleon and Josephine Valentine Bonbons
Hello sweet friends! Will you be decorating for Valentine's Day? I am hosting a themed tea next Saturday and wanted a simple and inexpensive party favor for my 25 guests. Here is how to create the Napoleon and Josephine Valentine Bonbons. Napoleon and Josephine Valentine Bonbons To make the bonbons you will need the following: Empty tissue paper rolls Cardstock in your choice of colors. Glue Stapler Scissors Decorative trims (I used gold Dresden foil trims.) ... View the Post
Napoleon and Josephine Valentine Garland
Welcome to the January Pinterest Challenge A Valentine’s Day garland. This monthly event is hosted by Cindy of County Road 407. I have created a Napoleon and Josephine Valentine Garland. This month’s challenge was inspired by a heart garland by Refresh Living. The arrangement features: Various elements hanging on twine. Hearts A specific color theme Napoleon and Josephine Valentine Garland As I mentioned last Sunday I will soon be hosting a Napoleon and Josephine ... View the Post
Sunday Smiles Romantic Regency
Hello, my sweet friends! I want to start out by thanking the multitude of you who left such lovely and caring messages, comments and emails in regards to the passing of our dear Rudi Gunn. It has been a bit of a hard adjustment living with this loss. But we feel such gratitude for having shared our lives with such a wonderful dog. Now for Sunday Smiles Romantic Regency. Sunday Smiles Romantic Regency In February I am hosting a Napoleon and Josephine Valentine Tea for the D/FW Costumers ... View the Post
Saturday Smiles A Stitch In Time
Hello sweet friends! How has another week come and gone? Being on the road for five weeks has made this summer truly fly by. Since my return home last week I have said every day that I will write another post besides Saturday Smiles. But I am still working 16 hour days and find little time to do so. The good news is that many of those hours have been spent on projects I hope to feature very soon. Until then, enjoy Saturday Smiles A Stitch In Time. I returned home to a mountain of ... View the Post
My Beautiful Notre Dame
My Beautiful Notre Dame. Over the years I have written about this glorious cathedral many, many times. I first had the joy of seeing its medieval glory firsthand in 2000. Every time I return to Paris I always at least walk past its magnificent facade in the Ile de la Cite. My Beautiful Notre Dame By now you have probably heard that the entire roof was totally engulfed in flames and completely collapsed. The beautiful 12th-century spire of the cathedral had fallen. The fire had also spread ... View the Post
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