The Parisienne ~ A Favorite Piece

Favorites on the 1st

The Polohouse

Favorite Works of Art

The Parisienne 

Work By

 Mitsy Easley @ Bliss Following

Collaged Quote Photographed On A Building In San Antonio, TX

My husband and I have long considered 

art to be one of the extras in life that feeds our souls.

To single out a favorite piece is impossible.

Instead, I singled out a piece that hangs in my office.

It's special for several reasons.

~ The Artist, My Friend Mitzi ~

~ The Subject, Paris ~

~ The Incredible Layers of Details ~

This piece started with the 

painting of this darling French girl.

Layer by layer, Mitzi added in 

fun details with paper, oils, acrylics, and inks.

~ Pops of Red ~

~ An Audrey Quote ~

The frame is a 

piece of art in its own right.

Even Mitzi's 

signature is a mini work of art.

June 1st

~ A Perfect Time To Plan A Trip ~

~ Yes, Indeed ~

"Paris is Always a Good Idea!"

Joining

Favorites on the 1st @ The Polohouse
Amaze Me Monday @ Dwellings
Blue Monday @ Smiling Sally
Masterpiece Monday @ Boogieboard Cottage
The Scoop @ Cedar Hill Ranch
Inspire Me Tuesday @ A Stroll Thru Life
You're Gonna Love It Tuesday @ Kathe With An E
Tuesday Treasures @ My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia
Pretty Things @ TwelveOeight
Wow Us Wednesday @ Savvy Southern Style

Mon Petit Plaisir

Mon Petit Plaisir 

~ My Small Pleasure ~

Hyacinths for the Soul 

is about the extras in life, 

the little pleasures, that feed my soul. 

 Petit Plaisir ~ the French attitude 
that one should occasionally indulge in 
a small extravagance from time to time.  

Here in the states, I treat myself to a 

Starbucks
Coffee Frappuccino Light

~ While in Paris ~ 

Angelina's  Le Chocolat 

a Ancienne Dit "L' Africain"

~ Angelina's Salon de Thé ~ 
226 Rue de Rivoli, Paris, 1st

"Much more than a simple patisserie or tearoom, 

Angelina is a luxury brand with a prestigious

 image that symbolizes the French way of life."

This legendary tea room offers the perfect indulgence. 

~ Thick, Rich Liquid Chocolate, Like No Other ~

~ A Light Afternoon Snack ~

For Monsieur

 ~ Tri Colored Quiche ~

For Moi

~ Club Sandwich ~ French Fries ~Mesclun Salad ~

~ A Mont Blanc to Share ~

An Extraordinary Cake 

~Meringue ~ Whipped Cream ~ Chestnut Cream Vermicelli

On the Way Out ~ An Assortment of Gifts

For Mes Amis Stateside

~ Chocolat ~

Oh La La, Paris in the Spring!

 The winner of the 
Paper Blossom giveaway.

Congratulations to Christine!

Christine's Home and Travel Adventures

Please contact me with your addy, and this beautiful book and box of note cards will be on their way for you to enjoy year round.  Thanks to each who entered the giveaway.  I wish I could send each of you a copy of this beautiful book.

Celebrate France with 

Anita and others who adore all things French.

France Simply Irresistible @ Castles, Crowns, and Cottages

Also Joining

Oh, the Places I've Been @ The Tablescaper
Festive Friday Fiesta @ The Home Girl
Amaze Me Monday @ Dwellings
Make It Pretty Monday @ The Dedicated House
Blue Monday @ Smiling Sally
Masterpiece Monday @ Boogieboard Cottage
Pretty Things @ TwelveOeight
Tuesday Treasure @ My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia
Your Gonna Love It Tuesday @ Kathe With An E
The Scoop @ Cedar Hill Ranch
Inspire Me Tuesday @ A Stroll Thru Life

Random Paris Blues

~ Simply Irresistible ~

Random Paris Blues

No Words Needed

I was the fortunate winner of

 Bliss Farm's recent 

Brocante Give Away.

Thank you, Jackie.  

The package of Paris brocante 

items is cherished and appreciated.

But wait!

Bliss Farm is having a new Give Away.

Visit Bliss Farm to view the wonderful Parisian doors, door knockers, and door handles for Irresistible Paris and enter to win an antique Door Knocker.

Joining 

Anita @ Castles Crowns and Cottages

for 

Simply Irresistible Paris 

Blue Monday @ Smiling Sally

Masterpiece Monday @ Boogieboard Cottage

Cowgirl Up @ Cedar Hill Ranch

The Bunny Hop @ Bunny Jean's

Outdoor Wednesday @ A Southern Daydreamer

What's It Wednesday @ Ivy and Elephants

French Inspiration Thursday @ The French Cupboard