Live.Love.Conquer

A swedish proverb for the day ..

“Fear less, hope more; Eat less, chew more; Whine less, breathe more; Talk less, say more; Love more, and all good things will be yours”

 

Al Fresco Dining

 

 

It's official, summer is well and truly here and al fresco dining is the order of the day.  Whether it be lunch or dinner, I just love dining outdoors.

 

 

LADURÉE ...... a seduction of the tastebuds!

If you have every been lucky enough to taste this little piece of heaven, you will know how seductive a LADURÉE  macaron truly is.

During a recent trip to Paris with my wonderful friend Sara, we fell upon the famous patisserie and just HAD to go inside.

Fancy a road trip - jump on board and visit this medieval village with me ...

 

 

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This post is a bit late but last Sunday, I took my in-laws up to a very cute village called Saint-Cézaire-sur-Siagne  a gorgeous village originating from the 9th century.

We sat in the village square with a cold beer in hand and enjoyed the views.  It was charming, come and take a look at the village through my eyes.

Bisous

MamaB

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A Great Friend + Boston = ........

I think I have finally caught up with my sleep after a wonderful week in Boston with my friend of 30 years.  As you can imagine, not having seen each other for a full year, we had a lot to catch up on and I can't tell you how much we laughed!  Isn't it fantastic girls, to just hang out with a really good girlfriend?

My husband was fantastic for flying out from Nigeria to spend time with the children so that I could enjoy 5 days of me time, love him so!!

The start of an amazing week ahead

For all you lovely ladies this glorious monday morning. I hope you all have a fabulous week ahead, remember every challenge that comes your way this week gives you a wealth of experience for life's next lesson. Be strong, be brave, be inspirational.

Bisous x

Vintage French Journal 1911 - and it could be yours

Bonjour mes amis,

I am so excited to have so many new friends that I want to have a give-away to celebrate and I think I have the perfect gift.  Whilst at a fleamarket recently, I managed to find a copy of  'L'illustration Journal Universal' dated 9th September 1911.  This is the french version of an illustrated newspaper.

 

 

Wooden Pallets - are they really just rubbish?

 

Can you see the potential?

 

I've been pondering this thought all week.  Since wooden pallets have come into my mindspace, all I keep seeing are pallets piled high next to the garbage, on the side of the road, outside warehouses all with the same fate in mind, being disposed of.

What if though, these freebies which seem to be everywhere I look these days, could be put to better use?  What if we could recycle, upcycle and even remodel them to become part of our daily lives? 

 

Floating Shelving System

 

Old French dresser meets chalk paint

Bonjour peeps,

I'm so excited, I have been working away all week and have something to show you,

as you know I bought this gorgeous french dresser and after hearing about Annie Sloan paints, I found a wonderful supplier right here in France, Les Couronnes Sauvages .  Claire was an absolute star and gave me some wonderful advice, as a self confessed chalkaholic, she knew I would be hooked once I got my hands of this product.  2 days after placing my order, I took delivery of several pots of paints, brushes and waxes and in no time I all, I was painting away.

Watch this space .....