I visited Paris in 2012, and I literally fell in love with the ambiance. The Eiffel Tower, Louvre and Arc de Triomphe were all stunning, but all the charming cafés really drew me in. The delicious coffee, tea, desserts and decadent pastries served in fanciful settings were complete heaven. Drinking coffee and eating a baguette, …
September is a beautiful time of year in Michigan. It is one of my favorite months in terms of weather because although there are still warm days, the mornings and evenings bring in cool crisp air. It’s not quite summer anymore, but it isn’t yet full blown fall. September is considered a transition month. It …
The first time I watched Bridgerton upon its release in 2020 I was hooked. The show takes place in the 1800s during the Regency Era in London and features extravagant backdrops to really reel viewers in. Historians agree this show is not completely accurate but represents an alternate fantasy version of history. History aside, I …
For a hashtag tour I created this elegant spring masterpiece. It looks over the top luxurious, like it could be something taken right out of the Ritz-Carlton or maybe from the show Bridgerton. But it wasn’t, I created it myself with items I already had in my home. The only items I bought were fruit …
For a French inspiration hashtag tour, I put together this Parisian vignette. It turned out magnifique! I used my vintage silverplated champagne bucket purchased at an estate sale to display some flowers. The flowers were from the local grocery store. The main function of a champagne bucket is to store champagne, wine and other beverages, …