Happy Monday Morning to you!
My day will be like a little day dream until I actually dig into reality
over here!
A big Thank You to everyone who visited while I was away and to my lovely guests!
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Paris Love.. guest post:Si from French by Design
While in Paris I thought it would be fun to have some of our fellow bloggers share their love for the city with us. Si from French by Design will be in Paris for part of my visit as well! We are hoping to meet up while we are there! Please enjoy her lovely recommendations for this amazing city...
Bonjour! This is Si from FrenchByDesign! I am a French girl living on the East coast USA and enjoying my expatriate life here… But of course, I miss France and my friends there, so poor me, I have to go back there often to recharge my batteries [and eat stinky cheese but that’s another post…]
Christina is headed to Paris, ah Paris, the City of Lights… Just the name makes me want to sing Edith Piaf’s “La vie en Rose”… Such a romantic place… I lived in Paris for 5 years when I was a student. There were great parts about life there, but as always you don’t enjoy things when you have them around all year. I probably walked by the Eiffel Tower a hundred times while living there and barely noticed the lady. Now, when I go visit Paris, my friends make fun of me because I literally stop and stare at her for a few minutes. They say I’m weird. But then again, they might be right…
So Christina, here is a piece of advice for you… If you want to look and behave like a true Parisian, don’t stare at Madame Eiffel. But do go visit her late at night and wait for the 20 000 lights to come off, around 2 AM, it's quite magical to say "bonne nuit" to the Eiffel Tower. Also, go get yourself an ice cream cone at Berthillon, my favorite ice cream shop in the city or a Nutella crepe made right in front of you Rue de Caumartin. And block a day to visit the Marais, my favorite quarter in Paris. Tiny paved streets with independent clothing designer shops or interior design concept stores. And of course, have a croissant every morning. Calories don’t count while you’re in Paris! Bon voyage!
Paris Love.. guest post: Sharon from My French Country Home
Sharon is so sweet and has so wonderfully opened her home to us when we are in France during this trip. She is also sweet enough to share some of her favorites from Paris with you!
A big thank you to Christina for asking me to guest post for her while she ............ comes to visit me!!! YAY,
OK not only me, there is also that little detail called Paris, but I am so pleased to meet Christina and her family.
Christina has asked me about my special places in Paris. I chose a place to live , a place to eat and a place to shop ....
Before we had any children we lived in the heart of St Germain on the magical Place Fustenberg, and this little square will always hold a special place in my heart.
Tiny, perfectly situated, it has the sort of elite feel to it as if living there made you automatically part of some wonderful private club.
My favourite place to eat? Of course there are SO many wonderful little bistrots and restaurants in Paris, I could actually provide a long list. But my most memorable meal was shared with my husband and our closest friends at La Méditerranée , fantastic setting, DIVINE food, romantic, elegant LOVE it.
And finally a special place to shop for .............. chocolates!
The amazing Debauve et Gallais, a 200 year old shop in Paris. I don't know
which is more spectacular, the 'finesse' and flavour of the chocolates,
or the wonderful wonderful packaging.
I adore the perfect jewel like chocolates. This is the only place I have ever
been offered food decorated with real gold leaf !!
Thank you Christina, I like to think that you may check out some of these addresses while you are in Paris this week!
Thank you! Thank you! {and a giveaway}
I want to take a minute to say thank you to all of our guest bloggers who participated in the Wish List series here on greige!!! I appriciate that they were willing to share their holiday time with us!
As a Thank you to all of my readers I want to offer a little giveaway (actually a few) over the next week or so..
Please leave a comment below for your chance to win a copy of Essentially French by Josephine Ryan from greige. For a second chance to win you can like us on facebook {still hoping to get to 500 by the end of the year} and or you can tweet about us.
Wishing you a wonderful weekend!!
A winner will be selected on December 27th 2010
Please remember to leave an email address or some way to contact you if I cannot reach you through your profile..
image via Château de Moissac-Bellevue
Congratulations to Caroline of Boho Home on winning!
Wish List: Daniella from Dress, Design & Decor
I am very excited to welcome our final Guest blogger in the Wish List series Daniella from Dress, Design & Decor. Her Blog always makes me so happy - it is so feminine and it is just down right beautiful!
Hello! Daniella here from Dress, Design & Decor. So happy to be here on Greige today sharing a few of my favorites things I'd love for Christmas, and a few things perfect for others on your list...
Hello! Daniella here from Dress, Design & Decor. So happy to be here on Greige today sharing a few of my favorites things I'd love for Christmas, and a few things perfect for others on your list...
1. Kate Spade iPhone cover - How could you not be charmed by this adorable "rotary phone" cover for your iPhone? It's a perfect sweet & simple gift for one of your best girlfriends!
2. Archive Leather Boot - I love these riding boots from Madewell. I am in desperate need of a black boot, and I’m always on the lookout for the perfect riding style that's not too wide or clunky looking. They're classic and will last you a lifetime.
3. Flannel PJ’s - J.Crew and I have a problem. Mostly it's because they keep making pretty things and I’d like to buy them out. Most recently I’ve been coveting these classic plaid pjs in the softest flannel. Perfect for Christmas morning don't you think?
4. Chloé Perfume - I've been lusting after Chloé parfum for quite some time and I’m thinking I should pick up a pretty bottle of my own while the Christmas sales are on (if no one buys it for me first that is, lol).
5. Lilas Diptyque Candle - I absolutely love this candle with it's beautiful lilac scent. It reminds me of Spring and all things French.
6. Stadium Boulevard Trench - Love this classic piece, but in a warmer fabric for the Winter season, especially in the perfect shade of sandstone.
7. J.Crew Bracelets - J.Crew has SO many gorgeous bracelets that's it's hard to possibly pick just one! Crystal, pearls, silver, or gold... so many pretty choices and a perfect precious gift.
8. Mini Shopaholic - All of Sophie Kinsella's Shopaholic books are such fun reads, so I was super excited to hear she has another book out!
9. Pretty Pieces from Aerie - American Eagle's sister store Aerie is seriously the best place for pretty little girly pieces from pjs to the softest sweaters! I never really thought about Aerie till I wandered in a year or two ago, and now I love seeing what's new every time I wander by.
10. Dancing Dots Cardigan - I've been after this Madewell cardigan for a while now. Grey goes with everything, and the silver dots add a little bit of girly fun!
Wish List: Ally of From the Right Bank
I am sure many of you already know the super sweet Ally of From the Right Bank! She has some really wonderful goodies to share on her wish list!
Hello, I'm Ally of FROM THE RIGHT BANK, a blog where I document my adventures in setting up and decorating a new house and occasional travels to far flung places.
Christmas is my favorite holiday so I'm delighted to share with you some of the things I'm planning on giving this year. They all happen to be things I wouldn't mind receiving myself (as I think all gifts should be)! I wish you a very happy holiday season!
Adds both fun and glam to any table.
Instant party on the go.
Perfect for the fashionista and/or traveler.
Like sculpture for your office.
Much more fun than just one planner in one color for the whole year.
For the anglophile's desk.
Beautiful coffee table book that everyone will love.
Heavenly scents in pretty blue packaging.
Light, compact, fast-drying towel made of pretty striped Irish linen.
No words needed.
Wish List: Sarah from Haute Design
I am very excited to welcome Sarah from Haute Design here on greige! Sarah always has the most inspiring posts that temp me with fashion, interiors and all kinds of goodies!!
Hello, this is Sarah from Haute Design. For those who are not familiar with my blog, I share a wide range of people, places and things—from incredible, sprawling countryside homes, to chic street style in Paris, to unique vintage packaging. I am thrilled to be here today, sharing some lovely things that I have come across, that I would certainly add to my Christmas list, but are also some things I would love to give. I selected a range of items, from very affordable pieces for under $20, to more luxurious gifts. Most are available worldwide for your shopping consideration.
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Christmastime is so magical, and it is especially fun putting beautiful gifts together for those you love. I personally always look for a theme when it comes to gift giving—no matter how large or small a gift may be. Even something as small as dainty hair pins contained in a chic box can be a special gift for your kind neighbour, who is always sending over baking, and who is really more like family. So grab a little notebook (I always keep a mini notebook for gift planning) and take down anything that catches your eye...
01 Chocolate Fondue Pots: A lovely gift for a hostess. These chic stoneware pots, available in milk and dark chocolate, warm quickly and easily and are delicious with fresh fruit.
02 Les Exclusifs de Chanel, Beige: An intense powdery floral of natural elegance and grace. Created by CHANEL Master Perfumer Jacques Polge in 2008, a blend of new white petals and yellow gold flowers are highlighted by hints of honey that reveal its discreet sensuality—for the lady of glamour in your life.
03 Lavender–filled postcard sachets: These lovely vintage postcard sachets are pretty and sure to please. Bundle two together and tie with a ribbon, and/or give them with a luxurious robe.
04 Voluspa Maison Noir Ambre Lumiere Votive Candle in Cosmetic Jar: An amazing scent placed in a very glamorous jar. This candle is the perfect little hostess gift, and a personal favorite scent.
05 Estate Jewelry Box, Cameo: Place a necklace, chocolates, or even a lovely note inside for a surprise. This cameo box is so multi–useful and completely charming.
06 All That Remains Bobbies: Place these pins in the box shown above or pair them up with a great book. Perfect for celebrations or... just because.
07 The Swing Coat: An original piece of Fifi Lapin for the stylish lady in your life. All Fifi Lapin purchases come with a Fifi collectors card.
08 Metal Key Holder: Ladurée, the famous house of Parisian cake store, collaborated with the Japanese brand Mark's to present this collection of key holders. Choose from a cat, dog or rabbit.
09 Ice block bowl: Artistically unique, this chic bowl is a wonderful statement piece. Fill with something special or gift it by itself. (There are also vases available in the same collection)
10 Faux Fur Tippet: An on–trend, retro-inspired faux fur tippet makes a sophisticated topper for any evening ensemble, and most especially, your favorite LBD.
Hello, this is Sarah from Haute Design. For those who are not familiar with my blog, I share a wide range of people, places and things—from incredible, sprawling countryside homes, to chic street style in Paris, to unique vintage packaging. I am thrilled to be here today, sharing some lovely things that I have come across, that I would certainly add to my Christmas list, but are also some things I would love to give. I selected a range of items, from very affordable pieces for under $20, to more luxurious gifts. Most are available worldwide for your shopping consideration.
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Christmastime is so magical, and it is especially fun putting beautiful gifts together for those you love. I personally always look for a theme when it comes to gift giving—no matter how large or small a gift may be. Even something as small as dainty hair pins contained in a chic box can be a special gift for your kind neighbour, who is always sending over baking, and who is really more like family. So grab a little notebook (I always keep a mini notebook for gift planning) and take down anything that catches your eye...
01 Chocolate Fondue Pots: A lovely gift for a hostess. These chic stoneware pots, available in milk and dark chocolate, warm quickly and easily and are delicious with fresh fruit.
02 Les Exclusifs de Chanel, Beige: An intense powdery floral of natural elegance and grace. Created by CHANEL Master Perfumer Jacques Polge in 2008, a blend of new white petals and yellow gold flowers are highlighted by hints of honey that reveal its discreet sensuality—for the lady of glamour in your life.
03 Lavender–filled postcard sachets: These lovely vintage postcard sachets are pretty and sure to please. Bundle two together and tie with a ribbon, and/or give them with a luxurious robe.
04 Voluspa Maison Noir Ambre Lumiere Votive Candle in Cosmetic Jar: An amazing scent placed in a very glamorous jar. This candle is the perfect little hostess gift, and a personal favorite scent.
05 Estate Jewelry Box, Cameo: Place a necklace, chocolates, or even a lovely note inside for a surprise. This cameo box is so multi–useful and completely charming.
06 All That Remains Bobbies: Place these pins in the box shown above or pair them up with a great book. Perfect for celebrations or... just because.
07 The Swing Coat: An original piece of Fifi Lapin for the stylish lady in your life. All Fifi Lapin purchases come with a Fifi collectors card.
08 Metal Key Holder: Ladurée, the famous house of Parisian cake store, collaborated with the Japanese brand Mark's to present this collection of key holders. Choose from a cat, dog or rabbit.
09 Ice block bowl: Artistically unique, this chic bowl is a wonderful statement piece. Fill with something special or gift it by itself. (There are also vases available in the same collection)
10 Faux Fur Tippet: An on–trend, retro-inspired faux fur tippet makes a sophisticated topper for any evening ensemble, and most especially, your favorite LBD.
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Wish List : Lisa from The Lisa Porter Collection
A big Thank you to Lisa for being a part of our Wish list guest series! Lisa was one of the first people to welcome me and My Sparrow to the world of the blog!
It's the most wonderful time of the year
It's the most wonderful time of the year
to be a blogger and I want thank one of my
SoCal friends, Christina Fluegge, for inviting me
to be her guest at greige!
I just love Christina's stylish responsibility,
which makes greige design and My Sparrow two
of my favorite places to land.
Christina inquired about my holiday wish list
and asked if I would share it with all of you.
Absolutely, here is a list of just a few of
my favorite things to give & to receive.
Thanks again Christina, this was fun!
xo, Lisa
As I mentioned last week, iomoi makes sending
your latest & greatest emails newsworthy events
when you use your own custom designed
e-stationary!
Click on the monkeys & they will show you
the way to design a free sample for yourself!
And to keep the art of handwritten notes
alive and well, just look, iomoi offers the best
selection of stocking stuffers around!
Back to emails for just a second...
How much fun would it be to send
snazzy e-stationary on a
Way fun!
This gal looks like a happy blogger!
To learn more about the amazing things
that you can do on one of these,
Apple !
How sweet it is ...
that these two are still
making beautiful music together!
Carole King & James Taylor
are still singing the songs we loved back then
& these days they sound better than ever!
Do you love the scent of a fresh cut privet...
A privet candle from
fills the air with that crisp green earthy scent
I crave on the coldest days of winter.
Speaking of earthy, the day I discovered
My Sparrow, was the day
I fell in love with Henry!
The Henry Woven Bench from My Sparrow is all about comfort and bringing things into your life & home that make you smile.
Smile & look fresh as a flower in a suit or t-shirt & jeans sporting a hand-stitched bloom on your lapel from
Each bloom Emerson makes is one of a kind, varied, and has it's own unique character and soul.
Kind of a flower soul mate!
Speaking of flowers...
Indulge yourself with the scent of clementine leaves sparkling in the morning dew
above a heart of orange blossom
and water lily with the
I don't know about you, but during the holidays I actually look forward to spending time in the kitchen.
It's where everyone loves to gather & I love reading old family recipes even though I know them by heart. So why not wear something pretty while I whip up something gourmet!
a gourmet line of heirloom aprons
that will keep this hostess looking
crisp and pulled together.
All of Ashley's ideas make for a meaningful
gift giving experience!
Now, let me ask you, do you know how much
I love bicycles?
I've had my favorite beach cruiser from our California days forever. I'm not selling it...way to sentimental.
However, I'm thinking that my cruising days are behind me and that I would do swell on this Classic Ladies 3-speed from Schwinn . It's a beauty!
However, I'm thinking that my cruising days are behind me and that I would do swell on this Classic Ladies 3-speed from Schwinn . It's a beauty!
And last but certainly not least...
Planting a tree
is a beautiful way to honor someone!
is a delightful farm that specializes in growing trees that can be given as a gift and planted to honor a special friend or family member.
A tree or seedling suited for a special teacher comes beautifully wrapped and is the perfect way to say thank you for helping our children to grow & learn.
A living tree symbolizes strength and endurance
as these kinds of gift have the potential
to last centuries.
So... there you have it my friends,
the makings for an enjoyable holiday season.
Start your day on a bike ride with your kids.
Around the block or through the park,
just get outside and play!
Send a festive invitation to friends on your ipad
using your e-stationary. Fill your home with music
from James Taylor & Carole King
and fill the air with the scent
of a fresh-cut privet. As you prepare
to greet your guests, put a dab of orange blossom
behind each ear
and a beautiful flower on your lapel.
Tie on an heirloom apron
& Serve a gourmet dinner in the kitchen
that everyone will remember.
Then sit back
and relax with Henry & friends. You deserve it!
Sounds to me like a
lovely way to celebrate
the the holidays.
XO Lisa
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