tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35568300765557884362024-02-18T22:37:46.569-08:00tea, etc...Tea, etc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03483058616332768304noreply@blogger.comBlogger65125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556830076555788436.post-34659154759188434602013-09-04T19:22:00.004-07:002013-09-04T19:23:22.911-07:00It's fall... soon! C'est l'automne... bientôt!Et oui, c'est bientôt l'automne, ma saison préférée. Inspirée par le changement de saison, j'ai adapté mon traditionnel cake au yaourt pour en faire un cake au potiron.
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It's almost fall!. I was inspired by the change in season and I adapted my classic French yogurt cake and turned it into pumpkin bread.
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Voici la recette:
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1 tasse de purée de potiron
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1/3 de tasse d'huile
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3/4 de tasse de sucre
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2 oeufs
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1 c.à c. de vanille
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1 pincée de sel
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1 1/2 c.à c. de cannelle
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1 c.à c. de gingembre en poudre
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1 2/3 tasse de farine
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1 sachet de poudre à lever
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Mélanger les ingrédients liquide puis ajouter progressivement les ingrédients solides. bien mélanger, verser dans un moule puis cuire dans au four préchauffé à 180 degré pendant environ 40 minutes.
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Here is the recipe!
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1/3 c. oil
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1 c. pumpkin purée
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1 c. sugar
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2 eggs
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1 tsp vanilla
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1 2/3 c. flour
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1 1/2 tsp baking powder
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1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
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1 tsp ginger
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1 tsp baking soda
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1 pinch salt
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Mix the wet ingredients and the dry ingredients in separate bowls. Progressively add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients. Mix well. Put in a mold. Bake in a preheated oven for about 40 minutes. 350 degrees.
Tea, etc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03483058616332768304noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556830076555788436.post-80075675489039965252013-09-01T04:43:00.002-07:002013-09-01T04:43:34.317-07:00Morning tea ritualMy favorite moment of the day. This morning's tea ritual involves genmaicha tea in one of my favorite bowls and a candle because it's a cloudy morning.
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Mon moment préféré de la journée. Mon rituel thé du matin. Ce matin: thé genmaicha dans un de mes bols préféré et une bougie pour combattre la grisaille.
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Do you have a morning tea ritual?
Avez-vous un rituel thé le matin?
Tea, etc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03483058616332768304noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556830076555788436.post-51185625307396166722013-08-31T06:00:00.000-07:002013-09-02T05:54:01.488-07:00Organic potions!First of all, I have no connection to Pharmaca, but I just want everyone to take advantage of this great deal! By the way, <a href="http://www.pharmaca.com/">Pharmaca</a> is an online store that focuses on natural health and wellness products.
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So here is the good news for those of you who, like me, try to buy everything organic:
Pharmaca is having 25% on everything with coupon code 'LABORDAY'and free shipping over $35
This includes my two favorite products in the entire world. A good time to stock up!
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<a href="http://www.pharmaca.com/Teens-and-Tweens-Personal-Care/Acure-Argan-Oil-100-Certified-Organic-1oz/524510/6079-6084/Product">Organic Argan oil</a> by Acure
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I apply this oil on my face before bed, sometimes in alternance with <a href="http://www.pharmaca.com/Natural-Anti-Aging/Acure-Line-Eraser-Argan-Oil-and-Starflower-05oz/524507/5010-5033-5176/Product">this other amazing product</a>, and in the morning, my skin is soft and looks beautiful and healthy.
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<a href="http://www.pharmaca.com/Shampoo/Earth-Science-Olive-and-Avocado-Deep-Conditioning-Shampoo-6oz/527898/5010-5626-5627/Product">And the olive & avocado deep conditioning masque</a> by Earth Science. The best for dry hair. That's it.
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I am not so picky about my shampoo, as long as it's a gentle, sulfate free and paraben free shampoo. I like <a href="http://www.pharmaca.com/Shampoo/Alaffia-EveryDay-Coconut-and-Shea-Shampoo-32oz/526433/5010-5626-5627/Product">this one</a> and if I want to indulge, I will use the <a href="http://www.mydevacurl.com/products/cleanse/no_poo">deva curl no poo shampoo</a>.
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What is your favorite product?Tea, etc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03483058616332768304noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556830076555788436.post-56701214595424103622013-08-28T19:18:00.003-07:002013-08-30T14:33:36.673-07:002 days in New York<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHWnRquDRqbQoVVlawFDbxQPA8jgIC1ygBR6SCYjoXYGbzfoki8fIEo-OWz3IrG0V-Ywct4lLDUdG6bVuS4sOJjPOCp6NxS6moyCfP2vV1bCLFzNeqOUpZ-f7Dj-amApdZcEsHZes3W79G/s1600/2+days.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHWnRquDRqbQoVVlawFDbxQPA8jgIC1ygBR6SCYjoXYGbzfoki8fIEo-OWz3IrG0V-Ywct4lLDUdG6bVuS4sOJjPOCp6NxS6moyCfP2vV1bCLFzNeqOUpZ-f7Dj-amApdZcEsHZes3W79G/s320/2+days.jpg" /></a></div>
Did you see '2 Days in Paris' with Julie Delpy and Chris Rock? Well, my <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1602472/">2 days in New York</a> were not quite like Julie Delpy's as there weren't any in-laws were involved. We did have a whole lot of fun, though!
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Mes 2 jours à New York ne ressemblaient en rien à ceux de Julie Delpy car nous n'avions pas reçu la visite des beaux-parents. Cela ne nous a pas empêché de bien nous amuser.
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<br/>Our goal was to have fun, eat good food and make sure that we included enough child-friendly activities so that our daughters would have a good time too.
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One of the places I was determined to visit was Beard Papa, for its divine cream puffs. After tasting them on our trip two years ago in San Francisco, I have been dreaming about them, and they did not disappoint!
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Un des endroits sur ma liste: Beard Papa pour ses choux à la crème divins. Je les avais découverts à San Francisco lors d'un voyage, et depuis, j'en rêve. Je n'ai pas été déçue!
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Puis, petit tour à ABC carpet, rayon enfants pour contempler les jolis mobiles en tissu et les installations poétiques. Nous avons ensuite savouré un dessert dans leur salon de thé.
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Then, we went to ABC carpet to check out the pretty fabric mobile and the poetic installations on the children's floor. We then had a delicious dessert in the tea-room.
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Une de mes autres adresses préférées pour les dessert: la pâtisserie française <a href="http://www.cecicelanyc.com/">Ceci Cela</a> dans Soho.
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One of my other favorite place for dessert: French pastry shop <a href="http://www.cecicelanyc.com/">Ceci Cela</a> in Soho
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Since we were in the neighborhood, we stopped at <a href="http://www.purlsoho.com/purl">Purlsoho</a>. I hadn't been there since they changed space. Their new shop is gorgeous and I loved looking at all the finished projects they have on display. So inspirational!
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Comme nous étions dans le quartier, nous nous sommes arrêtés à Purlsoho. Je n'y étais pas retourné depuis leur déménagement. Leur nouvel espace est très beau.
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Our daughters had a wonderful time creating Mondrian inspired art at the <a href="http://www.cmany.org/">Children's Museum of the Arts</a>.
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Nos fills ont adoré le Children's Museum of the Arts où elles se sont amusés à reproduire des toiles de Mondrian.
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What a great time it was! What are your favorite places to visit? Any suggestions for my next trip?Tea, etc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03483058616332768304noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556830076555788436.post-32785270935630780192013-08-26T17:00:00.002-07:002013-08-26T17:57:22.451-07:00A week in New Orleans - Escapade estivale en Nouvelle-OrléansNew Orleans is a neighborhood city all the way. Most tourist can't wait to go to French Quarter and party on Bourbon Street but I enjoy the subdued charm of <a href="http://www.neworleansonline.com/tools/neighborhoodguide/uptown.html">Garden District</a> much better, with its beautiful old houses built in the 'Greek revival' style of architecture and colorful creole homes. In spite of the heat, we enjoyed walking around. Once in a while, we would find a little bit of shade under the lemon trees (we even spotted the house where the movie 'Benjamin Button was shot!). I thought the picture with my daughter and the blue house was funny because it looks like her outfit matches the house perfectly.
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New Orleans est une ville qui se caractérise par l'ambiance de ses quartiers bien distincts. Si c'est le French Quarter et sa bruyante Bourbon street qui attire d'abord les touristes, je succombe plus volontiers aux charmes de <a href="http://www.neworleansonline.com/tools/neighborhoodguide/uptown.html">Garden District</a>, avec ses maisons de style 'Greek Revival' et parfois peintes avec des couleurs vives à la façon créole. Malgré la chaleur nous nous sommes promenés, trouvant un peu de répit à l'ombre des citronniers. Cette photo m'a amusée car on dirait que les vêtements de ma fille sont parfaitement assorties à cette maison.
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Vision d'été / An image of summer
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The best part of this trip was for my daughters to see their grandparents and speak French.
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Café au lait au café du Monde. Un rituel français qui me manque tant. Je vous invite à regarder mon tableau pinterest <a href="http://pinterest.com/lilapapillonblu/breakfast/">'petit-déjeuner'</a> qui atteste bien de ma passion pour les boissons chaudes et cafféinés.
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Café au lait at Café du Monde. This is a French ritual I miss so much.
If you look at my <a href="http://pinterest.com/lilapapillonblu/breakfast/">'breakfast'</a> board on pinterest you'll understand my obsession for hot, caffeinated beverages
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I had homemade pralines before and after dinner. Oops!
Pralines maison avant et après les repas.
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J'ai fait un petit tour dans une boutique de fringues vintage <a href="https://www.facebook.com/therevivaloutpost?fref=ts">'The Revival Outpost'</a> et mes filles se sont amusées à me chercher une robe (is this your style, mama?).
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I stopped at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/therevivaloutpost?fref=ts">'The Revival Outpost'</a> and my daughters had fun looking for a dress for me.
Tea, etc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03483058616332768304noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556830076555788436.post-90374579200603651262011-12-14T09:02:00.000-08:002013-08-31T07:04:13.723-07:00Sweet sick day with cookies and hugs<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuhgKyGRxoSUHyTGeMxZ7L4QzOIvISJKa_HHAPjE2N8-BDhXZ930KCNlQ9eHx5iz2R7qNMbedL1x0RiXg7M5eiOj72uowpZudAHVTx44Of8fGtR2h-rrfsuJT_oNdJNA03jsdYXXx5K3BM/s1600/photo.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuhgKyGRxoSUHyTGeMxZ7L4QzOIvISJKa_HHAPjE2N8-BDhXZ930KCNlQ9eHx5iz2R7qNMbedL1x0RiXg7M5eiOj72uowpZudAHVTx44Of8fGtR2h-rrfsuJT_oNdJNA03jsdYXXx5K3BM/s320/photo.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5686030842054976594" /></a><br /><br />Today I stayed at home to care for my sick little girl. At least, it's a productive day in the sweets making and cuddling department.<br /><br />I came up with these cookies while I was trying to find ways to use this big bag of almond flour I bought. I found a promising recipe on Anja's food for thought blog but my constantly multi-tasking self misread part of the recipes and I ended up with inadvertently delicious cookies. Here is my modified recipe for this almond sandwich cookies with a cherry filling:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio7LFJ3LW3pcHaATXnF0UoLjiybhg6Ks6hh7joj37qaYt12W-cAqx656zu_HIblwqK6rc1XU6JTn01t_JlFYyrIDPniKsr_RyZaSUJsVFqjpDLBkdwFEHqO4ZidYsxKxRNyTuJtAjqmY7s/s1600/photo+%25283%2529.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio7LFJ3LW3pcHaATXnF0UoLjiybhg6Ks6hh7joj37qaYt12W-cAqx656zu_HIblwqK6rc1XU6JTn01t_JlFYyrIDPniKsr_RyZaSUJsVFqjpDLBkdwFEHqO4ZidYsxKxRNyTuJtAjqmY7s/s320/photo+%25283%2529.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5686052916305304626" /></a><br /><br />Wet ingredients:<br />1 egg<br />1/3 cup sugar<br />1/4 cup oil<br />1 teaspoon almond extract<br />1/2 orange or lemon zest (optional)<br /><br />Dry ingredients:<br />1 cup flour<br />1/4 cup almond flour<br />1 teaspoon baking powder<br /><br />1/2 cup cherry jam or any other kind. This recipe would also work well with nutella or lemon curd.<br /><br />loosely inspired from: <br />http://www.anjasfood4thought.com/2011/05/vanilla-oatmeal-almond-cookies.html<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmHC7pImgoW35OC3LA9q4rzVwNd2X9b1h0sPTTm9XYLEEhcvQ0AnxukP3CmjEFRlhMQhyphenhyphenSHcDFwCOlUgK9M83FIEkbw68kn5-lSk8_f05Z5QxYKRn2pBJ1Ry08vr7PQK8Kim9E3AaNhsbK/s1600/photo+%25282%2529.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmHC7pImgoW35OC3LA9q4rzVwNd2X9b1h0sPTTm9XYLEEhcvQ0AnxukP3CmjEFRlhMQhyphenhyphenSHcDFwCOlUgK9M83FIEkbw68kn5-lSk8_f05Z5QxYKRn2pBJ1Ry08vr7PQK8Kim9E3AaNhsbK/s320/photo+%25282%2529.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5686052519814060418" /></a><br /><br />Mix wet ingredients together. Add dry ingredients gradually. Spoon about 2 Tbs dough onto parchment paper. <br /><br />Bake at 375F for 10 minutes.<br /><br />When cooled down, place about 1-2 teaspoons of jam at the center of a cookie and assemble the sandwiches. Makes about 12 sandwiches.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBRrGIdPnnsDXKgYjbGUYov7QT-_3HXDNlMfDI-EtD4Sja-5rqq78uOIqUGEM3TFCgxmgEn8Yds0Qj0NF9ctsVfYDdgIZyBUgvGQR52TNgiqillYbCMdeXC5KUrNmyEytwP5TVXYQ7n0SB/s1600/photo+%25281%2529.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBRrGIdPnnsDXKgYjbGUYov7QT-_3HXDNlMfDI-EtD4Sja-5rqq78uOIqUGEM3TFCgxmgEn8Yds0Qj0NF9ctsVfYDdgIZyBUgvGQR52TNgiqillYbCMdeXC5KUrNmyEytwP5TVXYQ7n0SB/s320/photo+%25281%2529.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5686047070397286802" /></a><br /><br />These cookies are good by themselves too. The texture is cakey, a bit like a muffin or a cupcake. They would be perfect to make whoopie pies.
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Do you have a favorite sandwich cookie?Tea, etc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03483058616332768304noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556830076555788436.post-18191133825076124872011-04-20T19:35:00.000-07:002011-04-20T19:41:40.010-07:00head in the clouds{<a href="http://herriottgrace.bigcartel.com/product/cloud-cookie-cutter">cloud cookie cutter</a>}<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6s3oUyIho1t2Q6_NcD7kqvAsVH1hxBMK7aAoOlPxHzAkVuxtuihdMl_cPKBa58KI-RarYdI02Rvv2BHnK7ySSXAISSb71FXe-xwQjnS9oqh4CWfbb2uYvvPf5ppNiNNPM1syk7D9whO25/s1600/cloud+cookie+cutters.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6s3oUyIho1t2Q6_NcD7kqvAsVH1hxBMK7aAoOlPxHzAkVuxtuihdMl_cPKBa58KI-RarYdI02Rvv2BHnK7ySSXAISSb71FXe-xwQjnS9oqh4CWfbb2uYvvPf5ppNiNNPM1syk7D9whO25/s320/cloud+cookie+cutters.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5597860829961293394" /></a><br />{<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/goodbyebluemonday">stuffed cloud</a>}<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcGgR_kwagJjBO4i07A-UGCVIFojLh-fqNhf7BKmZxQQP-mndp3YWW8xOcf6Z1cnaxBOO4gsdzwvvoT6tHf7aJrwvhlA1tLOzJw7DH1io71efm_7ZxjLnC7l_mcNYkEBnqo67oir8xwTUI/s1600/cloud+doll.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcGgR_kwagJjBO4i07A-UGCVIFojLh-fqNhf7BKmZxQQP-mndp3YWW8xOcf6Z1cnaxBOO4gsdzwvvoT6tHf7aJrwvhlA1tLOzJw7DH1io71efm_7ZxjLnC7l_mcNYkEBnqo67oir8xwTUI/s320/cloud+doll.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5597860565264707634" /></a><br />{<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/leptitpapillon?ref=seller_info">pretty cloud mobiles</a>}<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKEV0LyaYY4GrBNIJaBg_qnayr1HM8T6-va8YsoWYbMUz3UhLlXazdWjVoqOBTtouC-1Y1FmGsm1foQ9K1C-yE4GOUvyuKPTncVZfBa7O-x76madwqNkdEg49iVUWFAIj1aoyqauusveyu/s1600/cloud+mobile.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKEV0LyaYY4GrBNIJaBg_qnayr1HM8T6-va8YsoWYbMUz3UhLlXazdWjVoqOBTtouC-1Y1FmGsm1foQ9K1C-yE4GOUvyuKPTncVZfBa7O-x76madwqNkdEg49iVUWFAIj1aoyqauusveyu/s320/cloud+mobile.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5597860192763776274" /></a>Tea, etc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03483058616332768304noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556830076555788436.post-50234829907613325832011-04-20T19:04:00.000-07:002011-04-20T19:22:00.090-07:00crazy about liberty!ideas to decorate a little girl's room at {<a href="http://www.cyrillus.fr/">cyrillus</a>}<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg94PtpBcQVZe0CbJlIczeJWQF1bbdrihpx5mNzsJKuMSjBSTulU7XjlVNUR85qYOTRPb-i9ItsQcPIJpkgOY8wMfaRNHsnTDWMIsJOn3rugbfcq51uCEKLMJGPXLrMqdcgNBH7lzmbxJ0y/s1600/corbeille.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 243px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg94PtpBcQVZe0CbJlIczeJWQF1bbdrihpx5mNzsJKuMSjBSTulU7XjlVNUR85qYOTRPb-i9ItsQcPIJpkgOY8wMfaRNHsnTDWMIsJOn3rugbfcq51uCEKLMJGPXLrMqdcgNBH7lzmbxJ0y/s320/corbeille.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5597854051552956066" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga0qwKsWyAcK1cfm6ecf5phbG3evLUociQGFwoIRamlkUjTocxu6yyAbcfBXqyMYACfgvSDE7a6Dzsbi5VC73TNHDGpp6lxa5tbEyn_LE02UHc7lhkcEWHWLmL0IVZv6gFfQF72eFizTET/s1600/love.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 243px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga0qwKsWyAcK1cfm6ecf5phbG3evLUociQGFwoIRamlkUjTocxu6yyAbcfBXqyMYACfgvSDE7a6Dzsbi5VC73TNHDGpp6lxa5tbEyn_LE02UHc7lhkcEWHWLmL0IVZv6gFfQF72eFizTET/s320/love.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5597853858830503026" /></a><br />and also:<br />{<a href="http://emioulabellevie.canalblog.com/">this</a>} French mama blog I just love.<br />{<a href="http://www.onetribegourmet.com/2010/08/moroccan-style-almond-milk-flavored-with-orange-blossom-water-cinnamon-accompanied-with-date-pistachio-truffles/">this</a>} Moroccan inspired recipe for orange blossom almond milk and pistachio-date truffles. yum.Tea, etc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03483058616332768304noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556830076555788436.post-57169305932608005232011-04-19T15:10:00.000-07:002011-04-19T15:12:24.368-07:00My mantrasometimes, we all need a little inspiration to move along, and this is mine for today. Hopefully it will inspire you too...<br /><br />'I am growing in everything I am meant to be'Tea, etc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03483058616332768304noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556830076555788436.post-29235441434040496902011-04-19T07:20:00.000-07:002011-04-19T07:23:06.846-07:00tea time!I can't wait to make iced-tea with this Persian Rose Green Tea my sister sent me!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAO4ZqtvVeuMVW4-v7bvY2hi8O8wzvvQm1Uz5QLFyK3aAA5wpzqFE-3sFF4yGRBOqKGDE59zOqOVrYmHFCyqK_nPchX-zeIkhEYe6_UCBUeBz_jpepZcJXlFEIN2HqHK-o6TZnq7MACXvG/s1600/IMG_20110419_095357.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 239px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAO4ZqtvVeuMVW4-v7bvY2hi8O8wzvvQm1Uz5QLFyK3aAA5wpzqFE-3sFF4yGRBOqKGDE59zOqOVrYmHFCyqK_nPchX-zeIkhEYe6_UCBUeBz_jpepZcJXlFEIN2HqHK-o6TZnq7MACXvG/s320/IMG_20110419_095357.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5597299717434264914" /></a><br /><br />My favorite Mariage Tea. I just finished it this week-end!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu-ioDN8JnNI4eFiJkmD5AcolWJ8-E1zhjEL3zssVF7vgR5SMpQlEMNTBVV-vU_ENO-AI0vQlZaqsWqrp9w6e4bdCPtfWLdH_OgomZJcnb_l_5jqaP1By-TuZnchbGbF8oovoABognMSL6/s1600/IMG_20110419_094943.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 239px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu-ioDN8JnNI4eFiJkmD5AcolWJ8-E1zhjEL3zssVF7vgR5SMpQlEMNTBVV-vU_ENO-AI0vQlZaqsWqrp9w6e4bdCPtfWLdH_OgomZJcnb_l_5jqaP1By-TuZnchbGbF8oovoABognMSL6/s320/IMG_20110419_094943.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5597299591311604354" /></a>Tea, etc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03483058616332768304noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556830076555788436.post-4967280504887180672011-04-18T21:06:00.000-07:002011-04-18T21:17:09.792-07:00I heart lunch accessories<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK1_8Rz9PuZZcTkpqAIQWrbJKZmTc9jsgJJr0xn8lufpqA6tRJqtDZu5VvTTgaZE-7RTxHGtrUk-k8AhYaJQb5fnXHIFmI-yZA0NTENvkrBq3cCwJwnqYI7eLpQrly34K5IixLyliMi-7p/s1600/il_570xN.206318010.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK1_8Rz9PuZZcTkpqAIQWrbJKZmTc9jsgJJr0xn8lufpqA6tRJqtDZu5VvTTgaZE-7RTxHGtrUk-k8AhYaJQb5fnXHIFmI-yZA0NTENvkrBq3cCwJwnqYI7eLpQrly34K5IixLyliMi-7p/s320/il_570xN.206318010.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5597143883371745106" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/65444815/new-itsawrap-midwest-modern-in-pink">This</a> is the reason I want to pack my lunch in the morning :)Tea, etc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03483058616332768304noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556830076555788436.post-59039732244420640612011-04-14T20:52:00.000-07:002011-04-14T20:58:27.998-07:00Dreamy macaron flavors{<a href="http://itpleasesus.com/2011/02/05/la-belle-miette-specialty-macaron-purveyor-opens-in-hardware-lane/">picture</a>}<br /><a href="http://itpleasesus.com/2011/02/05/la-belle-miette-specialty-macaron-purveyor-opens-in-hardware-lane/"><a href="http://itpleasesus.com/2011/02/05/la-belle-miette-specialty-macaron-purveyor-opens-in-hardware-lane/"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQz99chyphenhyphen3-HlO646VcL_zQFeakIo-yH-cIC8CmUVF3wtIwW5xxbLJo8NCIDAXyG0we2lK3dNyzrD0Y7apKH3ZgrnrufjCjxrxScpzLirXgNNX0jTVJlNOYr8rxS0SkOX05nU_RuIpl5PUr/s1600/5416560693_f68c4c9e5f_z.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 191px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQz99chyphenhyphen3-HlO646VcL_zQFeakIo-yH-cIC8CmUVF3wtIwW5xxbLJo8NCIDAXyG0we2lK3dNyzrD0Y7apKH3ZgrnrufjCjxrxScpzLirXgNNX0jTVJlNOYr8rxS0SkOX05nU_RuIpl5PUr/s320/5416560693_f68c4c9e5f_z.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595653564449296290" /></a></a><br /><a href="http://itpleasesus.com/2011/02/05/la-belle-miette-specialty-macaron-purveyor-opens-in-hardware-lane/"><a href="http://labellemiette.com.au/mac/?page_id=23">lychee, cherry blossom & sake, violet & blueberry, olive oil, pink grapefruit and ginger & macadamia</a></a></a>Tea, etc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03483058616332768304noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556830076555788436.post-20832174940736695392011-04-14T18:05:00.000-07:002011-04-14T19:18:11.735-07:00I must have a thing for bird<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv09o10HqIWciatKtv2tndKMaYq94qlNWFBrwPc_HPCxhMRfmTts_J4Rvzq03uUFprS3ywO38W8nuvBNANFFsefewWKBIyK8vwvep8LWp_a135hXeXjPo0ym8LlL-FEH8zIeVqeg0_Any9/s1600/IMG_20110328_160046.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 239px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv09o10HqIWciatKtv2tndKMaYq94qlNWFBrwPc_HPCxhMRfmTts_J4Rvzq03uUFprS3ywO38W8nuvBNANFFsefewWKBIyK8vwvep8LWp_a135hXeXjPo0ym8LlL-FEH8zIeVqeg0_Any9/s320/IMG_20110328_160046.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595619592700399810" /></a><br />I have decorated my daughters bedroom with these little birds I painted after I cut out the shapes out of paper. As you can see, the paint job is not perfect (oops). I also bought a roll of <a href="http://www.hyggeandwestshop.com/products/julia-rothman-for-hygge--west/daydream-wallpaper---white/">this awesome wallpaper</a> but I have yet to decide on which wall to put it. <br /><br />The bird obsession continues with <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Bird-Watching-Paula-McCartney/dp/1568988559/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1302833859&sr=1-1">this beautiful book</a> I just got and <a href="http://www.amazon.com/About-Birds-Children-Cathryn-Sill/dp/1561451479/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1302833725&sr=8-3">this one</a> I want to get soon.<br /><br />On a different note, I really love these fabric by Tana Lawn for Liberty of London. They would be beautiful curtains!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5kq9ez9nsNUrT8lNOIDjF75-PZzEmgFXBxuRgKH9Yh_AbJ-YJSbR8rt1Jjbb8AKBKrusJOJus9FZ2i8VTrkhmOK2r7rkD9xK4sPEy2kyx5AVgs_xlz9Sp6jSDTxYb1NQSd4oKJ_JcegcK/s1600/31304_300.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5kq9ez9nsNUrT8lNOIDjF75-PZzEmgFXBxuRgKH9Yh_AbJ-YJSbR8rt1Jjbb8AKBKrusJOJus9FZ2i8VTrkhmOK2r7rkD9xK4sPEy2kyx5AVgs_xlz9Sp6jSDTxYb1NQSd4oKJ_JcegcK/s320/31304_300.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595626299269655778" /></a><br />And this more girly one...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKAbiXdfA3VIxCLPAfwtvd3XefgFd05O3F3ehN5HVOnM5zrzw-PcVNwqDLPWRUZ785-8gfdQld6KNww18c6hGfBI6n05qIE0koEvY8pZV15ruOuYSjfy4AMVwCX2KFYxfyBk99yud9rmqk/s1600/31306_300.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKAbiXdfA3VIxCLPAfwtvd3XefgFd05O3F3ehN5HVOnM5zrzw-PcVNwqDLPWRUZ785-8gfdQld6KNww18c6hGfBI6n05qIE0koEvY8pZV15ruOuYSjfy4AMVwCX2KFYxfyBk99yud9rmqk/s320/31306_300.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595626585198335938" /></a><br />{<a href="http://www.purlsoho.com/purl/products/item/7486-Liberty-of-London-Tana-Lawn-Seasonal">Liberty of London on sale at Purl Soho </a>}Tea, etc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03483058616332768304noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556830076555788436.post-83505136784235220622011-04-12T07:37:00.001-07:002011-04-12T07:47:37.282-07:00First signs of Spring...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX2JOSgsBNfuj3JgJijFgNpTkaON8WQXBL2Mxe2LLLl485kKCiFwxmY5rKQpZO6Vcdwpig8XJqyEsFMXetjrI1wGWP6UgAvUlBw2ncNOyYJUlMD6kmbuvDfM0TCH_fJr2kWenTjd3RMpfJ/s1600/blossom2-horz.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 70px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX2JOSgsBNfuj3JgJijFgNpTkaON8WQXBL2Mxe2LLLl485kKCiFwxmY5rKQpZO6Vcdwpig8XJqyEsFMXetjrI1wGWP6UgAvUlBw2ncNOyYJUlMD6kmbuvDfM0TCH_fJr2kWenTjd3RMpfJ/s320/blossom2-horz.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5594708635348378754" /></a><br />and the first blossoms. I love this pretty photographs from <a href="http://gingerlillytea.blogspot.com/">gingerlillytea</a>.Tea, etc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03483058616332768304noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556830076555788436.post-42722400718242959282010-04-21T18:32:00.000-07:002010-04-21T18:43:40.795-07:00Some really cool fabric<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfoNfHh0Qz4bj8R2_O0aTQWLF3GhFn80-EzAUtSinoJdkrJG2-nljCb3LkHDKRTxlYU_4oN2QU2tnuXne2iNOJhXGvCyhoVB1Y3QZ2qbEOB6Y1kLzMmtyCETFf1q8ve06CdEIRTKbvoTGa/s1600/fab3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 290px; height: 299px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfoNfHh0Qz4bj8R2_O0aTQWLF3GhFn80-EzAUtSinoJdkrJG2-nljCb3LkHDKRTxlYU_4oN2QU2tnuXne2iNOJhXGvCyhoVB1Y3QZ2qbEOB6Y1kLzMmtyCETFf1q8ve06CdEIRTKbvoTGa/s320/fab3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462769511153427634" /></a>This is my favorite fabric of the moment {<a href="http://www.sewmamasew.com/store/ecom-prodshow/MMDOBLSUNGLOW.html">here</a>}<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpWtQGVNwebRdreKdoJDoBIVielcp9ClLLyv5vkxvFCIipUtDSELryCL7lztOmgZk2M6WY3Fh_eNnh_M19Q1Ywm4bKbtApOL40B97vBvGrQ9GNKU8CwuBxtXev_oNz2WU1pzdZg-veLLLB/s1600/fab1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 290px; height: 290px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpWtQGVNwebRdreKdoJDoBIVielcp9ClLLyv5vkxvFCIipUtDSELryCL7lztOmgZk2M6WY3Fh_eNnh_M19Q1Ywm4bKbtApOL40B97vBvGrQ9GNKU8CwuBxtXev_oNz2WU1pzdZg-veLLLB/s320/fab1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462770600680414914" /></a>And I always liberty like pattern such as this one {<a href="http://www.sewmamasew.com/store/ecom-prodshow/CFPOPEAR.html">here</a>}Tea, etc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03483058616332768304noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556830076555788436.post-81600611713738621262010-04-20T13:10:00.000-07:002010-04-21T12:39:46.104-07:00Sewing project part 2<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAa6zhhZUlgjilm0A5E_fbhyphenhyphenKZCkijc9n_3Vyq70zKedPVpiIP3fNyUNkx2MS3id2vT1z5QuknPpIFun4tuEVrdZaO-2d5jVS2o2iwyV18mcrauoS9yZ3UrXddJCmzNWikTqRKd6Q2ZwkW/s1600/skirt3.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 256px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAa6zhhZUlgjilm0A5E_fbhyphenhyphenKZCkijc9n_3Vyq70zKedPVpiIP3fNyUNkx2MS3id2vT1z5QuknPpIFun4tuEVrdZaO-2d5jVS2o2iwyV18mcrauoS9yZ3UrXddJCmzNWikTqRKd6Q2ZwkW/s320/skirt3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462316589077815714" /></a><br />My sewing machine is finally fixed! <br />I was able to complete <a href="http://tea-etc.blogspot.com/2010/01/waiting-for-needle.html">an interrupted sewing project</a>: a little spring toddler skirt with the cutest fabric from <a href="http://www.sewmamasew.com/store/index.php?app=ecom&ns=prodshow&ref=DOMARBLUEsid=309qc122817x2xv03984u19j4k4to17a">Tanya Whelan</a> (now on sale <a href="http://www.sewmamasew.com/store/index.php?app=ecom&ns=prodshow&ref=DOMARBLUE&sid=309qc122817x2xv03984u19j4k4to17a">here</a>). I worked mostly intuitively and got some help for the finishing touches from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/conchitacouture?ga_search_query=conchita+couture&ga_search_type=seller_usernames">Conchita</a>, super sweet and super skilled seamstress. Isn't it pretty? it reminds me of the trees in bloom.<br />I also really liked the little tiered skirt {<a href="http://sewmamasew.com/blog2/?p=212">here</a>}, maybe my next project...Tea, etc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03483058616332768304noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556830076555788436.post-88655769389108812782010-04-19T02:20:00.000-07:002010-04-20T13:50:02.773-07:00Sunday at TerrainTerrain is the latest addition to the ever so hip Urban Outfitters family. About half an hour south of Philadelphia, in Glen Mills, PA, Terrain is a little farmhouse oasis where you will find the most beautiful vintage chic pieces to adorn your garden and the prettiest potted plants, dried flowers spring wreath and dainty tea candle holders.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6iYy1DAGM3mP1c6MwFSidVgtfx9wJ0ioqLGGDTWUbPSYSFr2QDGqcKcMeooOeyAg3I43qqHHDbHlzwtLmZYPACNn7WJ61UxxHuWElU5OdrsZNn6GLAgFwvbRt7nXcHuo6LN80wGkvzHcE/s1600/cactusjaune.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 256px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6iYy1DAGM3mP1c6MwFSidVgtfx9wJ0ioqLGGDTWUbPSYSFr2QDGqcKcMeooOeyAg3I43qqHHDbHlzwtLmZYPACNn7WJ61UxxHuWElU5OdrsZNn6GLAgFwvbRt7nXcHuo6LN80wGkvzHcE/s320/cactusjaune.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461776804374914882" /></a><br />As expected, most of the items are a bit overpriced, but everything is so beautifully assembled that it creates an enchanting and inspiring tableau. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuN1ui3jHjfR-AJKw5xIKPAmwCFHmnrlIg8Dz3CvUuFWqAp1lRgWlKmjhvTAXv2QmRiUDb3ftUR1FtehWmq4nKz_oPc30em1QKJ9DBEtbyhg8s3Nx4HhCDo9aShrOxcy-7QEWf6yiwqxeV/s1600/echell.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 256px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuN1ui3jHjfR-AJKw5xIKPAmwCFHmnrlIg8Dz3CvUuFWqAp1lRgWlKmjhvTAXv2QmRiUDb3ftUR1FtehWmq4nKz_oPc30em1QKJ9DBEtbyhg8s3Nx4HhCDo9aShrOxcy-7QEWf6yiwqxeV/s320/echell.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461776738924461746" /></a><br /> Terrain also has a little brunch cafe featuring scones and other sweet treats from the Metropolitan bakery. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDZYlrgtLVBgKCsd75SylWAIHDkpl6WSrvfan3cmj98Cl46fgNv1lMoX-vCH9vFnm267o8nS5UpNtj7CYQwuRoqnO8szbItinXwlZ5hx0EcT-QCGxHh78JK-beqqu_EknQErkQ8Tgq0Sc4/s1600/whiteflower.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 256px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDZYlrgtLVBgKCsd75SylWAIHDkpl6WSrvfan3cmj98Cl46fgNv1lMoX-vCH9vFnm267o8nS5UpNtj7CYQwuRoqnO8szbItinXwlZ5hx0EcT-QCGxHh78JK-beqqu_EknQErkQ8Tgq0Sc4/s320/whiteflower.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461776664130678370" /></a><br />And if you don't live close to a Terrain, they even have an online shop (<a href="http://shopterrain.com/">here</a>!)<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXnkWLZ5-BDXs8khuN2GZd5ciKuwkra-VExoc-44Hxt-AJ2iZHf_O0gRlev8ygct3s8CN29hECG4ule24w2Q8Dgr7_05qpzDpqsNfoOEFlny_4IMlkyNFktdYDB9amWKbrJU4Bm1VEfae3/s1600/map.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 256px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXnkWLZ5-BDXs8khuN2GZd5ciKuwkra-VExoc-44Hxt-AJ2iZHf_O0gRlev8ygct3s8CN29hECG4ule24w2Q8Dgr7_05qpzDpqsNfoOEFlny_4IMlkyNFktdYDB9amWKbrJU4Bm1VEfae3/s320/map.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461776584576641010" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbObtlC5XRkgbLfqibYoV_gWG1puk3smgKrbtGqkwnTa5O_D_Fyupd39O9ZXPOq8-lD_s6_pvG-p8oXWIgi9-lcSzghTlKodP0B9cff7HOfdLKQwG0CGO-BPDFFX9tY2fG_Hv_2cjougH5/s1600/violet.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 256px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbObtlC5XRkgbLfqibYoV_gWG1puk3smgKrbtGqkwnTa5O_D_Fyupd39O9ZXPOq8-lD_s6_pvG-p8oXWIgi9-lcSzghTlKodP0B9cff7HOfdLKQwG0CGO-BPDFFX9tY2fG_Hv_2cjougH5/s320/violet.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461776472417524482" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglNlfZzj_IYZJFcXfMDbvsNut3xSQTbzSHWEiogEHJGDT7f9__8lV_FjXD2-2ne741vy9oIy9x8ZTqzJ6AK3Mbduxf7c-fpQh9nWoyy3qIIfC0Qix0jO4BEwKd0rb0VOD9zaR2i3uHHXRk/s1600/roes.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 256px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglNlfZzj_IYZJFcXfMDbvsNut3xSQTbzSHWEiogEHJGDT7f9__8lV_FjXD2-2ne741vy9oIy9x8ZTqzJ6AK3Mbduxf7c-fpQh9nWoyy3qIIfC0Qix0jO4BEwKd0rb0VOD9zaR2i3uHHXRk/s320/roes.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461776398567164082" /></a>Tea, etc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03483058616332768304noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556830076555788436.post-39528521389245905902010-04-16T17:09:00.001-07:002010-04-16T17:12:55.483-07:00Food Party with DonutMaking donuts: a handmade, psychedelic experience <br /><br /><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/8XfTaH9Tg3E&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0xcc2550&color2=0xe87a9f"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/8XfTaH9Tg3E&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0xcc2550&color2=0xe87a9f" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object>Tea, etc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03483058616332768304noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556830076555788436.post-78975776270237783692010-02-10T07:06:00.000-08:002010-02-10T07:34:08.011-08:00Tribute to Helvetica, the little black dress of fonts<a href="http://www.lemodalogue.fr/2007/10/transversalites/helvetica-la-petite-robe-noire-de-la-typo/"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_t7oz0zlKadhZ9u6IgXVRuBOrQL1Qvvs7yBO5rd_CLPS-nvAUbtrisp0RdhvOkJktyUpeAwcPWPeiLFyfahpzuYThRYTh11KJNkMAaWTkbbtG8q2uFbAeaSCO0mpkEqzulfwqP13L6PY0/s1600-h/helvetica-robes-noire.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 280px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_t7oz0zlKadhZ9u6IgXVRuBOrQL1Qvvs7yBO5rd_CLPS-nvAUbtrisp0RdhvOkJktyUpeAwcPWPeiLFyfahpzuYThRYTh11KJNkMAaWTkbbtG8q2uFbAeaSCO0mpkEqzulfwqP13L6PY0/s320/helvetica-robes-noire.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436632065380477346" /></a></a><br />{<a href="http://www.lemodalogue.fr/2007/10/transversalites/helvetica-la-petite-robe-noire-de-la-typo/">photo source</a>}<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc_GLlWyl_497-A3oxMkiy_o3RVZAwoZ0LO1Vu9MZuQTn8X-LofFk1UFkYAESFn9PY_nCV99bMYlVNzIBKC0UOnRh2JHOS_Kf0boZsmosu_6dSg64kJHCn0-lEQputYwrAEWBm0TKaoYPW/s1600-h/helvetica_die-gute.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 226px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc_GLlWyl_497-A3oxMkiy_o3RVZAwoZ0LO1Vu9MZuQTn8X-LofFk1UFkYAESFn9PY_nCV99bMYlVNzIBKC0UOnRh2JHOS_Kf0boZsmosu_6dSg64kJHCn0-lEQputYwrAEWBm0TKaoYPW/s320/helvetica_die-gute.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436638299334898162" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />{<a href="http://www.lemodalogue.fr/2007/10/transversalites/helvetica-la-petite-robe-noire-de-la-typo/">awesome article in French here</a>}Tea, etc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03483058616332768304noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556830076555788436.post-49268905227289612312010-02-02T10:26:00.000-08:002010-02-02T20:24:08.360-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh41tF_Vbkw-CBqFgbBhiYLOLEw0lZTNy8NMHLJB8iON-g9cDGcerPRfnBYbYAQmjddMBM-9ziUX0498-POffIoZwkMiE2UAm8aVLcRA7DSYRqUzlEL7bQQ-294AQYeOmSRkCvAhTqcfN1e/s1600-h/chloe1.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 275px; height: 275px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh41tF_Vbkw-CBqFgbBhiYLOLEw0lZTNy8NMHLJB8iON-g9cDGcerPRfnBYbYAQmjddMBM-9ziUX0498-POffIoZwkMiE2UAm8aVLcRA7DSYRqUzlEL7bQQ-294AQYeOmSRkCvAhTqcfN1e/s320/chloe1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433717028870307442" /></a><br />I was in town the other day and had approximately 15 minutes before my next train so I decided to go to Sephora and spend some time in the perfume aisle. Chloe has been on my radar for a while. First of all, I love actress and eponymous icon Chloe Sevigne and I had fallen in love with the retro look of the perfume bottle. For some reason, I can't remember the different notes of the fragance, all I remember, is that it was a feminine, innocent scent that furtively charmed my senses. I was transported to another place until I realized I needed to run to catch my train. I have to go back when I have more time so I can take all the layers in, wear it for a day, before I decide to call it mine! <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrAo5huWYFJ-7J3HpbvD1SzGMwPGofJZN9GQqBq3yfzC4ia_85v9SIv3sTAUIz5Qqa-_tIcGoy3HnMq-097afr5QUSlogSYHZ7ChuEaQIMn4HbGxBua_vmO1nuJwzfGFRNWKOPShAQD886/s1600-h/chloe.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 226px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrAo5huWYFJ-7J3HpbvD1SzGMwPGofJZN9GQqBq3yfzC4ia_85v9SIv3sTAUIz5Qqa-_tIcGoy3HnMq-097afr5QUSlogSYHZ7ChuEaQIMn4HbGxBua_vmO1nuJwzfGFRNWKOPShAQD886/s320/chloe.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433714439604708002" /></a>Tea, etc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03483058616332768304noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556830076555788436.post-46266977733041573482010-01-30T14:29:00.000-08:002010-01-30T14:51:54.174-08:00Waiting for a needle<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglnMq0J93eYSPE9alJShyphenhyphen4sbAQHVc2_u6mKDy_cUp7dqx_4DBsxMER2XacNb3WZfLfSnRjWOUa5BLdt9RK4fDy2D510yzFt7NJDVRVpTdAUG7zDzo__J6zd1lQ5mWGeicRDhyphenhyphenOedVFR05C/s1600-h/blue+fabric.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglnMq0J93eYSPE9alJShyphenhyphen4sbAQHVc2_u6mKDy_cUp7dqx_4DBsxMER2XacNb3WZfLfSnRjWOUa5BLdt9RK4fDy2D510yzFt7NJDVRVpTdAUG7zDzo__J6zd1lQ5mWGeicRDhyphenhyphenOedVFR05C/s320/blue+fabric.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432668020196674610" /></a><br />I bought this pretty fabric by Tanya Whelan from the Dolce fabric collection. I found it at sew mama sew, and it's so cute. I was about to make little skirts for two little girls, but my sewing machine starting acting out. it started pulling thread in the fabric. Ugly. Apparently, I need to change the needle. Part 2 of the sewing project when the machine is fixed!Tea, etc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03483058616332768304noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556830076555788436.post-75822433557309980962009-12-28T17:47:00.001-08:002009-12-28T18:07:56.157-08:00<div><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/winter_2010/set?.embedder=531162&.mid=embed&id=14676744"><img width="400" alt="winter 2010" src="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/img-set/BQcDAAAAAwoDanBnAAAABC5vdXQKFk1xX3EyaDcwM2hHSGFLUmRNRXkzTmcAAAACaWQKAWUAAAAEc2l6ZQ.jpg" title="winter 2010" height="400" border="0" /></a><br/><small><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/winter_2010/set?.embedder=531162&.mid=embed&id=14676744">winter 2010</a> by <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/profile?.embedder=531162&.mid=embed&id=531162">lilapapillonblue</a> on <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/">Polyvore.com</a></small></div>Tea, etc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03483058616332768304noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556830076555788436.post-51514102815412323402009-12-20T16:51:00.001-08:002009-12-20T17:05:29.258-08:00Recipe from Grid<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfuIXnY7qrSzvuACa2yUmpqS2cvm6YnbcX9dXgIjpFAIRuHTqx4j4CxuO_cpUXmTWPOiBBeTXY_N76DImrIbQ4EEWk0kj3buer9EtXHD35l4cDTFG_Z54iqYRog6Zy0WSR4WdCXMwnvQc_/s1600-h/DSC_0001.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfuIXnY7qrSzvuACa2yUmpqS2cvm6YnbcX9dXgIjpFAIRuHTqx4j4CxuO_cpUXmTWPOiBBeTXY_N76DImrIbQ4EEWk0kj3buer9EtXHD35l4cDTFG_Z54iqYRog6Zy0WSR4WdCXMwnvQc_/s320/DSC_0001.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417486879622676338" /></a><br />I really love <a href="http://www.gridphilly.com/;jsessionid=9EC8D2C3263CE1A2866DFBFDA91ACB3F.web119">GRID MAGAZINE</a> and this week-end I found myself with plenty of time on my hand because of a beautiful and unexpected snow day, so I tried one of <a href="http://www.gridphilly.com/;jsessionid=9EC8D2C3263CE1A2866DFBFDA91ACB3F.web119">GRID</a>'s vegan recipe for a pear tart tatin. It was incredibly easy to make and tasted delicious. I don't think this picture really does it justice (Edan called it 'pornographic') but it was really yummy!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.gridphilly.com/;jsessionid=9EC8D2C3263CE1A2866DFBFDA91ACB3F.web119"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipv3ugcN5WdkizB9fezK4oQyaE1dje4cYhYpkBe3XYcrtw3k4o0PL9ESZxbZx0sy79w5PGeiRFlWbUKf5ijlEyyKYnkkQgMNnB3d8EeVfqgPTEE1ygQqPyXPAnPpPaJDT0vp595MTThao5/s1600-h/grid4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 239px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipv3ugcN5WdkizB9fezK4oQyaE1dje4cYhYpkBe3XYcrtw3k4o0PL9ESZxbZx0sy79w5PGeiRFlWbUKf5ijlEyyKYnkkQgMNnB3d8EeVfqgPTEE1ygQqPyXPAnPpPaJDT0vp595MTThao5/s320/grid4.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417489105108318370" /></a></a>Tea, etc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03483058616332768304noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556830076555788436.post-91185472597433092872009-12-07T11:37:00.000-08:002009-12-07T16:54:16.617-08:00It's almost not 2009 anymore!!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrFAoUZRZPSnd-bT9vMhaSk4v88b_NFLD26iCwGPe6s3N4eBCUHIkt2JgyyL7WMI6MRfneLxHBeR5TUBxItgoJq8Z3a-My2OrUQptq_rbb1SX26OgnBeQGQLgppsVmiCpMrStxr1wYg3oB/s1600-h/6212_1213745947528_1345176390_30618540_4028609_n.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrFAoUZRZPSnd-bT9vMhaSk4v88b_NFLD26iCwGPe6s3N4eBCUHIkt2JgyyL7WMI6MRfneLxHBeR5TUBxItgoJq8Z3a-My2OrUQptq_rbb1SX26OgnBeQGQLgppsVmiCpMrStxr1wYg3oB/s320/6212_1213745947528_1345176390_30618540_4028609_n.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412583175003058642" /></a><br />It hit me this morning. So here are a few futile things I am so happy I learned this year:<br /><br />1. I learned how to sew and I love to make beautiful things<br />2. Creating playlists on youtube is so cool. Like when we used to exchange CDs back in the days<br />3. I added a bunch of amazing recipes to my repertoire such as the best Christmas cookies.<br />4. I learned some html and took a dreamweaver workshop (feeling pretty badass about it too, ah the small things!)<br /><br />What did you learn this year?Tea, etc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03483058616332768304noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556830076555788436.post-37797310933617596122009-09-12T08:24:00.000-07:002009-09-12T10:26:07.306-07:00Nature inspired Wallpaper<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo88xKCTGb6nIvsNgEv0ygmpu2EpuaZarsKN0XoHBCqbtlvwwtEYmfnuWJMZpK2Y5g255GAAcTZcWATXIXcT5_Tlk3K8T_KH_TgSzb4dvGLbKT-N8tjK_ZqhOY2bY2vMtketNNgBdH03R7/s1600-h/770-104-02_enlarged.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo88xKCTGb6nIvsNgEv0ygmpu2EpuaZarsKN0XoHBCqbtlvwwtEYmfnuWJMZpK2Y5g255GAAcTZcWATXIXcT5_Tlk3K8T_KH_TgSzb4dvGLbKT-N8tjK_ZqhOY2bY2vMtketNNgBdH03R7/s320/770-104-02_enlarged.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380630233318957506" /></a><br />Looking for wallpapers. <a href="http://www.tangletree-interiors.co.uk/wallpaper/eco-by-graham-brown/eco-wallpapers/fossil/fossil-17770/">This one</a> is by Graham & Brown and is inspired by fossil footprints.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJgZhx8hiW5z8RHPwUW9hoCnt2pW-TcGx-GcHKqI3e1jLQ2pM4zzhmJLOdwWXw47zWE5Vm9oW_fg29zeIxVjO9Hn7QfuEFESzwe4f1tC8D2fUrxQKgNZIc9OGCW00FZaBjltiQbZJcMxp4/s1600-h/Cole+and+Son+Woods+Wallpaper.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 210px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJgZhx8hiW5z8RHPwUW9hoCnt2pW-TcGx-GcHKqI3e1jLQ2pM4zzhmJLOdwWXw47zWE5Vm9oW_fg29zeIxVjO9Hn7QfuEFESzwe4f1tC8D2fUrxQKgNZIc9OGCW00FZaBjltiQbZJcMxp4/s320/Cole+and+Son+Woods+Wallpaper.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380633221846966450" /></a><br />Also love <a href="http://www.tangletree-interiors.co.uk/wallpaper/cole-and-son/new-contemporary-two/woods/woods-69-12148/">this one</a> by Cole and Son.Tea, etc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03483058616332768304noreply@blogger.com0