20120120 by laurettie featuring an elastic waist skirt MICHAEL Michael Kors draped top$322 - my-wardrobe.com Jane Norman ruched top£16 - janenorman.co.uk H M draped top£7.99 - hm.com Jason Wu tweed coat£1,345 - brownsfashion.com Miu Miu elastic waist skirt$1,670 - net-a-porter.com Azzedine Alaia heel booties€810 - montaignemarket.com Chloé round toe shoes$595 - net-a-porter.com Chanel evening hand bagfashion.1stdibs.com Chanel golden jewelry£875 - stylebop.co.uk LORD TAYLOR yellow gol... read more »
There are few moments in one's life when one is totally taken aback. One could be doing some activity regularly for many years, but suddenly that usual monotonous activity might turn out totally amazing one day. The experience of experiencing that activity, that very day, might turn out to be an experience, that one must not have experienced ever before. One such even happened with me yesterday. It was a visit to my tailor. I visit him twice in a year. So, this one can be counted as the first one of this... read more »
Purple and Brown Macaron Shells waiting to be filledTo make Zumbo's Salt Vinegar Macarons, make two batches of my basic macaron recipe, one coloured purple and the other brown. To make an adapted version of the ganache set aside 50g Modena Aged Balsamic Vinegar, 2g Maldon Sea Salt flakes, 240g White Chocolate 140g Pouring Cream (minimum 35% fat). Bring the cream to the boil then blend with the white chocolate In a slow stream add the balsamic vinegar, mix in the salt then allow to set Pipe... read more »
This one of a kind set consists of one hand-sculpted French Bulldog Pandora European style bead with two commercial beads. The Frenchie is done in colors to match the two commercial beads. There are canes, tints and tiny glass beads included in this bead creation. Size of handmade French Bulldog bead is approximately:13mm (1/2") side to side20mm (3/4") nose to back of beadThe hole is 5mm.Two commercial beads are approximately:8mm x 15mm with a 4.5mm hole. read more »
One hand-sculpted black French Bulldog Pandora bead with two commercial beads. The Frenchie is black with three Swarovski crystals at her neck, two golden and one blue. She has two matching CZ commercial beads in blue and golden color that match the crystals at her neck. There is a tiny paw print stamped at the back of the bead. The bead has silver metal core insert and is varnish sealed.Size of handmade French Bulldog bead is approximately:13mm (1/2") side to side20mm (3/4") nose to back of beadThe hole... read more »
This Teaberry Gum Stand is perfect to display Hubba Bubba Bubblegum Outrageous Original but French brand 'Malabar' would work just as well Cocoa Butter needed for the Pop Rock Inserts A little pot of serious fun At least I'll be able to see where the pop rocks are when I mix them with the cocoa butterCome back soon to see how I went with making Zumbo's Strawberry Bubblegum Macaron... read more »
Having been told bymy daughterthat Les Sardines aux yeux bleuswas aperfect little hideaway in Provence where you can be inspired by the interiors, bask by the pool on a roof terrace and be served a divine homemadebreakfast. Idecided to head back to Provence for a late summer break andhopefully find some new pieces for T.P.I!The location is perfect - sitting in the heart of Gattigues, a village of Provencal stone housesonly 7 km from Uzèsand the surrounding areas are definitely great for sourcing divine F... read more »
Adriano Zumbo - if you're reading this, now it's your turn to critique my macarons! Maybe they don't look as good as yours and possibly I put too much melted butter on top of the shells. And, I most certainly wasn't as adept as you putting the popcorn on top but I will tell you something... I had a bloody good time undertaking the challenge! Just please send an army of oomph loompas to clean up the popcorn! Today, I've literally spent hours in the kitchen covered in popcorn and have possibly made the ... read more »
I've been a very busy little bee this weekend... some gorgeous, glossy pink and yellow macaron shells are waiting to be filled. Not really sure what the filling will be just yet but I do love the element of surprise. I've prepared some blackcurrants and just have to think of something delicious to pair them with. Mmmmm, a buttercream or ganache? More fruit flavours or something else? Here's what the blackcurrants look like so far. Come back soon to see how they turned out... read more »
I've been a very busy little bee this weekend... some gorgeous, glossy pink and yellow macaron shells are waiting to be filled. Not really sure what the filling will be just yet but I do love the element of surprise. I've prepared some blackcurrants and just have to think of something delicious to pair them with. Mmmmm, a buttercream or ganache? More fruit flavours or something else? Here's what the blackcurrants look like so far... And, not forgetting the wonderful challenge held each month by Jami... read more »
