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In victory you deserve Champagne, in defeat you need it! - Napoleon Bonaparte
Michele's grandmother Carmella cooked and baked the most delicious food her entire life. Just seeing how happy she made other people by created meals with her own hands, made Michele realize at a very young age that cooking for your loved ones is one of the greatest gifts you can give them.
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Saffron, Soho and The Valley
Tuesday, August 24th, 2010
The Loveliest Summer day was spent driving through the countryside of Oldwick Tewksbury New Jersey with my family. We live in The Valley, actually we live on top of a gorgeous mountain looking down over the Valley. Must be why I say “Oh My God That’s Totally Cool” all the time, I am sort of a [...]
Intuitive Cooking from the Farmers Market and Picnicking
Thursday, August 19th, 2010
I love to picnic year round. I always keep one of many picnic baskets in my car trunk at all times, yes I collect them. Then no matter where where are, whether I have cooked everything we plan to eat or we grab take out from a wonderful gourmet shop or local patisserie we can [...]
Cooking With Rudolph Nureyev
Tuesday, August 17th, 2010
This is where I will be enjoying a before and after dinner Martini, would you like to join me….
We have been spending as much time as possible outside, morning noon and night. I had an idea in my head of designing a table setting outside in our garden. It was gong to be so elegant, [...]
The Tasting
Thursday, August 12th, 2010
I am loving the ‘Tasting Party’ collection from Pier 1 Imports. Not only are they simply chic in their design, absolutely useful and practical, they are also incredibly affordable. They fit in perfectly here at The Paris House with many of our other dishes and accessories.
We have a delicious little Thai Restaurant near our home [...]
Pink Japanese Lanterns, Shirley Temples and Lollipops in the Garden
Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010
‘A Lovely day in the Garden’
Styled by The Paris House, photographed by my 16 year old son Sam ( visit his award winning photography HERE). All other images are by moi. All garden design by The Paris House.
Menu, Martha Stewart pasta dish, Martha Stewart’s espresso molten chocolate cakes, Bunny’s Shirley Temples, ( to make this [...]
Mr. Bunny brought home jewels
Wednesday, July 28th, 2010
Jewels from the sea that is….
My sweet Honey Bunny brought home some delicious shrimp from a seafood shop that has delicious fresh and cooked seafood. Absolute jewels. I knew immediately what I would make. Martha’s Shrimp Remoulade with Greek yogurt. Quick, easy, delicious, just perfect when you want to get back in the garden and [...]
Fresh, Delicious, and Pretty
Tuesday, July 20th, 2010
Oh my Goodness, 100 degrees in the shade, day after day after day. Then its down to a ‘refreshing’ 90! This heat and humidity can make any sweet little Bunny wilt and run for cover. I try not to complain about the weather, it is what it is. I just work around it. I prefer [...]
The Big BANG and Giveaway: A Set of Strip Tease Cocktail Glasses!
Tuesday, July 6th, 2010
Wow what a wonderful Fourth of July!! It was filled with Family, Friends, Food and Fun. We went to parties and hosted parties at our Home. From ‘Country Gatherings’ on our old wrap-around-porch to high heels, Retro cocktails and Vintage Designs out near our pool in the evening. There were lots of fireworks that were [...]
A Bermuda Holiday, “The World Is My Playground, Entertaining and Design Ideas from around the World”
Monday, June 14th, 2010
Bermuda Holiday Summer 2010- The World Is My Playground, Entertaining and Design Ideas From Around The World, Workshop, The Paris House Designs.
History
( this image was not photo-shopped, or enhanced in any way, it is exactly as it looked that evening)
My family and I just returned from a lovely snorkeling vacation in gorgeous Bermuda. We [...]
A day at Kate Spade Design Studio ( food, fashion and Paris House Gardens)
Thursday, June 3rd, 2010
A fantastic Day in the City
As I mentioned last week, I was invited in to help review Kate Spade products and website ideas at the design studio in Manhattan. ( I am not able to share any photos etc. as it is not made public yet, I had to sign a release before leaving and [...]
Caribbean Seafood Pizza and Prada
Thursday, May 27th, 2010
I love this seafood pizza recipe that was inspired from my travels in the Caribbean.
Mr. Bunny and I vacationed at Caneel Bay in St. John Virgin Island on our honeymoon. Now this was over 16 years ago and at the time is was over-the-top elegance, great service and very posh. We have not been to [...]
An Enchanted Party For a Princess and a Prince
Friday, May 14th, 2010
Please Join us for a Fairy Tale theme birthday party based on Hans Christian Anderson’s “Thumbelina”
We used wicker ‘teacups’ and filled them with bunny marshmallows, can you see the little toy hedgehog.
All the flowers were wired together and then wired onto the cages. The cages were filled with moss and decorative beetles, butterflies, ivy and [...]
A Beautiful Weekend & Our Giveaway Winners
Monday, May 3rd, 2010
Hello Lovelies. I want to thank all of you for your kind emails and advice on ’slowing down and healing my body’. I had such bad pain from sports/yoga injury that I could barely walk and then it was getting worse because I was so busy I was forgetting to eat, sleep and breath!! [...]
April Cornell Giveaway that is perfect for Cinco de Mayo!!!
Wednesday, April 28th, 2010
Setting a Cinco de Mayo table for two at The Paris House using the loveliest linens from the very talented April Cornell. We have been ’setting the scene’ around here for years with the help of the colorful beautiful linens found in the April Cornell line. The adorable ‘tablecloth’ you see on our bistro table [...]
Hot Young Amish Men
Tuesday, April 20th, 2010
Now that I have your attention please join me for a little tour of Maryland and The Amish Country in Lancaster PA. Don’t fret my pretties we will indeed get to the ‘Hot Young Amish Men’ part eventually (I can’t possibly be the only Bunny out here in the blogosphere that has a thing for [...]
The Pretty Pink Pastry Shop and a quick dinner
Wednesday, April 14th, 2010
~All photography , and photo styling is by The Paris House Designs, and photographed at The Paris House~
A friend and business associate of mine stopped by do drop off some samples for a project we are woking on. I knew she was bringing her daughter and I thought it would be adorable to set up [...]
Apple Blossoms and Magnolias, God Given Beauty
Sunday, April 11th, 2010
I hope you enjoy a little tour of our fruit trees in the orchard.
We have a variety and cook and bake with them each year. I have included some of my favorite photos of our trees. Grab a cup of coffee or tea, depending on the time of day, perhaps a glass of wine and [...]
Tea Time With Bunny
Wednesday, April 7th, 2010
Paw Paw is our 12 year old cat who also likes tea parties.
I found this little wheel barrel down near the condo in Florida. The little edible sugar bowl is filled with more sugar. I always drink my tea black.
The Flowers had not come up yet but we filled pots with lovely pansies to give [...]
Spring Cleaning Is Fun
Monday, April 5th, 2010
I hope everyone had a wonderful Easter week and Passover. Our weather was blissful. Mid 70’s everyday..just glorious.
I thought I would share some of what goes on here the day after Easter. After a long hard workout to burn off some of the one million calories I consumed over the holiday, I like to get [...]
Easter at The Paris House
Tuesday, March 30th, 2010
Happy Easter
Growing up in our Italian and English family I was so blessed to have the most magical fairytale- like Easter complete with sweet treats and a glazed ham cooked to perfection.
My entire family gathered together during Holy Week. We started on Palm Sunday and spent a week going to church, visiting with family and [...]
