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Living

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Chic is where you find it!
- Bonnie Cashin

"I love fashion, I love everything about it"  When I get up in the morning I can decide "who" I want to be that day:  cute, high fashion Parisian woman, grungy, chic, English gardener in my wellies.  It always changes and always depends on my mood. 

I also love fitness! Everything I do, really starts with exercise.  In order for me to be healthy, happy, care for my three sons, be a wife, creative person and all the other endless things I have to do in the course of the day, sometimes not stopping for 20 hours straight!!  I need my hour of excersise every morning and when I take this time, often the only time I have for myself, I feel like I can rule the world. 

To us Wellness is living beautifully starting on the inside first. Each month we will add special little quotes and sayings that inspire us, helpful healthy tips and anything we feel will help us all achieve “Wellness” in our lives.

Gadget Goddess in a Pretty Dress

Saturday, February 20th, 2010

Gadget Goddess in a Pretty Dress

GIRLS  OF ALL AGES LOVE THEIR TOYS:
GADGET # 1

I am a huge fan of Stila products, I fake a lot of my ‘Glow’ by using Stila! When I saw this on the Today Show one morning and in just about every magazine I looked at I knew I had to get it.

This sleek black [...]

The Paris House and Haiti

Monday, January 25th, 2010

The Paris House and Haiti

clintonbushhaitifund.org
and
The Earth Mother Ring CAN help make a difference.

We are happy to be a part of the clintonbushhaitifund.org by donating 20% of all profits from our ‘Earth Mother’ birthstone rings.
Both faux version and high-end version now through the month of May. Our rings are stunning, chic jewels that will dazzle the love of your [...]

Entourage

Friday, January 22nd, 2010

Entourage

my family
~ Home Sweet Home ~

I have been having some pain on and off in my mouth/tooth.  So it was off to the Dentist yesterday with all three of my kids. While they waited for Mr. Bunny to come and pick them up I went in for some dental x-rays.  I HATE going to the [...]

Dorkalicious and Bunny Make Cherry Mojitos, Well Sort of…..

Monday, January 11th, 2010

Dorkalicious and Bunny Make Cherry Mojitos, Well Sort of…..

Getting Ready for The Cherry Mojito Video

Stop on over Chez Moi for an afternoon of Football, friends, Fun and Cocktails.  But beware you may just be asked to star in a video with MOI..as did my friend Dorkalicious.  As soon as he walked into our home he was staring straight at a tripod and video [...]

Get Beautiful on the Inside

Tuesday, January 5th, 2010

Get Beautiful on the Inside

Happy Happy 2010….THIS is my new ‘VICE’…taking pictures from my ‘Mac’s’ Photo Booth and sending them out to people.  Some are meant only for my husband’s EYEs, if you know what I mean and others are of my kids, pets, me making silly faces, or checking out the lines around my eyes wondering if Botox [...]

10,9,8,7…..Happy New Year!

Wednesday, December 30th, 2009

10,9,8,7…..Happy New Year!

~Window Dressing our Mannequin for NYE at The Paris House Designs~
dress~ Bunny’s Junior Prom
necklace ~anthropologie
flower and New Year’s Eve crown ~ The Paris House Designs
~We are getting ready for a fun night, join us for some great travel, fashion and party recipes and ideas~

{ These are a few pieces in our  New Year’s Eve  Box}
What [...]

The Most Famous Windows in the World

Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009

The Most Famous Windows in the World

Happy Happy Holidays Everyone
I hope you enjoy the following images of Window Shopping in Manhattan.  We went in over the weekend and it was glorious.  We made it there in under an hour, there was no traffic, can you imagine no traffic on a Sunday during the holidays!! There was a snow storm over night [...]

Cheers to Citronge Garnished Cocktails for the Holidays

Friday, December 18th, 2009

Cheers to Citronge Garnished Cocktails for the Holidays

{French Franc over-sized shot glasses can be found here]
I am a LOVER of Tequila, not nearly as much as I adore my wine and champagne, but besides the occassional Corona with a twist of lime in the Summer, or a perfectly prepared Martini,  Tequila is one of the few things I drink.  I must admit [...]

Sharing Special Holiday Traditions

Tuesday, December 15th, 2009

Sharing Special Holiday Traditions

I feel so blessed to be in an inter-faith marriage.   I love celebrating Hanukkah with my husband’s family each year.  The food is delicious,  the traditions are beautiful and it just adds even more magic to the Christmas holiday season that I grew up accustomed to, the more celebrations the merrier.  My husband is non practicing, [...]

Winter Blues

Friday, December 11th, 2009

Winter Blues

Welcome to The Paris House.  I hope you enjoy your visit  during our first snowfall of the season.  We had about 8 inches of powdery sparkling white magic.  Grab a Cup of Hot Chocolate and put on your boots, mittens and scarf.. Grab a handful of snow, and lets have a snowball fight my friends.  If the cold is not [...]

I CAN Still Party Like a Rock Star, well not really.

Sunday, December 6th, 2009

I CAN Still Party Like a Rock Star, well not really.

Starting off my Friday, busy in my still unfinished Studio..I have great plans for this room.  I love love love Fridays.  I know for sure that a few things will take place on this day.  I will NOT have to cook, we always get pizza, sometimes I make it homemade or order it.  I will [...]

Feeling Marvelous and Merry

Friday, November 27th, 2009

Feeling Marvelous and Merry

Hello my Friends, I hope your Holiday was lovely and you ate, drank and were very very Merry.  We certainly had one Marvelous time here at La Maison Parisienne.  Everything was lovely.  Now we are full speed ahead plotting, planning and designing a most glorious Holiday Season.  We finished our annual Gingerbread House a couple [...]

Scarves from Saint Tropez and Lunch from The Paris House Designs

Saturday, November 21st, 2009

Scarves from Saint Tropez and Lunch from The Paris House Designs

[ April 25, 2010; 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. ]
Many beautiful items have arrived in our Boutique straight from Saint Tropez France

 Delicious Items!!

Chic Items perfect for Gift Giving

Our Scarf collection is so chic and elegant from the very classic wool and silk scarves with the faux fur pom poms to the fun purple and black scarves with fringe.  I love them all and have kept a [...]

Creating Comfort and Joy

Monday, November 16th, 2009

Creating Comfort and Joy

 
~A change of plans~
Our plans changed drastically Friday evening.  We had planned to ‘party-hop’, starting off at our friend’s house for ‘Boys night out’ I’m hell bent on becoming the queen of  darts. Then we were heading off to our neighbors and good friends for an 80’s themed birthday party.
We had fun costumes planned, I [...]

Santa Baby Hurry over to The Paris House Boutique (Giveaway)

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009

Santa Baby Hurry over to The Paris House Boutique (Giveaway)

Ooh La La Chic, Unique and one-of-a-kind goodies are in The Paris House Boutique Just in time for the Holidays.
How fabulously fun is this photo!!  Je l’adore!!  Mon amie Marie sent it to Moi while she was shopping up a storm for our fabulous boutique.  Look at the pink handbag in the bottom of the [...]

Hangin with Billy Bullseye~ Fashion, Food, Fun

Sunday, November 8th, 2009

Hangin with Billy Bullseye~ Fashion, Food, Fun

 First of all   I want to thank each and everyone of you for all the heart felt beautiful comments.  A year ago ‘Blogging’ was the farthest thing from my mind, and now I truly can’t imagine my life without all of you in it.   We miss Maggie so much and having so much support through emails, phone [...]

Fashionable Business Luncheon Paris House Style

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009

Fashionable Business Luncheon Paris House Style

I have a Business Luncheon with my good friend Marie who also happens to be French. That means I need to be chic.  This is the outfit I decided on.  Classic is my style and typically the way  I dress most of the time, especially during the day.  In the evening for cocktail parties I like sexy [...]

Magdalena in Manhattan

Thursday, October 22nd, 2009

Magdalena in Manhattan

(to read chapter one click here)
(**** a quick note before the story, is anyone having a hard time reading my posts and are my images distorted on your screen? If so can you let me know, thanks)

Magdalena was quiet on the ride into Manhattan, barely listening while her mother and grandmother’s talked non- stop about the black [...]

Rainy with a Chance of Manhattan

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009

Rainy with a Chance of Manhattan

 A very damp day in the city, It only took one hour to get in then the rain slowed things down.. but I need to get into the Diamond District plus my dermatologist is in from Santa Monica Ca. and I want to squeeze in an appt. while she’s on the east coast.
( I’m not sure why, [...]

The Grand Opening of The Paris House

Sunday, September 27th, 2009

The Grand Opening of The Paris House

Hello My Dear Family, Friends and Loyal Readers
I hope you enjoy our new website and can easily find all the recipes, crafts, cocktails, travel , garden,  portfolio slideshows and much much more, now that everything is archived and a snap to locate!!
We will continue to update our blog and boutique weekly.  And next month We [...]