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We are In Country Living Magazine so lets Have a Giveaway!!

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

We are In Country Living Magazine so lets Have a Giveaway!!

We are back in beautiful New Jersey, (yes believe it or not parts of NJ are absolutely drop~ dead ~gorgeous), and before we leave for the second part of our vacation I want to post again, I miss blogging and I miss all of you so much!!
~Country Living April Magazine~
We are so thrilled to have [...]

Dinner at La Maison Parisienne

Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010

Dinner at La Maison Parisienne

~ The Cupcake Flower Tower~
find it in our Boutique Here
Happy March everyone!  Today was mild and sunny, a lovely way to go into March but does that mean we will be going out like a lion?? Goodness I hope not.  Last week the boys were home for days as we were blanketed with nearly 2 [...]

Making Cupcakes for Marie Antoinette

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

Making Cupcakes for Marie Antoinette

Join us for a happy little get together with Marie Antoinette as our muse. Inspired by one of my favorite Vintage postcards that I brought back from Paris when I was studying there as a carefree teenage girl many years ago.
I sent this card to my beloved Grandparents while I was in Paris and [...]

An Elegant Dinner

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010

An Elegant Dinner

How are all my sweet friends doing today?  We are busy here as usual but I wanted to participate in Tablescape Thursdays so I got my act together and decided to set a table fast but still elegantly.  Sometimes I give myself ‘the 5 minute challenge’ where the idea must come to me quickly, everything [...]

♥The Valentine’s Day Lady is Coming Soon♥

Monday, February 8th, 2010

♥The Valentine’s Day Lady is Coming Soon♥

When I was growing up in Upstate New York We couldn’t wait until Valentine’s Day because after we went to sleep the evening before, when all was quiet in our home there was something very special taking place.  A lovely lady in red and pink with lots of lace would fly in to our home [...]

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 [...]

For Your Sweetheart

Thursday, January 14th, 2010

For Your Sweetheart

If you are looking for the perfect gift for your Valentine visit here to view are newest collection of MOR beauty products.  They are perfect for your girlfriend, wife, mother, mother-in-law, teachers, babysitters,’ mistress’ ( ha ha, I’m just kidding if this is for your mistress than why not splurge for one of our fabulous [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Thanksgiving Party Planning Tips and Menu suggestions

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009

Thanksgiving Party Planning Tips and Menu suggestions

 
We have put together a free pdf tutorial on planning an unforgettable Thanksgiving Dinner please click here to download.
You will find menu suggestions, a delicious Brandy Alexander recipe, crafts for the entire family to enjoy, cooking tips for making a delicious turkey, lovely pictures and a sweet Thanksgiving story and traditions to share with your [...]

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 [...]

September Baby, I LOVE BIRTHDAYS

Tuesday, September 8th, 2009

September Baby, I LOVE BIRTHDAYS

THE PARIS HOUSE LOVES TO PARTY
JOIN ME FOR MY BIRTHDAYDON’T FORGET TO ACCESSORIZE YOURSELF
MY GRANDMOTHER’S VINTAGE JEWELRY PIECES
I LOVE THEM
THE PARIS HOUSE IS RE-MAKING THESE VINTAGE PIECES FOR OUR BOUTIQUE
THEY ARE THE MARGARET BRACELET AND NECKLACE
HOW TO PLAN A PERFECT PARTYSET THE SCENE

USE FANTASTIC FUN ACCESSORIESTHE SWIZZLE STICKS, THE PARIS HOUSE

THE [...]

Fun and Games

Monday, August 17th, 2009

Fun and Games

After cocktails under the pergola please Join us in the tent. There is a wonderful view of our formal rose garden from here….Our old farmhouse hosts a lot of fun parties….
The evening sky, fireflies, lots of candles and outdoor flickering lights add to the magic…
Enchanted Gardens in the evening
I think you can [...]

Turn Up the iPod its time for My Party

Friday, August 14th, 2009

Turn Up the iPod its time for My Party

Please join Bunny and her friends for a fun filled stress free Happy Hour…As soon as the rain ends these chairs are on their way out and will be replaced by nice big comfy chairs, the kind of chair that you never want to get up from….the music will be playing all night long… I [...]

Happy Hour

Sunday, August 9th, 2009

Happy Hour

If you do not have a lot of time in advance to plan, then a Happy Hour is just the thing for you! Find out Michele’s tips on a great Happy Hour!

Making the perfect martini shaken vs. stirred

Friday, August 7th, 2009

Making the perfect martini shaken vs. stirred

Learn in this video how to make the perfect martini!