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The paris House has been planning parties and events for two decades. With every party or special event, you can be sure that every detail is paid attention to.
The Most Famous Windows in the World
Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009
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
{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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Learn in this video how to make the perfect martini!
Michele’s Tips for an Effortless Holiday Luncheon for Friends and Family
Friday, August 7th, 2009
Entertaining can be easy and fun even during the hectic holidays. This time is a chance for us to share our homes (our beautifully decorated homes) with our loved ones. Don’t let your fears get in the way of a wonderful chance to visit with dear friends and family and make lasting memories.
Put together a [...]
Entertaining in the Kitchen
Thursday, July 30th, 2009
Its funny that no matter how beautiful your home or garden may be, Everyone loves to be in the kitchen. I always try and move my entertaining to other parts of my home or garden. I keep a well stocked pretty bar/entertainment area in our kitchen for the times when Everyone just wants to [...]
A Dreamy Day in the Italian Garden
Wednesday, July 29th, 2009
The Paris House (which is the name of my business) hosted a lovely picnic in The Italian Gardens in Saratoga Springs New York. We had friends and family join us for the day in these enchanted surroundings. The weather was perfect, the food delicious, the surroundings magical and the guests delightful. I [...]
Bunny Land, The House of Style and Fun
Sunday, July 19th, 2009
Join us for a lovely day outdoors in Bunny’s Garden, I painted this little chair one day on the beach near our condo in Florida. It always makes me smile.
Setting up the bar..the tray is so fun!! We are serving up Fresh Lemon-Lime Minted Refreshers, with your choice of tequila or rum. [...]
The Ballet and a Picnic in the Park
Tuesday, July 14th, 2009
The New York City Ballet is considered one of the finest Ballet’s in the World.
Setting the scene for a “Ballet” inspired picnic lunch in the Park
The New York City Ballet has been performing in Saratoga Springs for 44 years. I found this old Ballet book years ago, I was still dating my [...]
The Treehouse, Grown Up Style
Monday, June 29th, 2009
This is our “Tree house”, which is a balcony off of the master bedroom. It is surrounded by lots of trees and I always feel very peaceful up here and “pretend” its our tree house.
I love to go out here after dinner to have a cocktail with my husband, and if our older [...]
The Earth Mother Picnic
Friday, June 26th, 2009
My family and I enjoy going on picnics year round. These are some of the products that we use to help make it easy, pretty and Earth friendly.
This adorable English vintage picnic baskets comes with everything you see. Lovely china, flatware, utensils, thermos, removable basket, salt and pepper shaker, hand embroidered linens and coffee mugs. [...]
Coffee and Croissants anyone??
Saturday, June 20th, 2009
An informal get together with the Cafe et Croissants group. The white enamel top table was my Great Grandmothers. It gets moved all over from outdoor parties, to my garden house, and often as a little buffet table in our indoor garden room. The straight lines on it can look both old fashioned and [...]
Mixology 101 Campari style
Thursday, June 18th, 2009
Lighting always adds to the “magic”
I love this old fashioned Oil Cloth that we use on the table, I think it definitely has a Campari feel to it.
We made these ice buckets and stored them in the freezer to have for a spur of the moment get together. they only take a [...]
