Tea Time

Stopped for tea today at L'Heure Gourmande

22, Passage Dauphine, Paris

Tucked away from the crowds and easy to miss.  We were the first ones to arrive for lunch.  

We prefer to eat before or after the rush, it is so much more realxing.

  It was a bit chilly when we arrived, but once the sun came out we moved 

outside for dessert and café.

Did you schedule something fun this weekend? 

Put a Little Ooh La La in Your Life!

Tea Anyone?

 Tea is popular here in Paris.

This is a good thing for me since I’m still getting used to the very strong café.

 

Christofle is a good place to start…love the classic shape of this teapot

Now I’m off to find a quiet spot to work on the online magazine.

The name is Belle Inspiration - what do you think?

 

(Here is a peek of the first cover)

The web site should be up in July

The September e-magazine launch is still on schedule 

So far so good –

Thank you again for all the encouragement.

You are all incredible!

Put a Little Ooh La La in Your Life!

Mimi Bleu

Time to Say I Love You!

Where has the time gone? 

Only one more week till Valentine’s Day.

Of course,  everyday should be the right time to

show those we love what they mean to us. 

The problem is finding the time. 

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 Sometimes it is the little things that mean so much

 Spell it out in delicious chocolate


and box it up!

oh amour!

A special tea for lovers from Palais de Thé

 

I’m not positive but I think I found  Cupid and a little friend

sleeping quietly inside an antique store

Here is the little guy in action…

Hurry.   Time is ticking away.

All these sweet things do mean alot, 

but what really matters most…

is to take time everyday…

in words or deeds…

don’t let another minute slip by without saying I love you!

Put a Little Ooh La La in Your Life!

Mimi Bleu

Special Haiti Fundraiser at Passport to Style

Sharon over at My Passport to Style is hosting a

Fundraiser for Haiti.   She is having a Tea Dance

    Sharon will donate 50 English pence for each ‘ticket’ purchased.

To purchase your 'ticket', simply post a link back to her
fundraiser and follow along

(be sure to let Sharon know you did this).

This a wonderful way for bloggers to get together and

lend a hand to the people of Haiti. 

Merci Sharon for your spirit of generosity!

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Also Bunny at The Paris House  

is generously offering to donate 20% of sales of her fabulous

 Mother Earth Ring to the clintonbushhaitifund.org

to help in Haiti.

This is a spectacular birth stone ring designed by Bunny.

You can choose your stone colour and purchase this trés elegant ring via 

 The Paris House Designs Boutique

Merci Bunny!

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 Keeping in the spirit of giving...

Justyna @ Love Lives in the Kitchen
 has kindly shared her Happy 101 Award.
She lives in Italy and her great blog is
filled with delicious recipes
written in English, Italian  and her native Polish.
 

Also a big Merci to Daisy over at La Petite Plume

for Gorgeous Blog Award

If you need beautiful, hand-crafted staionary stop by

La Petit Plume Etsy Boutique

Merci Justyna and Daisy

It is so nice to be a part of the blogging community

that is so full of so many kind people!

Put A Little Ooh La La in Your Life!

Mimi Bleu

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You Never Know…

 Just follow the cobblestone path…you never know what you may  find!

Look what I found…two lovely awards!

Gracie Rachel, blogger extraordinaire @

Inspiration in Italy

Rachel ran off to Italy with her husband to

live out their design dreams.  

 Tag along on their photo  tours of Rome and
their marvelous creations.     

 Get to know Rome through the eyes of a woman in love.

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The lovely designer Gail @   Obee Designs

In her own words she is a

‘lover of all things French, feminine and shabulous’.

I think she is one of the sweetest bloggers around!

Stop by for beautiful decorative photos and don’t forget to visit

Obee Designs Etsy Boutique 
A joint venture with her beautiful daughter and
brimming with lots of must-have goodies.

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If you two lovely ladies lived closer we could meet here…

at Place Colette...

and on to the Palais Royal for some  window shopping,

the centuries-old arcades are perfect for strolling

and admiring the modern sculpture in the courtyard

perhaps we’ll have a special scent created at Shiseido

Take a spin through Monsieur Ludot’s  vintage style

find the perfect LBD at La Petite Robe

Explore the boutiques and galleries

Taxi across Paris …

and stop at Laduree for tea and macarons to

celebrate special blogland friendships!

In blogland you never know what you may find…

Merci Rachel and Gail

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The ‘Once Upon a Time’  Giveaway winner will be announced February 5th
Extended to February 14th by request of some special bloggers! 

Just click the button above to enter!

Put a Little Ooh La La in Your life!

Mimi Bleu

Blogger Bouquet

I have had the privilege of getting to know so many talented bloggers over the past few months. 

  It is like a virtual  bouquet of bloggers.

Just wanted to say Merci for all your encouragement and kind comments over the past few months.

Wanda over at  Silken Purse has passed on this

cheery Sunshine Award. 

Wanda is a talented artist and blogger, hosting

a Tea party each Wednesday.       

She also writes The Plumed Pen blog , where you can enjoy her marvelous detailed painting of her

charming  Bed & Breakfast she runs with her husband.

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A second surprise was the Regal Blog award from the

lovely Duchess of Tea at Rose Tea Cottage

Rose Tea Cottage is a wonderful escape for tea.    Browse through luscious photos of

flowers, teapots, teacups and royals.

You’ll soon fall under the royal spell
of her sweet words and images.

Merci beaucoup Wanda & the Duchess of Tea!

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Don’t forget to enter the ‘Once Upon a Time’  Giveaway.

Ends January 31st.  Extended to February 14th!

Just click the button above to enter!

Put a Little Ooh La La in Your life!

Mimi Bleu

Paris Poste Carte

  Thought I’d share a glimpse of my part of the world.

A few snapshots of Paris.   

 My Paris Poste Carte to you.

Pedestrian market in the early morning.  

      

Tarte de Julie –cute little place for tartes,

both sweet and savoury

Thé Gourmand – afternoon pick me up

How about a vintage Hermés bag?

Hope you enjoyed the little tour.

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Don’t forget about the ‘Once Upon a Time’  Giveaway!
Extended till February 5th

Just click the button above to enter!

Put a Little Ooh La La in Your life!

Mimi Bleu

A Pleasant Surprise

I received a very kind award invitation from the  The Plumed Pen  blog.   Merci.  You all know I’ve just arrived to the blogosphere so all this is still rather new.  I’m supposed to share 7 things about myself.  

 Hmmm...

Of course before I get started I need some inspiration...Tea usually perks me up...but I have nothing to nibble on.

Perhaps the little café around the corner would help...nice atmosphere, great people-watching...

That's better, and one of these...

Now I can get some work done...

1.) I have a sweet tooth.  You've figured that out by now, and I have the figure to prove it…Uh oh!

2.) I have a travel business  Paris Travel Group.com.   I design personalized itineraries and private walking tours in Paris and I love it.

3.) I always wear dresses or skirts.  I dislike jeans (okay I do have one pair).

4.) I prefer tea over coffee. Teatime with all the accoutrements. A silver tea service is a weakness.

5.) Found an easy recipe for madeleines - my honey’s favorite gateau (cake).

6.) I love to write letters using an antique inkwell, quill pen and a wax seal.

7.) I love candlelight – makes everything and everyone softer and prettier, and did I mention it is oh so romantic!

Not terribly interesting but that’s my list.

Put a Little Ooh La La in Your Life!