by cecylia on April 12, 2010
I know this is a fashion blog, but desserts are also the love of my life. For sweet-tooth devotees, here are some of the sweetest things I feasted on whilst in Paris. This boulangerie was very close to our hotel and contained plenty of goodies.
I bought a lemon tart which was just heavenly, a chocolate cake called ‘Opera’,
and a dozen macaroons.
These desserts were consumed at Le Procope, Paris’ oldest and running restaurant around the corner from our hotel in St. Germain.
Icecream with a twist- namely nuts and spiced fruits.
A rather huge creme Brulee.
Pear and ricotta thing with syrup. It was sickly sweet but I managed to polish off the plate.
Apple pie with a dollop of Honey crumble ice cream garnished with a mint leaf and a short bread bikkie, from Ambassade d’Auvergne.
I had these dessert on the first day in Paris at L’Ardoise. Lovely mousses.
My Paris guide book had told me that desserts are not this restaurant’s strong point. Perhaps they have read the review too and have since elevated their sweet standards. The chocolate praline cake was perfect to top off my 3 course meal.
by cecylia on February 13, 2010
Happy Valentine’s Day! Hope you are all having a beautiful, sweet and memorable day. Here are some beautiful things to inspire your special day with your loved one.
I cannot live a day without drinking tea, it is my ‘Eve’s ale’. The rest are optional: peonies, diamonds, macaroons, pink satin heels, Chanel, and a pink earring stand. Maybe I’ll add these to my birthday wish list.
I feel uncomfortable if I don’t drink tea everyday. These cups have stolen my heart. So cute! Even the saucers are heart-shaped!
Peonies are my favourite flowers. I love their unrestrained beauty and great majesty. They certainly do make a great backdrop for diamonds.
Cannot wait to visit Laduree for their delicious macarons on my Paris trip.
Everyone needs a pair of pastel pink satin heels. Stunning symmetry.
Pile those bangles on. Wow, I don’t think I’ve ever seen a pink Chanel bag!
I got these beautiful pictures from http://beautifulthingstoshare.blogspot.com/, because ’Joy in looking and comprehending is nature’s most beautiful gift. ‘- Albert Einstein
by cecylia on January 29, 2010
I attended a wedding in January where I played piano. I haven’t played at weddings for a long time, I remember 10 years ago, I attended 3 weddings in 6 months and played piano at each one of them. I dusted off some old music and rummaged through my books and finally found some decent wedding-worthy songs – namely Wagner’s Bridal March, Pachabel’s Canon and Bach’s Jesu, joy of man’s desiring. Man, the rust had contaminated my unpracticed fingers as well. But thankfully, I managed to wing it.
I usually always frock up to weddings, I would pull out a vintage dress I haven’t had the chance to wear yet and step into some stilettos, grab a clutch and my camera and off I go. But this time, I decided to honour my desire for high-waisted silk pants and threw on this ensemble:
You know how much I love antique doors. So I had to pose in front of this blue one. Everything I’m wearing is vintage aside from the Witchery heels. I’ve had this beaded bag and my sea shell necklace for almost a decade. I rarely use the bag because it is so well made and I would hate for any bead to leave it. But today seemed like a good day to air it out. I am in love with this double-strap leather belt I found from a thrift shop. It adds structure to any outfit.
Here I am downing my very fast lunch- munching on a Chiko roll before taking my place at the piano.
After the wedding. I met up with some friends and had the most unusual pizza from World. It was served on a speech bubble-like cutting board and the pieces were cut vertically… There was only one slice with lamb, followed by pizza bread covered in carrots, potatoes and peas. It was also smothered in mint sauce. Not the best pizza I’ve ever had…
At least the street entertainment was better prepared. This lovely gentleman blew his pipes for hours. I heard him play ‘Amazing Grace’ before and after dinner. But where was his kilt?
I’ve got to tell you about the most unusual breakfast ever! I had 10 macaroons from La Tropezienne cafe for brekkie. It was a little bit of a sugar overload but my system loved it. Macaroons are the most decadent dessert. They have an amazing texture and I had 8 different flavours! I think my favourite was the strawberry, to my surprise. And even though the best macaroons are the ones I had in Paris, I would definitely recommend these La Tropezienne macaroons to anyone who likes them.
And another unusual event of the week: Theodore has discovered my fashion magazines… and he seems to like Angelina.
Is he winking?
