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Thursday, February 23, 2012

Petite Colours: Orange and Lilac

Since moving into our new home I have been thinking about injecting a color scheme that will be a departure from previous abodes. Orange is a constant color staple for us, and now I am thinking of combining it with lilac. Decisions, decisions...







the curtains are so fun in this traditional room


textiles via Ditte Isager


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Thursday, February 16, 2012

Petite Soiree: Fusion Tea Party

I enjoy drinking tea and eating the hors d'oeuvres that accompany it. This tea party takes it to the next level, adding Asian and Moroccan elements and color palette.




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Food by Judit Meron

Now here is how to make this soiree your own:
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Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Petite Eats: Easy Desserts

Happy Valentine's Day! Wishing you a sweet day with these easy-to-make desserts:

Muesli crumble (based on this recipe):






I bought a bag of blueberry muesli from Trader Joe's a few weeks ago, and I did not care for it. The blueberries overpowered the taste of the muesli. Rather than throwing it away I used the said muesli to make the crumble. The recipe called for strawberries, but I used frozen peaches and raspberries instead.

Nutella tartine:




Did you know that February 5th was World Nutella Day? I made this Nutella tartine; recipe is by  
Dorie Greenspan. I have a weakness for challah bread, so how fantastic is it that this is part of the dessert? On top of the bread are butter, orange marmalade, heated Nutella spread, cashews (I did not have hazelnuts), and a dash of sel de mer (sea salt). No, this is not as healthy as the muesli crumble but it is just as tasty!

{ All photos by La Petite Maison }
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Friday, February 10, 2012

Francophile Friday: French Blossom

Tomorrow my husband and I are throwing our daughter a party to celebrate her first birthday. We already bought her presents, but had I known about French Blossom I would have purchased gifts on the website. The retail prices are beyond my budget but the site is having a sale right now so hurry! Here are my picks, all under  $50... Have a fantastic weekend!

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Thursday, February 9, 2012

Petite Colours: Sorbet

I realize that "winter" in Southern California is somewhat of a joke. However, it has been unseasonably warm even by the region's standards. My mind cannot help but spring forward to sorbet hues.

Guess who read my mind? I found this in my inbox mail today:

Some sweet finds around the web...





 

by Emilie Griottes via decor8

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