La Petite Maison: October 2011

Oct 28, 2011

Friday Favorite: Navy & Camel Rooms

Post under color, rooms Oct 28, 2011 at 4:57 PM Posted by La Petite Maison

What a week! Our landlord notified us that the rent was going to go up by $100 in December, and this put me in a foul mood. After living here for nearly 5 years it's time to bid adieu. Searching for our next place does not excite me, but decorating potential is at least keeping my spirits up.

I fell in love with this room:

via Apartment Therapy

It's so warm, elegant, and classy! Of course, I don't know how we'll get away with painting the walls navy.

via Chasing Davies

via Apartment Therapy

via decorpad

Now here's a differen take on the navy and camel room:

Navy blue furniture! via decorpad

I hope these lovely images can sustain me through the arduous rental search!

Oct 18, 2011

Petite Shop: Tyler Florence Mill Valley

Post under shopping Oct 18, 2011 at 8:34 PM Posted by La Petite Maison

I realize that the Tyler Florence name and brand is not actually small, but this post pertains to the chef's eponymously-named shop in Mill Valley. Did you all know that he has a store? This was news to me!

I would like sit here and be inspired by all the cookbooks!

I plan to add this to my itinerary the next time I am in San Francisco! See more images here, here and here.

{ Images by The Urban Farmhouse }

Petite Wedding: Run Away to Paris!

Post under budget, Paris, weddings at 9:21 AM Posted by La Petite Maison

I enjoyed reading this couple's story and their journey towards becoming husband-and-wife.


Invitations designed and created by the couple. Calligraphy by Jenna Hein.

To find out more on how the couple made their dream wedding possible without breaking their budget click here.

{ Photos by Corbin Gurkin, via 100 Layer Cake }

Oct 16, 2011

Petite Eats: Buckwheat Blinis with Smoked Salmon and Crème Fraîche

Post under food, French Oct 16, 2011 at 5:55 PM Posted by La Petite Maison

I haven't participated in French Fridays with Dorie in a while, but this past week was a different story!

I paired the blinis with these spiced butter-glazed carrots

A few notes:

I used whole wheat flour instead of buckwheat, which I didn't have. Next time I will use buckwheat flour; curious how it will affect the texture and taste.
I made the blini dough in the morning and then placed it in the refrigerator before I went to work
The dough did not increase much in volume like I thought it would, but the blinis were not too dense either!
Instead of dill (again, which I did not have), I just used the copious cilantro I had

{ All photos by me! }

Oct 14, 2011

Friday Favorites

Post under crafts, favorites, shopping Oct 14, 2011 at 1:50 AM Posted by La Petite Maison

Happy Friday! I am working tomorrow as well, so tomorrow will be my Friday.

I took Amy Tan's scrapbook class this past Sunday, and what a productive 3-hour session that was! I finished all the assigned 4 layouts (one is above of my baby). To top it off, I won an extra kit of Amy Tan(gerine) for American Crafts goodies. The mini album/ book above was from the extra kit. I included the turquoise ceramic egg crate; so versatile for storing things from jewelry to craft supplies to make-up.

So what were your favorites this week?

Oct 10, 2011

Petite Inspiration: Pumpkin

Post under inspiration, seasons Oct 10, 2011 at 11:04 AM Posted by La Petite Maison

Happy Monday! How was your weekend? After the pouring rain and lower temperatures last week, yesterday was a letdown in terms of weather. Fall crisp air, please stick around!

Despite the uncooperative weather my autumn mood continues. And what could be more fall than pumpkins?

source

adorable sweater pumpkins

pumpkins act as serving pieces

whoopie pies

Pumpkin gnocchi? Yes please!

stuffed pumpkin from the amazing Dorie Greenspan

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Who said pumpkins have to be orange?

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Oct 5, 2011

Petite Shopping: Fall Wishlist

Post under fashion, seasons Oct 5, 2011 at 12:47 PM Posted by La Petite Maison

It's difficult to get into autumn mood when it's constantly 75 degrees. But today San Diego mostly had cloud-filled skies, so now I can get into the swing of my favorite season.


Runway photos from Jil Sander and Burberry Prorsum via Style

I have been slowly fulfilling my fall fashion wishlist. This season my inspiration comes from English schoolboy with a dash of 1960s pop sportif. The images from above are some of favorites from the runway.

Oct 4, 2011

Petite Inspiration: Amelie

Post under French, inspiration, movie Oct 4, 2011 at 4:40 AM Posted by La Petite Maison

Happy October, mes amies! I cannot believe September came and went in a flash, but maybe it's a good thing. This past month I was totally uninspired and unmotivated. It happens every so often; our lives go through seasons but I really dislike just going through the motions of life. Hopefully the new month will be productive and inspiring!

A few nights ago my sweet husband popped "Le Fabuleux Destin d'Amelie Poulain" into the DVD player. There is nothing like a quirky and whimsical French film to snap me out of my "blah" mood. Amelie's apartment in the Montmarte district alone is a visual treat.