1. They realize that stopping to smell the roses is an important everyday event. (Gardens at Versailles) 2. Small details make life beautiful. 3. Joie de vivre is contagious! 4. The past is connected to the present. 5. The details matter! 6. 6. Everyday is a great day for a picnic! 7. Love is always [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Versailles’
Top 10 reasons to live like the French
Posted in ambience, gardens, La Petite Trianon, Marie Antionette, nature, romantic, simplicity, sophisticated, Versailles, tagged beauty, France, french life, happiness, joie de vivre, love, Versailles on May 7, 2011 | 3 Comments »
Travel my mind
Posted in afternoon tea, ambience, antique, Bathrooms, Bedrooms, candlesticks, chic, collecting antiques, Comfort, feels like Europe, Gustavian, La Petite Trianon, luxurious comfort, Marie Antionette, Master Bathroom, Napa, tagged airy, beautiful, Boston, California, Central Park East, Dalloyau, fresh, La Duree, London, NYC, Pairs, The Hamptons, Toscana, travel, Tuscany, Umbria, Versailles on March 9, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
I know I am in the middle of this color series, but my mind has taken a break. I am going to be moving on to purple soon, one of the year’s hottest colors, but I know I am going to have a hard time with that one. Finding rooms I love with purple.. difficult. [...]
Earth Scent
Posted in ambience, feels like Europe, French Chateau, gardens, La Petite Trianon, Marie Antionette, tagged beauty, dirt path, France, green grass, nature, Pasture, Trianon, Versailles on January 20, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Springtime-ish weather let my mind wander today to the beautiful grounds in Versailles, France. Walking down a dirt path lined with trees that have been manicured for 100s of years is a dream. I can still hear the peace of this place, the sound of nature, the scent of the earth envelops you. Sheep graze [...]