Curated On Amazon French inspired - Gift guide Fallot Dijon Mustard Delicious mustard with basil, which has a fresh and spicy taste. Buy now Trudon Diffuser Shaped out of the same emblematic Trudon-green glass adorned with a gold emblem. Buy now Panier des Sens Hand Cream Made in France 96% Natural - 2.6 Floz/75ml (Jasmine) Buy now How to French Country Colour and design inspiration from southwest France by Sara Slim Buy now A Year in the French Style Interiors and Entertaining by Antoinette Poisson Buy now Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Orange Soleia Women's Eau de Toi ..read more

LIFESTYLE Christmas Wrapping & Free Printable Labels a little gift from me to you... It’s been so cold outside and dark super early here in the UK, but I managed to take some pictures of my gift wrapping using my phone – the camera is so good it’s crazy! I really wanted to share them with you and make them downloadable PDF ready as early as possible, so you guys have plenty of time to print them and adorn your lovely gifts with them.  Anyone who knows me knows that I love Christmas!!! For years I stopped celebrating after my parents died when I was a teenager and ..read more

SWEET & TREATS French Apple Cake Apples grow in abundance. We have an apple tree in our garden but please don’t ask me what type because I have no idea. I tried a couple of recognition apps and it seems that itcould be a Bramley. Anyway, we get tons of apples each year, and this is one of the recipes I love to do. It’s super easy and freezes really well so we can carry on enjoying our apples all year long! Prep Time15 min Cook Time1 hr 5 min Total Time1 hr 20 min Serving Size8 -12 serving Cuisine French Ingredients 4-5 cooking apples 3 eggs 100 ..read more

LIFESTYLE An Autumnal Table Inspiration Gently sliding into winter with our friend, autumn guiding the way. Autumn is perfect time to bring nature in our home. Here is my inspiration and ideas for adorning our tables with rich colours. Autumn is possibly the easiest time to create a gorgeous table. The season’s colours are simply prefect and utterly inspiring. It is also a great time to go out and gather small branches, leaves, moss or dried flowers to make a stunning tablescape and to lift the mood. I am very fortunate to have an awesome PYO flower farm just minutes from my h ..read more

LIFESTYLE Simple Asymmetric Autumn Wreath As from a large heap of flowers many garlands and wreaths are made, so by a mortal in this life there is much good work to be done. ―Gautama Buddha You might also like... Blackberries & Almond Custard Tart Read More » Natural Cleansing Spray Read More » The post Simple Asymmetric Autumn Wreath appeared first on Virginie Bonvalet ..read more

NATURAL LIVING Sage & Thyme Infused Honey There’s an old wives’ tale that eating local honey is a remedy for hay-fever. I’m not sure if this is true, but there is evidence to support the antibacterial properties of honey, local or not. What is the difference between raw and regular honey? Raw honey is honey as it exists in the beehive. Many of the health benefits of honey can be attributed to its antioxidants and enzymes. Because raw honey is unprocessed, it may have higher levels of antioxidants. But the major difference between the two types is that regular honey is pasteu ..read more

LIFESTYLE Festive Cheeseboard with Clementine Compote It's cold outside - So let’s bring the cheeseboard out! In the winter season there are so many occasions to celebrate; Thanksgiving (for our friend in the US), Christmas, New years Eve and even Valentine –  at times we can be running around with hundreds of crazy things to do, and also is is a time where unexpected guests can turn up. So I always make sure that I have something super easy at hand that is festive, delicious, crowd pleasing and takes no time. And voilà bring out the cheeseboard… And not just any chessboa ..read more

SAVOURY & CANAPES Salmon & Dill Muffins with Horseradish Chantilly This is the perfect treat for greeting your guests on Christmas or to enhance any festive aperitif! This delicious Salmon Muffin Canapé is even more decadent topped with a savoury chantilly, embellished with caviar beads for even more festive decadence! Prep Time10 min Cook Time16 min Total Time26 min Serving Size24 mini Cuisine French For the muffins 250 g self-raising flour 80 g butter, melted + a little for greasing the tin 1 egg, lightly beaten 125 ml milk 125g smoked salmon 4 spr ..read more

SWEET & TREATS The Cherry On Top I love cherries and combine with pistachios and date syrup it creates the most delicious harmony of flavours whilst remaining super healthy. This is as delicious for breakfast as it is for dessert and is sure to impress at any humble dinner party.   Serve it in little glass jar to retain a rustic yet french chic “Je ne sais quoi!”   Oh and make sure you don’t forget the cherry on the top!!!! Prep Time5 min Cook Time4 min Total Time9 min Serving Size4 Cuisine French Course Dessert Gluten free Paleo Vegetarian Ing ..read more

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