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Joie de Vivre!
Joie de Vivre!

"You don't need to be French to have French style. You just need to know their secrets..."

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French-Secrets explores the everyday elements of French life, attitude, style, food and the quotidian that brings an essential joie de vivre to life.

SECRETS YOU SHOULD KNOW . . .

French women know that without ATTITUDE and ACCESSORIES there is no style.

3 ways to Tie the reversible wrap

1. Paris wrap worn on the grey side and tied in the center with blue highlights showing.
2. The same wrap worn on the blue side and tied slightly off center.
3. The same wrap worn on the grey side knotted and tied on the shoulder.

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“Adeline Olmer’s designs enable women to dress with confidence and ease. While our designs are classic they feel glamorous, feminine, and super comfortable.“

Featured collection

The Arles wrap is reversible, holds its shape and stays in place. Perfect for travel. View

Testimonials

"So glad we could do the Interview…Your creativity, joy and spirit is so inspiring. Thank you for the wrap now I can be a woman of style and distinction. I will let you know when this will air it will most likely be in a couple months. You are just amazing. Thanks ever so much." - Anne Marie
"The coat was a stupendous hit ! Everyone loved it both the shaping and the color very elegant.You would be pleased!" - Lisa Manuele
"I want to take a minute to let you know how much I love my new Bordeaux Coat! I feel so elegant and comfortable wearing it. Thank you again!" - Arlene Vaquer
"I'm delighted with my purchase. I've already received compliments. This is a unique coat that makes me feel special and stylish!!" - Gindy W
"I love it." - Clare Ewing
"Heading into town for a few days, packed light, all finished off with my golden topper. I feel like a million." - Daly Reville

Blog posts

RISOTTO – SO WORTH THE TIME

by Adeline Olmer November 28, 2019

Making risotto isn’t hard, but it is time-consuming. You can’t just put it together and walk away. When you take the time to make it properly—meaning you patiently stir as you add the liquid and watch it transform into this glistening, creamy rice mixture that oozes. . .

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HAPPY THANKSGIVING AND EVEN BETTER LEFTOVERS

by Adeline Olmer November 21, 2019

I have a solution for your Thanksgiving leftovers. Actually it’s four solutions and they are delicious. With one base you can make three different dishes: turkey soup, turkey potpie, shepherd's pie a la turkey, plus one more stuffing cakes. Since I don’t know what leftovers you have, I’m going to give you. . .

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CRÈME CARAMEL – IT SEEMED MAGICAL

by Adeline Olmer November 14, 2019

This is the dessert of my childhood and still one of my favorites. Actually, anything with caramel is on my list of favorites. But there is something about the silkiness of the custard and the puddle of caramel it rests in that is simply luscious. The first time I made it I was surprised that it worked, and how . . .

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THIS IS MY NEW FAVORITE RECIPE!

by Adeline Olmer November 08, 2019

This recipe is so simple and so good! Roasted potatoes and carrots with beurre noisette (brown butter) Yum! Try it and tell me if you like it. It's going into my cookbook, that is if you vote for it.

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