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

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"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

FINDING STRENGTH IN SUPPLENESS

by Adeline Olmer August 05, 2020

Isaias, the storm that went up the East coast of the United States, left a mess in its wake. Hunkered down in my house, I watched as the trees bent every which way, and I was amazed at their flexibility and praying for them to withhold the gusts that picked up, and threw their tops into a tussle, and just as quickly...

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MORE WAYS TO PRESERVE SUMMER

by Ad Developer July 30, 2020 1 Comment

There is nothing quite as special as a sun-ripened tomato, hanging on the vine, so full that it drops off the stalk into your hand. Sliced and seasoned with a little salt and eaten without pause—the experience is pure hedonism. And this is the season to indulge. But when the season is over, you don’t have to ...

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SURPRISES CAN HAPPEN & THAT’S A GOOD THING!

by Adeline Olmer July 23, 2020

I love the smell of lemon verbena. It floods me with memories of my childhood in Provence where it would fill the garden air. I remember how I'd brush up against it, wallowing in the explosion of a citrusy smell that was so intense I would stay and rub my hands over it. A few years ago, while wandering through...

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SAVING THE SUMMER’S BOUNTY FOR CHILLIER TIMES

by Adeline Olmer July 16, 2020

It’s mid-July and the farmers' markets are bursting with this summer's bounty. The colors are vibrant, the aromas heady, and the flavors begging to be appreciated. But the season will come to an end and all this wonder will be just a memory.

Except, that is, if . . .

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