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Recommended by abh75 on Aug 7, 2008

you're sure to get a better pick-me-up if you take your cafe au lait in a gorgeous ikat stoneware bowl. they've a generous size but small enough to still grip in one hand - perfect while you're flipping through 'le monde'. the spare gilt rim says understated-paris-chic to a 'tea'. at $14 a pop via anthropologie you can stock up in all 3 colors.

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Lists: paris, mon amour
Tags: abh75, bistro, cafe au lait, China, coffee, dishes, France, french, ikat, kitchen, paris, porcelain, stoneware, tea

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PermaLink ]]> abh75 http://www.thisnext.com/item/E69EC3FB/7B468F1A/ Thu, 07 Aug 2008 12:46:40 PDT http://www.thisnext.com/item/E3C14349/29EA53B1/Staub-5-1-2-qt-Mussel-Pot-in

Recommended by abh75 on Aug 7, 2008

you're 6 ingredients away from paris bistro style moules marinières, who knew? cook & serve from this mussel pot by staub for a fantastic dinner on your own terrace. deliciously tactile - this pot can sit pretty in any kitchen, from ultra modern to country rustic & it'll hold up for years to come.

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Lists: paris, mon amour
Tags: abh75, bistro, cafe, cast-iron, cokkery, cooking, France, french, kitchen, moules, mussels, pans, paris, pots, seafood, shellfish, staub

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Recommended by abh75 on Aug 7, 2008

the loss of monsieur saint laurent rocked the fashion world this year. honor his memory every time you pull out this super chic, silver wallet in a totally understated size & overstated hue. it's a classic that will endure - getting a fabulous burnished patina the more you handle it.

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Lists: paris, mon amour
Tags: abh75, card case, chic, coin purse, France, french, leather, leather goods, paris, silver, wallet, YSL, Yves Saint Laurent

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PermaLink ]]> abh75 http://www.thisnext.com/item/F9E4B28A/83E6BEB4/ Thu, 07 Aug 2008 08:15:15 PDT http://www.thisnext.com/item/3413608F/7371E351/St-Germain-Elderflower-Liqueur

Recommended by abh75 on Aug 7, 2008

i shamelessly admit the urge to dab this elderflower liquer behind the ears on occasion - softly scented elderflowers are both sexy & sweet. although a favorite among expert mixologists, i prefer this liquer in the most unfussy, french way - chilled with sparkling water & lemon for an ultralight aperitif. you won't be ashamed to leave this bottle on you counter either, gorgeous!

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Lists: paris, mon amour
Tags: abh75, cocktails, cocktail, elderflower, France, french, liquer, Mixology, paris, Parisian, Presse, st germain

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PermaLink ]]> abh75 http://www.thisnext.com/item/3413608F/7371E351/ Thu, 07 Aug 2008 08:07:46 PDT http://www.thisnext.com/item/465FE8B6/49DABDE5/Jeanloup-Sieff-coffee-table

Recommended by abh75 on Aug 7, 2008

classic black & white photography by jeanloup sieff will transport you back to paris in the 60's. need to channel your inner charlotte rampling? flip through this gorgeous tome & you'll be feeling like a sexy parisian ingenue in no time.

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Lists: paris, mon amour
Tags: 1950s, 1960s, abh75, Art Books, black&white, book, books, France, french, jeanloup sieff, paris, photographers, photography, Taschen

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PermaLink ]]> abh75 http://www.thisnext.com/item/465FE8B6/49DABDE5/ Thu, 07 Aug 2008 07:49:44 PDT http://www.thisnext.com/item/E5E65F29/1F6E1635/Nuxe-Huile-Prodigieuse-Golden

Recommended by abh75 on Aug 7, 2008

come september in paris, the fashionable girls returning from san tropez & biarritz will be sporting a golden glow under their ysl. you don't have to hit the costa brava to sport shimmering skin with this multi-usage dry oil from nuxe. it's just barely scented & leaves skin & hair glowing not glittery or greasy. the generously sized glass bottle will last forever which your pasty-winter-self will thank you for later.

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Lists: paris, mon amour
Tags: abh75, beauty, biarritz, bronzer, dry oil, France, french, hair, huile, Nuxe, oil, paris, stay-cation, st. tropez, tan, vacation

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PermaLink ]]> abh75 http://www.thisnext.com/item/E5E65F29/1F6E1635/ Thu, 07 Aug 2008 07:35:13 PDT http://www.thisnext.com/item/AE5DF1D8/FFC8AAC4/Pierre-Herm-candles

Recommended by abh75 on Aug 7, 2008

the venerable king of parisian macarons has teamed up with perfumers olivia giacobetti and jean-michel duriez to create a decadent treat that won't bust your waistline. in 2 'flavours' - herbe d'amandes & sucre de bois - these bougies will scent your flat with uniquely chic, not at all cloying scents.

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Lists: paris, mon amour
Tags: abh75, bougie, bougies, candles, candle, France, french, macarons, paris, patisserie, Pierre Herme

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Recommended by abh75 on Nov 30, 2006

this gorgeous garland is like a Paris Flea Market all strung together. jewelry for the tree.

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Tags: Christmas, christmas trees, deck it, found objects, France, french, garland, noel, ornaments, paris, ribbon, shabby

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Recommended by abh75 on Nov 30, 2006

So chic, I almost can't stand it. Hang them on the tree with vintage French ribbon - even Martha will be jealous...

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Tags: Christmas, deck it, ephemera, France, french, noel, ornaments, paris, postcards, vintage

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PermaLink ]]> abh75 http://www.thisnext.com/item/EDFEAA6B/0D4993E4/ Thu, 30 Nov 2006 14:03:20 PDT http://www.thisnext.com/item/1EE52DCB/C7832BC6/Red-Toile-Paper-Napkins

Recommended by abh75 on Nov 30, 2006

who has the time to press & crease linens when were all so busy baking & wrapping (& shopping)? these paper napkins from Plum Party won't sacrifice style for convenience.

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Tags: Christmas, deck it, France, french, napkins, noel, paris, party, toile

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PermaLink ]]> abh75 http://www.thisnext.com/item/1EE52DCB/C7832BC6/ Thu, 30 Nov 2006 13:44:27 PDT http://www.thisnext.com/item/06BEB946/A8216DD1/Emile-Henry-Ruffled-Red-Cake

Recommended by abh75 on Nov 30, 2006

Charming, ruffled stand to display your Christmas cookies or a teeny buche de noel! So adorable.

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Tags: Christmas, christofle, deck it, enamel, France, french, hermes.baking, Le Creuset, limoges, noel, paris, porcelain, raynaud, Tabletop, teacups

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Recommended by abh75 on Nov 30, 2006

snowmen chefs are too cute & tres gourmet!

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Tags: beads, buttons, Christmas, deck it, embellishments, France, french, glass, glitter, noel, ornaments, paris, vintage

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Recommended by abh75 on Nov 30, 2006

gorgeous pomegranates & teeny red berries scream paris market!

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Tags: Christmas, deck it, France, french, noel, paris, POM, pomagranates, wreaths

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PermaLink ]]> abh75 http://www.thisnext.com/item/F117C574/119C4059/ Thu, 30 Nov 2006 12:50:27 PDT http://www.thisnext.com/item/63ED08BA/31FA05DF/Modern-French-Toile-Stockings

Recommended by abh75 on Nov 30, 2006

French toile looks fab in country cottages & modern lofts alike when its blocked with bright white linen in this adorable stocking.

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Tags: beads, buttons, cards, Christmas, deck it, embellishments, France, french, glass, glitter, noel, ornaments, paris, stockings, toile, vintage

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PermaLink ]]> abh75 http://www.thisnext.com/item/63ED08BA/31FA05DF/ Thu, 30 Nov 2006 11:26:47 PDT http://www.thisnext.com/item/B6F89DF8/AD412A30/Diptyque-Guest-Soaps

Recommended by abh75 on Nov 30, 2006

Straight from Saint Germaine keep your powder room stocked this holiday with guest soaps from Diptyque. Scents Baies or L'eau would be beautifully appropriate for the season.

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Tags: Christmas, deck it, Diptyque, France, french, guest soaps, noel, paris, soap, vintage

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Recommended by abh75 on Nov 29, 2006

natural french linen, charmingly simple, this would look great in a country house or a city loft.

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Tags: beads, buttons, cards, Christmas, deck it, embellishments, France, french, glass, glitter, noel, ornaments, paris, vintage

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PermaLink ]]> abh75 http://www.thisnext.com/item/73E3DC84/FEEC9535/ Wed, 29 Nov 2006 14:03:36 PDT http://www.thisnext.com/item/F61B7063/AD819F60/DArtagnan-Cassoulet-Kit

Recommended by abh75 on Nov 22, 2006

this is THE gift to get for the foodie on your list. everything they need to make authentic cassoulet is included from the premier purveyor of all things natural & delicious! serves 4 - just make sure you're one of them!! a gift they'll never forget.

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Lists: thoughtful & sweet for under $100
Tags: all natural, cassoulet, Comfort Food, cooking, cuisine, culinary, d'artagnan, dining, DIY, duck, Epicurean, foodies, France, francophile, french, gascony, gift guide, gifts, gourmet, kitchen, kits, natural, organic

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PermaLink ]]> abh75 http://www.thisnext.com/item/F61B7063/AD819F60/ Wed, 22 Nov 2006 09:50:16 PDT http://www.thisnext.com/item/1FCED1D0/2D2D38BA/The-Frenchman-Philippe-Halsman

Recommended by abh75 on Oct 2, 2006

this is the cutest little book. in 1948 old french character actor fernandel answered cultural questions with different expressions. some of them will have you laughing out loud. with full cover art, this little one looks great on the top of a stack.

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Lists: an interior stylist's library
Tags: acting, art, Art Books, coffee table books, comedy, fernandel, France, french, Phaidon, photography, Taschen, vintage

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PermaLink ]]> abh75 http://www.thisnext.com/item/1FCED1D0/2D2D38BA/ Mon, 02 Oct 2006 17:00:52 PDT http://www.thisnext.com/item/CE32E617/C69730D7/Cafe-au-Lait-Bowls

Recommended by abh75 on Sep 20, 2006

Sip your cafe au lait from these charming, oh-so-authentic bowls. Perfect for warming your hands on a chilly morning & dunking that pain au chocolat. Beret not required.

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Lists: autumn nesting
Tags: cafe au lait, cafe creme, capuccino, cocoa, coffee, croissants, culinary, dishes, espresso, France, kitchen, lattes, paris, pink, Tabletop

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PermaLink ]]> abh75 http://www.thisnext.com/item/CE32E617/C69730D7/ Wed, 20 Sep 2006 06:58:39 PDT http://www.thisnext.com/item/2C147399/BD7E06A7/Macarons-from-Payard

Recommended by abh75 on Sep 6, 2006

Like sugary little clouds. Just as they are in France. Get at least two boxes & wear pants with some stretch that day because you'll devour the entire range on your way home - shoveling them in by the pawful. These are especially delightful with a bowl of cafe au lait & a guy named Jean-Marc... I'm just sayin!

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Lists: essential city trappings
Tags: cookies, culinary, dessert, France, macarons, patisserie, snacks, sweets

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