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DINING, DISHING tips | September 25, 2009

Breakfast Inspiration

I love this picture. The superb crafted table, the breakfast scene, and the angle of the shot. I dream of having enough room in my house for an extra-long dining table. You save space by putting benches and stools instead of chairs. + Via July 2007 edition of Living etc

DINING, DISHING tips | August 27, 2009

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Donna Hay Brings a Special Touch to Everyday Food

If I had to resume in a few words the work of Donna Hay, I would say: Time-saving and Special Touches. Donna Hay’s philosophy fits very well within my way of life. This is probably why I am a long-time fan. The current issue, which is not yet available in Canada, will be her Entertaining Issue. [...]

DINING, DISHING tips | May 10, 2009

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Fun Dishing Ideas from Tapis Rouge at Cirque du Soleil’s OVO for Mother’s Day

It became a tradition. Every year, the weekend before my birthday, my husband invites me to a night of delight at Cirque du Soleil. We had fabulous tickets to OVO, seats 1 and 2 on the first row right in the center of the scene. Being that close enables us to see every details of [...]

DISHING tips, ENTERTAINING | February 24, 2009

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Styling a Coffee and Tea Station with Vintage Style Glass Milk Bottles

I wish that we still had the cute milk glass bottles in Quebec. They are more eco-friendly that the carton containers; pretty that the bags. When you host a party, the possibility to buy your milk in beautifully packaged glass bottles simplifies your life. For look and keep the milk colder, I transfer my milk [...]

DINING, DISHING tips

January 27, 2009

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Return to Sources in Cooking for 2009

It seems that all magazines lately make the eulogy of comfort food and a return to the simple ingredients commonly used in rustic cooking. This winter, all my friends order French onion soups. Since I have never been a fan of molecular cuisine or any of the creative recipe movements, I would not complain. [...]

DISHING tips, HOME + GARDEN, HOME decor

August 22, 2008

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Daily Quick Links | Hallways and Nature-Inspired Entertaining Ideas

This is my daily collection of noteworthy stuff that I saw online. + To complement my Tips for a Welcoming Entryway, check out the fabulous entry ways featured in several magazines. The most impressive entrances are from Living etc. After all, Living etc. is my favorite home décor magazine. Via design to inspire + If money [...]

DINING, DISHING tips

August 18, 2008

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Dishing Tips for Slow-Scrambled Eggs

I love well-prepared scrambled eggs but too often they are rush. That is why I am thrilled by three recipes I found on the LA Times. You get a recipe that mix freshly cut herbs, crème fraiche and Jack cheese amongst other things. Chefs often top the eggs when they plate the dish. David [...]

DINING, DISHING tips

August 18, 2008

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Daily Quick Links | Plating Food and Home Accessories

This is my daily collection of interesting stuff that I saw on the Web. + I am a fan of Pam’s floral arrangements since her beginning on the blogosphere. As promised, Pam published the pictures of her newly opened eclectic home decor and floral store Ink and Peat. Image from the talented Portland photographer John Valls. [...]

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