Secrets and Memories of a French-born Hostess

Then there is your home

Adeline — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 14:51:32 +0000

Adding red to your home décor has the same impact as it does when you add it to your look. Try adding a red pillow, a lamp, lampshade, or even, if you want to be really dramatic, a red wall. The result creates the same wow effect that you get when you put on those [...]

Winter Accessories

Adeline — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:53:52 +0000

Red shoes . . . what else can I say? Another great way to add red to your look is through accessories. The effect of accessorizing with red is as dramatic as adding red lipstick to your look, but much more versatile. One of the essences of French style is using accessories to personalize [...]

Winter Blues

Adeline — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:38:34 +0000

Audrey Tattou with the perfect French look from dustjacketattic.blogspot When the days start getting longer and winter just seems to linger on. I’m ready for something new to brighten my appearance while I wait for the new season to finally make its appearance. It’s at times like these that I take inspiration from French [...]

Extra Help for Those Last 5 Pounds

Adeline — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 20:17:50 +0000

Harper’s Bazaar has an interesting article about weight lose entitled: Lose the Last 5 Pounds For Good By Wendy Schmid There are some good tips including: eating fat burning foods, lowering the calories you eat with smarter food choices and diet supplements to help rev up your metabolism. Also, discover the benefits of acupuncture for [...]

Sometimes it is Just Easier Said Than Done!

Adeline — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:50:38 +0000

Even with my best intentions, my diet has not gone well. As a matter of fact my scale has gone in the wrong direction! It really wasn’t completely my fault; I had forgotten my husband, Mark’s, birthday. It happens every year so you’d think I’d remember the cake, but alas I forgot. He has to [...]