{Nice Part 2 - Brocantage}

You know that I have a thing for brocante and antique markets and I have a particolar love with French Brocantage. I think they are so unique and special. They really fascinated me. I like to snoop around hoping to find a new treasure to bring at home with me.

Old books...



Tea towels, napkins and silver cutlery...





Crystal glasses...



And this is my treasure. My reward ad the end of a treasure hunt.

A very nice gentleman sold me those bottles. He told me their past. "They came from the pharmacy of a near by old little village. They were used to make some sort of "potion", it could have been a migic potion". I was like a child surprised and amazed form this history, it could be a lie but I prefer to imagine and think he was telling me the thruth... It was so passionated...



He showed me all the details. It's blown glass and the label is inside...


I love to buy things like this , it's like they have soul. I still have to decide their future place...



I can't wait to go back to this market and fortunately it won't pass so long before to get back....

This is it! My short trip to Nice... I have just another short post!

I have so many news ladies for you all...

THIS MORNING WE CONFIRMED AND SIGNED FOR OUR (MR B AND ME) FIRST APPARTMENT ...

I'm so happy you can't even imagine... This is a collage of pics I took this morning with my cell, I know you won't understand nothing... But trust me..."She" is what I dreamt since we've started looking for an appart!


AND THE BETTER HAS YET TO COME....

{Nice part 1: Marché aux Fleurs}

Promises are promises...

The "Marché aux Fleurs" is one of the most famous market in Nice. Except for Monday, because ther's the Antique Market (next part!), this nice market take place, in the old Nice, everyday since early in the morning till the sun goes down...



If you are planning to visit Nice you cannot miss this amazing market.




This market is not just beautiful because of his beautiful flowers or fruits or vegetables... The amazing things is how perfect is every stall. The farmers display their products as a jewelry windows... and the prices is quite the same! Be prepared... but it is worth while going!




You can find seasonal vegetables and fruits... Fresh artichokes, perfect for an easy and fast salad or to prepare "Risotto". Peppers, onions, garlic, tomatos, eggplants and zucchini for a french "Ratatouille"... that is a real french dish.

The name is comprised of two components: "rata" is slang from the French Army meaning "chunky stew", touiller, "to stir"... You just have to cook the vegtables all together. The ingredients are traditionally sauteed in olive oil and can be served over rice or potatoes, cous cous preferably with a crusty French bread and a glass of wine ...

If you need the recipe just ask...



The farmers and the ladies have "the" certain charme and allure that only the french have! they are elegant with semplicity...






The part I loved the most is at the end of market. Before to get back we stopped in front of tens of differnt epices... The south of France is famous for the flavours and perfumes . They use epices all over the dishes, at home and for their beauty...

flavoured sugar...

We bought a lot of epices... Cannelle, sweet paprika, 2 different curry ( spicy and sweet), ginger, sesam seeds. Epices can change a simple dish in an unforgettable dish!



What do you look for when you are at the Market?

Goodnight and I hope you had a good start of week!

{Food and Travel}

One of the things I love the most when I travel it's to try "new and different" food (I won't never ever eat italian food abroad! Never, trust me!) and to take it home with me as a souvenir from the place I' ve visited.And so i did even from Nice...

French are fantastic in making breads, chocolate truffles, pastries. They have amazing "boulangerie" that sometimes are so elegant that it's look like to enter in a boutique that could be Chanel or Dior.

Pierre Hermè is one of the most famous as well Ladurée well known all over the world for his little "diamond"... the Macarons!
Pierre Hermèe

Ladurèe

However...

I bought some Jeff de Bruge pralines that are like a drug, you can't stop! Ther's a nice little store in Nice where we bought boxes of truffles of different taste!





The bread... the most famous is the Baguette (french are famous because they use to take the baguette under their arm!) but they have a huge quantity of different tastes. We bought a "pain sportif" and a raisin and apricot bread to eat for breakfast toasted with home made orange marmelade!



Isn't it perfect as a saturday breakfast?

Girls don't miss my nest "Nice Ville Episode"... much more has to come... Spice, flowers, vegetable, Antique market...

I wish you all a very happy weekend! Any particular plans?


P.s. the pics are fuzzy 'cause my new Macro Lens! They should be (and supposed to be) like this...

{J'adore}

Mes Cherie!
How are you?

Just come back home from 3 fantastic days in France and what I've found in my mail? The new Chanel newsletter...


It's a coincidence?

Stand up if you love Chanel? Don't you just adore the double C?





Some nice ideas for Valentine's day... Ther's everything, jewels, bags, flowers...

... white camellias... elegant flower of purity...

And Red:isn't the color of love and passion?

at the end... Chanel is the perfect gift for lovers!

I hope you all are ok and I can't wait to show you some pics from my short trip!

goodnight!

{A new week, a new month, a new trip}

Hi ladies,

I had a very cold weekend. Yesterday, after a short trip to IKEA (where we had lunch...Their salmon isn't so bed you know?), we took a quick walk in the city center because I had to go to one of my fav store and then, we spent the rest of a cozy afternoon at home in good company... books, hot cup of thè but no cookies!

This morning we woke up under a snow storm, for real...

IhearthUS

Tomorrow I will be in NIce ( Cote d' Azur - South of France) for 3 days. A short trip but very important for me... I'm going with my best friend, she' s the only one, she's great, she has style and personality, she's my daily inspiration. She's tough and she loves me unconditionally... she's my mom! I'm ready to talk in French... Oui, biensur j'adore le francias et quand je peut j'aime bien le parler (Yes , sure I adore French and when I can I love to speak in french!)...

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I know that tomorrow there's a market to visit and tuesday early in the morning we will go to a fruit and vegetable market and you know my passion for brocantage and antique market...My camera is ready for that and I hope I will show you some nice pics! I have no other plans , just enjoy my mom. I think it's our first trip all alone... just the two of us!

girls, tomorrow is February, another month has passed by! Two more months of cold and bad weather then spring! I can't wait for... Some of my project are coming to an end ... Maybe I'll tell you more soon...

Have a great weekend ... tell me about you! how are you?

{Object of desire}

Leika and Hermes ... a new collaboration! The Leica M7 Edition Hermès... This LEICA M7 limited Edition Hermès offers a total of 200 silver chrome LEICA M7 cameras with exquisite leather finishes applied by Hermès.



Coming in silver chrome with 2 calfskin leather Hermès colorways (orange and brown), they’re delivered in a silk-lined box and are finished with an Atelier Hermès matching leather strap.

*credits*

I'm a huge fan of both brands (super expensive!!!)... 14.000$ ... this is the ultimate Luxury and I love it!

Have a great weekend girls!

{Paul & Joe meets Alice}

I really need new make up and I'd love a new packaging for my make up...

What do you think about the new Paul & Joe Spring 2010 collection?
This is a tribute to Tim Burton new Alice's movie that is scheduled to be released out in march

*credits*

Paul & Joe Alice in Wonderland limited edition cosmetic range is scheduled to launch at funky fashion website, ASOS on 25th February and at swanky London store, Harrods from the 6th March. Sounds, we have to book a plane...!

The Alice in Wonderland collection comprise 2 sets "Daydream" and "Fantasy".



What is inside each box? Blotting paper tins for shine control with mirrors (which will sell for £25 each), paper refills and two lip treatments in two different colour.

*credits*

It seems Alice has most collaborated with two famous brand: OPI, Urban Decay ... who will be next?

Don't you think the new paul & Joe collection is what I need? 2010 will Alice's year...I know it for sure!!!

Thanks girls for that magic week! Please check Meghan last days giveaway!

See you tomorrow!