Boutique
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Boutique L’Abeille Française: An Exciting New Venture
As we approach the end of another year, I am reminded of a goal that I set for myself around this time last year. The idea had been percolating in my mind for a while. So at Christmas I shared it with my niece Julia. I told her then of my desire to further develop my brand through the creation of an online store. One that would offer home and living accessories with that touch of ‘je ne sais quoi’. I’ve spent the past few months working on it and today I am thrilled to announce its launch to you! So, without further ado, please say ‘bonjour‘ to Boutique L’Abeille…
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Christmas in Paris: Window Shopping
Paris is one of the most incredible shopping cities in the world. Its grand avenues are lined with designer clothing and jewellery boutiques, luxury department stores and delectable pâtisseries. And at this time of year, their window displays become sophisticated and whimsical holiday vignettes. Given this, window shopping is a wonderful way to pass some time when spending Christmas in Paris. Cartier Red I found many of my favourite windows in Place Vendôme, home of the Ritz Hotel, as well as many of the luxury jewellers. Cartier was a particular favourite of mine. Their windows provided delightful, miniature, Parisian streetscapes highlighted with their signature red. One even included a scene…
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Market Day in Bruges – Linens
Having finished my stroll through the farmers’ market in Bruges’ Grote Markt – Market Square – it was time to move on to the surrounding shops. It was opening time as I approached my first – the lovely Home Linen. The proprietress was completing her store-opening tasks as I entered, putting items on display outside to attract customers. As I was her first of the day, I had the place to myself while she wrapped up her chores. As the name suggests, this shop specializes in beautiful, locally handmade, linens for the home. I am a sucker for white linen so I felt like a kid in a candy shop here.…
