Thursday, January 13, 2011

Yummy Stuff

On Sunday, Laura and I will show our Spring Vision for Metis at the Long Beach Flea Market.  This has, frankly, consumed me for the last few weeks.  More than baskets.  Initial inspiration came in a box of  French Macaroons~

macaroons And Pink, yes we had lots of Pink & Pretty in mind, to chase away the winter chill and blahs, with a French twist~

rasp mac

If you have visited our Metis booth, or if you know me or Laura personally, you understand our natural hospitality; on Friday night my niece Nicole will come help our kitchen become a creme puff factory, for treats to give our shoppers on Sunday~

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She does not know it yet, but I will gift Nicole one of the lavender pillows we will show this weekend; vintage French grain sacks I found in Cluny with new-old-stock French 1920’s puffy sew-on monograms.  Nicole will think she’s gone to heaven with this kidney pillow.  The grain sacks definitely cut the pink; the monos are superbe; wait til you see it all…~IMG_3532

As I attempt to tick off my list of To Do’s for the New Year, Live Writer was way up there.  This is my first post with Live Writer, which Laura has been cheerleading me to try.  What do you think? This year I want BIG pics; Jo has been cheerleading me on the pics.  Yes, lots of pics.  Pretty stuff to show you.  Fingers crossed as I hit the Publish button!  Check our Metis Blog for LOTS of pretty stuff this weekend. 

11 comments:

  1. JoJanuary 14, 2011 at 3:45 AM

    Pass the cream puffs please ~ if you need help, I can be on a plane this afternoon. Those pillows with the puffy monogram ... dreams do come true!

    Wishing you a very successful weekend filled with lots of fun and new friendships. Can't wait to hear all the details.

    I owe you an email ~
    Jo

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  2. jeanette from everton terraceJanuary 14, 2011 at 5:06 AM

    I so look forward to your sharing of the market. It's like I got to be there. You can't show too much, the booth, the items, the people, your surroundings - love it! Much success and most importantly - stress free safe fun for you both!

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  3. Bruce BaroneJanuary 14, 2011 at 6:40 AM

    Such delicious photos!!!

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  4. Rachel Noelle PallasJanuary 14, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    LOVE your pretty pics!! ;) Hugs, Rachel

    French Farmhouse 425

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  5. Sixty-Fifth AvenueJanuary 14, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    Mmmmm...they look so good! Loving the puffy monogram too. Have fun this weekend!

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  6. Fifi FlowersJanuary 14, 2011 at 10:14 PM

    Ooh la la this macarons can be trés inspiring! Can't wait to see your new collection... Good luck at LBFM... Perfect weather this weekend too!

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  7. *Chic Provence*January 15, 2011 at 5:48 AM

    Dear Andrea, one word: gorgeous! and what is Live Writer? good luck this weekend, have a fabulous FM!

    bisous

    Kit

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  8. BailiwickStudioJanuary 15, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    I'd love to see your booth at LB, but I'm not going this Sunday! Are you always there? If so, I'll stop by next month. Your baskets sound divine! ::Jill

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  9. ~Lavender Dreamer~January 15, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    I'm anxious to hear if you like Live Writer! I ONLY post using it now! I don't have to work on my photos ahead of time...you do it all right on your post! It saves so much time! ♥

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  10. Sherry @ No Minimalist HereJanuary 17, 2011 at 3:48 PM

    Hi Andrea, These look so yummy! I saw your feature in Romantic Homes today. Congrats and well deserved.
    Hugs,
    Sherry

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  11. Decor To AdoreJanuary 19, 2011 at 8:08 AM

    Oh it was a dream come true!

    I hope you are enjoying live writer!

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