The Incredible Egg Tree!

So its Friday and we are heading into weekend.Easter is in 8 days! I thought this would really get us into the spirit:The Easter Egg Tree of Volker Kraft in Germany. photo: Volker KraftSo Gorgeous!!photo: Volker Kraft...and fun for big grands and little grands:photos by AP via Daylifephoto: Volker KraftHappy Egg Decorating! I hope this gets you into the spirit and you can get an egg tree going like this guy. so cool. Definitely on my list!Here's...

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Breakfast with Kate

What's breakfast like for a petite Franco-Americaine like Kate? Simply Delicious.For my breakfast I like to eat tartine. Tartine is a french word for toast with butter and jam. Strawberry jam is my favorite (moi aussi, Kate!)  Here is my family recipe:First, wash two punnets (Queen's English for basket) of strawberries,and cut them in quarters. Then put the strawberries in a saucepan and add 280 grams of sugar.Cook slowly at low heat...

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Easter Windows

Nous sommes prêt pour la fête!Take a look at our fabulous windows for Easter this year! We are really busy at this time, so while Kelsey and Shelby charged ahead with Christina, Jessie and Megan also pitched in for some "au pair" work. Joyeuses Paques! _uacct = "UA-4327464-2"; urchinTracker();...

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T is for Taxidermy!

Taxidermy is the art and skill of taking an animal skin and stuffing it to create a new near life-like presence. It requires all sorts of skills in sculpture, painting and general savoire-faire in the arts. The end result is sort of haunting to me - because its like a "ghost" you can touch. It warps my world view of the universe a little bit. But a lot of people really like it, like almost everyone here at Paris Market. I admit it can be cool, how...

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La la le spring weekend!

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First Friday: EGGSTRAVAGANZA!

Just wanted to remind everyone that many of the shops along Broughton Street, ahem - like yours truly of course, will be open late the first Friday of every month. Till 9 pm. Great news for us working girls who can get out to browse and buy after we make the bacon. Speaking of bacon... This first Friday in April (April 6th) we will be having an EGG-STRAVAGANZA! This is going to be fun. When you check out at the register you will be able to pick...

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Spring has Sprung: Our Spring Essentials

 Our list of what we HAVE to do this spring:Kelsey:"I'm looking forward to cooking fresh vegetables from Farmbox. And enjoying walks in the evening." *********Shelby:"A new bathing suit, bug spray, sunscreen, and I am looking forward to making Shenandoah Blueberry Cake with fresh Georgia blueberries, so good!"********* Michele:"Getting my pool ready! Hopefully no cute little critters will try to go for a swim."********Susie: "Gardening...

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Shop this Painting: Tea with Matisse

The azaleas are in full bloom and the forecast is full sunshine ahead. Happy first day of Spring! I came across this painting the other day and it seemed like the perfect springtime scene. Two ladies at leisure, enjoying drinks and the fair weather. -the dog casually scratching his ear, and the foliage rendered both specifically -the ivy and ferns, and also in more general swathes of green. I think what really does it for me is those little puddles...

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It's a sin to kill a mockingbird

but this little guy, nesting right outside my bedroom window, has been keeping me up all night long.It's quite charming at 1 or 2 in the morning when it's still nice out, perfectly calm and balmy and you can talk and drink and make plans and you don't want to go to bed anyway. But at 4 or 5 am you want it to end. Still, I count myself lucky to be able to hear one in the wee hours. It's a special case, and one of the great things about our diverse...

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Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Well, its that time of year again. On my way into work I saw tourists trickling into town, walking with their dogs in green bandannas and trailing their suitcases behind them. People are still sober, but that will all change tonight when crazies start setting up camp in the medians of the parade route. So raise a glass, enjoy the open container policy we all know and love and have a good time this weekend! As my Dad likes to say about good times,...

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Fresh Cuts: Papier du Jour et Nuit

A nice batch of new office type papers and accoutrements just arrived. Some of these are really fun and will perk up your desk with that little bit of sunshine. (rainbow stickies) Others, like these lovely pink notecards are perfect for an elegant thank you or for an urgen inquiry that more money be added to your account. (not appropriate for sending the rent check.)  For the overly anxious, I would steer clear of this clever but ennervating...

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Coming Soon: Framed Feathers

I'm really excited about what's about to go out on the floor this week. These colorful feathers in rustic wooden frames are simply beautiful.Love!Love!Love!     _uacct = "UA-4327464-2"; urchinTracker();...

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A Crafters Guide: Terrariums

  _uacct = "UA-4327464-2"; urchinTracker(); With spring fast approaching I have been taken over with garden fever!My thumbs have involuntarily turned green and I have begun planning a plant overhaul in my home. I love succulents! They are easy maintenance for you plant murders out there and come in a variety of shapes and colors! One of the most eye catching and swoon worthy succulent display is the Terrarium. It's no secret that the Terrarium...

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