I Love Paris Compact

I love checking out Forever21 for Eiffel Tower/Paris merchandise.  They always seem time have something new.  Right now I am loving the I Love Paris Compact.

xo Ceilidh

Eiffel Tower Cupcake Wrappers

I love these Eiffel Tower cupcake wrappers!

Photo courtesy of cupcake-ideas.blogspot.com

They would be perfect for a Paris-themed party.  They can be purchased here.

xo Ceilidh

Sand Sculpture

I found this while surfing the web....

Photo courtesy of teamsandtastic.com

Now, wouldn't this be a way to propose?!

xo Ceilidh

Parking in Paris

I’m not sure people in Paris know how to park their cars.  It’s probably due to the utter lack of space where you are able to actually park them, but it is nonetheless amazing.  I remember sitting at the Les Deux Magots last year for lunch and watching a SUV back straight into a black mustang.  You could hear the *bump* as the two cars collided, but nobody in sight seemed to acknowledge it.  The driver of the SUV simply shifted into gear and moved his vehicle a foot or so forward.  It’s funny how you can look at the front end of pretty much every car in Paris and they are all dented or scratched.  For instance, look at these cars below:

It doesn’t seem like anything out of the ordinary from the picture above, but look at the picture below -- their bumpers are an inch apart! I don’t know how they would get out of this predicament without an accident of some sort.

My suggestion if you are on vacation in Paris: walk or take the subway!

xo Ceilidh

Romantic Rosettes

I was taking a peek over at Hostess with the Mostess the other day when I stumbled across this gorgeous dessert table by Kalice Events.

Photo courtsey of hostessblog.com

Photo courtsey of hostessblog.com

Photo courtsey of hostessblog.com

Photo courtsey of hostessblog.com

I am in love with the rosette backdrop and the sweet stands with the hanging crystals.  The little details like the birdcage and the paper hearts on sticks are very appealing.  Plus, those meringues look so scrumptious!

Photo courtsey of hostessblog.com

Photo courtsey of hostessblog.com

Photo courtsey of hostessblog.com

xo Ceilidh

Louis Vuitton Eiffel Tower Display

This is what the windows of Louis Vuitton looked like around this time last year...

I love how the used the pieces of luggage to come up with a structure resembling the Eiffel Tower!

xo Ceilidh

Fashion Friday: Chanel Cruise Fashion Show in Cap d'Antibes

This year, Chanel previewed it's Cruise Collection at the Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc in Cap d'Antibes, France.  Celebrities in attendance included Vanessa Paradis, Caroline de Monaco, Rachel Bilson and Anna Mouglalis,Blake Lively.  Feast your eyes ladies!

Photo courtesy of chanel-news.chanel.com

Photo courtesy of chanel-news.chanel.com

Photo courtesy of chanel-news.chanel.com

Photo courtesy of chanel-news.chanel.com

Photo courtesy of chanel-news.chanel.com

Following the show, those in attendance were treated to a private screening of Karl Lagerfeld's new film The Tale of a Fairy (all clothing featured in the film is Chanel).

Enjoy your weekend :)

xo Ceilidh

Eiffel Tower Barbie

Over the Christmas holidays I was out shopping for some last minute gifts when I came across this...

It was part of  a series of Barbie dolls created to represent different landmark cities from across the globe.



So classy!

xo Ceilidh

Mini Macaron Eiffel Tower

Wondering what to do with all of those leftover macaron shells?

Photo courtesy of eatshowandtell.com

Photo courtesy of eatshowandtell.com

Photo courtesy of eatshowandtell.com

Make an Eiffel Tower!

xo Ceilidh

Bastille Day at the Jules Verne

In case you were interested, the Jules Verne restaurant atop the Eiffel Tower is now accepting reservations for dinner on Bastille Day (Thursday July 14^th).  Act quickly though, it looks like you have to have your deposit in by Wednesday June 1^st and at a price of 240€ per person, you may need a few extra dollars in your wallet!

See the menu below:

Photo courtsey of lejulesverne-paris.com



Chaud/froid of Bresse chicken, crayfish and caviar

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Preserved duck foie gras and artichokes, delicate gelée of Sauternes

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Roasted Dublin bay prawns, sautéed green vegetables

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Steamed sole, tender zucchini and eggplant, Dugléré sauce

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Seared thick medallion of veal, Anna-style potatoes, cooking jus

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Pan-sautéed apricots as a delicate tartlet, almonds cream

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Crunchy chocolate palet, pistachio granite

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xo Ceilidh

Timmy Woods Bag

If only...

Photo courtesy of timmywoods.com

This Timmy Woods Eiffel Tower Handbag was used as a purse for Sarah Jessica Parker's character in Sex and the City the Movie.

The handbag is made out of fine wood from a sustainable rainforest in the Phillipines.  Each handbag is hand-carved and hand-painted and shines with beautiful Swarovski crystals.  Retail price...$3000.

There is also a cheaper version of the bag available that is not encrusted with Swarovski crystals that retails for $450.

Photo courtesy of timmywoods.com

*sigh*

xo Ceilidh

Diet Coke Limited Edition Collection by Karl Lagerfeld

Last year Coca-cola collaborated with Karl Lagerfeld, the creative director of Chanel, to develop an exclusive design for Diet Coke based on Mr. Lagerfeld’s trademark style.

2010 campaign

2010 campaign

This year he’s back creating not one, but three signature bottles for Diet Coke.  All three bottles feature Mr. Lagerfeld’s instantly recognizable silhouette and are numbered one through three to make them true collectibles for any fashion forward female. 

2011 campaign

Karl Lagerfeld not only designed the bottles for the Diet Coke Limited Edition Collection by Karl Lagerfeld, but he also shot the campaign featuring models Coco Rocha Heidi Mount and Jeneil Williams.

2011 campaign

2011 campaign

2011 campaign

On the campaign, here’s wait Mr. Lagerfeld had to say: "It's exciting for me because I love the idea and as everybody knows, I drink Diet Coke and nothing else, night and day. It was pure pleasure to do a campaign with people I like and for a product I love."

 

Did you know?

In certain countries, the term "diet" is not used to describe low-calorie foods and beverages. In these countries, there is Coke/Coca-Cola light.  The sweetener blend used for Coke/Coca-Cola light is formulated for each country based on consumer preference.

xo Ceilidh

McFancy

If McDonald's were to cater to high-end clientele, this is what it would look like.

Photo courtesy of eatdrinkchic.com

Photo courtesy of eatdrinkchic.com

                                    

Question: If a Big Mac is packaged in a Burberry container, does it taste better?

xo Ceilidh



Icing Designs

I would like to introduce you to Icing Designs. 

Melissa and Kellie are stay-at-home moms that create hand-illustrated and hand-glittered invitations, cards, cupcake flags and gift tags. 

Like me, they love anything French and dream of Paris. 

Kellie has been designing custom invitations for over 8 years and Melissa is a former pastry chef.  This duo has some seriously breathtaking work...besides creating beautiful stationary, they also style some stunning dessert tables.  My favorite is their Paris in the Springtime table.

Be sure to take a peak at their Etsy shop here.

xo Ceilidh

Fashion Friday: Inspiration Dior

Now through July 24 the Pushkin Museum in Moscow is hosting the “Inspiration Dior” exhibition.

Photo courtesy of inspirationdior.com 

Christian Dior was a lover of art and artists.  He opened a gallery in Paris in 1928 and was only 23 when he showed Picasso, Klee, and Giacometti.

Photo courtesy of inspirationdior.com 

In 1947, when he became a couturier, he expressed his love of art in each of his designs.  Like a master painter, Christian Dior created a world of splendour, transforming women into myriad touches of colour or magnificent flowers.

Photo courtesy of inspirationdior.com 

In the “Inspiration Dior” exhibition, Dior’s celebration of femininity is mirrored in works by the greatest artists of past and present – from Henri Matisse to Marc Quinn, Pablo Picasso to Jeff Koons, and Kazimir Malevish to Olga Kisseleva.

Photo courtesy of inspirationdior.com 

If you won’t be in Russia before July 24^th, you can still experience the exhibition by visiting the Inspiration Dior website and taking the 360˚ Visit.

xo Ceilidh