Pâtisserie Paris

Wednesday, January 11, 2012

I Heart You, Sur La Table

I just found everything I've ever wanted for my kitchen it one place. If you love Paris or the Eiffel Tower and have any heart conditions, I discourage you from reading this post as your heart may begin to flutter!

These napkins make me happy :)

How amazing would it be to have these embellished crackers at a party?!

I think this spatula would raise the cool factor in your kitchen by a few notches!

This treat bags are the ultimate for me. Words cannot express how much I love them and need to have them!

All photos courtesy of surlatable.com

What do you think? Do you have a favourite from the above items?!

xo Ceilidh

Monday, January 9, 2012

Parisian-Themed Cookies By Sweetopia

You are going to fall in love with these Parisian-themed cookies by Sweetopia! The cookies were based off of some sticky notes (talk about inspiration -- I love stationary!) and I think they turned out just darling!

All photos via sweetopia.net

Don't they just make you want to sit down on your Parisian balcony, eating cookies and croissants and drinking a café au lait?

Love it!

xo Ceilidh

Saturday, January 7, 2012

The French Pharmacy according to Gwyneth Paltrow

Have your ever read Gwyneth Paltrow's blog GOOP? Well, Gwyneth happens to be quite a fan of Paris and on her blog she outlines some of her favourite purchases from French pharmacies. I thought I would share:

The French Pharmacy

Many of the absolute best beauty products I’ve found come from regular French pharmacies. I always stock up on these items when I’m in France or ask friends to bring some back when they’re passing through. Below is a list of all of my favorites.
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Avène Eau Thermale Water Spray

A soothing water spray for irritated skin. It’s also good as a quick refresher on a hot day. I know lots of makeup artists who use it, as it helps set makeup.

Klorane Gentle Dry Shampoo with Oatmilk

This stuff’s great when your hair needs a little spiffing up, especially when it’s starting to get a bit greasy. If you want to maintain a blow dry or don’t have time to do a full wash and blow out, this really does the trick. It gets right to the roots and brings back volume and makes your hair less oily.

Homeoplasmine

Meant for skin irritations, it’s also a life-saver when it comes to dry, winter-ravaged skin.

Biafine

I apply Biafine to my daughter’s lips when they get extra chapped and it always does the trick. We also keep this in the pantry for the inevitable burns, bumps, and scratches. This cream cleans the surface and moisturizes it, minimizing scars and healing the area miraculously fast.

Embryolisse

All the makeup artists I know swear by this cream. It works as a super-moisturizer that simultaneously cleans the skin (and helps eliminate zits), leaving it perfectly prepped for makeup.

Avibon

Avibon is hard to find outside of France, but it’s one of my very favorites. It’s full of Vitamin A, which is wonderful for the skin, getting rid of blemishes, tough dry spots and preventing wrinkles (they say). I know an older movie star who uses this every night and she has the most amazing skin!

Bioderma Crealine H2O Micelle Solution

The BEST makeup remover. It’s unscented, doesn’t dry your skin or sting, and gets rid of all your makeup with a few swipes. You’re left with soft, clean skin.

Alfalux Baume Levres

I always pick this up at the pharmacy when in France. It has an incredibly silky texture.

Phytopharma Apricoderm

This is my ultimate winter lip balm as it’s thick and stays on even in harsh weather. It’s a German product but you can find it all over Europe.

I first discovered these products in France but they are now widely available:

Nuxe Huile Prodigeuse

This is an all-around oil that you can apply to your entire body, face and hair for a quick moisturizing, glossy refresh. It’s great right after the bath as it really takes right then. It also has a very lovely, very subtle smell.

Savon de Marseille Extra Pur

I first discovered this natural, beautifully packaged liquid soap in France. It's much easier to find now and comes in a variety of aromas. I personally like to keep the Figue bottles in the kitchen and in the bathrooms at home. The French take their products seriously and not just any soap gets the denominationas it must be made up mostly of natural oils in order to be truly Marseillaise.

Biotherm Aquathermale Spa Body Scrub

A solid exfoliating scrub for the shower.

Decléor Aromessence Baume Spa Relax

Decléor’s products are all about their aromatherapeutic qualities. Apply all over right before bed to relax all your muscles at the end of the day.

Caudalie Premières Vendages

Your basic daily moisturizer—good for all types of skin gives and a healthy glow.

Post courtesy of goop.com/newsletter/114/en

xo Ceilidh