a mélange of finds + favorites:
- Fouta (Turkish bath towels) - love their softness and versatility. They can be used as a beach/bath towel, wrap, scarf, shawl, or blanket. I picked up a couple in Southern France last summer.
- Maison Couterier - would love to stay here one day. Maison Couterier is a nine-room guesthouse (once an old estate) in Mexico built by French immigrants in the 19th century and is surrounded by banana and lemon trees.
- Blueberry Charlotte + fromage blanc - a classic French dessert... and one of my husband's favorites. His aunt (who makes a delectable charlotte with strawberries) gave me a mold so I could make it, but I haven't had the courage to try!
photo credits: CottonCocoon, Hotel Habita, Valérie Lhomme
wow. these are beautiful and the charlotte has me drooling. xo
ReplyDeleteThank you Rebecca... if (when I should say!) I muster up enough courage to make charlotte, will certainly let you know how it goes. The standards are set pretty high for me though I'm afraid ;)
DeleteWhat a delightful collection! I am suddenly craving that soft towel, a little getaway, and that scrumptious looking Charlotte...mmmm. If you do try that mold, I'd love to see the results, I bet they'd be delicious!:)
ReplyDeleteYou're too kind Lulu! There's absolutely no doubt that IF I make charlotte one day (and it's a success aka husband gobbles it up!), you'll be sure to know about it my friend ;)
DeleteThe fouta is gorgeous and perfect for this time of the year, when temperatures rise...just as the longing for lazy beach days.
ReplyDeleteThe other day, the Maison France 5 latest episode here was based in Istanbul and the art of fouta were mentioned. Next week's episode will again be in Istanbul (probably filmed way before the current events, mind you...) and I can only encourage you to watch it: enriching in every way, from history to design!
Take care,
The Daydreamer from Paris
Bonjour Daydreamer!! Thank you so much for the tip... I have TV5 here in the States (but miss so much wonderful programming due to time constraints), but I'll definitely look up the Fouta/Istanbul edition! (p.s. the Turkish news is extremely disturbing to say the least) Hope all's well in Paris...
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