BLISSBLISShttp://blissfulbblog.com/blog/2013-05-24T23:57:09ZSquarespaceilana kohn ss13http://blissfulbblog.com/blog/2013/5/24/ilana-kohn-ss13.htmlblissfulb2013-05-24T23:24:14Z2013-05-24T23:24:14Zi believe i discovered ilana kohn through one of my favorites...i quickly became a ridiculous fan.  i spend too much time shopping pretty mommy, ilana kohn and pinning and re-pinning items from the ss13 collection.  this prompted me to collect these beautiful images on this blog of mine...

sharing is almost as good as owning one of each...almost.

xo mrs. french

]]>complex geometrieshttp://blissfulbblog.com/blog/2013/5/23/complex-geometries.htmlblissfulb2013-05-23T23:30:27Z2013-05-23T23:30:27Zi recently decided i liked dresses.  actually, let me rephrase...i recently decided i like dresses on me.  which is odd, considering i had thought that, perhaps, i just was going to go through life refusing to wear dresses.  anyway, enough with my personal growth...i, in particular, like these dresses...

no fuss, versatile, flowy and beautiful...all that dresses should be.  complex geometries has me thinking that i should wear dresses all the time and sport them in many different ways.  my mind teems with ideas as to how to wear these; which accessories to choose, boots or sandals...or just a sneaker?  or maybe just as they are and barefoot.  regardless, i am simply a fan.

xo mrs. french

]]>wee wednesday with Jennifer: bits of sunshiny yellowhttp://blissfulbblog.com/blog/2013/5/22/wee-wednesday-with-jennifer-bits-of-sunshiny-yellow.htmlblissfulb2013-05-22T21:47:46Z2013-05-22T21:47:46ZThe sun is having a bit of trouble shining today so I thought I would find my own splashes of yellow.  Yellow is such a lovely color for both little boys and little girls and little bedrooms.  Here are a few great examples of how to accessorize with yellow. 

*click on the photos to see where they reside*

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Sunshine and Hugs,
Jennifer

P.S.  I picked the little boy in the blue/yellow shirt because he looks so much like my husband did as a boy!

]]>wee wednesday with lindsay of darling clementine: Summer Babyhttp://blissfulbblog.com/blog/2013/5/22/wee-wednesday-with-lindsay-of-darling-clementine-summer-baby.htmlblissfulb2013-05-22T15:18:15Z2013-05-22T15:18:15ZToday in the NYC it was hot, like Summer has arrived hot. It reminded me of the fun days ahead, the beach days, the picnics at the park and sprinklers at the playground days.

Here are some Summery finds from Darling Clementine to help get you in the mood for the beautiful Summer day ahead... (psst... can we discuss #4 and how exciting it is that Ace & Jig is doing a kids line) 

Xx Lindsay

]]>another cabin of all cabins...http://blissfulbblog.com/blog/2013/5/21/another-cabin-of-all-cabins.htmlblissfulb2013-05-21T19:41:51Z2013-05-21T19:41:51Zthose of you who happen to follow me on pinterest are very aware of the fact that i have a thing for cabin living.  i often times place myself smack in the middle of my "if i had a cabin" board, daydreaming like crazy!

you can imagine the reaction i had to this cabin of cabins!  oscar winning documentary filmmaker, bobby houston and his partner, eric shamie outdid themselves with this southern california masterpiece...

 

this is a cabin i could call my one and only forever and ever.

xo mrs. french

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]]>i heart monday.http://blissfulbblog.com/blog/2013/5/20/i-heart-monday.htmlblissfulb2013-05-20T17:39:58Z2013-05-20T17:39:58Zhello, hello blissful readers...how are all of you this fine monday?  how was your weekend?  we took full advantage of the beautiful spring weather!  

had a wonderful time compiling my little collages today, hope you enjoy them as well...

i heart this sweater, rug and pillow.

i heart this beach crewneck, swing/bed, and these earrings.

i heart this top, these clogs, and earrings.

i heart this dress, coffee set, and pillow.

i heart this top, necklace/bracelet, and tea towel.

 

i heart this shift, ring and sandal.

i heart this dress, necklace and these beauty bags.

xo mrs. french

]]>colors of leifhttp://blissfulbblog.com/blog/2013/5/17/colors-of-leif.htmlblissfulb2013-05-17T22:02:56Z2013-05-17T22:02:56Zi think we all have colors we are drawn to.  i am all about shades of sea foam, robin's egg blue, mauve, turquoise, pale shades of pink and my latest obsession bits of neon.  

 so you can imagine how thrilled i was to stumble into the beautiful leif...an online shop stocked with all the colors i can't seem to stay away from...

has me re-thinking this whole submerge-myself-in-all white thing...oooooo better yet, can you imagine all white with bits from leif.

this is big stuff for me...adding color!  oh my!

xo mrs. french

]]>blissful eats with tina jeffers: Chai pickled peacheshttp://blissfulbblog.com/blog/2013/5/16/blissful-eats-with-tina-jeffers-chai-pickled-peaches.htmlblissfulb2013-05-17T00:27:51Z2013-05-17T00:27:51Z

Pickled fruit is a truly underappreciated condiment.  Finding the perfect balance of salty, sweet and sour can add a depth and dimension to a dish that is unbeatable.  I experimented a while back with pickled blueberries but I think that I love these Chai pickled peaches even more.  Using tea bags is a simple way to flavor your brine and creates endless flavor possibilities.  Make sure to the best quality tea you can find for the best and most intense flavor.  Use peaches that are still a bit firm so that they retain their shape and texture.  I packed them into 3 pint sized containers but you could put them all into one large jar.

I paired these peaches with a nice creamy goat cheese, pistachios and arugula in a salad and as a crostini.  I think they would also be great spooned over some vanilla ice cream, or on top of a pizza with some nice salty bacon. How about spooned over some nice grilled pork chops?  They will keep for up to 3 weeks in the refrigerator so that gives you plenty of time to figure out the best way to use them. 

 

Visit me at www.scalingbackblog.com for more recipe inspiration!

Chai pickled peaches

 

Ingredients:

 

2 pounds slightly underripe peaches

1 cup white balsamic vinegar

1 cup water

1 ½ cups sugar

1 teaspoon kosher salt

6 star anise

3 cinnamon sticks

3 serrano chili peppers sliced in half

3 chai tea bags

Method:

 

Peel the peaches and slice into wedges, discarding the pits.  Pack the peaches into glass jars along with the peppers, star anise, cinnamon and tea bags.

 

Combine the vinegar, water, sugar, salt in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring the dissolve the sugar and salt.  Pour the hot liquid over the peaches, cover and refrigerate.

 

Remove and discard the tea bags after 1 day.  The peaches will be ready after 2 days and they will keep for up to 3 weeks.

]]>wee wednesday with lindsay of darling clementine: Really Cool Kids' Stuffhttp://blissfulbblog.com/blog/2013/5/15/wee-wednesday-with-lindsay-of-darling-clementine-really-cool.htmlblissfulb2013-05-15T18:53:42Z2013-05-15T18:53:42ZLOVE when I come across really cool kids stuff, here are a few of my recent finds. Enjoy!

1. Geometric playscape 

2. Giant fruit poofs 

3. Astronaut bedding 

4. Bright colored printable kitchen labels

5. Modern playhouse

 

6. THE cutest pears. 

7. Felt piggy banks that grow as you save more money!

8. Modern Rocking Chair

9. Matchbox toy car storage that rocks

See ya next week!

 

Xx Lindsay

]]>corbin bernsen's california homehttp://blissfulbblog.com/blog/2013/5/14/corbin-bernsens-california-home.htmlblissfulb2013-05-14T21:29:03Z2013-05-14T21:29:03Zoh my, i need to hurry..."hurry" because i feel as if i may need to share beautiful spaces today.  

the first is corbin bernsen's 1940's california home...

the doors and windows in the kitchen/dining area, along with the industrial fixtures are enought to put me over the edge...

the vintage finds, combined with new pieces and gorgeous restoration are simply stunning.

xo mrs. french

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