Perhaps the most simple of all French cooking and kitchen ideas, a Bouquet Garni adds a deliciously delicate flavour to dishes including Boeuf Bourguignon, Bouillabaisse, Cassoulet or Coq au Vin. A bouquet garni is the term for a bundle of culinary herbs used since the 1600s. It is generally created using springs of flat parsley, […]
Traditional Rattan Toys help children to develop essential skills and can add a beautiful French style to a child’s room. Every time a child plays with their toys, they are learning new skills – whether it be to learn how to nurture through feeding her doll in a Tiny Harlow Rattan High Chair or how […]
Easter is a time to nest, to break baguettes with loved ones and friends; to nurture ourselves in simple wholesome ways. To hold back a little and to feast, to ponder what is rich in our lives and to have gratitude. In preparing for Easter, I received the sweetest message from a close friend who […]
A little vintage, a little linen, and layers of gentle natural tones are all it takes to create a beautiful soothing French country nursery. (Simply select the arrow to see the next inspired piece.) [houzz=https://www.houzz.com/magazine/10-tips-for-a-soothing-french-country-nursery-stsetivw-vs~5254582 w=620] Love the idea of a Soothing French Country Nursery? Discover these gorgeous French & French styled gifts. Bebe […]
There’s nothing more romantic than a picnic in every sense of the word whether it be with your sweetheart or simply the wonderful people you love in your life. Picture yourself under the shade of the trees, dappled sunlight twinkling, a soft breeze caressing your face, snacking on delicious fresh food, sipping a little champagne […]
Expanding the palates of little ones, especially fussy eaters or those with allergies, doesn’t have to be a nightmare journey. Delicious French Toast with all that comforting goodness is a wonderful introduction for children to a different cuisine even if some say its origins date back to Rome rather than France. This healthy kid-friendly recipe […]
If you are a lover of tradition, of art, of history and, of course tea, then you must visit the most beautiful tea rooms in Paris. Here are three divine tea salons – Angelina, Jardin d’Hiver and Mariage Freres, each originally built more than 100 years ago and each a little decadent; but what else […]
See these best tips for travelling to Paris and France in Winter that will make your time not only comfortable but beautifully memorable, too. Pack and wear layers of clothing Ensure you come prepared with singlets or slips, along sleeve shirt, jumper, jacket, tights or pants / jeans, scarf, gloves, and hat or beanie if […]
This gorgeous French Lavender and Apricot Summer Jam is the recipe of beautiful French Lavender artisan Elsa Lenthal of Fuseaux de Lavande de Provence. Elsa is based in Les Baux de Provence, centred between Arles, Avignon and Salon de Provence. This is a jam where the gentle fragrance of summer can live on the entire […]
The Most Beautiful Provence Lavender Fields on Instagram showcase the breathtaking richness of the French Lavender season, which runs late June to late July. Rows upon rows of lavender appear like beautiful living swathes of fabric. They are scented with the sweet floral notes of nature, and only occasionally enhanced by an old remnant of […]
It’s not often I anguish over an auction or pine for a strawberry velvet sofa or a vintage pink four-leaf divider but when I realised the Ritz Paris Auction was over and every single item had been sold without me, I felt like I had missed out on the legend. During a five day shopping and […]
Jane Webster of The French Table has kindly shared her French Chicken Pie recipe. This is the kind of comfort food that can be eaten anywhere, but let’s pretend we’re in the French countryside for an evening x French Chicken Pie Ingredients 2 – 3 prerolled sheets of puff pastry (Careme plain or […]
“Always be yourself unless you can be a unicorn … then always be a unicorn,” Jaime Murray. Just like the idea of a beautiful maiden and a unicorn takes over the imagination of little girls and boys the world over, the Lady and the Unicorn French Tapestries will take you on an ethereal journey that […]
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Discovering the Paris Flea Markets or Les Puces de Saint-Ouen is like stepping back to another era; a place where time stands still; where labyrinths of curious vintage stores lure the onlooker with bright sparkly things and the promise of a bargain. The Paris Flea Markets are so rich and enticing in their shambolic, seductive […]
We all love to day dream don’t we? Come and indulge in a little Paris Dreaming … win this latest beautiful memoir set in Paris. Katrina Lawrence first fell in love with Paris at the age of five, and since then her roads have continually led her back to the City of Light. […]
From the moment I laid eyes on La Mirande in Avignon, Provence, I was absolutely besotted – from its origins drawing back to the 1300s to its beautiful location near the Palais des Popes, the hotel is dedicated to preserving period interiors that give a fascinating insight into decor and life of another era. La […]
The urban vintage girls design house Bonjour Diary has come from the exhibition halls of Paris all the way to Australia’s rural countryside courtesy of photographer and country Mum Renee Mulcahy. In this series of gorgeous images, Renee’s littlest shows the graceful versatility of the Bonjour Diary vintage moss green long dress. I always find […]
The beautiful craft blog Mer Mag has posted the creme de la creme of holiday activities with these Simple DIY Sailing Boats. Mer Mag has kindly offered for Little French Heart to share with you this post since handmade sailing boats are one of our favourite toys. These simple DIY sailing boats are made from […]
The Parisian Music Box French Store or Boites a Musique Anna Joliet In the heart of Paris in the antiquated passage way of Perron where obscure stores are tucked away next to cosy bars, lies a tiny store dedicated to music boxes – The Parisian Music Box French Store or Boites a Musique Anna Joliet. […]