Category Archives: Little Luxuries

“Simple Pleasures & Little Luxuries”: Champagne for Summer!

As I have said repeatedly, I LOVE champagne.   For me it is the ultimate Simple Pleasure/Little Luxury! I love this idea of Tangerine Sorbet Champagne Floats. And with all of summer’s lovely flowers in bloom, why not take the time … Continue reading

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“Simple Pleasures & Little Luxuries”: Monograms…Initially Yours!

I believe that monograms are definitely a little luxury!  On sheets, pillows, table linens…monograms offer another way to express your own personal style. Monograms are most often worked in all capital letters.  A trio of initials look more formal than … Continue reading

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Pickle Making Fun!

We all have a variety of images in our mind when we think of simple pleasures.  Truly a simple pleasure for me about this time of the year, is making several runs of my Lime Pickles. There is something very … Continue reading

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Medicis Pastel Easter Almonds

Medicis Pastel Almonds are a little luxury that I always look forward to at Easter! When Catherine de Medicis married the future King Henry II of France in 1533, her chefs dazzled wedding guests with these sweet, crunch confections. Their … Continue reading

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Little Luxuries: Calling Cards

Good morning dear readers! Once again, I am debuting a new feature category. This one is called Little Luxuries, and it’s about all the small, simple pleasures that make life more enjoyable. I hope you will find some wonderful resources … Continue reading

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