Tea at Trianon (Free subscription) | 12/03/2009
Catherine Delors recently wrote about Marie-Antoinette's youthful pastime, both on her own blog and on Gabriela Delworth's . It was during the winter of 1775-1776 that the Queen befriended the unfortunate Princesse de Lamballe . According to Madame Campan's Memoirs : The winter following the confinement of the Comtesse d’Artois [1775-76] was very severe; the recollections of the...
Tea at Trianon (Free subscription) | 11/29/2009
My friend artist Gabriela Delworth has done me the honor of including one of my articles about Marie-Antoinette in her online fête . With Advent beginning and Christmas less than a month away, it is helpful to see the example of the Queen, who made the needs of the poor a priority, especially in the cold of winter. For Marie-Antoinette, this was nothing extraordinary,...
LIBERTY POST (Free subscription) | 11/30/2009
Known as Austro-Hungarian carnival doughnuts ('donut' spelling pour moi fellow Canadians), Sufganiyot are so sweet and delicious; royal, delicate & luxurious enough to be baked and eaten at Marie Antoinette's french court chateau. Because these holiday treats are fried in oil, they have been adopted in Israel to celebrate Hanukkah. 1 teaspoon dried yeast 1/4 cup (50 ml) lukewarm...
Limited, Inc. (Free subscription) | yesterday
... goes that when the police took her in for her attempted vote, she told them that she was “Marie Antoinette” Roland. I think there is something deep about this story. On the one hand, Pauline Roland was a socialist. After her stay in Broussac, she returned to Paris and was an active member of the workers’ association that briefly sprang up in that city. It was for...
Historical Tapestry (Free subscription) | 12/03/2009
London’s social season is in full swing, and the Victorian aristocracy can’t stop whispering about a certain gentleman who claims to be the direct descendant of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette. But he’s not the only topic of wagging tongues. Drawing rooms, boudoirs, and ballrooms are abuzz with the latest news of an audacious cat burglar who has been making off with precious...
Celebrity Gossip (Free subscription) | 12/02/2009
I love her yummy tits. Click on pictures to enlarge. Kirsten Caroline Dunst (born April 30, 1982) is an American actress, known for her roles in Interview with the Vampire (for which she received a Golden Globe nomination), The Virgin Suicides , Marie Antoinette , and Bring It On , as well as for her portrayal of Mary Jane Watson in the Spider-Man film series. She is best known for her...
ArtCal (Free subscription) | 12/03/2009
... Lacour’s collection of objects in limited editions that evoke the Grand Siècle, with Marie-Antoinette and a hero of the American struggle for independence, the Marquis de Lafayette. This was a period when codes of elegance and refinement touched their zenith. Lindell & Co. produce textiles based on original designs by Gabrielle Soyer, who combines Scandinavian sensibility...
Light reading (Free subscription) | 12/03/2009
... them eat cake” began life in Rousseau’s “Confessions”, not the mouth of Marie-Antoinette. Voltaire never said “I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it.” And there is no reason to think Abraham Lincoln ever said “You can fool all of the people some of the time and some of the people all of the time,...
Tea at Trianon (Free subscription) | 12/02/2009
Christine Niles has reviewed Trianon with high praise. I am touched by such gracious words. Thank you, my friend! To quote: I've just finished Elena Maria Vidal's historical novel, and I cannot recommend it highly enough. Elegantly written, it is, quite simply, a heartwrenching account of the trials and martyrdom of the king and queen of France, Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette. One is...
Tanzanite's Shelf and Stuff (Free subscription) | 12/02/2009
... to survive in London. But one precious gift remains: her talent for creating exquisite dolls that Marie Antoinette, the Queen of France herself, cherishes. When the Queen requests a meeting, Claudette seizes the opportunity to promote her business, and to return home...Amid the violence and unrest, Claudette befriends the Queen, who bears no resemblance to the figurehead rapidly becoming...
AppShopper.com: Price Changes (Free subscription) | 12/01/2009
Visit Paris 1.4 Category: Travel Price: $4.99 -> $1.99 ( iTunes ) Description: ‘Visit Paris’ is the first application to let you explore Paris through videos on an iPhone or I Pod Touch. Relive in pictures the building of Notre Dame cathedral, or the last days of doomed Queen Marie Antoinette. The new price allows you, as a special offer, to access the application's 50...
Button Floozies (Free subscription) | 11/30/2009
Here is the Belle of France! I had so much fun creating this Marie Antoinette Christmas Button Fairy this weekend. I wanted my fairy to be different from the traditional. So, I called on the lady of "Let them eat cake!" I so hope that my swap partner loves Marie! "Let them eat fruitcake!". Joyeux Noel!
Eveningflavors.com (Free subscription) | 12/01/2009
... in butter. Generally Cardamom or nutmeg is used for flavoring. Kugelhopf- A legend says that Marie Antoinette, the Queen of France brought the recipe of Kugelhopf from Austria to France. But even the Germans claim to be the inventors of Kugelhopf. We leave the debate there and move forward to the description of the bread. The bread is named after the method used to bake it. The dough...
Ruth's Report (Free subscription) | 12/01/2009
... are being implemented and no one should be surprised when comparisons between the Obamas and Marie Antoinette are made. I do not care for Harry Reid. As a general rule, I do not believe Democratic leadership should include anti-choice advocates. Harry Reid is a foe to reproductive rights. He is also grossly inept and maybe our first clue should have been the fact that he is unable...
Fabsugar (Free subscription) | 11/30/2009
I recently attended a tea party at a Marie Antoinette-inspired spot here in the city called Crown & Crumpet . So Fab! I was inspired by it all, but one thing in the souvenir boutique really caught my eye. It's a totally cute way to stack all your dazzling cocktail rings - like these Fossil Mix Stack Rings ($42) - if they're just sitting there in your drawer or on your dresser . ....
