Recycling Your Bonne Maman Jars

After eating up the deliciousness of Bonne Maman preserves keep those charming jars.  They are useful for so many things.  Even the little jars can be repurposed.  Here are some ideas to inspire you.  I would love to see what you come up with.  Tag me on Instagram @madeleinelamour with your ideas and a chance to win something sweet!

Spooky Candy Containers

Find Spiders here  (72 spiders for 6.55)

Halloween Lanterns  

Find paper bats here  (108 for $9.99)

Paint Brush Holder

Condiments Holder

Jars for Gifting

Homemade Advent Calendar

To order their Limited Edition Holiday Advent click here for product information

Holiday Lanterns and Mini Candle Holders

Bits and Bobs Containers

Thanks you for visiting!

Here's a peak at our dinner last night.

We tried the New Pineapple Passion Fruit and it was so delicious!

Wishing you a wonderful day!

Advent Calendars

Every year we search for the best holiday advent calendars for you.  This one was just released today and last year sold out very quickly.  If you are like me and like to have gifts on hand, that appeal to a wide variety of people, this one is a great one!  I just ordered mine and I'll show you when it arrives.

In this charming advent you will receive a different jam or honey every day counting down to the holidays.  What a fun family gift!

Click here to order.  Quantity is limited.  Pop over to read the description and reviews.

We have customized wooden crates to put your advent calendars in for gifting.  You can get the advent, wooden crate and a holiday tea towel all for under $65!  This would make an excellent gift for parents, in-laws, co-workers, and teachers.

I also love this gift because it's practical.  Who doesn't need a little extra sweetness and food during these times.

Thank you so much for visiting!  Bonne Appetit!

Fall Ribbon

A wide, textured, and patterned ribbon is the perfect ribbon for fall!  We have a wide variety of ribbons at the shop to choose from.  All ribbons are sold by the yard.  Featured with a pumpkin table runner and wooden bowl also available at the shop.

We will be open tomorrow 12-5 and would love to have you!  Happy to ship too!

My Guide to Staying Cozy and Well

Staying healthy and happy is especially important during these unsettling times.  

Here are a few of my tips and my favorite products.

First, let's make our homes a place we want to be.  I like having cozy blankets in almost every room and stacks and stacks of books.  As the weather turns colder it's convenient to have books ready to read.

Above is one of the softest blankets and it comes in a variety of colors.  This color is fitting for autumn and the pompom detail reminds me of an Anthropologie blanket at 1/3 the cost.  It pairs nicely with our hobnail candle at the shop.  It also makes an excellent gift.  It's currently on sale for $23.99.  Unfortunately I am never sure how long the sale will last so if you're early holiday shopping I would  quickly take advantage of the sale.

Click here for blanket.

Another product that I could not live without is a good foam roller.  If you are new to foam rolling I will include more information in upcoming posts.  I recommend foam rolling not only to the athletes I work with, but anyone experiencing back, hip, knee or leg pain.  Below is the best one I've found.  My son who is an avid cyclist recommended it to me when I first experienced runner's knee from over-running.  Foam rolling has drastically reduced my pain and allowed me to continue to run and dance.

It comes in a variety of colors.  I have the hot pink, but also love the bright green.

Click here for foam roller.

Foam rolling is a self-myofascial release (SMR) technique. It can help relieve muscle tightness, soreness, and inflammation, and increase your joint range of motion. Foam rolling can be an effective tool to add to your warm-up or cooldown, before and after exercise.

Read more about the advantages here.

I will be adding to this post during the upcoming week.

Thank you for visiting!

Taking apps at the shop Monday.  Text (801) 232-3276.  Love to have you!

Fall and Holiday Gifts

Every day we are receiving new arrivals for fall and the upcoming holiday season.

It has been so much fun!  

We would love to help you with any gifting you may have.  

Open Friday 12-5 and Saturday by appointment.  

Text (801) 232-3276 to make an appointment or to order a custom gift

in any requested price range.

Thanks for visiting!

Fall Tips and Tricks

Fall is all about layering!  Layering our tables, our cushions, our clothing, etc.

One of my favorite ways to layer up a table is with breadboards.  

and this one is my favorite that we sell at the shop.

A fellow blogger taught me this.  She is a darling mom and wonderful cook.

And because it turned cold in Utah over night and brought with it hurricane force winds

it's time to layer up ourselves!

Our leopard scarf is a great transition scarf because it's not a heavy knit.

$20

We have a variety of scarfs at the shop.

Love to have you!  Open tomorrow 12-5.

Chocolate Zucchini Cake

As featured on our Instagram

Ingredients

1/2 cup margarine
1/2 cup oil
1 2/3 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
2 1/2 cups flour
1/4 cup cocoa
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 cups shredded zucchini
1/2 bag chocolate chips


Beat margarine, oil, and sugar until fluffy. 

Add eggs and vanilla; mix until well blended. 

Add flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt. 

Then add buttermilk and zucchini.

Pour batter into 9x13 greased baking pan and sprinkle top with chocolate chips. 

Bake for around 40-45 minutes (watch at end). 

The zucchini makes this cake VERY moist and dense and it will just melt in your mouth.

Bon Apetit!