Currently Reading

I recently came across an interview Anderson Cooper did with Gisele Bundchen 

and I found it so interesting and inspiring that I ordered her book Lessons.

Click here if you would like to read it too.  

At the time I'm posting this there are only 11 hardback copies left and all proceeds go to help our environment.

It's a win/win.  Good book that supports a wonderful cause!

wood heart beads $12

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New Arrivals!

We will be open both Friday and Saturday 12-5 with new arrivals that are perfect for last-minute

Valentine's Day gifts, and the release our new spring collection.

We will also be offering a free gift with a $25, $50 and $75 purchase.

Above: vintage reproduction bird art $20 each or $75 for set of four

Below: Ornate metal bird box $14

Below: Flowers in ceramic pitcher $14

Below: Ceramic love dish $12

Below: Stoneware heart bowl $10

Below:  wood beads with heart $12

Below: resin birds $10 each

We will also be re-stocked in our kitchen favorites.  Below:  Tea towels $8.

Click here for a recipe for delicious French bread.

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Baking French Bread

I thought it was about time I learned how to make homemade French bread.  

Last week I ordered a specialty bread pan (found here) as I read great things about it.  

Then my good friend Tatiana shared her favorite recipe (which you can find here).

This morning I put it to the test.  

It is a very easy recipe to follow, but does take some time.

Was it worth it?

I used our heart bowls from the shop for the egg wash.  I love these little bowls for food prep!

I also use our tea towels to protect my countertops.

Best butter I have found is from Tillamook.  This is what I used for greasing the pan.

NOTE:  Remember to place bread pan onto a cookie sheet 

so that the butter doesn't drip through to the bottom of your oven.

Learned this the hard way.

Fresh out of the oven!

Served for lunch with a pesto pasta salad.

My boys loved it!

Then tonight I used leftovers to make a quick and delicious French Toast for dinner.  

Best French toast I have ever had!

Was it worth it to spend two hours in the kitchen for fresh French bread?

Oui  Oui!  (yes, yes)

While I won't make this every week, I do think it would be a nice treat to make monthly.

Happy baking!  Thank you for visiting!

My Recent Kitchen Favorites

In February nothing beats this candle from Hardeman Candle Co.  

It's Pink Bubble Gum and the scent is so nostalgic!  

It's at the shop with the wooden tray that I have it on.

Below:  I love adding little touches to the desserts I make this month.

Our baking kits come with cupcake cases and heart picks that are so fun to use 

and there are plenty so you can use them all throughout February.

I love that Valentine's Day is all about the little things.  

Bake your favorite muffins and deliver them to family and friends 

in a French basket with muffins wrapped up in a tea towel.  

I'm excited to be sharing more recipes and kitchen favorites as we are growing 

our French kitchen line at the shop.  Click here for my most recent kitchen order.  

I'll post a recipe and how I make my bread very soon.

More videos and content found on Instagram at madeleinelamour.

Happy baking!  Thank you for visiting!

Lollia's Imagine

We are happy to welcome Lollia's Imagine fragrance to our line of best-sellers from Lollia.  

Available now.

The beautiful packaging goes perfectly with our lovebirds theme for Valentine's Day!

For those requesting a link to affordable bike shorts I posted on Instagram click here.  $19.98.

I love them and will be ordering other colors.  I got the red in size small for reference.

A Nutcracker Inspired Christmas

I thought I would show you some of our favorite Nutcracker products in action for a little holiday inspiration.  

Rifle Paper always has the most charming prints!

Wrapper Paper Roll

Gift Labels

This is a gift tag made out of our Rifle Paper paper tape.

I also love using this paper tape to seal treat bags and holiday cards.

Rifle Paper has sold out of much of their holiday line, but we still have some available.  

Shop soon for best selection.  Shipping available.

Wishing you a wonderful day!

xoxo

Holiday Gift Sets

We have a variety of pre-packaged holiday gift sets for easy and affordable shopping.  

Many of our gift sets include our favorite holiday treats for Trader Joe's.

Below: Holiday Sweets Set $42

Includes: Trader Joe's Peppermint Bark in a festive tin, a green enamel candy dish, 

and a holiday tea towel all wrapped up in festive packaging.

See more holiday sets on Instagram at madeleinelamour.

Below:  Our Reindeer Holiday Box $68

Includes: Reindeer limited edition hobnail holiday candle, 

the matching room spray (which I love to spritz around my artificial Christmas trees) 

all wrapped up in a festive striped box.

This makes a lovely gift for parents and/or in-laws.

Below:  Candy Cane Holiday Box $64

Includes:  Hardeman's Candy Cane candle, Trader Joe's Candy Cane Cookies,

a tea towel and a felt candy cane ornament all wrapped in a striped box.

Below:  Holiday Go Green Gift Set $32

Includes: A green tree, Trader Joe's mint star cookies,

a green tea towel and a Christmas bell and tag.

LINKS BELOW

I have recently featured some gift ideas for boys and/or athletes on Instagram.

They are some of the gifts I have purchased this year for my two sons.  

I have provided links below for those who requested them.

For the funny mug for the avid cyclist click here.

I paired it with chamois cream for extra humor.  Click here for 5 star cream.

For the guitar lover click here and here and here.

I love that this t-shirt is not a boxy fit.  It's more slim-fitting.

For the athlete click here.

Currently just $12.65.  Great reviews.  14 left in stock.

For my Dad's gift click here.  

After decades of playing basketball his shoulders cause him pain, 

but not for long!

Check back as I am adding more.

Thank you for visiting!  

Wishing you a wonderful weekend!