And, just like that, the holiday season is nearly upon us! To celebrate this time of love and wonder, we’ve put together the ultimate elegant holiday gift guide. Whether shopping for the perfect hostess gift, for your spouse, or for yourself (might I suggest a luxury trip to Provence with us at next spring’s Belle Vie Retreat), this guide pairs perfectly with a glass of champagne in a beautifully etched coupes and a playlist inspired by a candlelit French château. Happy shopping! French Blue Trench | Pink Teapot | Matchbook Sleeve | Crystal Buckle Pumps | Dior Scarf | Ritz Paris Sweater | […]

It seems like from October onward our kitchen is constantly rotating through butter. From baking apple and blackberry pies for one of our three Thanksgivings to autumn vegetable galettes, the holiday season is ripe with flaky, buttery recipes that require hours of hands-on work. Instead, I invite you to consider a classic French chocolate pots de creme – a custardy dessert dating to the 17th century. Served in individual ramekins (these are my favorite), pots de creme are deceptively beautiful – meaning they are impressive to guests but require less than fifteen minutes of hands-on cooking time. Just a note, […]