Chez M’Lain & Fine Linens

 Chez M’Lain – a wonderful family-run business producing Life’s Little Luxuries!

Fine Linens

Soft Cashmere in delicious colors

Luxury Bedding with … are you ready? 500 thread count cotton percale!

Custom Monograms are available too!

Best of all – Chez M-Lain is giving all Belle Inspiration readers 10% off your order through January 31st.

Hurry over to Chez M’Lain & use ‘BELLE’ when ordering!

Belle Inspiration Magazine cover

 You can read about the Chez M’Lain story in the September issue of

Belle Inspiration written by Jacqueline deMontravel of Ducks Goose blog.

Oh, and did I mention the Chez tote? Perfect for a day at the brocante.

Enjoy!

The Belle Team

Merry Christmas!

Here we are again… Christmas!

Seems like we just put away last year’s decorations, wrapping paper, and bows.

 The to-do list is long and there may be a few unchecked lines.

Not to worry. The only thing that matters is to spend time with those we love!

cinnamon sticks

Enjoying hot apple cider, quiet chats, stomach-hurting laughter, and happy times

with someone so special that nothing in this world could convince you to miss the time together.

antique Christmas card

There was another One who came to be with you!

He did give up everything – and He owned it all.

He put His divine nature aside to arrive as a baby – think of it!

He loved you so much He hung on a tree taking your punishment.
On the third day He arose and resumed his place as God the Son and waits for you to accept his gift of supreme love – He wants to be with you for all eternity!

He doesn’t want your money, your position, your education, your worldly goods, your ‘good’ works – He wants nothing but your heart – think of it!

How very different from all we hear today. Do this, do that, don’t do this, don’t do that. Give, do, go, suffer, condemn…

He gave all for us!

A gift is never forced on you, you must simply accept it to enjoy all it holds.

He gave you the gift of freedom, joy, life! – think of it!
He is the Reason we celebrate!

Merry Christmas from the Belle Team! 

‘Tis the Season for Chocolat Chaud

chocolat chaud

Melissa McCardle photographed this delightful article on chocolat chaud

for Belle Inspiration Magazine way back in December 2011.

chocolat and chaud

Le Chocolat Chaud

6 – 8 oz. bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped

3 cups hot whole milk

*marshmallows to taste are a definite addition

Heat the milk in a saucepan.

Whisk the chocolate into the warm milk and mix until a smooth consistency.

Pour le chocolat chaud into pretty little cups; add whipped cream or marshmallows until your heart’s content.

hot chocolat and chaud

You can learn more about Melissa here on her blog: Reverie Daydream


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Settling into Paris

paris apartment

Tour a fabulous Paris Apartment with us in the current issue of Belle Inspiration. Situated on the beautiful Île Saint-Louis in the middle of the River Seine. Owned by American, Doni Belau, – you may know her from her popular website Girls’ Guide to Paris – she takes us on a tour and explains how she decorated it all in 10 days with the hemp of her hubby.
If you’d like to read more head over and subscribe to Belle Inspiration

The Streets of Montmartre

The winding streets of Montmartre, in the 18th arrondissement of Paris, is the bohémien side of

Paris. The hilly and winding streets have long been a haven for artists; Picasso, Van Gogh, Monet…
Above is the Musée de Montmartre and is a good place to start to learn more about their adventurous and often overindulgent lives here.

Truly a mix for the senses, from the noisy and scandalous (in my opinion) cabarets and ‘shops’ of Pigalle to the quiet and shuttered homes and apartments that make you feel you’re in the country.

You’re sure to find an abundance of people, places, and things that are interesting, delightful and surprising.

A good place to start is on the steps of the Basilique du Sacré-Cœur de Montmartre to enjoy the gorgeous views of Paris. If you time it for a perfect sunset that’s even better.

à bientôt!

 

Morning Café

The timing could not be more perfect. The lull between breakfast and lunch and a great spot for people-watching in this café on the Blvd Saint-Germain.

It is one of my favorite rituals I have living in Paris.

A morning café-crème with my mini laptop and my days’s schedule to plan.

Do you have a morning ritual?

Sparkle at the Paris Flea Market

A little sparkle at the Paris Flea Market – Puces de Clignancourt.

This is a drop in the ocean of treasures at this fabulous market.

it is truly unlike any market in the world,

and advertised as the largest!

Paris Travel Groupe specializes in private market tours for friends, boutique owners and designers;

help with negotiation, French language, shipper introductions…

Mention you saw this blog post for a discount!

Private tours of Paris and surrounding areas are also available.