January 2008

photo courtesy of CellerTracker In a bottle.  Le Paradou , is a French red wine, a Cotes du Luberon, that was named for a 400 year old mas, farmhouse in Provence.  It is a custom blend of Syrah and Grenache…

Just a friendly reminder…. The additional 10 % off Sale in my Flea Market ends January 31st.  4 days and counting…. Contact me at mymelange@yahoo.com if you have questions or wish to purchase. Merci… (this is a sticky.  please scroll…

Kimberly Ann over at Nostalgic Homemaking, has tagged me for a meme.  I have to list 7 random or weird things about myself.  Only 7 huh?  I did something similar here, but Lord knows there are so many more weird…

Venice is a mystical, magical dream land. And one thing that makes it so unique, other than being a city built on water, is the lack of car traffic and noise. No roads, no cars, no horns, no screeching tires.…

Such a talent, you were special.  Taken way too young, a mere 28.  Gone from this earth too soon.  So much to offer, you were just getting started. I am sure your best was yet to come, but how fortunate…

If I look up, almost anywhere in Paris. I see beauty all around me.   It may only be calling to me.  Whispering in my ear.  Taunting me.  "Psst, look over here. "  "Hey, look up here, on your right."  I…

Well, as you can see, I have my party dress, dancing shoes and pearls all laid out and ready to go.  I am just waiting for you to arrive.  We have a chandelier for ambiance, a French poodle performing tricks…

That’s right.  My Melange is one year old today!  Can you believe it?  It is true what they say…time flies when you are having fun!!! It has been an incredible year.  Thank you, dear readers.  I couldn’t have done it…

I love Williams-Sonoma. Seriously, I just love them.  For their wonderful cookware, amazing assortment of the best and most unusual utensils, gourmet foods, cookbooks, dishtowels and free food samples you are offered while browsing. Oh, somebody stop me.  I am…