tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post808209803474911370..comments2024-03-28T15:15:38.162-07:00Comments on hostess of the humble bungalow: French Fashion Fancies and a French Apple Cakehostess of the humble bungalowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-86197800577468431772012-02-19T17:36:54.033-08:002012-02-19T17:36:54.033-08:00I have Irish ancestors as well...
I am not insinua...I have Irish ancestors as well...<br />I am not insinuating that I am not a proud Canadian, nor proud of my heritage.<br />There's just a fascination with French style and fashions....<br />it's a rather harmless preoccupation :)hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-66226988514444206112012-02-19T17:12:50.925-08:002012-02-19T17:12:50.925-08:00Although I love many of the exquisite gifts to the...Although I love many of the exquisite gifts to the world from France;Hermes, perfume, cuisine,champagne,the city lights of Paris, and the incomparable Houses of Haute Couture; the Anglophile in me is much too strong to completely submit to that je ne sais quoi. lol.<br />I am wholly content, and proud to be Canadian, and I am equally proud of my British, and Irish, heritage.<br />Be it ever so humble.....No Sacrifice Bagshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14768755519910407042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-48102309671393806132012-02-14T07:59:43.296-08:002012-02-14T07:59:43.296-08:00I'll try to find those books, thank you Justin...I'll try to find those books, thank you Justine.hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-89222574693581392002012-02-14T07:58:47.301-08:002012-02-14T07:58:47.301-08:00Knowing what suits you is so important. I think th...Knowing what suits you is so important. I think that's a huge part of developing one's own style.hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-65631068448070277912012-02-13T16:34:22.812-08:002012-02-13T16:34:22.812-08:00Dear Hostess. We have our appreciation of French f...Dear Hostess. We have our appreciation of French fashion and style books in common - I have all the ones you have photographed, and then some! Please take a look at the Frederic Fekkai book 'A Year of Style', as this one started me off on the whole bent. It's WONDERFUL and still my very favourite. You won't regret it. Also, the Kendall Farr books are (while not French) very useful. Love from your Brisbane pal, JustineAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-16195330816984737202012-02-13T08:28:00.424-08:002012-02-13T08:28:00.424-08:00I don't know if I have a particular fashion ic...I don't know if I have a particular fashion icon, but I certainly admire the French technique of choosing high quality over quantity, dressing for your body shape, only buying clothes you love, and never apologizing for your own style - especially if it runs counter to the current fashion. I know that when I wear something frilly it doesn't suit me, even though I'm pretty feminine. I like clean lines, "less is more", and classic pieces so that I can show off my scarves.<br /><br />Oh, we have the same cookbooks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-27893817175340126502012-02-12T15:49:40.217-08:002012-02-12T15:49:40.217-08:00I have had a dizzy weekend of socializing and ente...I have had a dizzy weekend of socializing and entertaining and am unable to respond to all of your comments so I thank you all and apologize that there is not time to address and respond to each one.<br />I'll be posting on a fabulous dinner party that we were invited to very soon!hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-16871989271480699842012-02-12T15:46:45.592-08:002012-02-12T15:46:45.592-08:00Janet "stubborn american" is not how I s...Janet "stubborn american" is not how I see you at all!<br />Canada is a bilingual country and I work in a French immersion school with some delightful French teachers who have that chic style and fashion flair. <br />I observe how they dress and eat and when I listen to them speaking I am swept away into a romantic place. It's maybe a bit crazy but a girl can dream!hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-66780576327327245522012-02-12T15:40:26.682-08:002012-02-12T15:40:26.682-08:00Time will tell and I am sure you are right.
What&...Time will tell and I am sure you are right. <br />What's not to love about visiting France? Everyone I know who has been there raves about it and they keep going back.<br />There's a lot that we want to do before retiring and traveling.hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-85346812578714976502012-02-12T15:38:09.108-08:002012-02-12T15:38:09.108-08:00Your added information is most appreciated. Leavin...Your added information is most appreciated. Leaving the skins on the apples adds more fiber and almonds are so healthy. Can't wait to bake this!hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-32772391258636013042012-02-12T15:35:49.528-08:002012-02-12T15:35:49.528-08:00Birds of a feather....
I've read one of Debra...Birds of a feather....<br /><br />I've read one of Debra's books but I am not sure if this was the same one...I'm off to find out because if I haven't read it I need to now! <br />merci beaucoup Leanne!hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-37295357141370008882012-02-12T15:33:02.051-08:002012-02-12T15:33:02.051-08:00Congratulations on acquiring that new Hermes scarf...Congratulations on acquiring that new Hermes scarf! <br />The Hermes scarf is called les jardins d'andalousie. I have several other silk square scarves by other designers which I like to wear for variety.<br />Wow I watched Le Divorce just last week!<br />where could I read your article?<br /><br />I have Ina's cookbook in Paris and I love to looks at the pictures of the two of them as they are such a cute couple. I wonder where in Paris she has that apartment...<br /><br />It's fun to meet up with someone like you who share many of the same passions for French style.<br />Thank you for taking the time to comment.hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-61407946870935210272012-02-12T15:24:12.381-08:002012-02-12T15:24:12.381-08:00I am interested in doing some research on Francois...I am interested in doing some research on Francoise Hardy thank you for the tip.<br />Sounds like we share a lot of the same fashion basics.hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-28921307243800275572012-02-12T15:22:39.075-08:002012-02-12T15:22:39.075-08:00I studied French for years. I have lost most of th...I studied French for years. I have lost most of the speaking ability but can read and understand a lot of it with the help of a dictionary!hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-76673065548265290862012-02-12T09:45:40.349-08:002012-02-12T09:45:40.349-08:00From one francophile to another try these coffee t...From one francophile to another try these coffee table books 'French Impressions' by Betty Lou Phillips and 'French Home' by Josephine Ryan. Living in the UK I have been lucky to visit France many times so I wish you luck in your wish to go there. Bonne chance.MAZLnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-1430600610825647762012-02-12T09:42:32.219-08:002012-02-12T09:42:32.219-08:00I thoroughly enjoyed this romp through your French...I thoroughly enjoyed this romp through your French side, Hostess! This weekend I'm in Seattle, and red ballet flats are everywhere. I'm sure you'll find your own with no trouble.Pondsidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02407539138546412482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-70768996436357737132012-02-12T07:54:42.821-08:002012-02-12T07:54:42.821-08:00These all look like good books...many of them I ha...These all look like good books...many of them I have read and enjoyed. Learning about french culture is always fun and french history, art, and fashion is fascinating. Great scarf and ballet flats.La Vie Quotidiennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01348063467803160245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-59593552150281071172012-02-12T07:20:26.079-08:002012-02-12T07:20:26.079-08:00No style icons or muses here. I'm with Tabith...No style icons or muses here. I'm with Tabitha, I like clothes, but not with a true passion. <br />I do hope you go to France soon, I think you'll love it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-51920744252743422952012-02-12T06:48:32.519-08:002012-02-12T06:48:32.519-08:00French Sole have some red flats similar to the sty...French Sole have some red flats similar to the style you are wearing. IdaJudith https://www.blogger.com/profile/03634258386057489997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-8008180528654991132012-02-12T05:33:45.769-08:002012-02-12T05:33:45.769-08:00Time for you to take that trip!Time for you to take that trip!Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-41553593943972782462012-02-12T04:22:17.151-08:002012-02-12T04:22:17.151-08:00Oh you should put a trip to Paris at the top of yo...Oh you should put a trip to Paris at the top of your must visit destinations list Hostess.<br />I've always enjoyed fashion and with my daughter in the fashion biz I can never escape it.<br />Lovely post!<br />xxAnnie ~ Red Roses and Crystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02054762115763930358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-43882730580880368682012-02-11T21:26:33.061-08:002012-02-11T21:26:33.061-08:00I consider myself a francophile and enjoy fashion,...I consider myself a francophile and enjoy fashion, but I wouldn't consider myself passionate about it. I love visiting France - the architecture, the way of life, the food - it all appeals to me. And I read a lot of those French Chic books, too. I'm in the process of building up my wardrobe (or at least thinking about it and planning) after finishing my French degree. Black, grey and white are the basics in my wardrobe. <br /><br />Lovely scarf you show in that photo - and I hope you find your red ballet flats before the rains stop (I'd say you have some time.)Lorriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03653026442945027184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-42926051090693792022012-02-11T20:57:43.458-08:002012-02-11T20:57:43.458-08:00Here I am reading this wonderful post about one of...Here I am reading this wonderful post about one of my favorite cities (second to NY) while watching Midnight in Paris for the 3 or 4th time.annie@mostlovelythingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14964878814684727910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-28311675313942793302012-02-11T19:41:37.958-08:002012-02-11T19:41:37.958-08:00you really do epitomize the french flair leslie.
...you really do epitomize the french flair leslie.<br /><br />i don't have the zeal that a lot of people have these days for the french. i think it is awesome that you do though. maybe i'm just a stubborn american. <br /><br />that cake sounds to die for!the gardener's cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16447809353998632722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-74688500925608223932012-02-11T15:01:45.136-08:002012-02-11T15:01:45.136-08:00I absolutely hope you go to France. No reason not ...I absolutely hope you go to France. No reason not to. I think you will love it.LPChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18209861350905135093noreply@blogger.com