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Angelina June 30, 2017 Beauty and Fashion

Friday Favorites – Linen Pants

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In this post – linen pant outfit ideas

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I LOVE linen pants.

They are great for Summer – especially if you are running errands and are constantly going back and forth between the cold air conditioning of stores and into the heat!

Except the wrinkles.

But they are so comfy I am willing to forgive the wrinkles.

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They are the perfect Summer pant. Or capri.

Celebs love them.

Perfect for a warm Summer day. Or even a hot one… if you are out of the sun.

They also work for transition into Fall or from Spring as well!

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An all white outfit with a lightweight cotton shirt and linen pants is super chic. Perfect for Summer!

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Or you could go bold and dress them up!

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These ones are my favorite – they are cropped and remind me of joggers. I have them in black and tan!

I also own these linen pants in black and white – you cannot beat the price!

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Angelina June 29, 2017 Uncategorized

Thursday Favorite Things

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Hey everybody!

I am having to take a Summer hiatus from hosting Thursday Favorite Things. We’ve got too many things going on this Summer with our house build and Summer trips.

The party still continues at Katherine’s Corner, so if you would like to link up please head on over and visit Katherine’s Corner.

I should be resuming hosting this Fall.

Also, I have to put a hiatus on Sip and Shop Saturdays due to also being too busy.

I’ll still post on my usual Sun, Tues, Friday posting schedule.

If you are wanting more from Peonies and Orange Blossoms, check out my social media pages…

I LOVE Pinterest.

Instagram is my personal favorite place to browse pretty pictures.

Facebook – my intent is to bring daily content here and I started updating it this week!

Google plus – a search engine favorite, so I will also be working on sharing on here too!

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Angelina June 27, 2017 antique

18th Century Decor Style at the Louvre Museum

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In this Post – 18th century decorative arts at the Louvre Museum

When we were in Paris at the Louvre a few years ago, we stumbled upon a newly reopened section in the 18th century decorative arts.

We were absolutely delighted to find original antiques from King Louis XIV-XVI and Marie Antoinette!

Below is furniture from the aunts of King Louis XVI from the Chateau de Bellevue

As you may know, many of the originals from Versailles were stolen and those that are in the museum today are replicas.

… but some of the originals are housed inside the Louvre!

There were plenty of other precious pieces housed here as well.

Below is a music room from the 1780s.

Below, a room from Château d’Abondant. The draperies are restored by Pierre Frey. It took them hours studying the tattered originals to remake them!

How do you like this beautiful piece?

A commode from Madame du Barry.

Unfortunately I do not know who makes the beautiful service below!

Below, a collage of French chairs! Which one is your favorite?!

Below is from the salon of Marie Antoinette. Isn’t it pretty?

Salon of Marie Antoinette

I love the sterling fruit on top of this tureen!

I love this faience piece with the birds!

This beautiful room and objets d’art were from the hôtel de Villemaré- Dangé, circa 1750. I love the pale yellow chaise.

Below, a closer look at the room where this pretty chair was sitting!

I was in awe by this harp! Do you see the face carved in the silver?

A pretty painting owned by own of the aunts of King Louis XVI.

Below is sterling and a porcelain piece by Sevres for Madame du Barry.

A collection of china from Marie Antoinette below. The middle pot is for Charlotte-Louis.

I hope you enjoyed this tour of 18th century decorative arts!

This collection is located in the Richelieu wing. Good luck finding it! We did not know it was here and stumbled upon it as we were lost wandering around!

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Angelina June 25, 2017 French Country

Setting a French Country Table with Peonies and Sweet Peas

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In this post – Setting a French Country Table with Peonies and Sweet Peas

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Peonies are my favorite flower, as you all know! I named my blog after them!

Then on the way home with the peonies, we pulled over to pick some strawberries from a local stand and they had sweet peas too!

Setting this French country style table was simple. I pulled out a French linen runner for the center.

I used two small Juliska vases to hold the sweet peas.

The colors of the sweet peas are so pretty! Prettier than the ones at the store!

The blue goblets go with the runner. I also love the new plates from Aerin at WS.

Each place setting has a sweet pea nestled on the plate.

I just love peonies. They are so photogenic!

The peony season is short lived so I had to take many photos!

The sweet peas only lasted 2 days! I couldn’t believe how short-lived they were!

A last look at this French country table!

Sources for your convenience –

White Scalloped Salad Plates (Dinner plates here)

Blue Goblet

Blue dinner plate (dessert plates here)

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Angelina June 24, 2017 Uncategorized

Sip and Shop Saturday

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Doesn’t this look delicious? It is a Copycat S’mores Frappucino from Greta’s Day.

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Cute cold shoulder top

Doc Martens Sandal – yes, back in style!

High waist crop leggings from Zella

And a reasonably priced picnic basket!

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Angelina June 23, 2017 Beauty and Fashion

Friday Favorites- Christian Dior Spring Haute Couture Details 2017

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In this post – details from the Christian Dior Spring haute couture 2017 show

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I love watching and looking at pictures from the runways – especially those from the Haute Couture shows!

Let’s enjoy a few close ups from this show.

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Angelina June 22, 2017 Uncategorized

Summer Fun – Thursday Favorite Things

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In this post – features from Thursday Favorite Things, a weekly link party starring YOU, our bloggers!

I enjoy the posts you all link up every week! I think you all must be busy traveling, as we have a few less posts than usual! Well, I was traveling too! We went to the Redwoods this weekend and it was so peaceful and pretty!

Catherine at Hill View Embroidery shared this beautiful Jacobean Crewelwork that she made an official assessment… I think it is so beautiful! I don’t know much about how to make the crewelwork but I love the antique ones!

Sarah at Hyacinth’s for the Soul shared her Garden Tour

Jennifer at Busy Being Jennifer shared these Chia Bumbleberry Pastries.

Jackie at Review, Chews and How-Tos shared her 3 Days in Paris

Organic Garden Dreams shared a trip to Whitcombe House in the Cotswolds

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Angelina June 20, 2017 kitchens

Which would you choose?? Polished Nickel or Unpolished Brass Hardware?

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In this post – looking at polished nickel and unpolished brass hardware

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I have to pick out my kitchen hardware soon and I am having a hard time deciding between polished nickel and unpolished brass hardware! I like them both!

Polished Nickel

Pros – matches my sink faucet, classic and seemingly timeless

Cons – with an all white kitchen it can be seen as a little “cold”, but it is warmer than polished chrome. Also, it is quite common (does that matter? nah.)

Unpolished Brass

Pros – has a nice warmth to it, and is something different then what I am used to

Cons – possibly too trendy, difficult to match the exact finish unless all hardware is from the same company

Below is kind of how it would look in my kitchen – I have the exact faucet with an apron sink and marble counters… although it looks like the hardware is gold to me and not brass!

Jean Stoffer Design

So, which would YOU choose?

I think I know what I am leaning to now. I think.

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Angelina June 18, 2017 kitchens

House Updates for June

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In this post – house updates for June!

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cabinets in chantilly lace

The house has slowly been moving along. I have had to pick out paint colors as we start painting this week.

cabinets in Chantilly lace.

We are doing honed carrara marble counters in the kitchen.

I love the all white kitchen, but my kitchen is rather large so I will be doing the two tone – island one color and the remaining cabinets another color.

Benjamin Moore’s Chantilly Lace will be the kitchen cabinet color.

Benjamin Moore’s Silversong will be the island cabinet color.

Benjamin Moore’s White Dove is the wall color for the majority of the house.

Benjamin Moore’s Classic Gray will be in some of the rooms.

Yes, this is such a pretty picture… haha! Trying to determine the size of our wood beam fireplace mantel with a piece of cardboard and outlines of the sconces that will go there!

A bunch of pictures at tile stores looking at possible backsplashes for above the stove in the kitchen.

Although I confess I do not know if any of the above are in my price range! I just liked them!

And below, considering different tiles for a powder room floor…

Hmmm… considering this toile for dining room drapery.

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Angelina June 17, 2017 Uncategorized

Sip and Shop Saturdays

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Sip on this honey-sweetened limeade with strawberries! yum! Get the recipe at Foolproof Living here.

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cocktail dress from Elizabeth Kennedy

Metallic Birkenstocks

colorful monogram necklace

Alex and Ani to the moon bracelet

Anthropologie Bee tieback

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Angelina June 16, 2017 friday favorites

Friday Favorites – Trellised Vines and Espaliered Trees

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I love the look of trellises, don’t you?

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We plan to do a trellis similar to the ones here.

It sees that jasmine is a popular plant choice for this type of trellis.

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You can get a similar look too with trees.

Below is the Belgian Fence or Double Lattice Espalier.

I think it is so cool that you can train a plant or tree to grow like this!

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Angelina June 15, 2017 fourth of july

Patriotic Decor and Recipes – TFT Features

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In this post – Patriotic decor and recipes for the Fourth of July!

4th of July Decorations from Julie Blanner.

More patriotic front porch decor from One Thousand Oaks.

American Flag krispy treats from Marilyn’s Treats.

Patriotic Mousse Parfait from the Jenny Evolution.

Patriotic Front Porch Decor Ideas from Home on the Corner.

I shared my farmhouse patriotic table setting this past week.

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Angelina June 13, 2017 Uncategorized

Chinoiserie Wallpaper for Less

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In this Post- Get the De Gournay and Gracie Wallpaper Look for Less!

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I love De Gournay and Gracie wallpaper – what’s not to like about it?

design by Karol Banhart

What I don’t love is the price.

I thought, there has got to be some cheaper alternatives that will get you the look for less…

so I went off on a hunt.

And I found similar wallpapers! These get you the same look for less! I’m so excited!

I rounded them up here for you.

You are welcome. This was hours of research.

Schumacher Madame du Pompadour

Winter Birds by Cole & Son and Anthropologie

Brunschwig and Fils Kanchou Wave

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Thibaut Giselle

Cole & Son Fontainebleau

Schumacher Mary McDonald Chinois Palais

Of course, then you see, they are not *quite* the same as the original, are they?

Cheaper Chinoiserie wallpaper alternatives to Gracie and De Gournay!

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Angelina June 11, 2017 fourth of july

Farmhouse Patriotic Table Setting

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In this post – a Farmhouse Patriotic Table Setting for Fourth of July and Independence Day Decorations

I love setting tables – especially for holidays but I find that frequently patriotic tables appear too kitschy in my opinion.

For this patriotic table I was inspired by the antique transfer ware plates that usually sit in the cabinet or hanging on the walls.

This patriotic table has a little more muted colors of the flag – light reds and pinks replace the bold red that is usually present.

I chose peonies for this table, because one they are my favorite flower, and two, they kind of reminded me of fireworks!

A trio of goblets (for red wine, white wine, and water if you are going super formal) also echo the red, white and blue on our flag.

Vintage zinc lanterns are perfect for this farmhouse patriotic table.

Yes, the transferware plates are there for looks – the real plate that everyone eats off of is the scalloped edge white plate below – a new find from Aerin for Williams Sonoma.

You can create a patriotic table that has simple elegance – I kept it less formal by using burlap chargers and leaving out the table cloth!

This table can easily be translated for outdoor dining as well.

I’ve included sources for you for the new items – the rest are all antique or vintage or I cannot find the source!

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White Scalloped Dinner Plate

Blue Goblets

Hopefully this table inspired you to create a beautiful patriotic table in your home too.

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Angelina June 10, 2017 Uncategorized

Sip and Shop Saturdays

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Sip on this lavender-honey iced latte! Doesn’t it look nice and refreshing? Get the recipe at Offbeat and Inspired.

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How cute is this?!?! Love it! Mackenzie Childs Gardening Tool Set $45

Now this candle ain’t cheap but here’s the description:”Paying homage to the beautiful French Empress with the green thumb, this Joséphine candle by Cire Trudon will offer a glimpse of her romantic garden with an imperial aura. Presenting refreshing notes of bergamot and kaffir lime as well as sweet touches of jasmine, rose, and camellia, this will inject the botanist’s joyful, lively scenery into your home”. Cire Trudon Josephine candle $95

Love this bag! Mar Y Sol $129

This spiked “rocker” barrette is so fun! Anthropologie $218

I keep seeing these masks everywhere. This one is supposed to give you nice glowing skin. Macy’s $3

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