Some say there is an indescribable magic and poetry in the very experience and effervescence—the way the delicious bubbles gracefully float within the flute, almost like a theatrical dance . . . a dance in celebration of new memories and old; for future moments that captivate, for new marriages just beginning, for an exciting graduation, for a touching anniversary, for the promise of a fresh, new year. They remind of the beautiful joys in life to cherish and hold onto, always. A champagne occasion relies on feeling and experience, and for one to revel and linger in the moment for as long as possible.
And as we celebrate love in all of its essence this Valentine's Day—be it love for dear friends and family, or your significant other—our hearts overflow with happiness for the simple and wonderful opportunity to love and be loved.
And so, today, let's discover how this beautiful golden elixir came about, explore its fascinating history, and tour three unforgettable wineries, as well as look at tips & ideas on how best to enjoy a glass . . .
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{take me away № 18 | a glamorous guide to champagne, part 2}
{places : champagne afternoon tea, dorchester hotel}
. . . tasseled drapes and soft lighting, tufted settees and silk cushions, crisp white table cloths and silver-rimmed china, salmon pasta shell roll, served with toast, lox and caviar, freshly backed biscuits with clotted cream, tea and delicate pastries and it's champagne afternoon tea at the dorchester . . .
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{hope you've had a beautiful weekend & a few lovely links}
{around & about and hello}
. . . the first half of the week was so stunningly busy, decided to take a little time, on wednesday afternoon, for spending in the last [breathtaking] autumn sunlight, a gallery exhibit, a traipse about the city, past parks and shops, and a very lovely lunch date . . .
hope you're having an equally splendid week so far,
roséline xo
{images: waddesdon manor, rear elevation | by bestfor / richard via encore! life // chasing reverie via note to self}
{scrapbook: a countryside picnic}
. . . spending most of our summer weekends away in the countryside, markets and antique shops on saturday mornings, leisurely dinners that last until nightfall and, most wonderfully, a summer picnic on a perfect july afternoon, deep green leaves flickering in sunlight, intermingling with battenburg lace and the scent of sweetheart roses, champagne and the glimmer of vintage cut crystal, fine floral print china and fresh strawberry tarts, and most of all, the air filled with a dreamy and magical light . . .
{p.s.} our last picnic
{images: photography by p & this is glamorous © august 2010, image five - excerpt from a quote by henry wadsworth longfellow, also used here}
{bonne fête de la bastille!}
. . . hello again! dashing about all week, meetings and appointments, the salon and late lunches and there are still a million things on the to do list, but it's summertime, summertime . . . and stopping in for a quick hello and also to wish all the beautiful friends and family in paris and the south of france a happy, happy fête nationale/bastille day!
hope you're having a spectacular week,
xo
{p.s.} a few fabulous french things:
* a fun app: for navigating the paris flea markets
* a shopping guide: for le marais
{images: 1 - kate spade ad campaign via the terrier and lobster; 2 - danske on flickr; 3 - etsy via creature comforts ; 4 - a previous post; 5 - kristatomic; 6 - we heart it}
