{Living in Marie Antoinette}

From Design*Sponge's Amy: My sister and I just returned home from our European vacation last night and I couldn’t think of any movie more perfect to commemorate our trip than Sofia Coppola’s Marie Antoinette. I’ve long been a fan of the biography on which the movie was based, and Sofia’s adaption is nothing if not a deliciously sweet slice of cake.
1. Dice $5, 2. black tulle headband $8, 3. porcelain rose earrings $16, 4. framed token of Marie Antoinette $20, 5. 18th century antique fan $1233, 6. pink champagne truffles $15, 7. adoptable pug puppy, 8. All black “bow bow flat” $103, 9. Ladurée macrons, 10. french linen chaise $1199.

The thing I find the most fascinating about Marie Antoinette was her total stylistic contradictions. She was the ultimate fashion plate at Versailles, famous for parties and excess, but later became inspired by a natural, simplified life and had a rustic village created on the grounds of Versailles for only her closest friends to visit. (Micha and I went there and fell in love! Evidence of its sweetness on my flickr.) I’m definitely more of a peasant than palace type of girl, but would be happy to bring home a bit of fancy French either way. — Amy M.
1. Vintage European wall sink $198, 2. milk bottles $18, 3. reproduction playing cards $8, 4. brass skeleton key $2, 5. knit knee socks $18, 6. silk dupioni ribbon $4/yd, 7. bust of Marie Antoinette $213, 8. daisy bouquet $19, 9. vintage french stone windmill $898, 10. handmade wooden bucket $20.

{Marie Antoinette collection}

A Fine Collection of Marie Antoinette Themed Art Supplies featured at The Shoppe at Somerset.

Marie Antoinette is a historical icon whose decadent and beautiful way of life has inspired generations of artists. The dresses ... the crowns ... the cakes ... and more... are all what cause us to marvel at how one woman could lead the charge to live in the moment and with great attention to detail. In honor of our Marie publication, we bring you this great selection of products from The Shoppe at Somerset that you can incorporate into Marie themed artwork.
Click here to see them all!

{Bon Mot Monday}

Courage! I have shown it for years; think you I shall lose it at the moment when my sufferings are to end?
--Marie Antoinette

{oooohhhhh, moo cards}

These slim little snippets of a business card are all the new rage! Of course, I chose Marie Antoinette graphic, but one can upload their own images or pick from a wonderful selection. These business cards hold all the usual information plus they can definitely be personalized. They are such a hit, that there are even folks who collect moo cards and make art with them. Check them out at: http://us.moo.com/en/

{swoon-worthy}

I have got to track this down and try it. If it is anything like Jaqua Buttercream Frosting lotion, I am going to swoon. From Tokyomilk, comes a delightful frothy lip balm called, "Let them eat cake!"

http://www.tokyo-milk.com/

{absolutely divine}

Here is an absolute divine bedroom that I found, inspired by Soffia Copola's Marie Antoinette movie. This was featured in Marie Claire and photographed by Pascal Bonnett.

The blue walls walk the line of serene and peaceful to the complexity of the deep color. The ornate bed is perfect, just the right balance of pomp without being too over the top.

Gorgeous!