Deck The Halls
This weeks Sunday Guides is exclusively for our Newsletter Subscribers! And as always it is Complimentary!!
Happy Holidays
Editor’s Letter
By Michele Rosenthal. Follow me on Instagram @theparishouse
Greetings from The Paris House! We are popping by to say Happy Holidays!
We are featuring exclusive content for our email subscribers only! Pour yourself a cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate - relax for a few moments and enjoy our Sunday Guides!
Oh how wonderful Sundays are at home. A cozy fire is going by the kitchen in our approximately 200 year old Carriage House. Christmas music is playing in the background & always something delicious baking in the oven. Our favorite Christmas candles are burning.
We are planting another several hundred bulbs in the garden with our head Gardener today!! The mild weather is making this possible. It sure is busy, but in the best way. How wonderful it will be when all the tulips & daffodils bloom this spring! Hard work pays off. We will share our garden guides soon for those who want to learn more about gardening.
Today we are sharing a few more excursions in New York City, a fun Christmas cocktail recipe, some upcoming events at Paris House, Flowers, Fashion, and more!
Wishing you the merriest Christmas & the Happiest Holiday
xoxo
Michele
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We hope you enjoy our 6 minute video tour of Cliveden House, England
Paris House is a full service Luxury Event and Travel Planning Boutique Company
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Read moreBlueberry Cocktail
A few years ago we were in LA at @cara_hotel , it’s the chicest boutique hotel located in the Los Feliz neighborhood. The food and cocktails were incredible!
With blueberry & blackberry season upon us, we thought we would share a few recipes. From mocktails to cocktails- pop on over to our blog! Theparishouse.com
One of the easiest methods is is to simply muddle with a little sugar & fresh mint add some lemon/lime slices. Or make a blueberry or blackberry reduction on the stove with a little water, sugar to taste & fresh berries. (We pick ours from our gardens) chill in fridge then from there you can make mocktail or cocktail versions. We linked the blueberry smash recipe on the blog with vodka. I like to add to sparkling water for a delicious mocktail. You can press through a sieve but we prefer the taste and texture of keeping it as is!
Add mint if you like or some violette liquor top with Prosecco. Definitely add a pesticide free edible flower for garnish
There are so many variations on this. Another helpful tip is to freeze your berries on a baking sheet then add to zip lock bags & freeze.
Should we put this on the Paris House Garden party menu?!
#travel #mocktails #travelinspiration #losangeles #flowerpower #travelwithme #travelgirl #travelawesome #exploretocreate Recipe from Bon Appetite
Cocktail mocktail Los Feliz travel travel writer
Recipe Bon Appetit
Ingredients
6 to 8 Servings
2
lemons, sliced into rounds
2
limes, sliced into rounds
1
cup fresh blueberries
1
/2 cup (loosely packed) fresh mint leaves plus sprigs for garnish
1
1/2 cups vodka
3
/4 cup St-Germain (elderflower liqueur)
Preparation
Step 1
Using a muddler or the handle of a wooden spoon, coarsely mash lemon and lime slices, blueberries, and mint leaves in a large pitcher. Stir in vodka, St-Germain, and 2 cups of ice cubes.
Step 2
Divide drink among coupe or highball glasses; top with more ice cubes. Garnish each drink with a mint sprig.
Nutrition Per Serving
7 servings
1 serving contains: Calories (kcal) 220 Fat (g) 0 Saturated Fat (g) 0 Cholesterol (mg) 0 Carbohydrates (g) 16 Dietary Fiber (g) 2 Total Sugars (g) 11 Protein (g) 0 Sodium (mg) 0
Beautiful Summer Dinner Event In The Garden
Location 🌸 THE PARIS HOUSE 🌸
Dinner by Eso Artisanal Pasta (featured on Chopped Food Network)
We are excited to announce collaboration with Michele Rosenthal, owner of @theparishouse 🤩
Indulging in a blissful summer soirée, surrounded by the charm of an 200 old stone French styled house and a garden in full bloom in Long Valley, NJ! 💐🪴🌱
✨ Join us for a culinary journey through SIX exquisite courses on June 17th, where flavors dance on your palate and memories are etched in your heart. 🍽️🍝🥰 Escape to this enchanting oasis, where the ambiance whispers tales of romance and the aroma of delicious dishes fills the air! 🥂
Tickets are available on our website!
Spring Summer Looks We Love
Spring is here & we are excited for our NYC Flower Event & Brunch May 6th!! Our Mothers Day Set Designs April 29, 30th & May 7th bring your tripod & camera $45 15 minutes & $90 45 minutes. 3 beautiful set designs available!
Our NYC shopping brunch outing in Soho (details coming soon!)
We are doing a major pool makeover & so excited for Satin Daul Boudoir & our summer brand collaborations!
This Saturday April 22nd is Kristine Espositos SOLDOUT motherhood garden & greenhouse photoshoots at Paris House
Curating stylish & affordable looks for all your summer and spring event, parties, dinners, weddings, showers, graduations and more!!! Looking for a stylist? In person or virtual? We can help you put together the wardrobe of your dreams!
Travel the world with Paris House! Our Out And About With Paris House Luxury Travel show launching soon on Joie de Vivre TV network based in Paris France
Below photos are from our recent getaway to Cartagena Colombia
Flower Girl cocktail of the month
Our Violette Spring Cocktails
A splash of Violette Liquor topped with champagne and a floating Pansy flower
TOUR OF NYC FLOWER DISTRICT, FLORAL DEMONSTRATION & BRUNCH
Are you dreaming of launching your own floral design business or simply want to create beautiful flowers for your home! Working with fresh seasonal flowers can reduce stress & help cheer up your life. It can also become a profitable creative business!Join Michele, the founder of The Paris House, a luxury lifestyle boutique company, and get an insiders view on navigating the famous NYC FLOWER DISTRICT. Find all her favorite floral shops, learn how to open wholesale accounts, explore sources for ribbons, baskets, containers, wedding supplies & more.
Following our tour we will have a sit down European style brunch located conveniently in the flower district at one of Michele’s favorite cafes.
During brunch, enjoy chatting with like minded creatives while Michele demonstrates how to create a beautiful chic arrangement with flowers sourced in the market.
Everyone will leave with a goody bag
Date: Saturday May 6th
Price: $195
Time: 9am-1pm
Tour 9-11am
Brunch & Floral demo 11-1pm
Please be punctual & wear comfortable shoes
This is a small group event.
Meeting spot The entrance at The Moxy Hotel Chelsea 28th street. There is parking nearby or mass transit.
Contact # 908 581-7200
Email michele@theparishouse.com
This must be paid for in advance to secure your spot & is non refundable
Includes, tour of flower market, brunch, class & goody bag
Does not include alcoholic beverages, flowers or transportation.
