Deck The Halls

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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

Cliveden House

We hope you enjoy our 6 minute video tour of Cliveden House, England

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Blueberry 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

1. 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

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.

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Queensbury Inn

Sharing photos of our recent visit to the Queensbury Hotel while on our Autumn Adventure. The Hotel is more beautiful each time we return as they continue with the loveliest renovations & restorations of this grand hotel.

Tap link below to read our blogpost for fun things to do in the area!

Brooklyn Pizza, Museums, & Rooftop Cocktails at Loopy Doopy

Out And About With Paris House Brooklyn Edition

By, Michele Rosenthal

We love traveling both near and far and sharing our adventures with our readers. We have been writing on travel for over 30 years & are excited to continue sharing what to do, what to see, where to eat, shop, stay, what to pack in your suitcase and much more. We offer a full service travel, fashion styling & event planning business to help you plan Unforgettable Events & Trips!

We started off at The Brooklyn Museum for the Andy Warhol exhibit, (I found this very interesting, especially everything from his earlier years, prior to his 80’s fame, I loved this exhibit & TBH I was skeptical, as I have very mixed feelings on him) I enjoyed learning more about his childhood and I learned a lot from this exhibit. (Please check online for dates of gallery exhibits, restaurant hours, rooftop bar hours before going to ensure an enjoyable outing)

Then it was off for pizza & local beer in Brooklyn -my 2nd favorite pizza in the world, (Naples Italy being my favorite but honestly this is truly just as delicious. I’m Italian so my love of Italy is immense),

Barboncino is outstanding, we love the soppressata with a side of chili honey, it’s fabulous (thanks @todddurm for telling us about @barboncinopizza - It was our 2nd time & can’t wait to return. I cook & bake often so I’m a bit fussy & I’ll always be honest with you - this pizza is FABULOUS!

We then headed back into Manhattan for cocktails at Loopy Doopy rooftop at The Conrad Hotel. The weather was absolutely gorgeous & I had so much fun with my son Sam. They limit the amount of people on the roof, and we have found going early or on a weekday is best. You must try their spiked popsicles in Prosecco! They have a bar menu & you can also dine downstairs in the hotel & weather permitting there are plenty of outside cafés. It feels like a touch of Europe in the financial district of NYC!

Nearby attractions are the waterfront, Freedom Tower, plenty of shopping, and more! We will share more restaurants in the area soon!

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We hope you enjoyed this edition!

Cliveden House, England

Out And About With Paris House England Edition

By Michele Rosenthal

My recent stay at Cliveden House in June was something dreams are made of. Saying that it was straight out of a fairytale is an understatement. I flew British Airways to London arriving at 6:30am. My private driver (arranged by Cliveden House) whisked me away in a luxury Mercedes on a quick 30 minute journey. As we entered the long scenic road, passing the Fountain of Love, We approached the Manor Home built in 1666. Any possibility of jet lag was quickly replaced by joy and excitement of all the adventures that lie ahead at this Fabled Castle.

The Hotel was gracious enough to set me up in a room to relax inand use the spa until my hotel room was ready. The weather was sunny and in the mid 70’s each day with no rain. My beautifully designed room, named after famed interior designer, Nancy Lancaster, was stunning and included a private jacuzzi on an English terrace surrounded with English roses and view of the gilded clock tower, absolutely charming.

Cliveden House was originally built in 1666 by 2nd Duke of Buckingham and has the most glorious spa with delicious fruit smoothies, walled flower gardens, spectacular views of formal parterre gardens, a Juliette balcony with views of the River Thames, a pool landscaped in lavender and roses planted en masse and perfuming the air, delicious high tea and much more. The breakfast was so beautiful it looked like a renaissance painting. I enjoyed coffee overlooking the expansive formal gardens each morning.

Honestly, it was hard to leave here during my stay! I did plan wonderful private day tours to Stonehenge, and I revisited London & The Cotswolds, more on that in England parts 2,3,&4

History on Cliveden House sourced from Their website “ Cliveden House is a privately owned five AA Red Star award-winning hotel, our story is one of over 350 years of powerful personalities, iconic parties and scandalous affairs. Built-in 1666 by the 2nd Duke of Buckingham, as a gift to his mistress, Cliveden House has remained a pinnacle of intrigue and glamour for the elite.

Now, our Grade I stately home set upon 376 acres of beautifully presented National Trust grounds is a luxurious five-star Relais & Châteaux hotel and spa, ready and waiting to welcome you to create your own moment in Cliveden's history.”

The highlight of my time at Cliveden House was the Champagne High Tea Boat Ride Down River Thames . The most unforgettable and delicious High Tea I have ever experienced. I am still dreaming about the sconces, clotted cream, jam, tea sandwiches & Champagne. I have had many amazing high teas around the world, but this tea was extraordinary! My private Mercedes drove me down beyond the parterre gardens to The Cliveden Boathouse on River Thames. It was there, we began our scenic journey on one of the most beautiful idyllic parts of the Thames. The river is aprx 215 miles long (depending on who you ask!) and I was told the Queen owns all of the unclaimed Swans on the river. Now that is a real life fairytale.

After my scenic boat ride I changed into a yellow velvet gown and caplet with crystal details. I walked through the formal gardens to the main house where I enjoyed a martini on the limestone terrace complete with balustrades and magnificent views. I promise you will sleep well on the most comfortable bedding and quietness. There is a gift basket filled with spa shoes and towels if you want an evening Of relaxation in the hot tub after dinner, As mentioned, my room had a private one.

THE FLOTILLA

Suzy Ann

The Suzy Ann, built-in 1911, and celebrating her 100th year in 2011, is the flagship and can accommodate up to ten guests in great style and comfort. Restored for Cliveden in 1986,

https://www.clivedenhouse.co.uk/boat-trips/the-flotilla/

Our Slideshow above are ways to bring a little bit of beautiful England home. Through festive cocktails, floral designs, garden inspired cakes and fashion

A simple cake can be elevated by adding fresh fruits, berries, Chantilly whipped cream & edible flowers with no pesticides

We highlighted all of our England Holiday on our Instagram Theparishouse

We hope you enjoyed our Travel Guide on Cliveden House

If you would like to book this trip or have us assist you in planning your getaways, travel wardrobe and itinerary message us via our website email. We can work with you remote or in person.

The beautiful breakfast room with stunning views over the parterre gardens

Jersey City, NJ Outing

Article and Photos, Michele Rosenthal

Out And About With Paris House, Jersey City Edition

I have been going to Bon Vivant in NYC for several years to get their Petit Fours. They are fabulously delicious. Soaked in a variety of flavors such as, rose, lavender, coffee, lemon and more. They are decorated with delicate floral detail by the hands of artisans. I love gifting them to friends. They recently moved their store to Jersey City & it is beautiful. The interiors are chic, fresh, a feast for the eyes. I placed my order in advance on their website

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Bon+Vivant+New+York/@40.7113035,-74.0576637,20z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x89c25a18c68987e3:0x5bad4ef5c353df21!8m2!3d40.7111943!4d-74.0576121 https://bonvivantnewyork.com and planned a fun day around our visit to Bon Vivant.

My husband and I began our day together enjoying cappuccino & petit fours, then it was off to Liberty State Park. Taking in the incredible sky line & Statue of Liberty never gets old. The view is wonderful. Located on the shores of the Hudson River, with views of Manhattan skyline, Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, Liberty State Park is one of the state's most beautiful parks. There are popular restaurants nearby with views that will dazzle, such as Liberty House Restaurant

For dinner, We decided to try something more casual, with a European Bistro atmosphere and menu. We went to Satis Bistro https://satisbistro.com and it was very good. The services was incredible & a quaint atmosphere with outdoor seating.

There is a charming little bar area tucked away, you must pop in there, it’s so cute! My endive salad was balanced perfectly with a lemony truffle dressing & the gnocchi dish melted in my mouth. So delicious! My husband loved the steak frites.

The streets are lined with cute shops, restaurants, bars and more. I hope you enjoyed reading our travel guides on Jersey City

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Quaint Jersey Shore Getaway

Out And About With Paris House, Spring Lake, NJ Edition

By Founder, Michele Rosenthal

Hello to my Local Readers! And also to you, Dear Readers from around the world! Many of you have been reading my blog for over 20 years! And welcome to those who are new here. It has always been our goal to share beautiful travel adventures, both near and far. As we approach the Fourth Of July weekend, and, if you are looking for a relatively close, last minute getaway, perhaps something a bit more refined? With a beautiful beach & a quaint old fashioned “Main Street” near by.

If you like quintessential, small Oceanside Americana, then Spring Lake NJ is for you. It has a beautiful 2 mile long boardwalk with absolutely no commercial activity on it. Making it an enjoyable place for a bike ride or leisurely walk to the beach. There is a $10 fee per person or a season pass, but trust me, it’s well worth it. The beach is clean & beautiful. Enjoy watching the waves crash gently to shore, while the air around you is perfumed with salt water & coconut lotion.

Pack a picnic lunch to enjoy under the Victorian gazebo or go across the street to “Breakers On The Ocean”. We love their selection of fresh salads, jumbo shrimp cocktails, pina coladas, festive mocktails for the kids, wraps and more. Sit indoors, by the pool, or our favorite, on the front porch, cocktail in hand, with an ocean view.

After a day on the beach, head to 3rd Avenue, the towns quaint Main Street to enjoy chocolates at Jean Louise Homemade Candies. Have pizza, ice cream, and other yummy foods nearby. There is plenty of shopping on this quaint street. Select some fresh flowers to bring to your hotel room! I always find something pretty to bring back home with us. Walk down to the flagpole for a nice photo op with your family and friends. Rent a bike, visit the nearby park, go to the local theater, or simply sit and relax while savoring these special Summer Days.

There are hotels, charming Bed and Breakfast Inns in town & plenty of places to eat. It’s A wonderful little getaway for the entire family. Stay in a Victorian Inn and enjoy tea under a beautiful striped awning.

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Mayflower Inn & Spa

By, Michele Rosenthal

Mayflower Inn & Spa Auberge Resorts Collection

Calm, peaceful, beautiful, exquisite — just a few words you’ll use to describe the lush natural wonder of Mayflower Inn & Spa in Washington, Connecticut. Whether you’re on a ski trip, a hike, a shopping spree, or simply stopping by, Mayflower is full of rich history, integrity, and serenity, you’ll want to visit every season.

Situated on dozens of acres, this inn and spa welcomes you into a secret world, a getaway that only exists in New England. The Mayflower is a renowned resort that was converted from a school in 1920. Drawing upon the natural scenery, historic nearby towns, and stunning eclectic designs, beauty is everywhere you look. Recently design icon Celerie Kemble revitalized the interiors of the inn, combining historic Victorian architecture and 19th century artwork with a modern freshness. It’s safe to say your room and the Shakespeare garden alone will wow you.

The Inn also has countless amenities. Are you in the mood for a massage or facial? Step into THE WELL to get lost in your wildest dreams, receiving treatment from only the best professionals. You can also receive holistic treatments from doctors and health practitioners. After you feel revitalized and ready to go, take a swing on the tennis courts. When we stayed, my husband got lost in the game as I relaxed in the spa.

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Next, stop by The Garden Room to have carefully crafted, farm-fresh meals from expert chefs. The openness and country atmosphere will feel like a breath of fresh air. When your stay comes to an end, pop into the shop The Huntress. You’ll find gorgeous, high-quality clothes and sentimental souvenirs to remember for a lifetime. Then, make your way through the quaint village, where you can shop for one of a kind finds to bring home as a beautiful reminder of your journey to New England. From snowfall and spring renewal to summer activities and fall foliage, Mayflower Inn & Spa has an abundance of refreshing activities, peaceful musings, and beauty to fulfill your ever need.

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Blueberry Lemon Thyme cake

Asparagus Gruyere Tart baked in a warm buttery puff pastry, is the perfect addition to a brunch table. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Rollout thawed puff pastry- we love Dafur. Gently press in 2 rectangular tart pans & sprinkle shredded Gruyere cheese over. Then add your asparagus on top. Make sure to remove the bottom woody parts of asparagus. Sprinkle lightly with sea salt & fresh ground pepper. Option you can, if you like, use a pastry brush and brush a thin layer of Dijon mustard over the puff pastry, before adding the cheese. I prefer it without but it does add a nice flavor. Bake for 20 minutes OR until golden and bubble

The Perfect Sunday Brunch addition to your buffet! Blueberry Lemon Thyme Pound Cake or Asparagus Gruyere Tart; we love our cakes and pastries!

After you leave the dreamy Mayflower Inn, why not make a beautiful and delicious cake to take the memories home with you! no worries if baking is not your thing! have your local grocery store make you 3 round vanilla cakes or use a box cake mix. If you enjoy baking there are many delicious recipes on line! Barefoot Contessa has several. Then layer with a homemade Chantilly whipped cream, fresh strawberries and top with edible flowers such as pansies.

Imagine wearing this spectacular dress while enjoying a cocktail in the Shakespeare Garden!
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Tennis Anyone!! hit the courts in style!
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The most gorgeous dress with caplet we have ever seen!
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Recreate your own little getaway at home with these carefully selected finds from Paris House!
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You can continue your adventure to The Long Island Sound in Westport CT. There is a great shopping and dining! one of our favorites is Mrs Londons

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