Mascarpone and Fromage Blanc Tart
This sweet mascarpone and fromage blanc tart is a variation on the classic Tarte… More »
French Antique Door Knockers in Paris
From our "French Antique Door Knockers Series", check below for more photos of antique… More »
French Country Recipe for Baked Apples
Pommes au four (baked apples) is an old fashion French dessert - a simple rustic… More »
Braised Beef Stew Recipe and Le Creuset Cookware Sale
Our Le Creuset cast iron round French oven is on sale and with FREE shipping -- which,… More »
3 Seasonal Heartwarming Soup Recipes
Looking for a few soup ideas for a heartwarming Fall supper? You may enjoy these… More »
3 French Bistro Menu Recipes
Looking for a few easy and quickly prepared French bistro dishes? You may enjoy… More »
French Food Recipes
French Dessert: Madagascar Vanilla Ice Cream
Today, we are offering a favorite French vanilla ice cream recipe – Madagascar vanilla ice cream (glace à la vanille de Madagascar). Other than its distinctive rich vanilla flavor and creamy texture, you will… More »
French Kitchen Classic: Chocolate Mousse Dessert
Today, we’re featuring a favorite French dessert sure to please chocolate lovers of all ages, the Mousse au Chocolat (Chocolate Mousse). Chocolate mousse makes a wonderful dessert after a meal or simply served as… More »
French Country
Historical Record Price for Cézanne’s “The Card Players”
One of Paul Cézanne’s painting from his Card Players series was sold for 191 million Euro (about $251 million) – an absolute record high for a painting! The story goes that he painted this series in… More »
French Country Deco Ideas: Laundry Room Art
On laundry days or laundry weekends, whatever you may call it, we all need some inspiration to get it done. It may be the fresh smell of clothesline dried linens, an inviting laundry room… More »
Tips
How to Dry the Inside of Narrow Vases
As we discussed in our article, “French Country Decoration: 4 Ideas for an Improvised Vase“, anything that holds water can be a vase at Art of the Home. A favorite is to use vintage… More »
Decorating Plates and Portion Control: Using Timbale Molds
A decorating technique used in French restaurant to dress up a plate is to use timbale molds to shape side dishes on individual plates. A side dish of rice is so much more appetizing… More »
Joie de Vivre
Art of the Home Music Channel: Love Songs Top 50 is Out!
We keep talking about February being the month of crepes but it is also the month of love with Valentine’s day around the corner. So to assist Cupidon with his magic, the February Top 50 is… More »
February 9,1964: Beatles 1st Show in the US with Ed Sullivan
TODAY in the PAST: February 9th, 1964 February 9th, 1964 1st Show of the Beatles in the US on the Ed Sullivan Show February 9th, 1964 was the first time the Beatles appeared on… More »
Reviews
$110 Savings on KitchenAid + Moist Chocolate Cake Recipe
We’ve been monitoring the deals on KitchenAid products – in particular the KitchenAid Artisan mixer which is #1 in our “Favorite Things” section at the boutique. Today’s deal may be of interest to you and… More »
11 Ways to Use Your Microplane Lemon Zester
A zester is such a versatile and useful kitchen tool. We found 11 ways to use it in our kitchen but zest some citrus and you will also feel you just returned from… More »
Femininity
French Director Called Her “The Synthesis of All Women”
Romy Schneider definitely represents the femininity, determination, and the touch of fragility all women share. Her style, simple and classy, is an great inspiration for women today. She was born in Vienna but moved… More »
In Memoriam: Hollywood Legend and Philanthropist Elizabeth Taylor
Movie legend Elizabeth Taylor died yesterday at age 79. Her sparkling violet eyes will be missed but she leaves a legacy of beauty, movies, and advocacy with us that will not be forgotten. You… More »
