tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post8592543214018073214..comments2024-03-28T22:30:17.628+13:00Comments on How to be Chic: How to Create Your Own InspirationFiona Ferrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01493105915055099408noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-9510432212374701222015-06-24T08:40:36.805+12:002015-06-24T08:40:36.805+12:00Fiona, This is truly inspirational post. I think w...Fiona, This is truly inspirational post. I think we can all bring a little of "dream" into our daily life in the ways you suggested. A lot of goodness to think about here. Thank you!Jennifer Millerhttp://letthesewingbegin.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-12589594181912663972015-06-23T16:07:36.820+12:002015-06-23T16:07:36.820+12:00I needed to read this. I am leaving my beloved Chi...I needed to read this. I am leaving my beloved Chicago to move somewhere much less exciting and fancy. I have been complaining the whole time but your post made me realize that a place can be as interesting as I make it to be and that i truly need to focus on finding happiness wherever I am with my family.Chika Gujarathihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15368957297057928213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-3645597566830182832015-06-23T11:01:10.455+12:002015-06-23T11:01:10.455+12:00I love this! I've always played this "gam...I love this! I've always played this "game" with myself ever since I was a young girl, adding things into my life that I've picked up from books, movies, travels, etc. <br /><br />Small ways I try to bring in more of the Paris life into my own are:<br /><br />- Playing a lot of French and soft jazz music around the house<br />- Setting my table with care and making sitting down for a meal a special occasion<br />- Shopping at local farmers markets rather than the chain grocery stores<br />- Wearing my favorite french perfume, just because<br />- Walk or take the subway to do my errands<br />- Strolling through the city or having a coffee at a local cafe<br />- Getting outdoors (especially after being cooped up inside all day)<br />- Putting my laptop down and reading a book instead ("unplugging" - so relaxing!)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-49166967595620087492015-06-23T02:56:39.928+12:002015-06-23T02:56:39.928+12:00Hi Fiona,
Thank you for sharing a brilliant techni...Hi Fiona,<br />Thank you for sharing a brilliant technique. <br />My five French items would be:<br />- pink lipstick or lip-gloss and mascara every day even when I stay at home<br />- a big cup of coffee with milk for breakfast<br />- unhurried stroll through the city on week-end with occasional unhurried visit to the book store or walk in the park<br />- unhurried cup of coffee on a terrace cafe (a real luxury in our climate and in a big and noisy city) with a friend or alone<br />- quality leather handbag and shoes<br />Oh, - a scarf! :)))<br />Have a nice chic day!Maria (viola33)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13259580691611945249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-27909775414984349642015-06-22T16:25:37.058+12:002015-06-22T16:25:37.058+12:00What an inspiring post. I always try to 'bring...What an inspiring post. I always try to 'bring back the essence' of a place that I travel to & happen to enjoy. But sometimes you need a reminder to keep that joy in place!! Thanks for the ideas of committing to a list!Roxanne Steedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13672037058284711345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-63835913639085791702015-06-22T13:47:12.493+12:002015-06-22T13:47:12.493+12:00This is a really inspirational and unique way of t...This is a really inspirational and unique way of thinking. I am going to put some thought into what it is I really want to experience and think about how I can create the essence of those experiences. Could be life changing - thank you!Martynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-12605709157968292422015-06-22T12:27:15.383+12:002015-06-22T12:27:15.383+12:00Well listed post of bringing your own essence of P...Well listed post of bringing your own essence of Paris and Provence. When living in India I had created the feeling of country style of the USA in our home with decors and homemade food, especially casseroles. It was comforting when you come back from the hustle and bustle chaos in the city. Now it's the simple French lifestyle and Laos combining here in Bangkok: cafes, buying seasonal food at the local market, home cooking and taking time to enjoy your meal. Thanks for this encouraging post, Fiona. Cheers, PingPing's Nom Fiction Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16061023398119329886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-30133868571406850252015-06-22T06:39:19.071+12:002015-06-22T06:39:19.071+12:00Fiona,
I love this post! I've never thought a...Fiona,<br />I love this post! I've never thought about this idea that it's not the actual thing or place we want, but the feeling it gives us...... that's so true. I love Paris and the feeling I had when I was there. I know I've done a few things to try and keep that feeling going but I'll work on my list and see what else I can come up with. Merci for the inspiration. CharleneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-21806285883034634342015-06-22T04:37:38.747+12:002015-06-22T04:37:38.747+12:00Oh this is such a great idea....after my recent tr...Oh this is such a great idea....after my recent trip to Paris and the south of France I am keen to keep the memories alive. Will plan to write my list and see what I can do to keep the feeling of France and the lifestyle fresh. hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-61604699799528876342015-06-22T03:41:35.240+12:002015-06-22T03:41:35.240+12:00This is great advice! Something I do that is some...This is great advice! Something I do that is somewhat related, is that I try to look at where I live as if I were a tourist. Somebody seeing my city for the first time would certainly notice things that I haven't for a long time, and would appreciate all the good and lovely things about it. It really does make a difference.Melodeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14721175322595091905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-60650386288223793172015-06-22T02:25:01.978+12:002015-06-22T02:25:01.978+12:00Love this too. Great inspiration. I have never t...Love this too. Great inspiration. I have never thought of framing things this way. I think I will try to incorporate it into the week ahead. Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04915532583444877375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-32528361842799130542015-06-22T00:48:06.472+12:002015-06-22T00:48:06.472+12:00Fiona,
A lovely post as always and it speaks to ...Fiona, <br /><br />A lovely post as always and it speaks to my heart.<br /><br />Combining French lifestyle & the beach…… I strive for a clutter-free home to give it an open feel along with the many windows we have throughout the house. We’ve decorated in three beach-y colors (except the kitchen is more French country) accented with bowls of shells, sea glass and very small pieces of drift wood we’ve collected on our trips. Due to the number of windows, wall space is at a premium - we’ve used our own travel photos in one style of frame throughout. Gardening is very important to both of my husband & I and we also visit local farmers markets and organic farmers. Dining alfresco, music, taking care with our wardrobes so we look presentable. Enjoying a daily coffee brewed in -- what else, a French press of course. :-) Visiting cafés and people watching, discovering museums and admiring the architecture while strolling.<br /><br />We live in the rolling hills of a rural community so I have to create the essence of my soul’s desires. <br /><br />- Janet<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-38415489852508556592015-06-21T21:32:44.652+12:002015-06-21T21:32:44.652+12:00Hi Claire, what a lovely comment, thank you! Your...Hi Claire, what a lovely comment, thank you! Your afternoon out sounds divine, by the way.<br /><br />Studio Cottage, I've visited Akaroa and stayed the weekend, it is gorgeous, and I love that the street names are all French, right down to Rue instead of Road. I'm guessing you enjoyed it too!Fiona Ferrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01493105915055099408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-18478196514727183982015-06-21T21:01:33.289+12:002015-06-21T21:01:33.289+12:00You should definitely spend a weekend in Akaroa n ...You should definitely spend a weekend in Akaroa n z. It is very French,Studio https://www.blogger.com/profile/08258094086684252360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-40173691029308555962015-06-21T20:44:54.401+12:002015-06-21T20:44:54.401+12:00That had to be the best, most hit me right in the ...That had to be the best, most hit me right in the heart, blog post I've read. <br />It made so much sense. My dream of a Parisienne style life can happen here in Australia. <br /><br />This explains why, when my husband asks where would I like to go on an afternoon out, I always want to walk through the city, past the galleries and stop at a cafe.<br /><br />Thank you for a truly brilliant post. I'm starting my list.<br />Clairehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09037159979223158469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-61682414454166654772015-06-21T14:37:54.616+12:002015-06-21T14:37:54.616+12:00Thank you Rose!Thank you Rose!Fiona Ferrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01493105915055099408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-34342884700356253852015-06-21T14:21:57.898+12:002015-06-21T14:21:57.898+12:00"bring the essence of that place to you"..."bring the essence of that place to you" is an eye opener for me, I hadn't thought of it that way before but it's certainly true. Off the top of my head I can't list five things but I have got a great concept to think about. Thanks Fiona.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14751315680374413649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-52570181362402751452015-06-21T13:52:02.818+12:002015-06-21T13:52:02.818+12:00Me too, MJ, I love imagining I live 'inside...Me too, MJ, I love imagining I live 'inside' Victoria magazine also, and take little ideas into my real life. It feels so calming.Fiona Ferrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01493105915055099408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-17735347487104955152015-06-21T13:41:08.127+12:002015-06-21T13:41:08.127+12:00Wow Fiona, I love this! What an inspiration. I lik...Wow Fiona, I love this! What an inspiration. I like to use this technique somewhat when I read Victoria magazine--I imagine myself in the settings in the articles, and in my daily life I like to believe that I live a "Victoria" lifestyle :)<br />~~MJ~~Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com