Chanel's Cruise Resort Line 2012

As warm weather awaits....are you ready for spring and summer getaways?

 

Happy Valentine's Day!

When I think of a romantic destination, I think of Paris. Make love, make romance, seize the day and remember whether single or in a relationship,etc.... may you love yourself and be your own very special valentine.

From our collection: Vase corset from http://socialcouture.com, candlesticks from Crate and Barrel, jar with lid from Tai Pan Trading, and poster from www.posterrevolution.com.

Spring 2012 Couture by Elie Saab

I'm LOVING these Hues for spring...

Spring is just around the corner...

My favorite romantic movie picks..

Whenever you are in the mood for romance, I suggest watching a few of my favorite picks:

I recently discovered Somewere in Time which is about a love that transcends space and time. 1980, Christopher Reeve and Jane Seymour.

 

Another favorite is the Titanic which combines romance and disaster. 1997, Leonardo Di Caprio and Kate Winslet.

 

A Romantic Evening...

Black Dress?

or

Red Dress?

Chocolate Mousse Recipe

I found a chocolate mousse recipe that is not only instant but takes only two ingredients to make! This recipe not only does not take a long time to make, it also does not include eggs or milk like many other chocolate mousse recipes. Try this recipe today or as a special dessert on Valentine's Day. ENJOY!

Instant Chocolate Mousse from Cafe Fernando
Ingredients:

• 9.35 ounces bittersweet (70% cocoa solids) chocolate, chopped
• 1 cup  water
• 4 tbsp sugar, optional

Instructions:

1. Place a large mixing bowl on top of another slightly smaller one, filled with ice and cold water (the bottom of the large bowl should touch the ice). Set aside.
2. Put chocolate and water (also sugar and/or liquor if you’re using) in a medium-sized pan and melt the chocolate over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
3. Pour the melted chocolate into the mixing bowl sitting on top of ice and water, and start whisking with a wire whisk (or an electrical hand-held mixer) until thick. Watch the texture as you whip and make sure not to over-whip as it will make the mousse grainy. If the mousse becomes grainy (which is possible at your first try), transfer it back into the pan, reheat until half of it is melted, pour it back to the mixing bowl and whisk again briefly.
4. Divide into four serving cups and serve immediately.



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