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French Foraged Delights – Country Home Made Elderflower Cordial
The taste of summer bottled Updated post: The original pictures disappeared from this post, but I had delicious fun retaking them and...
Helen@Quintessentially
Jun 25, 20213 min read
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Foraged Gold
“Most of the dandelions had turned from sun into moons” Vladimir Nobokov The view over our back field, speckled with dandelions. With the...
Helen@Quintessentially
May 10, 20213 min read
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Les Belles Madeleines Françaises
These absolutely quintessentially French delights are buttery and light, the perfect way to impress visitors as they’re easy to make....
Helen@Quintessentially
Jan 28, 20212 min read
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The Ancient Japanese Art of Kintsugi
I’ll always choose the cracked bowl, as that’s the one with the story to tell of an adventure and a life well lived. Why discard a loved...
Helen@Quintessentially
Dec 28, 20202 min read
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Quintessentially French Kimonos and the Belle Époque
“L’Art pour l’art”… I’ve always believed fashion is art – an expression of beauty, of emotion, and of self. Does art or indeed fashion...
Helen@Quintessentially
Jan 12, 20202 min read
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Embracing Flaws: The Beauty of Perfectly Imperfect French Brocante
Seeking out the most beautifully patinated pieces isn't just a job, it's my passion! Here's an insight into the work of a Parisian...
Helen@Quintessentially
Jan 12, 20203 min read
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The Roaring Twenties
The Roaring 20s or the Jazz Age - an era of decadence and elegance.
Helen@Quintessentially
Dec 31, 20192 min read
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