01-17-2012

January J’adore’s

I create my life around good food and wine, travel, music, great closet pieces, inspiring people and great conversations.

This is where I give it all to you!


Makes my Soul Sing (sounds of love and inspiration):

“Life is one grand sweet song, so start the music.” -Unknown

I create my day around music.

Before I write, I choose a song to inspire me:

You’ve Got the Love (Florence and the Machine) (listen)

Break time?  I put on a song and dance:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pk1lc8N5W-k&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Cooking?  Something sexy and delicious:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JtHgOjTW6Xk&feature=related

In the car?  Who knows, but it will be good:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIfaPyyxy6s

Enjoy my love songs to you!


Makes my Body Smile (products I love):

For the Booty:  Hanky Panky’s (the thong that you don’t even know is there)

For the Lips:  Nars (Catfight is my fav!)

Mental Candy (food and play for the mind):

Okay, I’ll admit that this isn’t a deep philosophical read, but it’s my birthday, and I’ll read a girlie fun book if I want to.

You’re welcome to join me if you desire to explore the simple essence of the daily French culture and infuse it into your own life.

Because within every woman is her inner Frenchie:  seductive, passionate and independent!

Pure Hedonism (Foods I love sans the Guilt) :

Chocolate is sexy. It’s seductive.  It’s an exploration of the senses and a little warming of the soul.

When I stumbled upon a little chocolate shop on Madison Avenue with Sarah (my daughter) and saw that they served lavender infused white hot chocolate, I knew that I had just walked into hedonistic real estate.

I was reminded that chocolate is not just a food but an experience.

All that’s required is high quality chocolate, time to savor and a refusal to feel like you’ve committed some heinous crime over your little guilty pleasure.  And, must I remind you that women all over the world enjoy eating their un petit piece of chocolate on a daily basis while staying slim and healthy?

Here’s one of my favorite haut couture chocolate makers:  Vosges Chocolates

You can find their bars at Whole Foods, but if you want a truly delightful experience, order their Collezione Italiana truffles infused with parfums of Taleggio cheese, Balsamic Vinegar and pine nuts.
Yes, it’s expensive, but this is called hedonism for a reason.  Plus, you are totally worth it!