“When one is spiritually awake, only then can one really see.” TDL
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Tag Archives: LOVE
hearts, love and everything else…
Thank you Amanda Allen via Pintrest! XO, Tresors De Luxe
Holiday Shopping TIP #3! ( 3 of 5)
What comes to mind when you think of the holidays? Family? Presents? Long lines at your local mall? Decadent sweets…yes, all of that is true and more! This is why our next holiday shopping tip (#3) has to be these three simple words: REST. REJUVINATE. RECHARGE. How many of you have come down with the flu this time of year when so much is expected of you, or exhausted all of your energy reserves to get that last-minute gift, sometimes the pressure of the holidays is just too, too much! So, this is why we’re turning over a new leaf and going to try something new this year! You can join us in liberating yourself from all the holiday hoopla and succumb to what the holidays are really all about: PEACE. LOVE. GOOD CHEER. We’re going to challenge ourselves to step outside of our comfort zone and make some precious time just for ourselves, curled up in bed with the highest thread count sheets we can find, a hot cup of fragrant herbal tea and make this holiday season one that includes giving back to ourselves. If not you, then who? If not now, then when?
XO, Tresors De Luxe! www.tresorsdeluxe.com
…hold my hand…
By definition, to hold means: To have and keep in one’s grasp: held the reins tightly. There is something so innocent, yet so delicious, by holding another persons hand…we love adorning hands with luxurious treasures, and making a statement about who you are. Our pieces are hand selected and thoughtfully chosen to reflect the best you…
Have a treasure filled day ~ Tresors De Luxe www.tresorsdeluxe.com
“I could Conquer the world with one hand, as long as you holding the other.” Unknown
“Small things that mean a lot: Cute texts, tight hugs, long replies, holding hands, remembering the little things, & kisses on the forehead.” Unknown
“I get the greatest feeling when I’m singing. It’s other-worldly. Your feet are anchored into the Earth and into this energy force that comes up through your feet and goes up the top of your head and maybe you’re holding hands with the angels or the stars, I have no idea.” Cyndi Lauper
{ simple PLEASURES }
If you can, try to take 20 minutes a day to do something just for you: read a book, sip hot tea, breathe slowly and deeply or even meditate. These precious moments are not only time well spent, but are rejuvenating and restoring to your soul. It’s a gift you can give yourself. No one else can do it for you…
xo ~ Tresors De Luxe
miracles…
ahhh…
decompress
breathe…
Love. Romance. New Beginnings!
Do you remember your first kiss? Ever wish you could do a take over?!? Here are a few scenarios you could mentally substitute in, if you like…
Hugs and kisses!
Embrace.
Lingering kisses……….
Leg Lifting Kiss!
Our Featured Blogger { This French Farmhouse }
We are thrilled to bring you our newest featured blogger for August! We are pretty confident you’ll be swept away by all the little goodies, just like we are…
Mini Coconut Cheesecake!
I started being creative as soon as I could hold a pencil, spatula or a pair of scissors in my hand (which was not easy seeing as I am left handed and the world is out to get me.) I made mock magazines, took photos and stood on a stepstool to make homemade donuts. As I grew up I became increasingly interested in the visual arts, eventually went to school for graphic design and now own my own studio, Pixel Soup Creative. But, when I am not designing logos, I am taking photos and blogging about my life in Redmond at www.ThisFrenchFarmhouse.com
French farmhouse Peonies!
Bedroom treasures…
My blog is made up of the the things I love, the things that inspire me, and the things that I’ll remember 50 years from now.
Amalfi, Italy
Grilled artichoke…delicious
I share this life with Justin, my best friend and husband, and our sweet and smiley baby boy, Sage Michael. Our family is also composed of chocolate labs Huck and Chili and chickens Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. We love to work on projects together and travel the world.
First there is the house…
We live in Redmond, Washington – about 20 minutes east of Seattle. Our craftsman cottage was built in 1947 and sits in the middle of a country acre. It’s a lot of work, but we have never had more fun making a house a home. Since we bought in 2009, Justin and I have worked together to bring the property back to its former glory and rejuvenate the country setting with a lived in, yet refined French Farmhouse style. Give me three shades of white paint and some 220 grit sandpaper and I’ll shabby chic the car if you’ll let me. We jokingly refer to it as the “Shanda Foisy Signature Farmhouse Finish.”
My bedroom…
Then there is the food…
I started cooking with my mom as soon as I could stand. Years of making homemade breads, curries and learning to brine a chicken prepared me to work as an apprentice pastry chef under Julie Hoagle during high school. While everyone else was in after school sports practice – I was furiously trying to perfect the ‘airiness” of my Madeline Cookies. I seriously considered culinary school, but in the end decided that the hours and lifestyle of being a chef were not for me. While design helps pay the bills, cooking is still my passion. When I’m not working in my studio or on the house, you will find me in the kitchen; cooking, styling and photographing (I’m still learning!), and most importantly, eating with my family.
and the Arts and Crafts…
I try to squeeze in as much creative time as I can, but the days seem to go by much faster now that we have a child. Although I’m not opposed to putting the baby in the front pack while I paint a picture or wander through a flea market looking for things to re-purpose. I do my best to make home-made gifts for Justin and our family. At the end of the year we like to give “Our Box of Favorite Things.” It is usually made up of mostly cheese and alcohol, but our family doesn’t seem to mind.
The { ever growing } Bucket List Take a food styling class in Brooklyn from Béa Peltre Kiss a boy on a bridge in Paris Go to Tanzania and South Africa Learn to ride a motorcycle Grow an organic vegetable garden Write a cookbook Eat Panang curry in Southern Thailand Have a farm sink in my kitchen Watch my son ski with my husband Eat Pizza in Naple Be on “This American Life”
Have a luxurious and treasured filled day,
Trésors De Luxe!
{ Paris } Black + White
What’s She Looking At?
We’re lovers of black and white photography…here are a few of our recent favorites XO~ TDL~
Luggage Reflection
L@@K What We Just Found!
Madonna's "Truth or Dare" fragrance by Coty
Just when we thought she’d done it all…Madonna has just launched her very 1st fragrance, “Truth or Dare.” From what we’re hearing, she’s getting rave reviews! Tuberose and Gardenia are pretty much front and center, followed by subtle notes of Vanilla & Amber… so all you Tuberose lovers, you’re in LUCK!
Top Notes 
Middle Notes 
Base Notes 
“My mother inspired the fragrance,” said the pop icon. “One memory I have of her scent is from when I was young and I snuck into my parents’ bedroom to sleep. She always smelled like gardenias!” She goes onto say, “I have always been obsessed by fragrance and for years wanted to create something personal that was an expression of me, but that other people could relate to as well. Something classical and timeless and yet modern. My oldest memory of my mother is her perfume. I carry it with me everywhere. She always smelled like gardenias and tuberose, an intoxicating mixture [that was] feminine and mysterious. I wanted to re-create this scent, but with something fresh and new about it as well.
We also must give credit where credit is due, and mention how fabulous her bottle design is, clean white with silver and gromets from head to toe. Did we mention we’re lovers of the GROMET!
Are we the only one’s who see a cross in her logo? Subtle, no?
XO ~ TD
L@@K What We Just Found!
From time to time, we’re thrown off track when we find something that knocks our socks off (just an expression!), and we wouldn’t be able to sleep at night unless we did the right thing, and share it with YOU!
Here at Tre’sors De Luxe, we appreciate art in many forms, so when we saw Michael Aram’s accessories, not only were we inspired, we were also instantly in LOVE. The fact that he uses nature to inspire him is one of our reasons for appreciating his work the way we do.
We’ve attached a select few of his amazing pieces so take a look and let us know what you think!
Maybe we LOVE his work because it’s reminiscent of some of what we carry at www.tresorsdeluxe.webs.com and maybe because he’s Armenian? Or maybe because he’s beyond talented that we couldn’t take it any longer?!?
You’re welcome!
Enchanted Forest Cafe' Table $2,800
Michael Aram - Bark Vase Polished Large $279
