Category Archives: Covet this!

Marie Antoinette Cupcakes, cards and other Valentine’s Day Preparations

Posted on February 2, 2011 by

I love Valentine’s Day. It is my favorite holiday and always has been. Whether I’ve been attached or not, I’ve always used it as a day to send nice notes to my favorite people, baking for girlfriends or sending along … Continue reading →

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Marie-inspired Japanese wedding gowns

Posted on January 26, 2011 by

I’ll warn you. These gowns from Sugar Kei, a Japanese company are not for the faint of heart. They are colorful and flamboyant and pretty intense. Luckily for you, they are available for rent (yes, rent) in many better Japanese … Continue reading →

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Marie Antoinette Wedding / Party Planning Guide

Posted on January 7, 2011 by

If you’re looking for wedding or party ideas inspired by our queen, I really don’t think you’ll find a blog as obsessed with pretty pictures and Marie Antoinette as this one. In your service, I’ve gathered links to all the … Continue reading →

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Modern Marie Antoinette Wedding Theme (Pink Hair Included)

Posted on January 6, 2011 by

After a long holiday hiatus, your humble blogmistress is BACK (don’t call it a comeback). And as an offering of peace after a too-long time away, she gives you: The Rock And Roll Marie Antoinette Wedding. In the happy chance … Continue reading →

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Rococo, hot pink, craftastic fabrics

Posted on December 22, 2010 by

Your blog mistress just discovered Tula Pink, a very talented fabric designer from the midwest. She has a new line called Parisville inspired by our queen, and I thought you’d like to take a look. We’ll start first with some … Continue reading →

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Friday Prettiness Fix: Guillotine tie, Pouf Tee, more

Posted on December 17, 2010 by

Modern Maries. Our life is sometimes so filled with fabulousness that we cannot partake of all the fabulousness around us. That is how I am with this holiday season, and if you are like me, you haven’t had time to … Continue reading →

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Sofia Coppola, The Retronaut and a lock of the queen’s hair

Posted on December 15, 2010 by

Your humble blog mistress has assembled this list of awesome that she cannot help to share. 1. The Retronaut. How did your blogmistress not know about The Retronaut? This site merges the past with the present with posts such as … Continue reading →

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More Marie Christmas decor, cards

Posted on December 10, 2010 by

We’ve praised talent Paper Nosh in this space before (here and here) and the holidays give me yet another reason. This stationer has developed a holiday line of cards and ornaments that just sparkling with Marie charm. Here’s a sample. … Continue reading →

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Viva la Cake Revolution! Site relaunch of this blog’s favorite Marie-inspired cakery

Posted on December 8, 2010 by

Your humble blog mistress received word that Cake Opera Co., the ultimate bakers of some very awe-inspiring historically inspired cakes [please see my post "Marie Cakes that will blow your mind" here], has re-booted its website and somehow upped its … Continue reading →

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Marie, Marie Christmas! Cards, crafting and more!

Posted on December 3, 2010 by

Anyone can send the generic Christmas letter or decorate their nondescript snowflake. And while these options are fine for other people, the true modern Marie prefers that her correspondence represent her as her reputation precedes her. After all, you wouldn’t … Continue reading →

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