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Marie Antoinette Christmas Tree

Posted on January 12, 2011 by

We have a special treat. I’ve received photos from one of your fellow Marie-o-philes, Marie Arden. She created a beautiful Marie Antoinette themed Christmas tree that deserves ogling. First, the establishing shot — Yes, you’re looking at a white tree … 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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Cire Trudon: Candles and Modern Enlightenment

Posted on November 19, 2010 by

Did you know that Marie Antoinette’s candlemaker is still going strong? Cire Trudon is proof that some trades do not go out of fashion or utility. It is one of the oldest candle makers in the world, founded in 1643, … Continue reading →

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Planning the Marie Antoinette Party: Decor

Posted on August 25, 2010 by

For an exhaustive Marie Antoinette Party planning guide click here Party like it’s 1785! Anyone can have an 80s party, but as we’ve been discussing in this space, the real fun comes from a 1780s party. A Marie Antoinette party … Continue reading →

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In which the rebel crafts

Posted on July 13, 2010 by

It might surprise you to know that Marie Antoinette was a crafter. She could hardly help it as well-bred ladies were expected to know the feminine arts, of which embroidery was one (eyelash fluttering another). Her embroidery was incorporated into … Continue reading →

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All the links that are fit to post

Posted on July 7, 2010 by

Your humble blog mistress has read the following this week and was so charmed she couldn’t bear not to share them.  In my haste, if I happened to overlook some other delightful, charming post, essential for Modern Maries everywhere, let … Continue reading →

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