Augmented Reality Helps You See Marie Antoinette’s Last Days Like Never Before

I was so fortunate, dear hearts, to visit the Conciergerie this past May. The Conciergerie, you know was the former home to French kings in the 14th century. That is until they decamped for Versailles in the 1600s. Years passed and the massive space with its cavernous halls was turned into a prison that eventually …

This Cake Has a Working Chandelier

First off, you thought I wasn't coming back, weren't you? You thought I was teasing you, as I've done so many times before. Darlings, you know me so well. You weren't wrong to think such things. Anyway, it has come to my attention that Cake Opera Co., the makers of the most awe-inspiring Marie-inspired cakes …

We Visit: Brooklyn’s Marie Antointette-Inspired Cocktail Bar

Darlings, I've been gone for so long. But gone in blogging, not gone in spirit, which is most important. You, my heart, have been with me at all times. I return for a very important reason. A Marie Antoinette-inspired bar OPENED IN MY NEIGHBORHOOD. This is a real thing that happened. I come here to …

How to Watch the Royal Wedding (Includes Wedding Bingo)

I would say that Royal Weddings for this blog are the equivalent of the Super Bowl or the Olympics are to other blogs. But Royal Weddings are far more special and more rare, making them the eclipse or Haley's comet of royal-inspired novelty blogs like my own. Lest you waste any opportunity to soak up …

Royal Wedding! Teal and Tangerine Marie Antoinette Wedding

Kate and Will have nothing on Marie and Louis. The masters at Cake Opera have been at it again and this time with a Marie Antoinette Royal Wedding. The Toronto baker's efforts have been captured by wedding mag WedLuxe. Cake Opera, you'll remember from my posts here and here, is a pastry shop run by …

Pink Marie Art, Oklahoma Cupcake Bar and Vintage gowns

Modern Marie Art: Check out this fun Etsy Illustrator Leilani Joy (whose portfolio of fun fashion-y, anime inspired portraits are worth a look-see.) Prettiness at BHLDN The vintage-loving geniuses who brought you Anthropologie began a special occasion dress line (and wedding gown line) this spring. I am not planning a wedding, but love their dresses …

Crafted Marie Inspired Party from Vintage Farmhouse

I'm not sure if you've been following the posts from Vintage Farmhouse leading up to her birthday party. Blog mistress Nicky is not just a mother and birthday girl, she knows her away around a canister of glitter. She also knows how to make impressive displays with simple things like crepe paper. Watch and drool. …

Marie Antoinette Cupcake Topper Giveaway!

What's good? Cupcakes. What's better? Cupcake toppers. What's best? A cupcake topper giveaway thanks to The Gypsy Factory. This fun printables company makes a variety of party planning essentials, including.... Cupcake toppers... Cupcake toppers with wrappers... And banners Each is printed from the convenience of your own home computer. I posted about the Etsy-wunderkinds here and …

Glam Antoinette Cupcake Toppers From Gypsy Toppers

Sorry to post twice in one day, but who can't use more delight, I asked myself, and then refused to hold back. I should be working but I remembered an Etsy Company I'd been meaning to post about and realized that I would much rather write about this than be responsible. All you need to …

Marie+Royal Tennenbaums, Dishes and Champagne School

Hello lovelies, It's Friday which hopefully means you are looking forward to a weekend of relaxation. Whether you are or not, here's a little prettiness to start the break off right. Fashion line Ellery merges Marie Antoinette with the Royal Tennenbaums for is Fall 2011 line. From The Style Platform In the mood to gawk? …