I thought it would be fun to start a weekly "featured item" post highlighting one of my favorite Paris Hotel Boutique items.
The French confectionery industry has a long history. The French word "confiserie" comes from Latin "confire." Originally, given that sugar was very rare, confectionery was an art that only the wealthiest people only could afford (the Kings of France and the Court would enjoy what they called at that time "épices"). As sugar became more readily available due to increased imports, confectionery as an art and an industry developed.
It's amazing that a treasure this fragile has survived for so many years. I've never seen one like it before. This rare little box is available for purchase here at Paris Hotel Boutique!
Have you visited our online boutique before? Ever purchased something from us?
Today (actually yesterday in China), begins the first of a full 15 days of celebrating the Chinese New Year, which includes big parades, festivals and fireworks all over the world.
Living in San Francisco, we have a large Chinese population. It's wonderful to participate in the many celebrations and customs for this New Year, especially in Chinatown.
Red and Gold are the dominant colors for the Chinese New Year. These colors represent good luck and fortune for the Chinese. Traditionally Chinese people will decorate their homes with paper decorations with these colors.
Named one of the world’s top ten parades, the Chinese New Year Parade in San Francisco is the largest celebration of its kind outside of Asia.
Parade highlights include elaborate floats, lion dancers, folk dancers, costumed elementary school groups, marching bands, stilt walkers, Chinese acrobats, and a foot long Golden dragon, (“Gum Lung”) that takes a team of over 100 men and women to carry.
From all the animals in the Chinese Zodiac the Dragon is the only “fictional animal” in the Chinese Zodiac. The Dragon brings a special kind of fortune with it and many Chinese people will wait to have babies in the “year of the dragon”.
A longtime Chinese tradition is giving family and friends decorative red envelopes with money in them. The Chinese characters on them symbolize good fortune.
So if you happen to be celebrating, wishing you a Happy New Year!
This beautiful photo of the Galerie des Glaces (Hall of Mirrors, Versailles) is available in an 8" by 10" print at Melanie Alexandra Photography here on Etsy! Isn't it lovely?
As long as I'm on a roll with Tiffany's, look at these beautiful mini-cakes resembling a Tiffany jewelry box!
These were made by Patricia Arribálzaga of Haute Couture Cakes for Tiffany's in Barcelona to honor of 50th anniversary of the film "Breakfast at Tiffany's."
Light chocolate cake with three layers of chocolate cream filling natural strawberry. So, pretty, aren't they?
Wanna pamper yourself? How about a little stay at the 1,700-square-foot Tiffany Suite at the St. Regis New York? At a mere $8,500 plus taxes a night, Holly Golightly would surely be delighted. Let's take a look...
Oooh...this one-of-a-kind suite is brimming with all things "Tiffany's." The signature Tiffany blue is everywhere from the walls to drawer interiors. The dining room was created to resemble a jewel box complete with a diamond in the form of a dramatic crystal chandelier.
The dressing table of course, has it's own vanity with bottles and a tray from Tiffany's
What is that embossed thing in the drawer? A notepad? I need that!
I'll take a bon bon, please...
What do you think?
Brrr...it's cold outside!
Oh, and Happy Monday!
Ring in the New Year at Paris Hotel Boutique, where we're showcasing an array of new inventory!
Italian Beaded Chandelier
Victorian English Snake/Serpent Rings
Egyptian Revival Scarab Brooch/Pendant
Mid Century Venetian Glass Mirror
Antique "Please Register" Lighted Hotel Stand
Antique Hotel Silver Match Holder
French Beaded Empire Chandelier
Hi, I'm Lynn, the owner of the online shop, Paris Hotel Boutique. I've been selling vintage and antique wares for over 20 years now, and blogging since 2007.
