tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post1001958283193869544..comments2024-03-28T03:40:29.423-04:00Comments on Passage des Perles: Comfort and joyDuchessehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-68894021593839235112010-05-16T04:06:17.087-04:002010-05-16T04:06:17.087-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.日月神教-任我行https://www.blogger.com/profile/01664375047787766478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-23159323448456443442010-05-02T04:25:00.056-04:002010-05-02T04:25:00.056-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.日月神教-任我行https://www.blogger.com/profile/00629261950873803981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-63349516664055889162009-12-21T10:10:42.956-05:002009-12-21T10:10:42.956-05:00karen: To find recipe, see index at bottom of blog...karen: To find recipe, see index at bottom of blog, "Recipes" and you will find post, titled Moules au Pernod.Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-76072609146334976822009-12-20T20:40:56.033-05:002009-12-20T20:40:56.033-05:00Fleur. De. Sel. On chocolate and caramels, nothing...Fleur. De. Sel. On chocolate and caramels, nothing is more blissful.<br /><br />I MUST acquire that mariniere sweater! Adore, adore, adore.<br /><br />Have you made your Pernod moules this winter? Mmmmmmmm. I think you should repost the recipe now so we can all make some.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-3364228751026226572009-12-17T08:31:29.588-05:002009-12-17T08:31:29.588-05:00Duchesse, I freeze in Florida even when the temper...Duchesse, I freeze in Florida even when the temperatures aren't that cold. I think it has a lot to do with the dampness. <br /><br />And then, there's the A/C...NancyDaQhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00609215745927535353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-62745879150246319172009-12-16T20:58:17.105-05:002009-12-16T20:58:17.105-05:00See you: Not surprised. Hope the other 13 blast th...See you: Not surprised. Hope the other 13 blast through it quickly.<br /><br />LPC: Hah! One of my SoCal friends says he sees his breath once a year and it scares him.<br /><br />ma: Wonder if Pater will like this, it is not 'action'- will look fwd to hearing what you think. Am wearing silk longjohns as I write.<br /><br />nanflan: We can all use comforts no matter what the climate.<br /><br />Frugal: As I age, I run ever colder. Even when in FL need to have a sweater handy (most seasons). Thanks for Byatt recc, liked Possession very much.<br /><br />metsvcan: Wolford tights are exquisite but why am I always wearing them when I put my thumb through, instead of the J Crew? You are in a colder climate than I am by a bit!Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-66508928890837475592009-12-16T15:41:46.585-05:002009-12-16T15:41:46.585-05:00This post is so accurate just now. We have had tem...This post is so accurate just now. We have had temperatures down to -18°C all week ( naturally nights are colder ), so I have had a cause to wear my mid calf long mink coat, Wolford tights ( they come in so many thickness combinations, also in wool ), silk undies, a cashmere wooly cap+cashmere socks and boots and a long, soft scarf bought from Nice, nearly 15 years ago. Inside, I have to wear wool socks and a soft virgin wool+silk pashmina to keep me warm. Oh, I don´t like this cold climate at all. The Bottega ring is beautiful!mettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13732534795009852825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-85340183492218211562009-12-16T13:26:18.381-05:002009-12-16T13:26:18.381-05:00Even though LA is the Deep South, it gets very chi...Even though LA is the Deep South, it gets very chilly here: cold and humid. So a cozy bed is the way to go: I have a feather bed, a memory foam pad (for Mr. FS's bad back), nice percale sheets, and a wonderful down comforter. <br /><br />Wearing old cashmere sweaters around the house is blissful. Sheepskin lined boots and slippers, indoors and out.<br /><br />Just read AS Byatt's new book, The Children's Book. Not as wonderful as the earlier Possession, but still good.Frugal Scholarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12696815672500452503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-31272621300249039242009-12-16T12:46:19.390-05:002009-12-16T12:46:19.390-05:00Thanks for the tips; it doesn't get that cold ...Thanks for the tips; it doesn't get that cold here, but Santa Fe and Taos are relatively nearby and much colder. I opt for tights as often as I can in the winter, so I'm always looking for a good source.NancyDaQhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00609215745927535353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-75305220481760288052009-12-16T11:30:45.261-05:002009-12-16T11:30:45.261-05:00I'll be sure to pick up that Fr. film -- thank...I'll be sure to pick up that Fr. film -- thanks for the tip. <br />We're currently at 8 degrees Celsius and it's pouring. Night before last it was 4 below and we had two or three inches of snow overnight, all gone now after a very slushy day. Damp cold is no fun to dress for either, but I have an array of boots suited for various circumstances. I also rely on my hand-knit wool socks to keep me warm at home in the evening so I don't push the thermostat too expensively high. And when the thermometer drops, silk longjohns!materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-5274141143388379222009-12-16T11:23:45.694-05:002009-12-16T11:23:45.694-05:00Ooh. I will watch that movie. Even though cold her...Ooh. I will watch that movie. Even though cold here means you have to put pants on.LPChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18209861350905135093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-49120076095153768842009-12-16T11:03:22.307-05:002009-12-16T11:03:22.307-05:00Always looking for a good book. I just reserved A...Always looking for a good book. I just reserved A Short History of Women online at our library. It must be popular - I'm 14th on the waiting list.<br /><br />DarlaDarlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02729017606957829830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-61604074609250387462009-12-16T09:33:22.974-05:002009-12-16T09:33:22.974-05:00Patricia: Dr Hauschka products are lovely, I was g...Patricia: Dr Hauschka products are lovely, I was given some as a gift.<br /><br />Anonymous: Lows -10 or -15C sometimes. Snow, but also freezing rain and slush.<br /><br />Pseu: These have little bulk though not as durable as silk twill. Wash in a lingerie bag!Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-22198115194882669722009-12-16T08:55:03.488-05:002009-12-16T08:55:03.488-05:00Thanks so much for the book and movie suggestions!...Thanks so much for the book and movie suggestions! The books especially will be great gifts for a couple of people on my list.<br /><br />That silk scarf is lovely! I'm learning to pick my larger pieces carefully...cashmere and silk for less bulk, more warmth (yes, we do have some chilly mornings and nights here).Susan Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16005855250089328310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-13221164675561683662009-12-16T08:38:31.858-05:002009-12-16T08:38:31.858-05:00I never thought Toronto area got that cold or snow...I never thought Toronto area got that cold or snowy. I'm from western Canada so southern Ontario seemed almost temperate in comparison.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-80927821858470437162009-12-16T08:28:32.998-05:002009-12-16T08:28:32.998-05:00This will be our third winter outside of Canada on...This will be our third winter outside of Canada on this tour, so we are enjoying the respite - although I miss the clear blue skies. One thing I did use religiously was Dr. Hauschka's Rose Day Cream - the original version is heavy but protects the skin on your face so well. I believe they have a lighter version out too, but the original is good for Canadian temps. No SPF though.Patricianoreply@blogger.com