The thing I love the most about the Internet is the ability to find treasure troves of beauty and inspiration. I particularly love that the Internet allows Artisans a platform for their artistic point of view which is pure and direct. There is no need to homogenize the vision to apply to the masses...it only need make sense to the author.
An analogy would be some of the cooking magazines on the shelves. The recipes are often woefully unseasoned and conservative. They are made to appeal to a huge variety of people who live in many different parts of the country and vastly different access to ingredients. So...it can come off a bit homogenized. Don't use those habaneros in the jerk chicken recipe...many won't be able to find them...and they might be too hot. So, jalapenos instead. The Internet provides a wonderful array of cooking blogs which supply an endless variety of recipes with a very specific point of view. They don't worry about appealing to everyone. They appeal to those willing to give the recipe a try. That Jerk Chicken recipe is from the Simply Recipes blog and is one I am trying this Tuesday by the way!
All of this brings me to today's most wonderful find. The kind of blog which makes my heart beat faster as I discover an entire new treasure trove of inspiration and purity of vision. The blog is Chez Fifi. It is rather new and undeniably fabulous. I have always been a francophile...toile, champagne, Paris, Pain au Chocolat, Provence...I love it all and this blog is a wonderful connection to that most wonderful place. Fifi was born in Paris and has transplanted to Florida bringing her style and joie de vivre with her. I am thrilled to add it to my list of "must reads"...the blogs which I visit daily and become old friends...cyber wise anyway.
This was a super quote on Chez Fifi. This collage was so beautifully done by Shawn. (The Auntie Pea blog is another fun find).
I love the Internet. It has become my gateway to a galaxy of inspiration and just plain fun. I don't know how the Jerk Chicken will work out...but what I do know is that we will be trying something spicy and new...and that, ultimately, sure makes life fun....even on a Tuesday night.
Oh I agree Fifi is undeniably fabulous !!!! Clarice
Posted by: clarice | July 14, 2007 at 10:21 PM
Hope the Jerk Chicken was wonderful. I've enjoyed reading your blog :)
Posted by: Felicia | July 27, 2007 at 03:38 AM
How very nice of you to take the time to mention my blog. Thank you so much.
I truly enjoy yours as well.
I hope one day we will meet in real life and share un cafe au lait with un (or 2) petit pain au chocolat!
xoxoxoxo
fifi
Posted by: Fifi | July 28, 2007 at 09:11 PM
Your blog is lovely. Are you Fabulous Fifi, too? Or is that a different Fifi? Both are beautiful blogs. The "Nesting" caught my attention as I do the same in my home, always changing, rearranging, making it warm and inviting for myself,loved ones, and guests.
Alexandra
silverbellcottage.blogspot.com
Posted by: Alexandra | August 18, 2007 at 04:58 PM
What a great link! (From a fellow over-the-top-Francophile!)
Posted by: rebekka | August 28, 2007 at 02:28 PM
Isn't it delightful to find sites that inspire us. Oh, that jerk chicken, I can feel my mouth on fire now. Yum.
Posted by: Rosa | September 08, 2007 at 09:15 PM
Hi. Came here from Fifi's blog. My name is Lara Berch. I have just launched a new website with step by step art tutorials. I was wondering if it's possible to exchange links with you. http://www.laraberch.com
Thank you very much for your time.
Sincerely
Lara
Posted by: Lara | September 30, 2007 at 05:33 PM
Miss Fifi is the best, isn't she? She can pack more luscious photographs and beautiful writing in one post than anyone else!
Thanks for featuring her, and ps. if you meet for the cafe-au-lait and two or more petit pain au chocolat, I'm in!
Lidy
Posted by: frenchgardenhouse | October 01, 2007 at 09:29 PM
You're so right about Chez Fifi...
love!
Posted by: suzi finer | October 07, 2007 at 02:03 PM
You are so right about the internet and the access it provides to writers with many perspectives. Some I like, some I don't but I'm never bored in my sojourns around the blogosphere. Who wants bland?
Posted by: Kimberly Ann | October 17, 2007 at 08:20 PM
I love Fifi too. I found your blog thru her's.... Love it!
Posted by: Jen R | November 14, 2007 at 02:18 PM
I just found your blog and love it ! Isn't that the truth about amazing places to be found on the internet ~ It is so relaxing to me to go from one blog to another, although it is kind of addicting !
Lori :O)
Posted by: Lori | December 24, 2007 at 02:51 PM
We love Chez Fifi....she is so fun...we absolutely think she is wonderful! Your blog is fabulous too...love your photography!
smiles, kari & kijsa
Posted by: kari & kijsa | January 08, 2008 at 05:51 PM
OH - I just found Chez Fifi too ~ and I completely agree with you ..just wonderful!:) I'm loving your blog too!!
Debra Johnson
warehouseartchix
Posted by: Debra Johnson | January 12, 2008 at 12:47 AM
The Jerk Chicken recipe sounds wonderful. I think I’ll add one more habanero, just to make it a little more interesting. One of my favorite tastes is hot, spicy chili peppers. And habaneros are great at spicing things up.
Posted by: Anna McAnthony | May 25, 2008 at 08:02 AM
I found your link at Fifi's. You have an awesome blog. xoxo
Posted by: Betty Jo | December 22, 2008 at 03:06 PM
I love Fifi's blog too..!
Makes one wonder how we all coped before internet and the world of blogs..:)
Posted by: India J | March 10, 2009 at 04:30 AM