i had intended take a little break over the holidays…actually, i have been more sporadic than usual, but i couldn’t commit fully to a formal type situation. this worked in my favor on this particular day because i truly had to share. on
one of my very favorite instagram accounts belongs to serena mitnik-miller (@maraserene). the owner of general store, one of the most thoughtfully curated stores i have seen, with locations in los angeles and san francisco. serena is also a beyond talented artist and it all shows within the walls of her topanga home which she shares with her husband, architect mason st. peter, and their newborn son wild…
it just so happens that when an architect and artist come together beautiful homes are made…
back soon…back regularly starting monday, with a more regimented way of running things around these parts.
if i were to describe my ideal apartment in paris, i imagine it may look a bit like this…
the attention to detail and preservation of 19th century architectural elements, combined with modern pieces here and there make it all just perfect. at the moment, i maybe happy to settle for the floors…
When sponsorship involves chocolate, I am all in. That’s why when Brookside Chocolate sent me some product, I felt the need to taste it immediately…softened exotic fruit flavors surrounded by fantastic dark chocolate happens to be fantastic. The Brookside Crunchy Clusters are my favorite, and the favorites of the Mister and kiddos as well. In addition to fruit flavors and chocolate, the Brookside Crunchy Cluster also contain crispy multigrains. A chewy/crunchy dark chocolate experience that is just right….
To me, the best way to enjoy Brookside Chocolates has to involve the outdoors. This past week we had record snowfall in Oregon, so heading out with my family for a snowy holiday adventure definitely had to be a part of this experience. I mixed up some hot cocoa, we loaded the kids, dog, and sled in the car and headed out to one of the many Oregon trails for the best kind of snowy outing. This trip also ended up being the perfect opportunity to throw some Brookside Chocolates in my backpack and enjoy!
The French offspring are always up for an adventure, but typically end up losing interest sooner than we would like. This outing proved to be quite a bit different. When a snowy hike involves a yummy Brookside Chocolate finisher children are much more likely to complain less and enjoy more. Brookside Chocolates accompanied by hot cocoa, beautiful snowy surroundings, happy kiddos, and holiday magic ended up being my beyond favorite thing this weekend and very favorite way to enjoy Brookside.
It also worked out perfectly to have Brookside in the house during a time of year when we are surrounded with heavy sweets. Our sweet cravings were completely satisfied by a few Brookside bits here and there. This whole experience ended up being one of my favorite sponsorship opportunities to date.
This pin truly captures Brookside Chocolate; the magical combination of dark chocolate and exotic fruit!
xo mrs. french
I am participating in a campaign for Brookside Chocolate. I am receiving a fee for posting; however, the opinions expressed in this post are my own. I am in no way affiliated with Brookside Chocolate and do not earn a commission or percent of sales.
Mrs. French is a blogger, stylist, photographer, and completely obsessive when it comes to interior and fashion design. Mrs. French is the sole editor of the popular lifestyle/design blog Bliss.
