Bonjour + Hola

A Tisket, A Tasket…Happy Easter!

Sunday, April 20, 2014

A tisket, a tasket…I hope you got a fabulous Easter basket! Happy Easter from the Bonjour + Hola family to yours!x [...]

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Hippity-Hop To An Easter Tea Party

Friday, April 18, 2014

Before all of my NYC tribal bunnies hopped away to celebrate the holiday weekend, I thought it would be properly fabulous to host a tea party…Easter style, of course! But when the day arrived and the sun was shining bright like a diamond, I decided it was a must we took advantage of the gorgeous [...]

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Why Flee Without Flight 001

Thursday, April 17, 2014

Being a girl who loves to travel not only in the most efficient way possible but totally stress-free as well, I was beyond excited when I stumbled across the cutest shop in the heart of Greenwich Village called Flight 001. With all of their creative products designed to make your life easier while traveling, it’s [...]

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Crangi Hardware, Coach Leather.

Wednesday, April 16, 2014

Two New York icons, Coach Men’s and American designer Philip Crangi, have officially collaborated to create new classic heirloom pieces for the modern man. And I’m all over it. Best part? This exclusive partnership just launched today! Hola. coach + philip crangi collaboration The collection will be available this May at Coach locations and on [...]

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Italia In Each Bite

Tuesday, April 15, 2014

I’m always on the hunt to find new boutique-like restaurants filled with devoted locals + the owner present sharing the love of what their place is all about, and how it’s different from other competitors. So when I heard about a new addition to the up + coming 8th street called La Panineria, it was [...]

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Resurface Your Glow With Tata Harper

Monday, April 14, 2014

With the Spring blingin’ and the sun shining, there’s no better time to focus on your skin than right now. But when you lather on that SPF during the day, it’s ultra important to recharge your skin at night too. Hola! My favorite way to replenish my skin in the evening? That would be with [...]

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Iconic Eyes On Warhol Canvases

Friday, April 11, 2014

When someone even remotely asks this girl who my favorite icon is for all things fashion, there is one remarkable woman I always reply: Jackie O, of course. Known for her classic look + elegant style, Jackie is one I always compare myself to before walking out the Casa Blanca doors. Would Jackie wear this? [...]

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The Marimekko Of Joyful Living

Thursday, April 10, 2014

Known for its upbeat colors, unique patterns and Finnish fabrics, Marimekko is one lifestyle brand not to miss. But, what is Marimekko? Oh darling…The name Marimekko is a play on words, yet completely descriptive. Mari is an anagram of the founder’s first name, Armi Ratia, while mekko means dress in Finnish. And it was indeed [...]

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Higher The Hair, Closer To Heaven

Wednesday, April 9, 2014

Growing up in the South, I was given many lady-like tips about how to present myself in public. Whether it be responding “yes m’am or no sir” to any request or immediately placing my napkin onto my lap upon sitting at a table, I have to admit I was well-prepared of all things mannerly. Hola! [...]

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Casa Fromage

Tuesday, April 8, 2014

Whether I’m looking for delicious cheeses to present for guests coming over to Casa Blanca, an out of the box hostess gift or just a quick thinking of you to a domestic mate, Bedford Cheese Shop has been a recent spot for me to run in and get, well, everything I could possibly need. Hola! [...]

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Dazzling Flavor To All Paper

Monday, April 7, 2014

With all of the upcoming holidays, recent engagement announcments and parties galore, I thought it would be most appropriate to stop into my go-to for all things elegant and my personal favorite, paper. That’s Mrs. John L. Strong, of course. This mothership houses some of the most inspirational paper finds + creative little bits to [...]

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Pumped Up For Spring

Friday, April 4, 2014

When it comes to fashion, it’s all about sporting your individual mood, style and of course, your favorite trends. But how do you accent those one of a kind pieces with the perfect shoes? I marched straight on over to Bergdorf Goodman this week to see my go-to girl, Sara Armet, for all things shoes. [...]

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