Jeans & black

Black and blue is one of my favorite color combinations and today's casual look is jeans with an all black shirt, cardie and fox collar.

Scarf profile ~ Bolduc au Carré Twilly

Bolduc in french means 'gift ribbon' and the one H uses to tie up the orange boxes is dark chocolate colored and has raised off-white stitching and logo.

Inspired by this ribbon, the the Bolduc au Carré (Ribbon in a square) 90 Carré was introduced in 2007. Designed by Cathy Latham, it shows multicolored strands of Bolduc woven into each other. It has since been reissued in many sizes and materials, on of them being the Twilly below.



Bolduc au Carré Twilly by Cathy Latham

Scarf profile ~ Carré Kantha

The Carré Kantha was first issued in Spring/Summer 2009 as part of the 'Year of India' collection. The design is inspired by traditional Indian patters, which is why no specific designer is credited.

It is truly amazing how perfectly the effect of embroidery is matched in every detail of the scarf!






When visiting FSH last summer, I saw the horseman on the roof top heralding Carré Kanthas in a beautiful orange/saffron CW, it was such a lovely sight.


and two more CWs from the SS2008 Scarf Booklet

The ref number for Carré Kantha is 002404S

Country loaf

As much as I love a freshly baked baguette, I love to make my own bread too. The process of making it just as enjoyable as eating it and nothing tops the smell of freshly baked bread in the house! One of my favorite recipes is this rustic country loaf, it is full of seeds, goodness and health.


You'll need 350gr flour (I often mix different kinds of flours. Here I used 150gr semi-wholemeal flour, 100 strong white bread flour and then some Semolina and Spelt flower)

..1 teaspoon salt..


..and 1 1/2 teaspoons soft blond sugar

Combine all in the mixing bowl of a Kitchenaid or similar mixer that has a dough hook.

Dissolve 1/2 cube fresh yeast

in 300ml luke warm water

and prepare a bowl full of mixed seeds (sunflower, pumkin, linseed, sesame etc...)

On a low speed (2 on Kitchenaid) pour slowly the yeast milk into the bowl with the flour, sugar and salt. Knead for a minute or so. Pour in the bowl of seeds. Continue to knead until a ball forms which clears the sides of the mixing bowl.

Cover with a tea towel and place in a warm and draught free environement. Let the dough rise (proof) for a minimum of an hour. Place a cast iron pot into the oven and preheat on the highest setting.

The dough will have risen to almost double it's size.

Take dough out of bowl and knead gently and briefly by hand to press the air out. Form another ball and place in a clean bowl, lined with a slightly moistened tea towel. Cover with cloth, as above and let rise for a second time, again for an hour minimum.

Again, it will have doubled in size.

Lift it carefully out as not to punch the air out of it and place into the (it is piping hot, be careful!) cast iron pot. Put the lid on, put the iron pot back into the hot oven. Turn the temperature down to 220 degrees celsius and and bake for around 45min.

Best to be enjoyed when still warm from the oven, with some salad, tapenade, cheese or salami.

Bon appétit!

Here toasted, rubbed with garlic and sprinkled with olive oil. Add extra thyme for a mediterranean flavour.

Scarf profile ~ Chasse en Inde

Starting a new series today, 'Scarf Profiles'. Each episode features a different scarf from my collection, with detail shots, infos and a collage of my favorite ways to wear it. Starting off with Chasse en Inde. Hope you enjoy!

Artist: Michel Duchêne (orig. design in 1986)
Cotton Charm Carré (70x70cm) SS2008

Twilly Power!

Today adding a tiny splash of color with a Capitales Twilly in fuchsia. This scarf came as a total surprise, I thought the colors might be too strong on me. But in fact, when knotted, the brighter accents disappear and a lot of dark and silver grey comes out at the ends, picking up perfectly on grey and black clothing. Another reminder to try b4buy, as surprises can happen both ways round! Apologies for the pic quality, this morning had no daylight to speak of.

H it Up!

• Capitales Twilly
• 35 Birkin
• Chaîn d'Ancre Enamel