I write a BLOG so I am bound to read a few.I recently stumbled upon this blog of an AMERICAN in PARIS who had married a FRENCH MAN and was now residing overseas.I found her from FACEBOOK which I have to say I seldom go on but that day my DARLING Friend down south MADAME PENELOPE BIANCHI had done a bit about ELEANOR(thank goodness I saw it!).Her blog is called:
have some decorum
I am suppose to be sharing an item I caNNOT live without for FALL for the INTERNATIONAL BLOG PARTY put on by the lovely GRAND DAME………. MARSHA of SPLENDEROSA.COM……….
That item would be my purchase from CASHMERE LOVER in ENGLAND.My grey long, long ,very long shawl.I have just shown you a photo of me in it in the previous POST. CHATEAU D’EMALLEVILLE but here it is again.It worked so lovely on the airplane too to cover my legs and or neck and shoulders………….so that’s MY ONE ITEM for FALL.
Then you get TWO For the PRICE of ONE. What I REALLY canNOT LIVE withOUT for the rest of the YEAR for that MATTER is…………..ELLie and HER BLOG.
ELLie, loves cashmere socks………….I think CATHERINE sells those too on her site.So, ELLie take a peek………………..CASHMERE LOVER.COM.
The rest of you too if your LUSTING after my CASHMERE WRAP!
It comes in OATMEAL and PINK!!!!!!!!!!!
NOW let me tell you a bit about ELLie………………….
I LOVE The TITLE of HER BLOG.
I started to FOLLOW her.
I couldn’t stop reading the older POSTS.
I think I read them ALL.
ELLie and I have a few things in common and the more I read her the more WE have in common!
So, I want to meet her.She is gracious enough to allow me to come by for tea in her home in PARIS.
She lives behind the PALAIS ROYAL.IN the FIRST ARRONDISSEMENT.
Third Floor.I walk.
I’m completely out of breath when her CAREGIVER opens the door.I walk in as if I have been there already a thousand times and do my deepest curtsy.I am so thrilled to be in HER home and to MEET this GORGEOUS woman who I have spoken to on the phone years before!
You see she had an antique shop in MONTECITO,CALIFORNIA.
She has MY TASTE.
She had an AD in SANTA BARBARA MAGAZINE years ago.I called HER about something in the AD wanting to know the price knowing darn well I wouldNOT be able to afford it,but I HAD TO KNOW.It was a chaise lounge, I think…..either leather or tattered I cannot remember now!Plus, she had a white TAXIDERMY PEACOCK in the AD too.I think I inquired about that as well.
Even more years ago…….
She went to PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY in MALIBU,California for ONE YEAR………..So did I.
I worked at a snack shack called MALIBU MUTTS.ELLie ate there every other day!
She likes TAXIDERMY and CEMETARY’S so do I.
She has a FRENCH husband…….Mines ITALIAN( close enough)………both men seem to adore their wives!
ELLie loves the BAREFOOT CONTESSA………SO DO I.
ELLie has a cat……….that looks to be the twin of my MOTHER’S CAT!
ELLie loves beautiful things…………DITTO.
ELLie tells it as it is……….I have been known to be just a wee bit BLUNT!
The more ELLie BLOGS the more I comment………………THE CAPS go WILD and the!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!GO ON FOREVER!
I absolutely ADORE this girl…………
SO, I will SHARE HER with YOU!
I really want HER all to MYSELF but I will be a NICE person TODAY.
Please visit ELLie at www.havesomedecorum.blogspot.com
She covers a WIDE range of TOPICS.
She speaks from the HEART.
She is FUNNY!
She has ALS………………..
She is only 44.
WILL YOU PLEASE go by and visit her if NOT sign UP for her BLOG POSTS.
She is a MADEMOISELLE to listen too!!!!!!!
www.havesomedecorum.blogspot.com
DEAR ELLie,
THANK ~ YOU for letting this overly enthusiastic woman calling herself LA CONTESSA come knocking on your door!
You were THE BEST part of PARIS for ME.I sincerely mean THAT ELLie…………… I DO!I could have stayed all night chatting away.I hope I did not stay too long…………….I sailed back across the river SEINE to my abode thinking this BLOGGING is pretty POWERFUL STUFF!
XOXOXO
Please remember to visit all the other sites with their FABULOUS FALL canNOT Live without items…….at WWW.SPLENDEROSA.COM.Can someone tell me how to do the bit about click this link HERE.Which YOU all seem to do so GRACEFULLY and I have no idea.BABY STEPS………
suzanna says
aww, thanks for sending the intro to Ellie, I read her blog, hilarious…and you know, I LOVE that shawl….love love love it ~ I wear them too, hee hee, XO
suzanna says
Bonjour again, trying to comment on Ellies funny blog, so I’ll keep trying, love cashmere socks, oh la la !
D. A. Wolf says
You look absolutely stunning in your cashmere shawl. And I’ll go check out Ellie!
Jacqueline says
What a lovely BIO post and how lovely that you met Ellie in Paris….. I really enjoyed reading about it.
……. and, you can’t beat a cashmere shawl, can you ? XXXX
contessa says
NOPE!!!
tara dillard says
Wild. Wearing my gray cashmere wrap for the 1st time this season, on the chair beside me at present. Will order yours, mine is ancient.
Agreed, this blogging thing and match/making kindred spirits. You know, those of us considered, and considering ourselves, neo-Luddites.
Can’t wait to go over to Ellie’s world. Looking forward to finding Charlotte’s, and your, pearl earrings.
Oddly, most of your blog posts arrive when I most need them, while only having the smartphone. Cannot leave messages easily in that ‘mode’.
In the office with my cats, a good rain moving through, sheets on to wash, chickens fed, and now off with Beloved to appointments with clients.
Garden & Be Well, XOT
contessa says
Love this comment TARA!
THANK YOU……………you are a kindred spirit.
XO
Jody Brettkelly says
Heading over to see her toot sweet. This is all too hilarious!
She went to PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY in MALIBU,California for ONE YEAR………..So did I.
I worked at a snack shack called MALIBU MUTTS.ELLie ate there every other day!
She likes TAXIDERMY and CEMETARY’S so do I.
She has a FRENCH husband…….Mines ITALIAN( close enough)………both men seem to adore their wives!
ELLie loves the BAREFOOT CONTESSA………SO DO I.
ELLie has a cat……….that looks to be the twin of my MOTHER’S CAT!
You look wondrous in the grey cashmere shawl
contessa says
Thrilled I could crack a smile from YOU!!!
Eleanor says
Dear Elizabeth your blog brought tears to my eyes. I agree, this blogging world is profound. Meeting you was a highlight for me as well. I could’ve just sat there and talked to you until the sun came up, had a coffee, and talked some more. You now officially have a home in Paris with me. It’s always wonderful to meet a kindred soul. You are a gem, your blog is a gem, and that shawl is a gem! With all my heart, Ellie
contessa says
XOXO
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Anita@letshavelunch says
Dear Elizabeth,
Just had a look at Ellie’s page and its superb.
I’m so sorry that she’s ill.
Thank you for sharing her gem of a blog and I wish her only the bestxx.
I love your grey shawl…you look so elegant in it.
If it covered your LEGS as well on the plane, I could use it as a blanket…..plus be able to share it too!!!
The French edition of Australian Gourmet Traveller is out. It will keep me happy this afternoon whilst I pine to be back in France again (11 months to go….but whose counting!!).
You take care dear girl……I’m so happy to have another posting from you so quickly…….daily preferably!!!
Bisous Elizabeth
xxAnita
Penelope Bianchi says
Oh, isn’t Ellie wonderful???
I knew her when she lived in Montecito! I am thrilled that you met her in Paris!!!
I have to go too; isn’t she divine? Those people who are the “chicest people in Paris” she wrote about were here at the show I had a few months ago!!!
They are nice as well as chic and beautiful!!
It is a “small beach ” we live on!!!
XXOO
love that shawl!
contessa says
YOUR SMALL BEACH Is full of chic and beautiful people!YOU are ONE lucky LADY!
I told YOU where you can get the SHAWL………….CHRISTMAS is coming…………I think your daughter would look very good in one too!!!!XOXO
Beth says
Beautiful blog!Thanks for sharing! Of course you have the most fascinating friends…..
contessa says
THAT INCLUDES YOU TOO!
When are YOU coming WEST???
Karena says
What amazing serendipity Elizabeth! ! I am so excited to visit her site! !
Xoxo
Karena
The Arts by Karena
contessa says
I hope you will FOLLOW HER KARENA I think you would enjoy!!XX
Jennifer says
What a series of amazing coincidences!! You meet the nicest people Elizabeth. I’ll pop over to her blog and catch up. Looking forward to our more local trip this weekend. xoJennifer
contessa says
AND you are one of them!XX
Barb says
I am rather new to reading your blog. I am an antique nut. I saw you via the fabulous Tamera Beardsley. Who I adore. I am multitasking, cooking dinner and scanning blogs. Then, oh my. I read this post. It stopped me in my tracks. Ellie has ALS. I hopped over to her blog. I read about her. Blogging is powerful. I actually have chills. My tomato pie burned, and I don’t care. Thank you for sharing this lovely woman with your readers. Thank you for not keeping her to yourself. Thank you for your beautiful blog, if I had one, I would adore having such nice stories to share, not to mention your elegant style. You, like Tamera may have just become one of my favorite people on the web. Cheers to you.
contessa says
SO, sorry WE BURNT THE PIE!Make another one tomorrow………serve eggs instead tonight!I ADORE YOUR COMMENT!
YES,
Tamera and I have a few things in common ALSO!We also went to the same college………..HOW STRANGE is that?WE both majored in FASHION!!Please tell me more about yourself………….and do SUBSCRIBE!!On the left scroll down a bit from the TOP!
I would LOVE the TOMATO pie recipe!!!!
THANK YOU THANK YOU!
Barb says
Oh, my dear. I have subscribed! If you speak with Tamera, please tell her thank you for leading me into your path. She will know me, “Barb from Florida… the emailer, that wears converse sneaker and red lipstick.” I adore that gal, Ms. Tamera! The pair of you have such amazing style. And you are both tall! Unlike me, who resembles an “umpa lump.” I will tell you the pie is simple. I cheat and use Pillsbury pie crusts, load that in the oven and lightly brown. Cool. Whip together about 1 cup of your favorite mayo, be it homemade or out of a jar. together with 1/2 cup of freshly grated parmesan or asiago or a combo of the two. Slice up some beautiful tomatoes, 2 or 3 good sized ones usually fits the bill. Layer the bottom of the crust with those pretty slices. glob on some of the mayo mixture and spread it around the first layer, repeat. Oh, I forgot chop up some yummy fresh basil leaves and sprinkle those on the tomatoes. When the pie is full. Cover with tin foil. Bake at 350 for about 15 to 20 minutes. Remove foil, now this is when you need to stop reading blogs and focus. Bake for another 5-10 minutes, when it is all good and bubbly. Serve with your favorite glass of white wine, a salad and some fresh fruit for dessert. It is refreshing and light if you don’t count the mayo and and the cheese as calories. (Hence the umpa lump body) Perfect on a warm Florida day or at the end of tomato season. Cheers! Barb
contessa says
Via E~MAIL:
Hey Elizabeth,
Wow! What an amazing person. I have subscribed to her blog. Thanks for sharing!
kim says
Contessa, Thanks for the link to her blog. What a brilliant and funny woman she is!!! You were so lucky to get to meet. I now am obsessed as you are and am reading it all! You are both amazing women. I am subscribing to her blog.
I love your wrap! CASHMERE!! Ugh now if it could only get cold here. I think we may be in luck today. I believe we may be actually getting WEATHER!!!
We need to get together. xxoo Kim
contessa says
WE ARE GETTING THE WEATHER TONIGHT!!!!
YES< we do............LETS MAKE A DATE!XX
Vignette On Ruby Lane says
What is it about great shawls ? Kind of like a stylish security blanket for big girls ! ……. I have a pale green one that I love . Your new lovely gray one is a definite staple ! Hmmm oatmeal color sounds like it would work with everything ……..but then there is pink too…….
And thank you for sharing Ellie’s blog . I am enjoying it much …….
xo, c
contessa says
I may need ANOTHER………….SANTA will get THE LIST!!
XOXO
glamour drops says
Your shawl is beautiful, and ever so glamorous – as well as practical.
sarah says
Beautiful post and such an amazing history of connections with lovely Ellie. A 10 star highlight of your trip to Paris! Thankyou for sharing.
And the shawl, I have a few of my own and there is nothing quite so luxurious and nurturing than wrapping yourself up in cashmere!!!! xx
Heather in Arles says
I hope this comment makes it through. I was so moved by your meeting with Ellie – it is the best of what blogging can bring us. Thank you for sharing her site with us and oh my do you look stunning in that shawl. Catherine is such a wonderful person…I am happy that you bought from her! 🙂
contessa says
THERE YOU ARE!!!!!
Your comment arrived!SO, happy to hear from YOU!
Please do catch up and I can let YOU know when I POST again via INSTAGRAM………..just for YOU!
XOXO
Anita Rivera says
Good morning dear Contessa! I am on the run to get to school early, but I wanted to come by to say hello and see what you are up to! ALways elegant, Frenchy and beautiful. Anita
contessa says
RUN RUN………DON’T BE LATE!!!!
I will check your site as I am NOT getting the notifications!!!
Hope your DAY was BRILLIANT!We GOT RAIN HERE IN CALIFORNIA!!!!!!!!SO NEEDED!
Susan says
I discovered Ellie sometime ago through another blog that is fabulous, Habitually Chic by Heather Clawson. Her photos are fantastic. She and Ellie are good friends. I recommend going back through Heathers old posts to see her photos and read about her friendship with Ellie. Heather spent the summer in paris,first staying with Ellie before finding her own place. I just adore Ellie’s blog, it makes you laugh and cry and really puts things into perspective. What an amazing woman and love that she tells it like it is. Susan
contessa says
I have DONE THAT SUSAN………….THANK YOU!Maybe some other READERS will do the same now that you have POSTED here.ELLie, is an AMAZING LADY……..I too LOVE how she writes and tells it as it is.I’m totally HOOKED!I do hope ALL of my READERS POP over and READ ELLie………she is such a GIFT!Thank You for sharing your INFO with ME!
Catherine says
Oh, Elizabeth…thank you, you are very kind and you look so beautifully elegant in the cashmere wrap, I’m so happy you love it..I hope Santa brings you another 😉
Thank you for introducing Ellie; she sounds a wonderful lady…I’m going to pop over to introduce myself.
I’m sorry I was unable to join in the fun this month…will be back with you all in November xx
contessa says
I wondered where YOU were………….and THANK YOU!LOVE IT!I will be featuring it TODAY at lunch as we had RAIN finally!!!!
XX
NIta says
What a story!!! Loved it! Can’t wait to visit Ellie’s post!
Marsha @ Splenderosa says
Yes, indeed, what a story! And, I am following her. Truly an amazing woman, I love her wit and candor and can totally understand why you wanted to meet her.
She is inspirational and so are YOU !!!
Sending love…
contessa says
THANK YOU MADAME MARSHA!!
I hope the FLOWERS are WORKING!!
XO
Therese Long says
Well Hello Old Friend,
Seems I’ve been missing out on your blogging adventures!
I spent some time last night getting caught up. I am so looking forward to seeing you at Andrea’s this weekend. We will have so much to talk about! Have a safe trip and I will see you soon 🙂
All Best,
Terri
Mary Jo says
I love this post so much dear Contessa! Your cashmere/wrap/scarf is beautiful and so is Ellie. I am heading over to her blog now. I’m so glad you were able to visit with her!
xo Mary Jo
contessa says
YOUR A GEM………….Your next on my “VISITING” list!
XO
Jeanne Henriques says
So lovely to finally catch up with your news Elizabeth. I have been following your travels and enjoyed each and every photograph and post. Now this, to meet Ellie and read of your connection though the blogging world. It is amazing isn’t it, this little world of ours. Keep writing…so much fun to follow La Contessa! Best wishes for a lovely weekend.. xx
contessa says
SO, happy for your VISIT!Keep tuned MORE in the WORKS!
Yes,it is AMAZING “our” little world!!!
XO
corey says
Hi Elizabeth, When I read this post a few days ago I stopped when I read ALS and literally teared up. Such a cruel senseless illness. My dear friend Shelley died of ALS a few months ago. Right before the incredible fundraiser awareness “The Ice Bucket Challenge.” She would have found that a good stroke of genius.
I am sad and angry to hear that Ellie has ALS. I cannot imagine her pain, but I can see her bravery and will read her blog. Ellie my prayers for gentleness, courage and grace will be with you. My friend lived with ALS for nearly fifteen years.
contessa says
THATS RIGHT!I did not make that connection………….
I have sent ELLIE your POST on the BLUE TRAIN……..telling HER about YOU and how you haveNOT missed a POST in 8 years…….well, that one time wasNOT your fault!
ANY good information YOU can give HER I know she would be happy to receive………………anything.XO
Sunday Taylor says
I am hopping right over to her blog! And yes, I share your enthusiasm for the blogging world. It is so much fun to make connections and actually meet up with blogging friends. Loved your story about meeting Ellie. And your cashmere wrap is perfection! Enjoy your weekend!
Katrina says
Hello Contessa,
just discovered your blog and am looking forward to your posts. I have been following Ellie for a while now and I agree with you she is an amazing soul. Living in Australia I don’t have much in common with her apart from the genuine honesty and directness. I love her posts,she always makes me laugh. I was in Paris in April and staying next door to the Louvre…..not far from Ellie. I would have loved to have caught up for a ‘cuppa’ as we say in Oz. Much love,Katrina x
contessa says
YOU were VERY close to HER KATRINA………….keep READING HER and I hope ME TOO!
THANKS for saying HELLO!
XX
PS. Love the “CUPPA” saying………
Loree says
I adore your shawl. It looks so soft. I want one too. Not that I would get much use out of it here. It’s still so darn warm. Anyway, Ellie is adorable. I was reading some of her posts and I think I am hooked too. She is only 1 year older than I am.
Jennifer says
Ellie is indeed an amazing woman! You do find the most wonderful people. I think it’s because you’re so real and open. I adore you.
Thanks for sharing with us on #stylefocus!
XX
Lillian Plummer says
Hello Contessa, only read this don’t know how I missed it previously, I think I read about Ellie through the lovely Heather at Lost In Arles, not that I can leave comments on her site cause I am not tech savvy! And cannot remember my google password. Love Have some Decorum, love the blogging world and love meeting creative talented souls.
LuvL
smith says
nice post