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The Art of Living by Carrie MacPherson

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Monday, July 18, 2011

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A lifestyle blog about my idea of a happy existence. From food to fitness, fashion and decor, to travel or just how to stay put and relax in style. My goal is to live each day elegantly.

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Just like Paris! I’ve been dying to try lunch on

Just like Paris! I’ve been dying to try lunch on the terrace at @chezleveque1972 and it was a wonderful French dining experience. My friend @bernardcordeau and I decided to stop by after shopping up a storm at an estate sale. I had the seasonal asparagus in cream and the “Dorade Royale flambée au pastis” (Royal sea bream flambéed with pastis) which was divine. We ate so well that there was sadly no room for dessert, but that only means we will have to return. Chez Lévêque opened the year I was born, 1972 - it’s so nice to see this French institution on Laurier Ouest still alive and well. Je souhaite une longue vie à cette brasserie parisienne à Montréal ! 🇫🇷

#brasserieparisienne #brasserie #frenchbrasserie #mtlresto #mtlrestaurant

Last Thursday @restaurantlerichmond for their terr

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#ExperienceLeRichmond

Thanks for inviting me @ee_mtl & @luc.laroch And for the lovely gift @markanthonyqc ❤️ #selectaperitivo #mtlresto #mtlrestaurant #mtlrestaurants

There is nothing I love more than a #GrandMargarit

There is nothing I love more than a #GrandMargarita in the summer! @GrandMarnierOfficial is hosting an event for the #GrandEncounter, where one lucky winner can join me and other cocktail lovers for this unique occasion! Imagine an elegant evening in your city where guests are invited on a journey to discover how the classic margarita can be elevated to a more sophisticated cocktail with Grand Marnier. Head to the link in my bio before May 24th to enter for your chance to win!

Cheers!
#ad #drinkresponsibly

Here’s a peek at @hang_montreal - the latest add

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What type of wine do you like to bring to a dinner

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Wines reviewed:
@fontanafreddawines
@bernardmassard
@errazurizwines
@sautebouchon
@maris_wines

#winereview #summerwines #barolowine #vouvray #sparklingwines

Wine review, summer wines, sparkling wine, women in wine

Finally! This is the week to get your garden in. I

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Gardening, garden life, small gardens, English garden, urban garden, spring planting, impatients, garden urns, garden statue

I ordered this suit when Zara launched its website

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#hotpinksuit #sustainabilty #makeitsustainable #styleover50

Celebrated the coronation of King Charles III toda

Celebrated the coronation of King Charles III today with a very early afternoon tea (served at 6am at @burgundylion !) but if was worth getting up at 4am for this very special occasion. I know not everyone is a fan of the monarchy but I love the traditions, the pageantry and all the glorious music that was performed throughout the coronation. It’s something many people only witness once in their lifetime and to me it was important not to miss it. 👑 #coronationday #kingcharlesiii #britishmonarchy #coronation2023 #coronationcelebration

Tonight’s outfit is approved by @dapperschnauzer

Tonight’s outfit is approved by @dapperschnauzer although I’m sure he wishes that I would stay home.

Dress: vintage, probably from the 80s
Scarf: Givenchy, from an estate sale
Belt: thrifted from an estate sale
Heels: Zara

Outfit of the night, evening look, all black, little black dress, montreal style, thrifted style, see through dress, what I wore, my vintage style, 🖤

Nothing but the best for Montreal! Tonight was the

Nothing but the best for Montreal! Tonight was the official opening or re-opening of @voguehotelmontreal complete with the best of both @cafebazin & @yamaresto by @chefantoniopark Make sure to add these places to your list of restaurants to visit in Montreal soon😋 #cafebazin #yamarestaurant #chefantoniopark #mtlresto

Here’s an easy recipe for “Quiche Leekraine”

Here’s an easy recipe for “Quiche Leekraine” that I found on the @jamieoliver website. I converted the ingredients into cups for us Canadians:
1 cup of sautéed leeks (sautéed in olive oil)
3 eggs
3/4 cup of grated cheddar
1 cup of milk
1/2 cup of lardons (I used @fumoirsgosselin 😋)
1 pie crust (recipe says to pre bake but I didn’t 🤷🏼‍♀️)
Salt & pepper
Mix & pour all the ingredients into the pie crust and bake for 30mins at 350F - serve with salad & wine😁 I forgot how good a homemade quiche tastes! Way better than store-bought. I made two so that I could freeze one for when I don’t feel like cooking. Enjoy! Let me know if you try this one.

#budgetfriendlymeals #quicherecipe #quichelorraine #jamieoliver #jamieoliverrecipe

Nothing quite like a swinging skirt! I bought this

Nothing quite like a swinging skirt! I bought this Issey Miyake Pleats Please harlequin skirt ages ago at auction, but it’s still one of the most favourite pieces I own. It’s got swing and bounce and an elastic waist to boot. I picked it up for a song and saw a dress in the same pattern on 1stDIBS going for over 3K! Shopping second hand does not mean that you have to sacrifice luxury. Not only is it sustainable - it ensures you’ll have a unique style that’s almost impossible to copy. My two cents of the day! #pleatsplease #shopvintagefashion

Happy Earth Day! I can’t wait to plant my garden

Happy Earth Day! I can’t wait to plant my garden but we all know that there’s usually one last snow fall at the very end of April. I learned the hard way and lost a bunch of hydrangea one year. How will you be celebrating? Will you ditch the car today? Let’s try and do something sustainable! 🍃🌳🫶🏻🍃🌲🪴#earthday2023 #gardenstyle #myenglishgarden

Me and @dapperschnauzer because I just love this p

Me and @dapperschnauzer because I just love this portrait of us by @marisaportolese (taken a few years ago). A lot has changed since then, but the one true constant is my furry faithful side-kick. I really don’t know what I’d do without him! #portraitwithdog #womansbestfriend #dapperschnauzer

A few weeks ago, I was wined and dined by @mirepoi

A few weeks ago, I was wined and dined by @mirepoixmangetout at a luxury chalet in the Laurentians. Mirepoix is an incredible at-home chef that you can hire for your next gourmet event with friends, family or clients. I had the most memorable meal and the couple that makes up Mirepoix, Jules and Jasmine are absolutely lovely. From A-Z, they think of everything, including bringing their own tableware and all the ingredients for a perfectly unforgettable meal. A delight for the palate as well as a feast for the eye, Chef Jules has a talent that you need to experience! Without forgetting the perfect wine pairings, this duo does it all (even the cleaning up). All that’s left up to you is the location and the guest list. Give them a shout to help host the next fancy dinner at your chalet or home in the Laurentians. They are based in Morin-Heights but will even travel to Montreal if need be. I can’t recommend them enough. More about the gourmet meal with Mirepoix on my blog.
#mirepoixmangetout #chefadomicile #athomechef #privatechefservice #mirepoix

Hosted at @fiddler_lake_resort 🛏️
(Media Invite)
Cover photo: @patriciabrochuphotographe 🫶🏻

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Come with me to the @neutrogenacanada 2023 new product launch @perles_et_paddock tonight where we learned about the latest launches, tried some delicious cocktails, had our makeup done and a mini photoshoot. I left with all of the new creams, cleansers, moisturizers and serums and can’t wait to try them. #àtafaçon #peaulumineuse #neutrogena (Media Invite) #neutrogenacanada

Happy Easter weekend! To celebrate, I’m sharing

Happy Easter weekend! To celebrate, I’m sharing three of my best Easter table settings with you. If you’re hosting this weekend, maybe these will inspire your tablescapes. Let me know which one you like best! #EasterTable #eastertablescape #eastertabledecor #eastertablesetting

Happy Tartan Day! This is the day that North Ameri

Happy Tartan Day! This is the day that North Americans celebrate their Scottish heritage. My family name is MacPherson which in Gaelic means “Son of the Parson” and our clan motto is “Touch not the cat bot a glove” which served as a metaphorical warning to other clans so that they should beware of our unsheathed claws. In other words, one should think twice before messing with a MacPherson! Do you have Scottish heritage? Let me know what your clan motto is!

Kilt: the MacPherson ancient tartan (a gift from my Great Aunt Lorraine MacPherson)
Jacket: @barbour
Boots: @lechameau1927
Socks: @houseofcheviot
(All gifts from @boutiquewhitehorse )

#TartanDay #NationalTartanDay #MacPherson #clanMacPherson

I re-waxed my @barbour jacket (a gift from @boutiq

I re-waxed my @barbour jacket (a gift from @boutiquewhitehorse 🫶🏻) at home with my friend @lashopajp ! Re-waxing these classic, British jackets each spring makes them water and thorn repellent which means they’ll be more useful and last even longer. Now I just need a rainy day to see if I did a good job! #BarbourWaxForLife #BarbourWayofLife #Barbour #BarbourJacket

I love this little corner of my kitchen! It’s wh

I love this little corner of my kitchen! It’s where I often do my unboxing, my cocktail making, my baking or just pretty photos of flowers and other things that make me happy. Today these daffs and tulips are keeping me company as I do laundry. 🌼🌷

#daffodil #daffodilseason #tulipsofinstagram #tulipslover #tulipseason #easterflowers #eastervibes #springflorals #bouquetoftheday #bouquetdefleurs #bouquetdujour

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