Teatime Tuesday- Maison Paradi

Everything about Maison Paradi makes me smile like a Cheshire cat. One step through the front door and you are transported to another dimension full of richness that will make your mouth water. The tea sets in this store are to die for! I often drop by just to please my eyes with all the pretty colors and designs. I've noticed other home decor and unique items that would be interesting gifts for a house warming or hostess but truth be told I have a hard time pulling myself away from the tea sets which have been featured on Oprah's favorite things!

Take a visit to The Americana, grab a cup of tea and step into Maison Paradi to immerse yourself in all things pretty.

Happy Tuesday!

Big Bear Petits Fours

                                                    Big Bear Lake

This week was a first for many things- first time in Big Bear, first time taking a trip completely alone with my kids, first time having a Grey Fog Latte( the little things count too you know). I have to say that it's looking like Big Bear is going to be our home away from home thanks to all of the wonderful people we met from the staff at Pine Knot Guest Ranch to the store owners in the village. I love LA but  Big Bear envelopes you with a sense of peace that you just can't find anywhere but in the heart of such natural beauty.

I would love to hear about any other places in Big Bear that you recommend as a must see for our next visit.

Enjoy the weekend!
xoxoxo
Tasha

Quaint little view from our cabin porch at Pine Knot Guest Ranch

Cowboy Fancy put a big smile on my face, I just know there's a cowgirl hiding behind the Persian-English in me...

                                     Vogue can be found everywhere!

Pizza at Paoli's Country Kitchen, a stone's throw away from our cabin

I would live on this lake if I could! Serenity darling absolute serenity...

Generation Beauty by Ipsy

Thanks to Glenda at Sexy hair I was able to attend Generation Beauty by Ipsy that took place this past weekend at the Nokia Live. Thanks G! I spent my Saturday afternoon strutting the pink carpet, checking out makeup booths and spotting a few familiar faces from You Tube and the blogging world.

I am super excited about PACIFICA as the majority of the products are made with coconut and other natural ingredients.

Red and black can only mean one thing-Big Sexy hair!

I was in nail heaven at the Nicole by OPI booth they had set up. OPI were providing Mani's but there were also tables with design tips so you could just try something new out for yourself, hence my "I see you & raise you" plus "Sweet Dreams" self manicure!

Fishtail braid by Toni&Guy that I did not want to ever take out!

Yes you are reading correctly, there was a Boba truck there!

Tea in Big Bear

                               A dresser full of tea essentials at the CopperQ!

Strolling through the village on Monday afternoon in Big Bear Lake I stumbled across the CopperQ, a unique culinary destination. Every square foot of the place is covered with delightful little treasures. If there were a Tea Queen I'm quite sure this would be her grotto! I also got to wet my taste buds with a new flavor of tea I had yet to experience- Grey Fog Latte. It's a combination of earl grey, milk and vanilla, a must try if you haven't already done so. I made sure to revisit the CopperQ each day of my stay in Big Bear Lake and will undoubtedly be back on my next escape to this beautiful village.

Standing next to this table with over sized flowers and chairs made me feel like Alice after she has shrunk in size

                       My very first but definitely not last cup of Grey Fog Latte

The apron reads "It's hard to be a diamond in a rhinestone world". Every hard working beautiful woman should own one of these!

Pickwick & Weller

Pickwick & Weller White tank, Zara necklace, Nike tights, Aldo wedge sneakers

I'm setting off on a trip to Big Bear with my kids and was very tempted on throwing some sweats on but opted on this stylish yet comfortable look.  Discovering Pickwick & Weller was like finding the doorway to T-shirt heaven! The t-shirt itself feels luxurious and looks absolutely polished. I don't think I will ever be able to buy another T-shirt from anywhere but Pickwick & Weller, I've fallen head over heels with this brand.  Add a LeSportsac travel bag and the smoothest lip balm I have ever tried courtesy of CITY COLOR and I'm all set to go! 

Le Sportsac duffel bag and City Color lip balm in dusty rose