Yearly Archives: 2016
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We do live in a beautiful world!
Posted on November 12, 2016 by FDL Home in UncategorisedIt has been a while since our last blog! Sorry about that, but since we last wrote we have been travelling, mainly to France. Our sojourn in Europe started with a full week in the stunning beautiful French Alps; at this time of the year, towards the end of Summer, the weather is still perfect […]
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“À table!” …..
Posted on June 20, 2016 by FDL Home in UncategorisedThe aromas and smells coming from the kitchen have been wafting through the house for hours, as the culinary delights, so lovingly and meticulously prepared, all come to a crescendo … …and then, all of a sudden …“À table!” ….. It means the same as: “Dinner’s ready!” – but somehow it sounds better, a […]
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The Amazing Wire Baskets of the Zulu People
Posted on May 28, 2016 by FDL Home in UncategorisedEvery year in September we travel to Paris to attend what must undoubtedly be one of the most beautiful Trade Shows – the famous Salon Maison et Objet. In a world which seems today to be more and more haunted by war, terror and misery, the visit to this Salon is inspirational. You feel a […]
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So Parisian!…Maryse à Paris – Exquisite collections of home fragrances
Posted on April 30, 2016 by FDL Home in UncategorisedOn our last trip to Paris, when we visited the inspirational Salon – Maison et Objets – we met Maryse – an elegant, charming, effervescent Parisienne. Excited and constantly surrounded by the beauty of Paris and the Parisian lifestyle, Maryse decided to create “Maryse à Paris“, sharing in this way her love of Paris with […]
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Inspiration from the Australian Eucalypts
Posted on April 12, 2016 by FDL Home in UncategorisedA few years ago, some very dear friends, whom we have known for a long time, came to visit Fleur de Lys. We had told them of our new venture and they wanted to see it. Like most of the people who come into the store, they were very impressed with the quality, the diversity […]
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The Indian Festival of Colours
Posted on March 26, 2016 by FDL Home in UncategorisedHoli, the Spring Festival in India, is also known as the Festival of Colours or the Festival of Sharing Love! While the Festival is celebrated throughout India, it is especially important in the historical region of Braj, which covers the area of Mathura and Vrindavan. Mathura is the birthplace of Lord Krishna and Vrindavan is […]
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Tea for Two with a beautiful teapot from Paris…
Posted on March 12, 2016 by FDL Home in Homeware and Accessories, PorcelainOne day when we were in Lyon, in France, we discovered a collection of exquisite hand-made teapots. I looked for details and found a name – Martine Goron. Martine lives in Paris – she hand paints vintage porcelain, making the “new” pieces into “unique” pieces, the only one of its kind in the world. We […]
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Fleur de Lys Home Welcomes You
Posted on February 14, 2016 by FDL Home in UncategorisedFinally we have entered the online space so you can get a taste of Fleur de Lys Home! Owners Ross and Danièle, have a passion for interesting and beautiful pieces. Their greatest pleasure is collecting objects and ideas – and letting their imagination run wild. The second greatest pleasure is sharing all of this with […]
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