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Back to School, à la Française

Back to School, à la Française

As the school year begins, moms everywhere are looking for quick, wholesome recipes to keep mornings smooth and evenings calm. But in France, mealtime isn’t just about the food, it’s also about how you eat.

This back-to-school season, let’s bring a touch of French elegance to your home with easy, delicious recipes and timeless table manners that even the littlest ones can master.

In France, children are taught table etiquette early, not as strict rules, but as a way to show respect and enjoy meals together. Here are a few charming traditions to introduce at home.

September 08, 2025 — Valerie Engel
Chic Summer Coffee Moments

Chic Summer Coffee Moments

At Roses and Dreams office, we believe that style extends beyond your wardrobe, it lives in the rituals of your day. And in summer, few things feel as indulgently refreshing as a thoughtfully prepared iced coffee. Whether you’re enjoying a quiet morning before les enfants wake up or hosting an elegant goûter with friends, a cool, chic coffee moment sets the tone. ❤️ ☀️ ❤️ 

June 13, 2025 — Valerie Engel
Savor the Summer: Côte d’Azur-Inspired Salads for Sunlit Days

Savor the Summer: Côte d’Azur-Inspired Salads for Sunlit Days

Savor the Summer: Côte d’Azur-Inspired Salads for Sunlit Days

There’s something undeniably magical about summer along the French Riviera.

From the golden light that bathes the pastel villages to the scent of rosemary drifting from cliffside kitchens, the Côte d’Azur offers a way of life that’s as elegant as it is effortless. It’s not just about where you are, it’s about how you live: slowly, beautifully, with style and with intention.

At Roses and Dreams, we believe that style doesn’t end with what you wear, it’s how you gather, what you serve, and how you make the everyday feel like a holiday. Inspired by long lunches in shaded courtyards, barefoot garden picnics, and baskets brimming with market-fresh produce, we’ve created a trio of summer salads that echo the romance of Riviera living.

May 20, 2025 — Valerie Engel
Benefits of personal shopping and deliveries

Benefits of personal shopping and deliveries

The Art of Effortless Elegance: Personal Shopping and Home Delivery at Roses and Dreams. Your french touch at home, Ohlala!

In a world that moves ever faster, true luxury lies in simplicity, ease, and impeccable attention to detail. At Roses and Dreams, we believe that shopping for yourself and your children should be as pleasurable and seamless as slipping into a silk blouse or buttoning up a cashmere cardigan.

That’s why we offer a signature service designed with your lifestyle in mind: personal shopping with home delivery and try-on at your leisure.

April 24, 2025 — Valerie Engel
Cooking with Kids: 3 Classic French Recipes & Songs to Match

Cooking with Kids: 3 Classic French Recipes & Songs to Match

Cooking with kids is a fun way to introduce them to French culture while making delicious memories together. These three classic French recipes are simple, fun to prepare, and perfect for little hands. Plus, each one comes with a French song to set the mood in the kitchen!

January 29, 2025 — Valerie Engel
Come to Cannes with us Part 2

Come to Cannes with us Part 2

In our previous post we took you along to Paris, hop on we are taking the train from Paris to Cannes!

It is pretty easy to travel in Europe by train, the ride from Paris to Cannes is 5 hours.

Cannes is a beautiful city and the weather is wonderful all year long.

January 21, 2025 — Valerie Engel
From Paris to the South of France Guide Part 1

From Paris to the South of France Guide Part 1

❤️ Paris is magical but around Christmas time it is even more special!

This Christmas we flew to Paris and than took the train to Cannes, here are my suggestions and ideas.

January 09, 2025 — Valerie Engel
Bread Making Basics

Bread Making Basics

When it comes to bread, french people do not mess around! While in America people try to eat less carbs, french people consume bread at every meal and don't shy away from carbs!

A real French will actually tell you ''they can't have a meal without bread''.

Here is what we do!

December 03, 2024 — Valerie Engel
Holidays and cooking with Kids

Holidays and cooking with Kids

This holiday season include you little ones in the process of cooking and preparing the holidays!

Sharing these moments with your kids will make them responsible and thankful for their food, family and presents but also the importance of giving 😊 

November 06, 2024 — Valerie Engel
Home decor advices with the Redfin blog

Home decor advices with the Redfin blog

We are happy to have partnered with Ryan Castillo from the Redfin Blog on this interesting article about how to design a small space.

September 12, 2022 — Valerie Engel
♡ The most Romantic tables ♡

♡ The most Romantic tables ♡

If you want to wow your valentine with a romantic dinner, we have some advice: Don't overlook the table decor... Especially the flowers. A few fresh blooms just may be the secret to the best V-Day ever.
February 09, 2016 — Valerie Engel