by Anastasia | Oct 1, 2026 | Uncategorized
Bonjour friends, I am so delighted and relieved to have Confectionique in my home, Finnegan, the cat, is happy too. Now, I have breakfast with my hubby, do my exercises, clean the house and then go downstairs surrounded by all the treasures I love. Ah, what a relief...
by Anastasia | Sep 21, 2026 | Uncategorized
How did Nancy and I meet? Well, it is a rather unique story. We have both been sellers on ETSY for many years, but our paths crossed, online through ETSY, when I sought to buy some old French soaps for my shop. In my communication with her, she came across as a warm...
by Anastasia | Sep 21, 2026 | Uncategorized
Under construction for 200 years beginning in the mid 1200s, this glorious, imposing, red brick structure also known as the Cathedral of St. Cecile of Albi, is truly a feast for the eyes. You could sit in the pews and look up for a hundred years and probably not see...
by Anastasia | Sep 21, 2026 | Uncategorized
What an amazing gift given to me as by my friend, Nancy. Domaine du Pastel de la Serre is the ONLY site in all of France where the entire production chain, from cultivation to creation of blue Pastel is done. My visit to this estate gave me the opportunity to learn...
by Anastasia | Sep 14, 2026 | Uncategorized
Remember this and I am 100% serious … You worked your ass off since you were 26 years old to put yourself through college, to get a professional career a bit later in life, saving for your retirement, hustling all through your last years as a social worker and up into...