Midsummer's Eve

The iron tongue of midnight hath told twelve;
Lovers, to bed; 'tis almost fairy time.
A Midsummer Night's Dream, 5. 1

Happy Saint Valentine's Day!

Wishing you a most beautiful day!

With love from,

Laura

xoxoxo

THE ULTIMATE GIVEAWAY

Have you seen this?????

Its a totally amazing giveaway like I've never seen before. 

Get on over to http://designherbrands.blogspot.com/

to see what it is all about!

Melissa at Designher Brands is the Web Maven that has helped me launch my stores....and since she never does anything by half, I can assure you that this giveaway is packed with wonderful treasures and services!!  Personally, I have never seen anything like it...its truly original....just like her!!

Here's a pic of the necklace our sister store

 La Vie Charmante is giving away

Get on over to

http://designherbrands.blogspot.com/

ENJOY!!!

A Return to Enlightenment

Photo by Jennifer Wolsey

Nobody minds having what is too good for them. ~Jane Austen 
Hello and welcome to my very first blog post. I'm just thrilled that you've stopped by!  Allow me to introduce myself.  I'm Laura Birkel Desmarais, owner and proprietress of Laura Desmarais Designs; a French boutique brimming with handmade faire inspired by days of olde.  The Age of Enlightenment has always been a source of inspiration.  I'm proud to name Marie Antoinette and Jane Austen as a few of my heroines! 

When you have a moment, stop by the shop and browse our artfully designed collection of handmade dolls, handbags, jewelry and more.  When you're through, I also invite you to stop by my other boutiques:
The Old Cottage Shoppe and La Vie Charmante. 

Thanks for stopping by!