Yesterday I was spoiled by Stephanie from Artfully Adored when she came to my apartment for coffee and macarons (that she kindly brought me from the one and only Ladurée). I made my signature coffee with coffee from Kerela, India. We talked India, Cleopatra’s Bling, Paris and life abroad. She will soon be featuring Cleopatra’s Bling on her blog.
Have you all entered my giveaway to win a cluster ring from my new collection?
It’s that time again- Giveaway time!
Our new collection will be here in 3 weeks and so we’d like to welcome the Summer by gifting one of you a pretty ring!
To enter:
1. Like our facebook page Cleopatra’s Bling
2. Share this photo and tell us how you would wear this ring- your perfect outfit
3. Instagram it and tag us @oh_la_la_livia and add the hash tag #Cleopatrasbling
Winner will be selected on Sunday the 9th of June! International entries welcome!
Good luck, beauties!
A home is so very important. I am such a home-unit, and love to nest. Here is a little peek inside where I spend lots of my days. In Winter, I love sitting on the couch with a pot of chai and reading and in Summer with all the windows open I burn incense and have bright bunches of flowers.
I also shot the look book for my creations, Cleopatra’s Bling in the apartment.
Vintage Indian print- from antique store in Pondicherry, India.
Print from the Sarah and Bendrix Etsy store.
Cacti, crystals and Ganesh statue from India.
Ganesh from India, print from the Sarah and Bendrix Etsy store.
Frame wall (a work in progress). Textiles from all over the place- India, Paris, Australia, Ikea.
Native American dream-catcher.
Cosy couch.
Leather and embroidery slippers from India.
Nothing better than a big bed to rest up in after a long day.
Coffee table reading.
A large collection of teas.
My little kitchen.
Positive vibes for the bedroom.
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Last weekend I created the special Look Book for the current and upcoming collection for Cleopatra’s Bling. It’s for the dreamers, lovers and seekers.
For more like our page here and follow our adventures.
Photography by Kevin Stramp.
Model Clara Duval.
Styling and arts direction Olivia Cummings.
For my boutique, Cleopatra’s Bling, I am working on a collection that is really inspired by spirituality and Gods. After visiting India two times I have become more and more interested in the symbolism of their decorative art and culture and colours and I want to bring an aspect of this to my next collection.
Please like my facebook page and share the love, there are lots of great things to come.
Picture via pinterest.
This Ganesh and bird bracelet are being hand-crafted in India- you can pre-order yours by emailing us on cleopatrasbling@gmail.com.
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Tagged Bohemian, Cleopatra's Bling, clothing, decorative art, fashion, Ganesh, Ganesh bracelet, indian jewlery, style, visiting india
This morning I drank strong Italian stovetop coffee, admired my flowers and thought how exciting it is that Spring is just around the corner. Happy Friday everybody! ♥
unicorn
flowers
dream catcher
Unicorn cup by Superfumi.
Gypset travel book by Julia Chaplin.
Dream catcher from Denver, USA.
You still have 5 days to enter our GIVEAWAY here!
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Tagged Cleopatra's Bling, coffee, community, denver usa, Dream catcher, dreamcatcher, gypset travel, happy friday, julia chaplin, spring, stovetop, superfumi, unicorn
We are proud to announce our first Giveaway on Cleopatra’s Bling!
The piece we have chosen to give our lucky winner is a vintage bracelet that is very special and we believe will find a good home with one of you. This vintage Afghani agate cuff was made around 30 years ago by the Kuchi Pashtuns, a nomadic people in what is now Afghanistan. It is probably from the Logar region.
What can agate do for you in your life?
Agate’s most noticable properties overall are balancing yin/yang energy, courage, protection, healing, and calming. Historically it was placed in water for cooking or drinking to dispel sickness. The Metaphysical and Healing Properties Lore of any specific type of agate depend to some extent on the color of the agate, but all agates have certain things in common.
Agate is a stone of strength. It was used by on the breastplates of armor to give warriors strength and make them victorious in battle. Energetically, it is considered to give strength both and physically mentally.
Giveaway on Cleopatra’s Bling
To be in the running you have to:
1. Like Cleopatra’s Bling on facebook
2. Tweet this giveaway post and follow us on twitter. (@Cleopatrasbling)
3. Comment on this post and tell us what your favourite stone is and why.
4. Follow us on instagram (@oh_la_la_livia) and repost the photo we posted announcing the giveaway and tagging us
5. Like our blog facebook page Oh la la livia.
6. Share the image post we posted on facebook with the link from your facebook account by clicking on “share” and leave us a comment telling us when you have done all of the above to go into the running.
WORLDWIDE ENTRIES WELCOME.
Good luck 
We will then pull the name out of a hat. Winners will be announced on the 6th of March.
xoxoxox
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Winter time calls for soup time. This simple recipe is something that you can make very quickly at home and is perfect for a light meal with melted cheese on toast (oops!). This soup is just so easy, see for yourselves….
Here is how I did it:
a bunch of kale
a cup of lentils
vegetable stock
a bunch of spinach
I use organic green lentils and cook them up until soft. You’ll need to then drain the water and put new water in as the base of the soup and add the vegetable stock and any herbs or spices that you wish to use. For this soup I use some garam masala and herbes de Provence. The rest is simple: add in the kale and spinach and when the soup is cooked down and soft, blend it and serve it with a dollop of crème fraîche and the zest of a lemon or lime. Yum!
our apartment
Kale soup
Kale soup
Kale soup
Kale soup
In other news, be sure to like my boutique facebook page Cleopatra’s Bling as we will be announcing a competition this week to win a gorgeous piece of jewelry!
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Tagged Cleopatra's Bling, dinner, food, Ganesh, garam masala, giveaway blog, green lentils, health, kale, kale soup, Oh la la livia, soup, spinach, vegetable stock, vegetarian, winter soup recipe
Here are a few things we have been working on at Cleopatra’s Bling lately. We want to open our website soon so I am getting lots of inspiration. We will be doing a giveaway in the next week so be sure to like our facebook page.
Which ring is your favourite?
Cleopatra’s Bling
Cleopatra’s Bling
Cleopatra’s Bling
Cleopatra’s Bling
Cleopatra’s Bling
Did you see the interview with me on Lost in Cheeseland?
It’s snowing here in Paris and I am working on a few lovely posts for you for this weekend so stay tuned my lovelies.
FACEBOOK ♥ PINTEREST ♥ BOUTIQUE ♥ TWITTER ♥
I hope you’re as excited as I am for the new collection for Cleopatra’s Bling. During our trip in India, we got rings made. I drew up the designs I wanted that I had been musing over for some time and we got them made by a wonderful local craftsman in Pondicherry.
If there are any items that you wish to purchase please either comment on this article or write to us on olivia@oh-la-la-livia.com
I am really in love with the two big silver rings. We only have one of each for the time being. So be quick if you are head over heels!
Hand crafted Indian rings
Hand crafted Indian rings
Hand crafted Indian rings
Hand crafted Indian rings
Hand-crafted Indian rings
Hand crafted Indian rings
Hand crafted Indian rings
Indian silver rings
Indian silver earrings
Indian silver rings
Indian silver rings
Indian silver jewellery
Indian silver jewellery
What is your favourite piece?
