March Madness
We’re simply mad about March
Le Blog 2023 No.9
“We’re all mad here” . . .
Why do we say, “March Madness” or “Mad as a March hare”?
Now of course the obvious answer is, if you are a basketball fan, it’s the March playoffs.
March Madness
March Madness refers to that time of year (usually mid-March through the beginning of April) when the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) men's and women's college basketball tournaments are held.
If you’re a fan, here’s a schedule of the women’s and the men’s games. Enjoy the games!
Playoffs schedule
What about Mad as a March hare?
Perhaps he’s mad because I put a hat on him.
This phrase first appeared in Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and is now used to describe anyone
behaving in an odd or foolish way.
And, what about the crazy March weather! Talk about erratic.
March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb." - English Proverb.
Let’s March forth (4th)!
Wouldn’t March be a great month for a Mad Hatter Tea Party? I’ve pulled a few things from our site that might make your party mad fun.
A Mad Hatter Tea Party?!?
Cookie cutters.
These can be used to cut shapes for tea sandwiches, scones and of course cookies.
They come attached to a recipe card. These are great party favors. Your guests will be mad for them!
Ann Clark Teapot shaped cookie cutter with recipe card
Ann Clark Teacup shaped cookie cutter with recipe card
Ann Clark Eiffel Tower cookie cutter with recipe card
If you have a variety of teacups and saucers, you can stack them for decoration.
Add flowers to the top cup for a fun look. No one will think you’ve gone mad.
We have some pretty teacups and saucers in stock if you find your cabinet is feeling empty inside.
Elizabeth's Garden Cup and Saucer
Duchess Peony cup and saucer
English Garden cup and saucer
Pink Scalloped Lusterware cup and saucer
Don’t make yourself go mad, throwing a tea party is easy. Most of the work can be done ahead of time.
Don’t go mad trying to figure it all out!
If you’re looking for recipes and party ideas we suggest a visit to the Hoffman Media store. There are tons of recipe books and you can subscribe to my favorite magazine, “Tea Time” This pretty publication is full of party suggestions, tea pairings, recipes and Tea Room features. You’ll be mad for it.
Here’s a link to the Hoffman Media store for Tea Time Magazine
Marching forth . . .
These were new in stock last week, but I didn’t get a chance to add them to Le Blog.
Paris themed mugs in gift boxes. Because I’m just crazy for gifts that are ready to give.
Here’s a great gift suggestion for your favorite Frenchie owner.
Remi in Paris Mug in Gift Box
Remi in Paris Mug
For your favorite Francophile.
Gold Foil Eiffel Tower Mug in Gift Box
Paris Style mug has real gold foil applied under the glaze. This mug will delight anyone.
Swing into Spring.
April In Paris cherry blossom mug in gift box
April In Paris mug. Delicate pink cherry blossoms cascade around the Eiffel Tower. Très jolie!
We are simply mad for these items finally back in stock!
Flavigny Candies
Carefully crafted from vegan ingredients: organic, unrefined sugar & handmade natural essences.
Still made within the walls of the ancient abbey, each delicate candy conceals an aniseed in its heart. The anise seeds are carefully sourced to produce a warm, spicy flavor and a remarkably aromatic scent. Each carefully crafted candy is created over the course of 15 days- the seeds are tumbled over one another and gradually become covered in fine successive layers of eco-certified, organic, unrefined sugar. This of patient, delicate work transforms each seed into the smooth white candy we all love.
Traditional Mint Candies made in France
Rose candies made in France
Violet Candies made in France
La Rochere Glassware
La Rochere has been producing artisanal glass in the heart of France for more than 500 years, making it the oldest continuously running glass factory in Europe. The company is recognized around the world for designing and producing authentic, high-quality glassware with French style for today’s modern home. Updated for today’s lifestyles, all La Rochere glass is dishwasher safe.
Versailles pattern water glasses made in France
These are the very same glasses we served our guests beverages in at our tea salon. I am still mad about them. J’adore!
Quessant Infuser Mug - This is new, and we’re crazy about it! Think about Father’s Day or graduation.
French Bee infuser mug. We waited a long time for these to make it here from France. Welcome back petite abeille!
Thanks for reading this far. In keeping with the madness, we’re offering 10% ALL purchases in the month of March!
YES, ALL PURCHASES! We’ve all gone mad here.
You absolutely must use the Le Blog subscribers/readers discount code though. No code. No discount.
It’s:
MARCHHARE23
This discount will be applied to your merchandise total only and does not go towards taxes or shipping.
This code starts, you guessed it March 4th, and POOF! will automatically expire on Friday March 31, 2023, at midnight.
Please don’t forget to apply the code at checkout. It cannot be applied after you checkout.
NO CODE. NO 10% DISCOUNT.
MARCHHARE23
That’s all for now. I’m late for a very important date . . .
See you next week
Merci
A bientot
~Cheryl
Hope is not madness. It is a gift.