Morning tea in Paree

Cavallini is a remarkable cafe that classifies itself as an artisan bakery, patisserie and espresso bar in North Fitzroy.
At first glance you are greeted by the most scrumptious French pastries that are just sitting in the front window begging to be eaten - how are you even meant to resist when they lure you in like that?
As you walk inside this cafe it just gets better, a counter full of macaroons, tarts, cakes, slices, biscuits and french pastries - all perfectly glazed. There are also an array of lunch offerings that look just as good!
Is this what it's like in a real patisserie because if it is..Expedia here I come!
So, the cakes/pastries are out of this world, but what about the coffee you say, très Magnificent!
You can expect a very well balanced coffee of high quality, it was creamy, hot and had the perfect amount of silky, smooth froth that just looked glorious.
This cafe is small, tables are set for two, it is very cosy and the staff are friendly too.
Would I return? HELL YES. It's not everyday that you find a cafe that lives up to the French word; 'patisserie'.
What I loved the most? The selection of 12 different macaroon flavours all lined up on the counter - the strawberry are to die for AND the tea pot and china my chamomile and lavender tea was served in..so cute.
My tip? Forget about calories and order the lemon tart, it's possibly the best lemon tart I have ever had!

Don't you think it's about time you visited Paree?

Expose

Every blog has it's purpose, genre, subject, target audience, etc etc. I'd like to be upfront and lay my cards out on the table and tell you exactly what 'Save Water, Drink Champagne' is all about (other than saving water and drinking champagne, of course).
One word sums it up pretty well and that word is 'Lifestyle', that's right, I am going to be exploring and reporting on all things;

Fashion and designers
Events (invite only)
Festivals and exhibitions
Artists of all disciplines
Food and wine (or in my case, champagne)
Various aspects of Melbourne's "scene"
My acting/presenting career
People I meet and the places I go

There are many blogs out there ranting about exactly the same things (derr), but mine is going to be a little more interesting..more like an invite only par-tay..why you ask..well stay tuned and I might just announce something totally cool that is going to score you all things 'invitation'.

Au revoir!

Let There Be Light..

It is the very first day of my very first blog (oh, so shiny).

Shall we begin with introductions?

I am Chantal - sparkle enthusiast, champagne drinker, fashion advocate, shoe lover, restaurateur, canine mother, his partner, their daughter, her sister, best friend, lifestyle liver, friendly traveller, truthful writer, was once a lady of leisure, love-a-chat, in-the-know, queen of drama, actress in waiting, an open ear, tentative believer of second chances, organisational power of a wedding planner, old Hollywood, blow waves or blow outs - pick one, snug fitted dresses to the knee, high tea - where the ladies go, city and country, rivers and sea, compassion always, a helping hand, can be less than exciting, loves own company, I think I'm funny, cleaning is stress relief, cooking is love, DIY is pride, entrepreneur, film festivals, girly flicks, vintage china, summer not winter, bargain hunter, researcher of everything, automobiles - the fast type, coffee and paper at my local cafe, take-out is easier, always bargain ... and who said I can't stay in my pyjamas all day?

Who are you?