Le Journal Blog

There is something wonderfully satisfying about turning your attention to the smaller corners of home.  During Winter, when we naturally spend more time indoors, these smaller spaces become an opportunity to refresh our homes and create moments of everyday beauty.

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, it’s tempting to centre stories around romantic love alone.  But Joséphine’s story reminds us that love can be far broader - a devotion to beauty, to curiosity, to a life refined by thoughtful pleasures.

Valentine’s Day to us, isn’t about extravagance ... it’s about slowing down, lighting a candle, pouring beautiful into our favourite glass.  Inspired by rosy hues, create your own signature cocktail or mocktail at home with French charm and moments worth lingering over.  Here are two simple cocktails (or mocktails) to make at home this Valentine’s or Galentine’s.

Entertain with elegance as the Australian Open brings us together.  At Malmaison, we believe in rituals - not rules.  This AO season, we invite you to host in a way that feels natural and elegant. 

Whoever discovers the fève in their slice of galetteis crowned King or Queen for the day, complete with a delicate gold paper crown.   A moment of delight that brings laughter to the table, no matter your age.

There’s something magical about Champagne.  It’s more than a drink, it’s a gesture. A  mood.  A ritual of joy that invites us to pause, pour and delight in the now.  And on International Champagne Day, we honour that magic.

In 18th-century France, dining was an art form, a graceful choreography of service, presentation and anticipation.  Among the quiet heroes of this ritual was the cloche (French for “bell”), a domed cover originally crafted from gleaming silver or fine glass.

Like all beautiful things, they shine brighter when cared for with love.  Here’s how to keep your La Rochère glassware collection sparkling, so it brings joy for years to come.

Imagine stepping through the wrought-iron gates of this quiet estate just outside Paris.  The air is heavy with the perfume of roses, not the neat rows of a formal French parterre ...

Today, all across France, a quiet celebration begins with the soft clink of glassware, the perfume of garden blooms, and a chilled bottle of Rosé poured with intention.

Winter table styling is an opportunity to create a sanctuary of warmth and elegance amidst the chill.  By thoughtfully layering textures, tones, and personal touches, you craft not just a meal, but a memorable experience.  

Celebrate World Margarita Day with a refined French touch! This vibrant Blood Orange Margarita is served in the elegant Artois wine glass by La Rochère, adding timeless sophistication to every sip!