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The Legion of Honor: History and Characteristics

The insignia of the Legion of Honor is a star with five double rays enameled in white, with the ten points tipped. The star and the tips are made of silver for knights and of gilded silver for officers. The rays are connected by a wreath, either of silver or gilded silver depending on the rank, en ...

20
Apr
2009

The stars of Saint Vincent: 5 things to know about these exceptional jewels

the idea of creating jewelry from these small star-shaped fossils. The jeweler Antoine Colomb would have made the first Saint Vincent stars set in Silver or gold around 1855. He then launched the fashion of these jewelry pieces (rings, pendants, necklaces and brooches) in which a real pentacri ...

28
Apr
2022

Coloquintes: conservation tips and decoration ideas

paint them to turn them into Christmas decorations. Copyright: Grdenkitty Just select small specimens and use spray paint : - gold or silver color - white color combined with glitter or silver patterns - brightly colored (red, purple) with gold glitter or patterns Don't ...

12
Oct
2022

Christmas DIY: how to make an advent calendar?

the nails into the support. Above each nail, trace with a felt pen and in disorder the numbers from 1 to 24. To embellish your design, you can use silver or gold colored markers. 3- The next step is to make small red fabric bags using the method below. To get 4cm by 6cm bags, cut rectangles o ...

16
Nov
2007

The Pluie d'Images festival: a deluge of photo exhibitions in Brest

mages of professional and amateur photographers, but it also offers meetings with artists, readings, digital retouching workshops, initiations to the silver laboratory, Writing workshops and a 'faîtes de la photo'. Edition 2023 The Pluie d'Images 2023 festival runs from January 14 to February 25, 2 ...

07
Feb
2014

Korean Cuisine: 5 Things to Know About K-Food

are used, particularly for enjoying soups and broths. The chopsticks are often made of metal, a tradition stemming from the time when kings ate with silver chopsticks to detect any possible poison. Korean cuisine contains a lot of garlic. This information will undoubtedly surprise you, but garlic i ...

01
Apr
2016

Gold and Silver Wonders: an exceptional exhibition in the Abbey of Mont-Saint-Michel

An exceptional exhibition The Wonders of Gold and Silver exhibition will bring together in the Salle des Hôtes of Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey some 250 precious objects around the theme of metal. As its title suggests, the exhibition will present silversmithing objects, some of which are extremely r ...

28
July
2021

Christmas decoration: 5 things to know about the Nutcracker

tern Germany, very close to the border with the Czech Republic. In this region, people began making figurines out of spruce or beech wood when the Silver mines ran out and work became scarce. They then imagined characters in their image: wooden men wearing the miner's ceremonial outfit. It ...

01
Dec
2021

Wall decoration: 4 creative ideas with photo prints

ts. This type of picture frame is easily found in home decor and DIY stores. It comes in different sizes and in generally sober colors like black, Silver or white. Once you've installed it, all you have to do is hang your photos on it with little clips or clips. This holder is so easy to use t ...

16
Dec
2021

Christmas tree: 3 ideas for edible decorations

ally white. But nothing prevents you from adding a few drops of food coloring to make green trees or red hearts. You can also easily find colored, Silver or gold sugar pearls in stores to sprinkle on your Cookies before the icing is completely dry. To note: generally, shortbread Cookies can be ...

17
Dec
2021

Christmas: 5 plants to offer for the holidays

on Instagram A post shared by Happy Houseplants (@happy_houseplants) Chinese tradition even calls for adorning its trunk with gold, Silver or red ribbons to increase its power as a good luck charm. Do not hesitate to offer it even to people who do not have a green thumb because ...

29
Dec
2021

The Persian shield: a plant with purple foliage

nature. If you look at the leaves more closely, you will notice that they are edged and veined with blue-green and have an iridescent or satin-like silver appearance. The whole thing makes for gorgeous foliage that dwarfs its pale blue flowers. The leaves are evergreen, elliptical in shape, fi ...

28
Sep
2022

Tourism Bolivia: don't miss the Carnival of Oruro!

d Tio Supay to the devil... A legend reports that in 1789, a fresco of the Virgin Mary would have appeared miraculously in one of the wells of the silver mine nearest to Oruro. Since then, the carnival always begins with a ceremony dedicated to the Virgen del Socavon (the Virgin of the Mine). ...

31
Jan
2023

Garden: Planting Lavender in 5 Questions

1- How to choose your lavender plant? City gardeners who only have a balcony can definitely consider planting lavender in a large pot. At the time of purchase, you can settle for a small plant sold in a pot because lavenders are fast-growing plants. Whether you cultivate them in a pot or in the ...

07
Apr
2023

Trabbia Vuillermoz: Jewelry made in Jura.

casion like a baptism or wedding, or to mark a precious moment? But this brand also aims to be accessible to the general public by offering affordable silver and fine gemstone jewelry. Because it sells its creations at manufacturer prices, it displays prices that are on average 40% cheaper than its ...

19
Apr
2023

Plant: Santolina Little Cypress in 8 questions

g shrub that does not exceed 50 cm in height. Its evergreen and aromatic foliage has a beautiful light gray color, which has earned it the nickname "silver santolina." It contrasts nicely with its summer flowering, when the plant is covered with small bright yellow pompons. 2- What is the differenc ...

21
Apr
2023

The fanny pack: a trend deciphered in 5 questions.

this new trendy bag in the evening, it is better to opt for a small model the size of a clutch and prefer a metallic or glittery leather, in gold or silver. Thanks to the creativity of designers, the fanny pack now comes in multiple materials such as canvas, leather, or corduroy velvet. This bag a ...

23
May
2023

Having style: 5 mistakes to avoid

ake mistakes when choosing the color of your clothes, as well as your makeup and jewelry. Indeed, gold jewelry suits certain skin tones better, while silver jewelry suits others. 2- Do not know your size The second of the 5 mistakes to avoid in order to have style is to wear clothing that is not per ...

25
July
2023

The spotted pothos: 5 good reasons to adopt this plant.

foliage, green and gray. This plant, whose botanical name is Scindapsus pictus 'argyraeus', has heart-shaped leaves that are satin and speckled with silver. The uniqueness of its foliage is the first of the 5 good reasons to adopt it in your home. Although it is very rare for this tropical vine to ...

22
Sep
2023

How to take care of a tradescantia or wandering jew?

th light green leaves and purple undersides. These two species come in multiple varieties, with leaves in various colors: green, pink, cream, bronze, silver, or striped with yellow. Lastly, there is Tradescantia pallida, sometimes called "purple heart" for its violet foliage. In this plant family ...

25
Oct
2023