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It is a wonderful February&nbsp;tradition which originates from the christian celebration of Candlemas or Celebration of Light.&nbsp; However, because it involves food, just everybody in France knows about it and partakes, independently of religious affiliation, if any.<br> &nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: left"> The tradition calls for making crepes on February 2nd using a pan, not an electric crepe-maker, since it is required to flip the crepe with the right hand while holding a gold coin in the left hand.&nbsp; Having the crepe land nice and flat back in the pan garantees the flipper a prosperous year.&nbsp; Years of practice allow me to let you know that a&nbsp;LIGHT non-stick pan with low edges, coupled with snappy wrist action are key to success.<br> <br> Once lightly golden on&nbsp;both sides sprinkle with sugar, or your preferred fruit spread, or chocolate sauce or even ice cream!&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br> <br> &nbsp;<img alt="crepe" border="0" height="300" src="http://gallery.mailchimp.com/c8d28a1b2f1061fbd5f57c0f2/images/fruit_filled_crepe.jpg" style="width: 194px; height: 215px" width="300"><br> &nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: left"> Because of their relatively high caloric content, crepes of all sorts are also savored during Mardi Gras which takes place before Ash Wednesday and Lent.<br> <br> In any case, they make a fun dessert that children and adults alike can enjoy making together all year long!<br> &nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center"> Enjoy!</div> <div style="text-align: center"> <br> &nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: left"> &nbsp;<br> &nbsp;</div> <div> <img alt="Louis XVI Lady's Abattant" border="0" height="480" src="http://gallery.mailchimp.com/c8d28a1b2f1061fbd5f57c0f2/images/Fall_front_painted_Louis_XVI_10_1B_thumb.1.jpg" width="215"></div> </div> </div> </td> <td valign="top" class="defaultText" align="left" style="font-size: 12px;color: #333333;line-height: 150%;font-family: Verdana;width: 400px;background-color: #FFFFFF;padding: 20px;"><strong><font color="#ff0000" face="Arial" size="5">Happy Spring!</font></strong> <p> I&nbsp;hope you share my excitement about seeing small spots of colors here and there, the crocuses, or croci for our Latin lovers, have indeed made their appearance.&nbsp; Not far behind, thrusting their green spears are the daffodils.&nbsp;Finally, may the bunnies stay away long enough for me to collect a thick bunch of tulips. I have not written since last December so&nbsp;please accept my belated but, nevertheless, most sincere wishes for a good health and upbeat spirits throughout 2011.&nbsp; May you encounter kindness in all your undertakings.<br> <br> <span class="subTitle" style="font-size: 14px;font-weight: bold;color: #666666;font-style: normal;font-family: Georgia;"><span style="line-height: 110%; font-family: arial; color: #ff0000; font-size: 16px; front-weight: bold">Gone to the Beach!</span></span><br> <br> The showroom will be closed from Tuesday April 19 through Thursday April 21, reopening on Friday April 22. We apologize for the inconvenience it may cause you.<br> <br> <span class="subTitle" style="font-size: 14px;font-weight: bold;color: #666666;font-style: normal;font-family: Georgia;"><span style="line-height: 110%; font-family: arial; color: #ff0000; font-size: 16px; front-weight: bold">New Pieces on the Floor</span></span><br> <br> I hope you will find the time to come see in person an exquisite <a href="http://www.frenchantiques-direct.com/desks/" style="color: #800000;text-decoration: underline;font-weight: normal;">lady&#39;s abattant </a>(petite secretary) Louis XVI style, with marble top and bronze gallery, bombe shaped, with painted scenes on doors and drawer faces. I could not resist a <a href="http://frenchantiques-direct.com/armoires/" style="color: #800000;text-decoration: underline;font-weight: normal;">blond cherry Louis XV armoire</a> with &quot;chapeau de gendarme&quot; cornice and herringbone patterned doors. The cornice and bottom apron display light carvings of grape vines. Also new on the floor are a VERY LONG <a href="http://frenchantiques-direct.com/dining-tables/" style="color: #800000;text-decoration: underline;font-weight: normal;">cherry farm table </a>which can extend to 14 feet, a <a href="http://frenchantiques-direct.com/cabinets/" style="color: #800000;text-decoration: underline;font-weight: normal;">Louis XIII style cupboard </a>and various accessories including a solid brass adjustable brass<a href="http://frenchantiques-direct.com/accessories/" style="color: #800000;text-decoration: underline;font-weight: normal;"> chenets </a>to add a touch of elegance to your fireplace.<br> <br> <span class="subTitle" style="font-size: 14px;font-weight: bold;color: #666666;font-style: normal;font-family: Georgia;"><span style="line-height: 110%; font-family: arial; color: #ff0000; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold">Our New Website</span></span><br> <br> We have now transitioned&nbsp;to a new format for <a href="http://www.Frenchantiques-direct.com" style="color: #800000;text-decoration: underline;font-weight: normal;">our website</a>. We hope you will take some time to experience it and share some feedback with us (especially if you think&nbsp;the beautiful animation needs to go)&nbsp;.&nbsp; Some items got lost in the transfer and we will work diligently to update our inventory listings.<br> <br> <span class="subTitle" style="font-size: 14px;font-weight: bold;color: #666666;font-style: normal;font-family: Georgia;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 16px"><strong><span style="color: #ff0000">SALE still going on!</span></strong></span></span></span><br> <br> <span style="font-size: 12px">We thought you would like to know that we left some sale tags since our last sale.&nbsp; The sale prices are NOT reflected on the web site so do not hesitate to visit, email, or call to find out if the piece you need, or simply want, is still available at a discount.<br> We are happy to extend payment terms at no additional charge on larger purchases.</span><br> <br> <span _fck_bookmark="1" style="display: none">hesitatehes&nbsp;</span></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="footerRow" valign="top" colspan="2" align="left" style="background-color: #cccccc;border-top: 0px none #FFFFFF;padding: 20px;"> <div class="footerText" style="font-size: 10px;color: #333333;line-height: 100%;font-family: Verdana;"><span style="line-height: 100%; font-family: verdana; color: #996600; font-size: 10px">You are receiving this email because you signed up to receive communications from us at our showroom or at our website. <br><br><a href="http://FrenchAntiques-Direct.us1.list-manage.com/unsubscribe?u=c8d28a1b2f1061fbd5f57c0f2&id=a7ca1353b0&e=[UNIQID]&c=d3a9e564bf" style="color: #800000;text-decoration: underline;font-weight: normal;">Remove me from this list</a> <br><br><a href="http://FrenchAntiques-Direct.us1.list-manage2.com/subscribe?u=c8d28a1b2f1061fbd5f57c0f2&id=a7ca1353b0" style="color: #800000;text-decoration: underline;font-weight: normal;">Subscribe to our mailing list.</a> <br><br><a href="http://www.frenchantiques-direct.com" style="color: #800000;text-decoration: underline;font-weight: normal;">Go to our website.</a><br><br>Our mailing address is:<br>French Antiques Direct 25 Washington Avenue Natick, MA 01760<br><br>Our telephone number is:<br>(508) 878-6270<br><br>Copyright (C) 2009 French Antiques Direct All rights reserved.<br><br><a href="http://us1.admin.mailchimp.com/js/fckeditor/editor/http://us1.forward-to-friend.com/forward?u=c8d28a1b2f1061fbd5f57c0f2&id=d3a9e564bf&e=[UNIQID]" style="color: #800000;text-decoration: underline;font-weight: normal;"><font color="#0066cc">Forward</font></a> this email to a friend </span></div> <div id="monkeyRewards" style="margin-top: 10px; text-align: right;"> <a href="http://www.mailchimp.com/monkey-rewards/?aid=c8d28a1b2f1061fbd5f57c0f2&afl=1"><img src="http://gallery.mailchimp.com/089443193dd93823f3fed78b4/images/banner1.gif" border="0" alt="Email Marketing Powered by MailChimp" title="MailChimp Email Marketing"></a> </div> </td> </tr> </table> </td></tr></table> </td> </tr> </table> <span style="padding: 0px;"></span> </body> </html>