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Fifi Lapin, Tea and Me Fifi Lapin, an hare-ss (heiress) to her father's fortune, is the quintessential rabbit. She's a socialite, loves fashion, and has her own blog & shop. What more could a rabbit-ista ask for? Fifi has been featured in popular fashion magazines and has collaborated with top designers on various projects. The lovely people at Iconemesis collaborate with industry's finest artists such as Fifi Lapin, and together they create beautiful iPhone covers for your cell phone. Iconemesis sent me this beautiful Fifi Lapin Teacup iPhone cover. Upon receiving the cover, it truly made me feel like a ritzy, glitzy, heiress. As I sipped my cup of tea this weekend, I pondered about the word "heiress". An heiress, is a woman who inherits or expects to inherit great wealth. The dictionary equates great wealth with a very large sum of money. However, is it not possible for one to be rich and wealthy non-monetarily? Let's think about this. Of course, we all need money to live in this world. Man has made it that way unfortunately. However, I think each of us have seen countless examples where large sums of money doesn't guarantee happiness for someone. I feel one can be equally as (if not more so) rich, wealthy and satisfied within when filled to the brim with such things as love, caring, sharing, kindness and giving. Ohhhh, my thoughts and teacup runneth over! Please have a confetti cupcake! In conclusion, what I'm trying to say is that sometimes in life, it's the little things that matter. You may not be an heiress. You may not have an exorbitant amount of money. However, it's important to FEEL and THINK rich thoughts each and everyday. The kind gesture the people at Iconemesis did by sending me this pretty Fifi Lapin Teacup iPhone cell phone cover, put a BIG SMILE on my face. Every-time I use my phone, it makes me happy. I like looking at it. It was chilly outside this weekend, so I created a tea party for one inside. I filled a teacup with hot tea, read some interesting books, snacked on confetti cupcakes & sugar cookies and smiled at my cool new iphone cover. These are a few of my favorite things and they truly warmed me from within. How do you like my new cell phone cover? Take a look at Iconemesis' website for more beautiful iPhone cell covers. Plus they provide FREE shipping within the UK! Have a great week everybody! photography: kim alston (moi! haha)

Special Note: I'm praying for all of my European readers. The flooding sounds horrible.
I hope you get some relief from the rain soon.
Posted by Kim Alston at 12:06 AM Labels: Desserts, Sponsored Post, Technology and Gadgets Nerza said...

Cute photos. I'm in love with your phone case.
I love reading your posts, as always
I am a long time follower,
I hope you can follow back.

November 26, 2012 at 12:23 AM 
She sounds like my kinda gal :O)
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November 26, 2012 at 12:25 AM tini tani said...


November 26, 2012 at 12:27 AM 
So cute!!! Fifi Lapin is darling. And even though I'm not an heiress I always have rich thoughts....it's just the way I am! Now, if only I can get the money part to cooperate with my "rich" thoughts...giggle...

November 26, 2012 at 12:41 AM You and your little cupcakes, aha, I love it! That iPhone case is absolutely adorable! Tea and happiness, yes please! xo/M
 
Cute cover and your pictures just sum up a cosy Sunday afternoon in November. Have a great week xo

November 26, 2012 at 1:27 AM 
This is such a profound post, Kim, and it came from such a simple place - an iPhone case featuring a cartoon rabbit. I loved reading it, and the pretty photos of tea, cookies and cupcakes didn't hurt, either ;) The idea of thinking rich, and feeling rich, even if you don't have a bank balance that would traditionally be associated with wealth, is something we could all benefit from doing more of... its the small blessings that really make our lives wonderful.

November 26, 2012 at 2:03 AM 
Such a sweet cover! I adore Fifi Lapin very much, too.
And yes I agree about the little moments - they are the ones that matter the most, it's all about the details and moments.
Have a beautiful day, Kim!

November 26, 2012 at 2:21 AM 
Love the pics. Your Fifi Lapin case is tooo cute <3


November 26, 2012 at 3:17 AM 

November 26, 2012 at 3:45 AM 
Such a great post to read on Monday morning.....or any morning! Love the case and all those treats!

November 26, 2012 at 4:12 AM Mirror of Fashion said...

You have the cutest iPhone cover!

November 26, 2012 at 4:42 AM 
i agree with you when you say that little thing matter, too. ;-)

November 26, 2012 at 5:03 AM 
You are right, there are so many riches other than money! I wouldn't trade any amount of money for my little boy Cooper, he is our world!

Your iphone case is so cute - what a lovely gift. Beautiful photos too, your blog always makes me hungry Kim! I think I've said that before, but it's true!

I wonder if they do covers for other phones? Off to check them out!


November 26, 2012 at 5:39 AM 
Gorgeous and I agree. It's not the money you have that makes you happy, it's the great people in one's life! Value people over things. One can have all the money in the world, but if they don't have family and love, it's so lonely as money can't buy what lasts forever!! Love that cover :))) Have a wonderful week doll!! Gorgeous photos. I want a cupcake ;)) <3

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November 26, 2012 at 5:52 AM 
I didn't know about this lapin brand Kim but your iphone case it's lovely, I will have a look on their website.
You are so right sometimes we are depressed about the amount of money that we don't have because we want everything but friends, family and health are much more important.
Loved your tea party post.

November 26, 2012 at 6:46 AM 
Fifi Lapin is adorable and your words are so true. As you say, there are many examples where huge wealth has not brought people happiness. So far we have escaped the floods in this part of the UK in spite of the non-stop torrential rain - thanks for your kind words, Kim.

November 26, 2012 at 6:51 AM 
i didn't know who fif was before this post..but i agree one can be rich..at least happy even without shameless amounts of money..you need to be wise with the money you have and keep loads of people who love you in your life..

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November 26, 2012 at 7:22 AM 
Cutest case ever.

November 26, 2012 at 7:25 AM 
I agree with you -it is indeed possible for one to be rich and wealthy non-monetarily. That is why perhaps I am loving the tea cup and sweet biscuits more than the iPhone case :)) simple pleasure always gives me more happiness!
Although I must admit that the iPhone case is really cute !
Wishing you a wonderful day !
 
Gorgeous photos Kim! I would have tea with you and Fifi anyday. And I agree with the sentiments in this post - you're rich as long as you love and are loved xo

November 26, 2012 at 8:11 AM 
Love it! And it would make me feel rich to partake in some tea and cookies with you and Miss Fifi. I adore her. I have a Fifi Lapin print hanging by my desk. She's with her equally fab bf Sonny Hare haha. Thanks for this reminder Kim! It is the little things in life that really matter. Like having wonderful friends like you :) I'm glad you enjoyed your Thanksgiving sweetie!


November 26, 2012 at 8:52 AM Janice Lunes said...

Again a delicious post and also I love your phone case !!



November 26, 2012 at 9:14 AM 
What an adorable iPhone case! And now I want a cupcake :)


November 26, 2012 at 9:56 AM 
I definitely think that you can be have a rich life without being wealthy (monetary). Life is all what we make of it. Would I love to have a giant house, new cars, and as many pairs of shoes as my little heart desires? Sure. But what is all of that stuff if I can't have the things that matter most to me (my family, love, laughter, etc). :)


November 26, 2012 at 10:50 AM 
awww Kim, you are so right :) Loved this post. And I LOVE FIFI! She is adorable, and your case is so cute.

November 26, 2012 at 11:02 AM 
what a great post. i don't have a ton of money, but i definitely consider myself rich in many other ways!! i love your cover, she is definitely a cute rabbit-ista!

November 26, 2012 at 11:05 AM 
Love Fifi Lapin, so cute and fancy!
We agree with you all the way. Having or inheriting a lot of money does not equal happiness. Great photos!

November 26, 2012 at 11:53 AM 
Your post is alwats thought provoking and inspiring Kim. I like to exercise my brain and learn new things through your blog. Super cute iPhobe case and the lovely thoughts you have behind it.

November 26, 2012 at 12:34 PM 
I agree--it definitely is important to feel and think rich thoughts. And I could totally go for some funfetti cupcakes right now.

November 26, 2012 at 12:39 PM 
Oh I love their covers.

November 26, 2012 at 12:56 PM Lily Marek said...

Such cute pictures! Lovely post!

November 26, 2012 at 12:58 PM 
Amazing! Love the Cover ,super cute :)

kisses ♡
 
This rabbit is really cute and fashionable. Love the message in this post, Kim!



November 26, 2012 at 1:21 PM 
Such beautiful pictures and lovely blog!

Would also like to invite you to my
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November 26, 2012 at 1:33 PM Denisa said...

So nice pics. Looks great. Have a nice day.


November 26, 2012 at 1:39 PM 
cute post! Love the case! =)

November 26, 2012 at 1:43 PM 
That is the cutest case EVER! Love, love, love!

November 26, 2012 at 1:53 PM DC in STYLE said...

The phone case is super adorable! I agree, sometimes little things make us really happy!

November 26, 2012 at 1:54 PM 
that iphone case is ADORABLE! i love it. and the little story behind the character is adorable. these tea adn sweets were the perfect setting for these photos.

and your thanksgiving sounds amazing! i didn't get to watch the parade myself :( we dont have cable

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November 26, 2012 at 2:07 PM Serena Secco said...

It's been nice to read your post =)
And I'm in love with your phone case *_*

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November 26, 2012 at 2:27 PM 
awesome pictures.

November 26, 2012 at 3:26 PM 
Kim, you took such fab photos! This post is one of my favorites now! Officially. hehe ;)

Btw, the bunny design is so adorable. I checked out the website and loved it! :)

And the loved the inclusion of the cupcakes into the post! :D

p.s. Kim, I’ve often felt that I was born in the wrong era too! ;) I always like to try to pull off vintage or 50s- 60s clothes at work whenever possible! Ha! :D

November 26, 2012 at 3:52 PM 
I just got a new phone case too. This one is really cute... but I think that just might be the effects of your adorable photoshoot!

November 26, 2012 at 4:11 PM 
Cute cupcakes, Fifi Lapin and a high tea all in one post!!! Love it, so much sweetness here! Your photos are wonderful. I fully agree with what you said that money doesn't equal happiness.

November 26, 2012 at 5:21 PM 
YUM YUM YUM! Sounds so fantastic and these photos make me so happy!! <3

November 26, 2012 at 5:28 PM 
your photos are amazing!
i first scrolled down for all the cute pictures but later on i found your message is even prettier. :)

(the case is too cute! too bad my phone's not iphone..;-p)

November 26, 2012 at 8:01 PM 
This post is fantastically fun - I love that phone cover!

November 26, 2012 at 8:04 PM 
oh yes... your teacup runneth over! So loving this post! Its so important to know you are rich and wealthy non monetarily... its called being blessed!! and the iphone case is very cute!!


November 26, 2012 at 9:08 PM 
Haha, this is adorable Kim and I love Fifi's little back story. So cute and how you placed it in all these pics looks like you're a pro ad-designer. Thanks for sharing and that's definitely one of the cutest covers I've seen! Hope you had a great thanksgiving.


November 26, 2012 at 9:19 PM 
You know I totally agree - it's really the small things in life that are important. That particular paragraph really spoke to me today, I really thought today about some things that I feel so blessed for so that bit really hit home.

November 26, 2012 at 9:37 PM Haley Titus said...

Love your phone case! Glad to have found your blog <3

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November 26, 2012 at 9:43 PM 
Looks like Fifi has the good life. and your tea looks delightful.

November 26, 2012 at 10:01 PM 
You're definitely right, it is the little things that matter. I'm a huge fan of tea so I love your phone case!


November 26, 2012 at 10:06 PM 
Love cupcakes.

November 26, 2012 at 10:50 PM 
Great photos and cute case.
 
very nice case and sweets look so yammy!


November 26, 2012 at 11:41 PM 
i love fifi lapin! just as i am contemplating a new iphone cover :) and loooove the confetti cupcake, too cute!


November 26, 2012 at 11:51 PM 
This really makes me want to get an iPhone...aha, this cover is adorable!

November 27, 2012 at 12:34 AM 
I just love your attitude Kim, it's so sincere and happy--it always makes me feel good just to stop by your blog. You are so right about love being most important. Speaking of, I love love love your iphone cover! I bought a fifi tee awhile back and wore it out, I"ll have to find another fifi goodie soon. Those cupcakes look yummy too!

xoxo Mary Jo

November 27, 2012 at 1:24 AM 
Aww that is an adorable case and you are so right about wealth. It isn't necessarily a component to happiness but caring and love definitely do equal great happiness!


November 27, 2012 at 1:42 AM Human Hair Extensions said...

Fifi lapin? Mmmm sounds pretty new and unique to me never had a chance to have this type of tea. The images seem impressive. I guess it time for the experimental. Lol.

November 27, 2012 at 1:43 AM 
omg cutest case ever!! i love fifi lapin

November 27, 2012 at 4:33 AM 
OMG, that case is TOO cute. And now I'm craving sweets too.

November 27, 2012 at 7:21 AM 
I love what you had to say about this and it's true that you only have to think rich or appreciate the little things in life to make you feel super rich!

Now, those cupcakes and cookies are making me crave sugar Kim!

Yup, currently in London, which hasn't been affected but everywhere else, it's just awful! In some places it's the worse since the flooding in 2000. :(


November 27, 2012 at 8:42 AM 
CUTE phone case! Now I want some tea! And I want some Christmas sugar cookies!

November 27, 2012 at 9:17 AM Bethan Currie said...

I need that phone case!!!! I should probably make myself some lemony tea and sparkly biscuits to celebrate winter and to fight colds :)


November 27, 2012 at 9:20 AM 
Love the phone cover and your tea and biscuits look delightful:)

November 27, 2012 at 12:31 PM 
I love Fifi Lapin - and she is adorable on your iPhone Kim.
Yummy cookies and cupcakes as well.
Happy day sweet lady,

November 27, 2012 at 2:15 PM 
Lordy, these pics are cute as pie!! Found you on Angela's blog, thank you so much for the kind words about my etsy shop! You've got yourself a cute blog here, I'm happy I found you! :)

November 27, 2012 at 2:23 PM Rubies and Emeralds said...

Yummm... tea & cookies are always the best combo!

November 27, 2012 at 2:42 PM Agnieszka (Aga) Guerrero Olesinska said...

Looks delicious!Impressive blog!
Check mine and let me know if you would like to follow each other:-)


November 27, 2012 at 2:43 PM 
such a cute design!

November 27, 2012 at 3:00 PM 
Sooooooooooo cute!

November 27, 2012 at 8:04 PM Rebecca Miriam said...

how cute!
looks so yumme :)

xx, rebecca

November 27, 2012 at 8:22 PM 
what a cute case this was a cute post but when arent they from you haha

November 27, 2012 at 10:26 PM 
That phone cover is just too cute! And I totally agree, sometimes it is the lil things that make a big diff:)

November 28, 2012 at 12:01 AM so beautiful pictures!
Maybe if you want we can follow each other? Let me know ;)



November 28, 2012 at 11:55 AM 
i LOVE the photos here, kim! nicely done! and i think i spy some milanos!! mint ones are my fave!

will check out that website now!

 
SO jealous of your super cute fun!

November 28, 2012 at 2:26 PM invisiblefashion said...

I like your blog! Would you like to follow each other? :)

November 28, 2012 at 3:24 PM 
I am a fan of small bits of loveliness that make one happy. I think the best you can hope for is being able to enjoy what - big or small- you happen to have. I also think that you have this quality, and at the same time you manage to dispense uncountable bits of loveliness to your readers. I am addicted to your enthusiasm for life. That cover is SUPER CUTEEE!!! hugs and hugs Coco
 
I simply love Fifi Lapin, the spoilt rich brat.

December 1, 2012 at 2:19 PM Petit Macaron said...

Sucha cute iphone case! I want one now


December 15, 2012 at 8:23 PM