Return to Blogland!

Has it really been over one year since I've posted here? I am surprised at how much I've missed sharing with all my blog friends and learning about their lives on their blogs, and sharing about my own. I had the best of intentions - C'est la vie!

So pull up a chair. I've saved you a seat so we can catch up...

A few glitches health wise, but God is good and prayer works, how blessed I am!! My French Honey gave me the scare of my life, but he is good and strong once again and all is well in our little corner of France. Without my other half - well, I'm not much good.

The weather in Paris has turned cold and we're bundling up as we enjoy all the Christmas decorations.

Decorations along the Avenue des Champs Elysées - this famous street has some sweet memories for me!! 

As it is with life there were also some wonderful new things that happened. Belle Inspiration Magazine - which my team and I began over 3 years ago (hard to believe that too), is still going strong and the Christmas issue is now online.

As a thank you for all the support you have all shown this special holiday issue is FREE!  (of course then we have to go back to subscriptions). Click below the photo and enjoy - please share with your friends and on Facebook too.

CLICK HERE  to read Belle Inspiration, December 2013

Stay tuned for more announcements about Belle Inspiration in 2014. Change is good and we have some good ones waiting in the wings. 

I publish Belle Inspiration via my company, Inspired Ink Media, and we have been chosen to do the design and production of a brand new e-magazine for Girls' Guide to Paris called Girls' Guide to Paris ET PLUS.

                

Each issue is filled with Paris and other cities around the world. Take a look and if you like what you see you can subcribe on the Belle Inspiration website.

It has been an exciting undertaking for our design team, but loving every minute of it. I truly love what I do. We design all things digital - magazines, catalogues, lookbooks, logos... 

I'll be doing my best to visit you and all your blogs. Attempting to get a head start on my new year's resolutions. 

Can't wait to hear your news as well. It feels good to be back in Blogland - à bientôt!

Put a Little Oh La La in Your Life! 

Tiptoeing Through the Tulips

"Tiptoeing Through the Tulips" - and no, we don't mean the song by Tiny Tim!

Check out Nicolette Fisher's breathtaking article in the current March/April issue of
Belle Inspiration Magazine

 "Tiptoeing Throught the Tulips". 

This article  highlights a small part of what makes Belle Inspiration so special! 

Click on the mini mag to enlarge to full screen

 

The May/June issue of Belle Inspiration Magazine will be out in 3 weeks!

Put a Little Ooh La La in Your Life

A New Week

I begin my day sitting at my vanity, 'putting my face on', and getting ready for another day. 

 I find this little ritual calming, and enjoy being surrounded by 

vintage silver and anything pretty.

And you? Do you have a morning routine that gets you going?  

Put a Little Ooh La La in Your Life!

Belle Inspiration is Online & Giveaway Winner

We have two great things to share with you. 


First, Belle Inspiration e-magazine is online!

170 pages of inspiration for the new year!

Travel adventures, 

romantic dinners 

and Valentine's traditions

Click here if you haven't reserved your subscription!

More good news:


We have a Shabby Silver Giveaway Winner 


A big thank you to Lynn at The Vintage Nest 
for sponsoring this beautiful giveaway.

Félicitations to #14

Laurie Anna of 

Laurie Anna's Vintage Home

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Launch Party Giveaway Winner!

Thank you to everyone who participated in the 

Belle Inspiration  Launch Party yesterday.

It was a spectacular day for everyone involved.  

The HUGE response is still making our heads spin! 

Merci Beaucoup!

 New features and pages are being added to the website, 

so check back often.

If you would like your own online copy, just head over to 

Belle Inspiration.com, and order one now!

Now onto the giveaway winner - Random generator has chosen 

#36 - Alison

Congratulations Alison! 

  Please contact me with your mailing info, 

and look for your Waterman pen in the mailbox.

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Giveaway Winner

We have a winner for one of the personalised Bags of Love

Congratulations #4 - Jo of My Grandma's Soul

Jo has a marvelous blog, and a positive personality to match.

You'll enjoy the ride as you follow her adventures and fun posts.  

Be sure to stop by and say hello.

Send me your mailing address Jo, and I will forward the info to Bags of Love.  

Thank you to everyone who participated.  

Tomorrow I will be posting another 

Belle Inspiration e-Magazine Merci Beaucoup Giveaway

Hope to see you then!

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Belle Giveaway! Bags of Love

To continue the celebration of the September 15 launch of 


Belle Inspiration e-Magazine


we are offering another giveaway to thank you for your continued support.  

A special thank you to all the lovely ladies who have already ordered their subscription.  

We have been overwhelmed by your positive response!  

With a little luck and a LOT of work, 

I truly believe Belle Inspiration is going to be a Destination to Inspiration.  

I am pleased to introduce you to Bags of Love.   This dynamic London based company is generously sponsoring this giveaway.  

"Bags of Love creates unique and personalised gifts from your photos and designs."


"Bring your digital photos to life with our unique range of custom photo gifts."

Shopper Bag 


55£  value, shipping is included

If you would like to win this personalised bag, the rules are simple. 

1. Leave a comment

2. Visit Bags of Love

The winner will be announced Saturday, August 21st.

Bonne Chance!!

Put a Little Ooh La La in Your life!

A Giveaway with a French Touch!

To continue celebrating the upcoming launch of the e-Magazine

Belle Inspiration

we have teamed up to offer a giveway with a French touch!

Belle Inspiration Website

We would Like to introduce you to Elaine Biss. 

A wonderfully talented feminine illustrator.  

Her designs have been featured in campaigns by Christian Dior, New York and Company,

and recently Blogland's very own Claudia Strasser of The Paris Apartment

 Elaine did all the gorgeous artwork for Claudia's marvelous new iphone app on the

 Paris Flea Markets,  Keys to the Fleas!

Vie à Paris is Elaine's much anticipated illustrated book.  

"Vie à Paris is a feel good tale that takes the reader through the streets of Paris as seen through the eyes of Nanette and her dog Coco."

Joie De Vivre in the City of Lights.   It fits perfectly with Belle Inspiration's motto,

 "Celebrating La Joie de Vivre". 

The Giveaway - 

1 year subscription to Belle Inspiration e-Magazine, 6 Issues

 Elaine's book, Vie à Paris

Surprise gift from a Paris brocante

The rules are simple:

1. Comment to enter

2. Become a follower if you'd like (not a requirement)! :)

3. Cross your fingers!

Merci Beaucoup for all the well wishes about the new e-Magazine.  

I was stunned by all the subscriptions you ordered, 

and the incredible kindness you have showered on the entire team of Belle Inspiration.   

I am grateful for your love and support!

Giveaway Drawing August 11th

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Credits: Vie à Paris photos and text in quotations original copyrighted material of Elain Biss

Tea Anyone?

 Tea is popular here in Paris.

This is a good thing for me since I’m still getting used to the very strong café.

 

Christofle is a good place to start…love the classic shape of this teapot

Now I’m off to find a quiet spot to work on the online magazine.

The name is Belle Inspiration - what do you think?

 

(Here is a peek of the first cover)

The web site should be up in July

The September e-magazine launch is still on schedule 

So far so good –

Thank you again for all the encouragement.

You are all incredible!

Put a Little Ooh La La in Your Life!

Mimi Bleu