Belle Inspiration & Giveaway News

 Belle Inspiration e-magazine 

is online Saturday! 

This third issue is entitled 'Be Mine'

 It is a celebration of a New Year 

and all the sweet things we love about Love!

A video sneak peek

Due to such a marvelous response, we will continue to offer our special cadeau 

of 2 subscriptions for the price of 1 

(ends January 31st)

Don' forget the Shabby Silver Giveaway

with Lynn from 

The Vintage Nest 

She has just stocked her online boutique with lots of beautiful new items

Don't forget to visit Lynn's blog: Life at Cedar Hill

Muslim wrapped egg nestled on a raffia bed 

and tucked inside a shabby sugar bowl

We'll choose the winner on the 15th to celebrate 

**Special Note**

So many of our readers have expressed an interest in a 

print copy of Belle Inspiration, 

that we are now working toward offering this in the very near future.  

Would you be interested in a print copy? 

Merci Beaucoup for all your love and support!

I can't begin to tell you how much it is appreciated. 

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Cover photo by: Chari Lambert

A New Year's Giveaway!

A good way to start the New Year

A giveaway from Lynn @ The Vintage Nest

A beautiful muslin covered egg tucked into a shabby silver sugar bowl. 

 The muslin was hand stained from walnuts from Lynn's walnut tree

You can also use your silver bowl to hold a bouquet of flowers,

pens, utensils.  Use your imagination!

The rules are simple:

Visit Lynn's first class boutique, The Vintage Nest

Visit Lynn's blog: Life at Cedar Hill

Leave a comment here

Giveaway ends: January 13th

Bonne Chance!

The next issue of Belle Inspiration e-magazine is online January 15th!

Here is a sneak peek!

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A Giveaway with Teacup Design

We are having a marvelous giveaway with Rosa of

 French Country 1908 by Teacup Designs

Rosa is the first Creator and Designer of hand stamped ribbon,

 hand stamped flowers, and hand stamped candles.  

Her Etsy boutique has a grand selection of creative and original products!  

Be sure to visit!

Etsy boutique

The usual rules apply:

Leave a comment

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A set of hand-stamped, French script candles

Hand-stamped muslin ribbon. 

"Approximately 2 yards, tea dyed and frayed for a vintage look"

Set of hand-stamed and embellished translucent glassine bags. 

"Great for soaps, food, chocolate, paper and art"

Merci Rosa for sponsoring this beautiful giveaway!

We are planning two more lovely giveaways to

 celebrate Issue 2 of Belle Inspiration e-Magazine.

Online November 15th!

The winner will be announced on Monday, October 25th.

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Do you have a special story?

Yes, I know it is way too early to start talking about Christmas, 

but it will be here before we know it. 

Belle Inspiration e-Magazine, 'The Holiday Edition', goes online November 15th, 

and we need your help!  

We are planning a special section in Belle Inspiration for our readers to tell 

unique, 

funny 

and touching 

Thanksgiving and Christmas stories. 

We would love to hear about your family traditions, unexpected gifts,

 and the true meaning of Christmas.  

Do you have a special Christmas story or memory that you would like

 to share with Belle's readers? 

Email me HERE with your story along with your first name, 

and the State/Country where you live.  

We will be choosing several stories to include in 'The Holiday Edition' of Belle, 

and if yours is chosen we will send you a petit cadeau (little gift)!

Current Issue is online now!  

Merci beaucoup for your help!

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Iron Gate photo: Michele Rosenthal, aka: Bunny

Belle Giveaway

It is time for another 

Belle Inspiration e-Magazine Giveaway

I have two compact picture frames for two lucky winners!

At first glance it looks like an elegant compact.

 It opens up to reveal 4 frames.

 Made by Lisbeth Dahl, a popular Denmark based company, 

see their website here.

Perfect on your vanity, or tucked it into your purse or travel bag. 

The rules to enter are simple: 

1.) Leave a comment - 2 chances

2.) Visit Belle Inspiration website - 2 chances

Giveaway ends August 25th

Bonne chance!

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The French Touch Giveaway Winner

We have a winner for the Belle Inspiration French Touch Giveaway! 

# 28  - Deb of  Dumbwit Tellher 

Dumbwit Tellher - Deb's  blog is fun and witty,
 always promising entertaining and often thought-provoking posts.


Yes it is an interesting combination,  you must go see for yourself! 

The sense of humour of this sweet lady is fast becoming legendary in Blogland


Félicitations Dumbwit Tellher!  


If you would be kind enought to send me your address, I will send out your package asap!


Your bundle will include:


Belle Inspiration E-Magazine digital subscription
Vie à Paris - a beautifully illustrated book by Elaine Biss
and a surprise from my favorite Paris antique/brocante store




Merci to everyone who entered.  


I plan to have more giveaways to celebrate 
Belle Inspiration e-Magazine September launch.








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Giveaway Winner

A BIG thank you to everyone who entered this brocante giveaway.

I wish I could send each of you a special gift. 

Maybe one day...

 The winner is 

#55 Alison. 

 Alison does not currently have a blog, but has one in the works.  

She lives in the Big Apple, New York City.

Your black beads are on their way!

Congratulations Alison!  

We all look forward to reading your new blog very soon!  

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Before I sign off I want to show you these two adorable little girls.  

My honey and I were strolling along St-Germain-des-Pres and spied these sisters.

They are American.  The one in pink was waltzing along, train and all. 

Their father gave us the okay to snap their photo, but they suddenly turned shy!

 Cute as a button!

 Planning more giveaways very soon

 to celebrate the upcoming launch of our online magazine, 

Belle Inspiration

click here for the update

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