Musée Marmottan Monet

The Musée Marmottan Monet is one of my favorite museums in Paris.

It is a little off the beaten path from many of the more well known museums, 

but it should definitely not be missed. 

Located in the quiet residential area of the 16th,  the former hunting lodge is the 

perfect setting for the world renowned artwork 

  

 

The specially constructed Monet Salon is spectacular

A lovely painting by Berthe Morisot, a contemporary of Monet

A marvelous place to while away some time...

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Time to Hit the Books

Time to hit the books

This overflowing bookstore is located in the Latin Quarter of Paris,
not far from the Cathedrale de Notre Dame, on rue St André des Arts.
It is literally bursting at the seams, 
making it a tight squeeze to get through the ailes... so I've learned to visit before lunch!

Belle Inspiration e-magazine went online on the 15th.
I want to thank everyone who made it such a success, 
and sent such lovely emails - I read every one! 


Here's the video sneak peek if you missed it

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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

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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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Window Shopping in Paris

 A little window shopping in Paris.

It's easy to get inspired by all the creative displays and 

pretty baubles.

 Ventured inside Le Printemps  and was serenaded 

by this talented string quartet.

       We needed a sweet break after all that walking! 

If you're looking for a gift idea, drop by the Belle Inspiration e-magazine website. 

We have a special subscription rate for your Christmas list. 
A Belle Christmas Cadeau (gift)

Here's a peek if you haven't already seen it.  

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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:

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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

'Over the Moon'

I am still 'over the moon'  with excitement from the 

launch of Belle Inspiration.

I must thank everyone once more for taking time to send 

your unbelievably positive comments about the online magazine  

I cannot begin to explain how much each one means to me.  

We have already starting on Issue 2 - out on November 15 - The Holiday Edition!

We thought we would spend today enjoying these last days of Summer.  

Ranalagh Gardens, Paris, 16








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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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