Sunday, January 30, 2011

Stolen Kiss


I receive alot of questions about the photo above which I use for my blogger name.
It is by Fragonard, "Stolen Kiss". 

Ahhh, très romantique...




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Friday, January 28, 2011

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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Tuesday, January 25, 2011

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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Sunday, January 16, 2011

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





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Thursday, January 13, 2011

Belle Inspiration & Giveaway News

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 
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

Monday, January 3, 2011

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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