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!

Put a Little Ooh La La in Your Life!

Iron Gate photo: Michele Rosenthal, aka: Bunny

Bonne Année! - Happy New Year!

Hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas! 

Have you had a chance to rest after all that celebrating?

It is hard to believe the New Year is nearly upon us. 

2009 zipped by like lighning. 

 I'm working on new projects I hope to

share with all of you soon.

Before 2010 arrives there is still so much to do.

Thank you notes  need to be written

for all those wonderful cadeaux!

Still need to decide on the perfect dress for New Year's Eve...

perhaps Tish over at  A Femme d'Une Certain Age  

has some ideas pour moi.

This one with the red roses is rather nice...

Okay, now I'm getting excited

Just a little taste before we're off to the party...

 Then make time for a

romantic walk along the River Seine

 And through charming cobblestone streets

                              

Now this is my idea of a soirée...

I think I was born in the wrong century.

May your new year be a bowl (basket) full of cherries...

and lots of Ooh La La!

How do you plan to ring in the New Year?


Wishing you a fabulous 2010!

Put a Little Ooh La La in Your Life!

Paintings by Jean Beraud