Happy Friday!!

December is upon us and so is the cold weather, brrrrrrr!

I almost died while walking my dog today!

What are your plans for the weekend? Mine include a bit of work, some hot yoga and maybe some holiday decorating.

For those of you that are Quebec residents, you can win a copy of the new Harper Collins book about Alexander McQueen here.

And for those of you doing a bit of shopping this weekend, here are some lovely suggestions from Tiffany's.

That little bird on rock brooch is so sweet. Something to dream about!

Have a great weekend!!

Mesmerizing Beauty

Hello dear friends, I hope that your week is going well. I came across these stunning photographs for Lula Magazine, aren't they divine. The first picture reminds me of the holidays and how I adore the color red!

Speaking of holidays, here are a few more images that go straight to my festive heart! 

This last photo was taken by my dear friend Kris at her lovely boutique Kokun, in Sutton in the Eastern Townships. The perfect place to find special gifts and treats for all!

 Have a great day!

Monday Mood

Hello dear friends, sorry for the short posts lately; I'm working on a few projects that are keeping me tied to Word documents, hence the quote above... :o)

I hope you enjoyed a fantastic weekend and are ready to attack the week. It's snowing where I am today, so I'm keeping warm and cozy in my wool socks and blanket. There's lots of warm tea involved too.

Have a fantastic week!

Happy Friday!!

I hope you enjoyed a fantastic week and thanksgiving holiday!

I'm delighted to announce the winner of the Shopbop giveway: FAWN!

What are your plans this weekend?

Some words to live by: laugh, even when you feel too sick or too worn out or tired. 

Smile, even when you’re trying not to cry and the tears are blurring your vision. 

Sing, even when people stare at you and tell you your voice is crappy. 

Trust, even when your heart begs you not to.
Twirl, even when your mind makes no sense of what you see.
Frolick, even when you are made fun of. Kiss, even when others are watching. Sleep, even when you’re afraid of what the dreams might bring. 

Run, even when it feels like you can’t run any more.
And, always, remember, even when the memories pinch your heart. Because the pain of all your experience is what makes you the person you are now. And without your experience—-you are an empty page, a blank notebook, a missing lyric. What makes you brave is your willingness to live through your life and hold your head up high the next day. So don’t live life in fear. Because you are stronger now, after all that has happened, than you ever were back before it started.

 

 

— ― Alysha Speer

Happy Thanksgiving!

Hello mes amies. I hope your week is going fantastically well!

Wishing all of my American readers a very happy Thanksgiving filled with joy, warmth and great food.

 This year,  I've decided to do away with my usual black Friday online shopping spree and be thankful in a more meditative and complative way. By sharing a good meal, a walk in nature...If I do splurge, it might be on a few comforting books...

I will announce the Shopbop giveaway winner tomorrow morning.

“Let us be grateful to the people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.” 

Marcel Proust

(images via Bella Mumma)

Happy Monday!!

Happy Monday! I'm heading off to help out with a cancer research benefit taking place this evening so I'll keep it short and share an inspirational quote to start off your week:

Life is an opportunity, benefit from it.
Life is beauty, admire it.
Life is a dream, realize it.
Life is a challenge, meet it.
Life is a duty, complete it.
Life is a game, play it.
Life is a promise, fulfill it.
Life is sorrow, overcome it.
Life is a song, sing it.
Life is a struggle, accept it.
Life is a tragedy, confront it.
Life is an adventure, dare it.
Life is luck, make it.
Life is too precious, do not destroy it.
Life is life, fight for it.

 

— ― Mother Teresa

 

 

(images via Inspired Design)

Happy Friday!!

Happy Friday!! I'm a bit late with my post today; I've been swamped with administrative details but I received some amazing news this morning, both J'Adore New York and J'adore Paris will be published in Poland! I'm Thrilled!

As you can see from the magazine stack above, I'm busy doing reserch on my third book at the moment....

If you speak French, you can read up my weekly column for Clin D'oeil Magazine.

Don't forget my Shopbop Giveaway below!

Have a great weekend!

Shopbop Giveway!!

It's that time again! With the holidays fast approaching and a time to give thanks, my wonderful friends at Shopbop are offering a $100 gift certificate to my readers!

Why not pick out a Marcus Lupfer sweater to keep yourself warm and toasty? Or maybe a cozy top by Cheap Monday or a luscious Acquaverde knit?

Participating is very simple: all you need to do is follow this blog,  leave a comment, share it on Twitter or Facebook. The winner will be announced in the next ten days...It is open worldwide.

Don't forget to visit Shopbop's Pinterest too!

Good luck!!

Happy Monday!!

Happy Monday! I hope you enjoyed a wonderful weekend.

The weather is spectacular today,  I've been happily working with all windows and doors open. It's so invigorating. This afternoon, I'll take a long walk with my dog, the perfect way to reflect on my current projects and find inspiration.

I have a Shopbop giveaway coming up later this week so please do drop in again.

Finally, I'm smitten with Alice Nightingale's shop on Etsy. The pictures and styling are simply divine. Take a look for yourself!

Have a wonderful week!

(Images Pearls of Joy)

Happy Friday + J'adore le rose!

Happy Friday! As you all know, I adore the color pink. It's my lucky color and makes me infinitely happy.  So I was beyond thrilled when the organizing committee of Le Diner en Rose asked me to participate and present the runway collections as part of their glittering soirée.

This year is the second edition and promises to be fabulous. Proceeds will go to the Kelly Shires Foundation for breast cancer.

The Kelly Shires Breast Cancer Foundation was established to help women/men who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. There are many unforeseen expenses they may face, and which their health insurance program may not cover.

There are still tickets left for those of you in the Montreal area. I hope to see you there!

Bon weekend!

(Images via Classy in the City, Pinterest)

Les Fleurs du Songe

It's already Thursday, this week is zooming by! 

I have lots of things going on, but the most exciting being the upcoming  release of my novel J'Adore Paris. I should have a cover to share with you very soon!

This fashion editorial, Les Fleurs Du Songe,  by Madame Figaro Magazine, a collage of blooms and latest trends, is gorgeous, isn't it?

Also, I really enjoyed reading the interview with Lola Rykiel, granddaughter of Sonia Rykiel.

Finally, I have some books left to give away to anyone having suffered through Hurricane Sandy. Please see previous post for details.