Happy Friday + June!!

Happy Friday!! I hope you had a wonderful week! Mine was crazy, including moving ( the next time I say I want to go shopping, can someone please shoot me?), finishing two writing projects and an endless list of errands.

I'm now looking forward to a very relaxing weekend ahead.

A major that thank you to Madam Editor for her lovely review of my novel and Fashion Magazine, for featuring me + my floral pants.

Have a fantastic weekend + don't forget to participate in my giveaway below!

(Images via here and Inspired by Design)

Happy Monday + (Flower Power)!!

Happy Monday!

I hope you enjoyed a wonderful weekend! Mine was restful and included a lovely dinner party on Saturday evening that a visit at a sugar shack. ( it was yummy!)

I also watched Mad Men last night and was surprised ( and a tad shocked by) the plot twist involving Betty Draper, until I found out the reason here. That explains everything and helps make the story line more believable.

 I'm delighted to share an unexpected  review ( in French) of my first novel here.

Merci beaucoup & have a wonderful week!

 

(Images via here)

Happy Friday + Interview and Giveaway!!

It's Friday, the sun is still shining, Mad Men is back this weekend  and Jenesequa's lovely blog is hosting an interview and giveaway today!

What more could I ask for?

Hope you have a terrific weekend. If you want to go all out on Sunday, Estee Lauder is hosting a fun Mad Men contest on Twitter where you can win a $1000 Bloomies gift certificate.

(Images via here)

Happy Friday!!!

 

Happy Friday! I hope you had a fantastic week! I'm thrilled to share a wonderful review of J'adore New York in Jenesequa Magazine.

If you have an iPad, I encourage you to download a copy, I promise you won't be disappointed! You will find great articles about beauty, fashion and so much more. There will be a book giveaway on their website, so please check in regularly.

I'm also happy to share my recent Ideabook on Houzz.com.

The first picture above is from the New York Times, which put together a great round up of street style photos from all the show. Take a look!

Have a great day!

Follower Love Giveaway Hop!

 Hello mes amies, are you ready for a massive Valentine's Day Book Giveaway! I'm participating in the great hop orchestrated by the devoted Kathy at I am a Reader Not a Writer and this one promises to be spectacular. I will be giving away a copy of all the great books mentioned below to several lucky winners. 

To participate, simply follow this blog, leave a comment and share this on Twitter or Facebook. For extra entries, please follow me on Goodreads. The giveaway is open until February 14th to U.S. and Canadian residents.

Just Friends with Benefits: Book details

Blame it on the Fame:Book details

Unscripted: Book Details

Book Details

My Book! J'adore New York details!

 Good Luck!!

J'adore the holidays giveaway!!! (with Shopbop and DVF)

This is it! The J'Adore The Holidays Giveaway! Win a $100 Shopbob gift certificate and a bottle of J'adore by Dior by participating in the giveaway below.

Looking for stylish gifts for the fashionista in your life? Or looking to treat yourself after a busy and productive year? You can select from wonderful picks, including  DVF blouses & tops, stunning  DVF clutches,  gorgeous pieces from the Diane Von Furstenberg Sale, and take a peek at the Shopbop blog!

In order to participate, become a follower of this blog, leave a comment and for extra entries share the contest on your Facebook and Twitter accounts.

For a quadruple entry and greater chance of winning, pick up a copy of my novel J'adore New York, either in paper or Kindle format and send me the amazon confirmation! ( It will also make a great gift!!)

The contest will be open for ten days. Good luck mes amies!!

(Images via Amanda Pearl, Brocante Home and Crush Cul de sac)

That cozy feeling

 

There's something about this time of year that makes you want to curl up with a warm cozy throw and a cup of tea, no?

Speaking of cozy, take a look at the sweet video below created by Brooks Brothers for the holidays, it will make your heart sing with delight.

And finally, I am beyond thrilled that J'Adore NY was featured on the ABC Network as a holiday book suggestion! Yay!

 

Happy Monday + holiday sparkles!!

Happy Monday! I hope you had a fantastic Thanksgiving holiday! Did you indulge in some great food and a bit of shopping?

I enjoyed a relaxing weekend with long walks in the forest & reading and cooking.

I'm looking forward to enjoying the upcoming holiday season and getting started on some home decor. 

I particularly love the silver candle holders available at Indigo.

I've gotten back to some writing and thought I would share this article about finding inspiration.

I'm delighted to share a lovely book review from Teresa's Reading Corner. Thank you Teresa!

Have a wonderful week!

(Images via Lets go to Paris and fall in love)

Gorgeous November Giveaway Hop!

To celebrate a gorgeous November (so far) and a great review by Barnes & Noble, I am participating in the November Giveaway Hop and  giving away two copies of J'ADORE NEW YORK!

Simply leave a comment, become a follower of this blog and for extra entries, follow me on twitter and like my Facebook page to the right. The giveaway is open until November 11th.

P.S. If you're feeling lucky, please share my trailer video below on your Facebook or Twitter pages for extra points!

"J'adore New York" by Isabelle Lafleche from Making Magique on Vimeo.

Good Luck! 

Blanco Smile Campaign + Writing Habits

This fall advertising campaign for Blanco is wonderful. The title is simple but effective:  Smile!

You can view the behind the scenes video below, it is also lovely. 

 A MAJOR thank you goes out to Liz and Lisa of Chick Lit is not Dead for having me on their popular blog as well as Oodles of Books for her great review of my book.

 

Finally, for all of you aspiring writers, I thought I'd share a blog post  by the prolific Danielle Steel about her work ethic and writing habits.  

If you think writing looks easy, even when you've sold millions of books and have been on all the bestseller lists, think again. Reading this post made me want to run back to bed and hide under the duvet. Why? because when I'm writing a book, I have the same life  (or lack thereof) and seeing it described by someone else makes you realize how grueling this can be.  I'm not complaining but simply sharing the highs and lows that come with the territory. It's all the more reason to support and celebrate the work of fellow authors.

Have a great day!

(Images via here)

This is it...

J'adore New York is now available in the United States! Thank you for sharing my trailer video on your blogs, Facebook accounts and Twitter!

A big thank you to Chick Lit + Wine for this fantastic review and wine recommendation!

Happy Monday!!!

Happy Monday!! This is a big week for me as my novel is being released in the United States tomorrow. I am running around trying to pack for a short trip to New York City and am having a hard time figuring out what to wear since the weather totally changed in the last few days.( for the worst!)

I feel like Catherine, the main character of my story, trying to pack for a work conference: there are piles of clothing and shoes everywhere, and although I'll only be there 48 hours, it looks like I'm going away for an entire month! 

The highlight of my trip (other than promoting my book) will be attending a fashion show by Juliette Longuet, the fabulous host of the TV show New York, New York.

I will happily report back with pictures.

Have a fantastic week! XO

(images via Note to Self)