Happy Friday!!

Happy Friday!! After a looooong and busy summer, I'm heading off to the beach for four days to catch some waves, fresh Atlantic air, fresh fish and salt water taffy.

Don't forget to participate in my Shopbop giveaway below; there's still plenty of time to participate! Have a great weekend!

We are tied to the ocean.  And when we go back to the sea, whether it is to sail or to watch - we are going back from whence we came. ~ John F. Kennedy

(images via Glitter Guide and Pinterest)

Shopbop giveaway! (*pretty skirts and more!*)

Hear, hear, the end of summer is near and it's time for a cusp-of- fall giveaway! Just in time to replenish your wardrobe and replace your worn out flip flops, jean shorts and light dresses and t-shirts.

Why not indulge in a stunning Vince Skirt, some pretty Kenny dresses, or splurge on a Robert Rodriguez necklace?

Shopbop is generously offering a $100.00 gift certificate for one of my lucky readers. To win, simply leave a comment, follow this blog and for additional entries, tweet this giveaway or share it on Facebook.

Don't forget to become a Shopbop fan here!

The winner will be randomly selected in a week. 

Good luck!

(Images via NY Times T Magazine)

Hello May!

 Hello mes amies! Happy May!

It promises to be a busy month, with mother's day, an upcoming trip to the beach in New England, a move and some exciting projects!

 

 Don't forget to participate in my Shopbop giveaway, which ends on Friday. I will be hosting another giveaway afterwards that involves a recently published novel.

Keep your face always toward the sunshine - and shadows will fall behind you.

 

—  Walt Whitman

(Images via Inspired Design, Musings in Femininity and we heart it)

Shopbop giveaway! (*pretty dresses and heels!*)

Spring is the perfect time to add a new piece to your wardrobe and Shopbop is generously offering a $100 gift certificate to my readers!

Why not treat yourself to a gorgeous graphic 10 Crosby by Derek Lam dress?

And then add a touch of glamour with some Jean-Michel Cazabat heels or a Belle Noel by Kim Kardashian necklace.

The giveaway will be open for 10 days and is open to readers worldwide. To enter, simply leave a comment below, follow this blog and for additional entries, follow me on Twitter and Pinterest.

Don't forget to fan Shopbop!

Good luck!!

 

Giveaway Winner!!

 Hello mes amies! I hope you had a wonderful holiday weekend. Mine was filled with great food, good times with family and a fun gift exchange.

I'm delighted to announce that the winner of the Shopbop giveaway is JENNY!!

Congratulations and have a wonderful day. I'm off to spend the day outdoors on the ski slopes.

(Image via FGR)

The sweetest season

 

 

 

Dear friends, this is your last chance to participate in the Shopbop giveaway! I've decided to add a copy of my book, J'Adore New York in the package to make things more enticing! Good luck!

"Somehow, not only for Christmas, but all the long year through, the joy that you give to others, is the joy that comes back to you. And the more you spend in blessings, the poor and lonely and sad, the more of your heart's possessing, returns to you glad." - John Greenleaf Whittier (1807-1892)

(images via Katie Reynal)

How sweet it is

Hello my dear friends, I hope you had an amazing weekend! Mine was beyond amazing with a whirlwind trip to New York City. I visited Lady Gaga's holiday workshop at Barney's, took in the stunning holiday windows, attended a great concert and saw two exhibits at the MOMA and the Guggenheim Museum. And not to mention all that great food and drink!

 I'm definitely in a festive spirit and I hope you are too! Don't forget to participate in the Shopbop givewaway!!

Please drop in again this week for an interview with a lovely author and a glimpse into her dreamy winter wonderland.

(Images via Fashionista.com)

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)

Happy Friday!!!

Happy Friday!! Hope you had a wonderful week! Mine was busy with novel rewrites, a few projects and some exciting marketing initiatives.

Looking forward to some relaxation, swimming, biking and attending a wonderful evening of music at a fund raising event with some fiends.

I'm happy to report that the winner of the Shopbop giveaway is Kim D. ( 6th comment), so happy shopping Kim!

Don't forget to participate in the other giveaway below for gorgeous watercolor notes.

Have a fantastic weekend!

( images via Dust Jacket Attic)

Happy Monday + Mulberry Fall!!!

It feels as though summer has just begun but we're already in the throws of fall fashion campaigns...This one caught my attention, just like the spring one had a few months back. Whoever is responsible for their campaigns is extremely talented!

The two models don Mulberry’s luxurious country looks at the appropriate location of Shotover House in Oxfordshire, England. Photographer Tim Walker shot the models in velvety chairs, ornate décor, foxes, and in front of a huge backdrop of foxes and birds. The animal inspiration doesn’t just stop there; the video is set to Miike Snow’s “Animal.” Walker’s video played with reality and proportion while making the models, clothes, and accessories more  beautiful. Can Mulberry get any better? You can watch the video here!

I hope you had a fantastic weekend, don't forget to participate in the Shopbop giveway! It's your last chance!

(Images and some text from the Blayne Report)

Happy Monday+Shopbop Giveaway+Alexander Wang!!

Happy Monday!! Hope you had a fantastic weekend! I went for a looooooong bike ride that totally killed my derrière my thighs, finished some writing and attended a benefit for the Yamaska Literary Society hosted by CBC Radio host Shelagh Rogers during the Knowlton Wordfest. It was a blast!

And now... it's time for another Shopbop giveaway! 

Why not use the gift card to splurge on an Alexander Wang purse , a stunning Alexander Wang Tote or a piece from T by Alexander Wang?

While you're at it, don't forget to take a look at the Shopbop blog.

Win a $100 gift card simply by becoming a follower of this blog, leaving a comment below , and for additional entries, follow me on twitter.

The winner will be selected randomly in 10 days...Good luck!!

(Images Musings in Femininity)