Happy Monday + Book Giveaway!!

Happy Monday! I hope you enjoyed a fantastic weekend! Mine was a bit hectic and involved lots of cleaning, scrubbing and painting...

But I did manage to spend a lovely evening with friends.

I'm very excited to give away a copy of one of the most sought after books this summer, Kim Izzo's The Jane Austen Marriage Manual.

If you're curious about it, you can read about it here.

To win, simply leave a comment, become a follower of this blog + share the giveaway on Twitter or Facebook.

The winner will be selected randomly in a week.

Good luck + have a great week!

(Images via Dustjacketattic)

Book Giveaway!

Happy Wednesday! Thanks to my publisher's generosity, I am giving away a free copy of Forgotten, Catherine McKenzie's recently released novel. For a chance to win, simply follow this blog, leave a comment and for an additional entry, share this giveaway on twitter or Facebook.

The winner will be selected randomly next week.

 Good luck! 

Stripe Love Affair

If you've been following my blog, you probably have guessed by now that I ADORE anything with stripes!  Shirts, skirts, throw pillows, furniture, you name it, i love it!

I particularly love the striped drawer chest above and the monogrammed pillows. I'm thinking of ordering the blue and white one for my office.  And those cute mittens, aren't they just adorable? Today, I'm wearing a striped blue and white skirt that I picked up at Forever 21 for a song.

I have a small favor to ask, if you could like my Facebook author page to the right, i would be SOOOOOO grateful.

I'm also pleased to share with you my new micro site on my publisher's web page. You can find out a lot about my passions, dreams and the kind of food I don't like! :o)

(Images via Crush Cul de Sac, Luxury Monograms, Smoothies)

I ♥ Color

I've just discovered the art of San Francisco native, Lisa Congdon. I really like the color palette she uses and her whimsical illustrations. She apparently works with numerous publishers, including mine: Harper Collins Publishers.

Her book , A Collection A day, will be available in March 2011.

J'adore!

An interview with the Savvy Reader!!

In connection with my upcoming book launch, you can read my answers to a pop culture questionnaire on Harper Collins' Savvy Reader site.  It was fun to answer, especially the question about my favorite childhood character!  Yes, you guessed it: Miss Piggy !

Dreaming of Dior

(via Harper Collins)

Bold Face Names

Harper Collins

I am currently reading Bold Face Names by Shinan Govani and it is absolutely hilarious! Mr. Govani is the gossip columnist for the National Post and his novel touches on the subjects of fame, fashion and celebrity with flare, dash and wit! I highly recommend it for a très très fabulous read! Enjoy!