Happy Monday!

 Happy Monday!! I hope you enjoyed a lovely weekend!

I  managed to gets lots of writing done, which makes me very happy  (and tired!) Wishing I could just lounge around in a cashmere blanket today...What about you? Wishing you all a wonderful week.

We must combine the toughness of the serpent with the softness of the dove, a tough mind and tender heart. -Martin Luther King Jr.

(Images via Crush Cul de Sac)

Happy Friday!!

Happy Friday!! I hope you enjoyed a wonderful week! Mine was busy and exciting, with a few fabulous events ( you can read about them in French here) and lots of work. Looking forward to some down time this weekend.

Speaking of fabulous events, there's an exciting one coming up In New York, just in time to replenish your fall and winter wardrobe.

Lucky is hosting its ninth annual LUCKY SHOPS event November 1^st – 3^rd in NYC with a VIP charity event on November 1^st – hosted by Grammy® Award-winning recording artist, Jennifer Hudson.

Now in its ninth year, LUCKY SHOPS has become the benchmark for all shopping events, bringing the pages of the magazine to life with a unique mix of established and up-and-coming designer brands at a variety of price points. Lucky’s team of experts have carefully edited and selected their favorite fashions, shoes, jewelry and more with items selling at up to 70% off retail.  Shoppers will also enjoy music, refreshments, giveaways and much more!

*To purchase tickets and for more information, please visit LuckyShops.com

Where:

   82Mercer @ 82 Mercer Street between Spring and Broome Streets, New York City

Have a great weekend!

Fresh air + facing your fears

I have a confession to make: I've been procrastinating. Big time. Yes, I've been putting off facing the blank page again....Why? Out of fear, of course. Fear of failure, fear of ridicule and most importantly fear of not being able to do it again. Writing a novel is like climbing a mountain. A big frickin' mountain. For me, it's Everest x 100.

When it's done it's totally exhilarating, like giving birth I suppose. In my case, I cry, I dance, I jump for joy, I travel, I see my friends, I shop.  Then it's just me and the darn blank page again and it's pretty scary. Back to zero, here I go.

What do I do when I'm afraid? Yesterday is a perfect example: I ate junk food, drank way too much coffee, bought a cheaply crafted blazer for no reason and spent two hours on a luxury shopping site trying to figure out how to pay for a dress I don't need and will never wear. That's what I do: waste time and energy on useless stuff...!

Today however is a different story: I woke up early, feeling determined to take the bull by the horns. I read a good portion of a great book about writing that incorporates yoga as a tool to face your fears: Writing Begins with the Breath ( I highly recommend it to all you aspiring writers...), made myself some green juice and headed to my yoga studio for some meditation.

Now I'm feeling ready to face another adventure: I'm almost done writing the first chapter of my third novel and, after I return the blazer, I'll hit chapter number two. My message to you is simple:  face your fears and just do it.

  

You'll be so proud you did. :)

P.S. Stay tuned for some upcoming news about book number two!

(images via Christina Lilly photography via Ruffled)

Happy Monday! + what's in ur bag?

Happy Monday!! How was your weekend? Mine was relaxing, and included a visit to a spa and dinner out to celebrate a birthday.

How about a sweet, custom made poster of the contents of your bag, just like in magazines? The talented EmmaKisstina, can do it for you.

She will happily draw your bag and up to ten accessories, which would look lovely in an office or in a girl's bedroom, I think.

Finally, a special thanks goes to Myriam, for taking this picture for me of this lovely cushion at H&M Home in Frankfurt. Their bedding collection is very attractive!

Have a great week!

(Images via Here comes the Sun)

Happy Friday!!

Happy Friday!! It was snowing a few hours ago where I am, and it got my a bit excited about winter ( and to be honest,  a tad depressed :)) So I figured that looking at brightly colored coats would put a smile on my face. 

I'm thinking a bright tangerine or pumpkin orange one might spice things up, right? What do you think? I especially love the mix of vintage dress and modern red coat: it's so pretty.

Wishing you a wonderful weekend!

(Images via The Sartorialist, A fashion love Affair, Pinterest)

Bergdorf Goodman: Celebrations

I came across this book yesterday at Chapters bookstore and obviously, I was immediately intrigued...so I did a bit of research...and it turns out that Bergdorf's is in full celebration mode!

It's celebrating 111 years of impeccable style, class and sophistication. I still remember my first pair of shoes bought in their exclusive shoe salon, at a deep discount!

They are hosting a bunch of sassy events, including Instagram contests on their fabulous blog, 5th\58th. Great videos as the one by a lovely brand, Nonoo, below...

And they're even planning the launch of a short film for the occasion...Can't wait to see it!  Happy Birthday Bergdorf's!

Fields of Gold

Have you been out enjoying the fall colors? I was out all day yesterday and today and it's been a gorgeous treat.It inspired my post above...

Also, enjoying some fall weather cooking, including butternut squash soup and yummy cookies.It's Canadian thanksgiving today, so to all my Canadian readers, enjoy!

(Images Crush Cul de sac, Miss Little Lime, personal photos)