Monday, November 1, 2010

Home And Two Surprises Found

I am HOME safe & sound~~
It feels like I have been gone for
a very very long time...
and I missed you All very much!
I first want to say
Merci Beaucoup Mes Amis
for all your fun wishes that you sent with me!
I carried them in my pocket every step of
the way~

The adventure of the brocantes
&
treasures troves were an experience
all in themselves and were truly truly
Magical~
My husband is always amazed how many
times I can walk out of Laduree for
"Just one more thing"....
so Thank You for giving me a reason to
stop in just one more time~

My winner!!

Diane has left a new comment on your post "Au Revoir Wishing Contest": Janet~ What a whimsical and thoughtful idea~ This is so you!!!If I were to go I would be hopeful to find a french children's book with charming illustrations, something that I could possibly take apart and frame for my grandbabies. At Laduree, my mind would swirl at all the choices but I would probably want a small tin of their signature tea blend or a bag of the small pink marshmallows.

X&O''s.

Posted by Diane to FrenchBlue at October 18, 2010 2:27 PM

Since I know we both have a love for
little bugs & little bits of nature...

I found this vintage French children's book
for my friend, Diane~

The pictures will be darling framed
if she decides to do this for her grandbabies
Ry & Mason~

And here are Diane's
pink rose marshmallows
from Laduree!
{I'll give you one guess who she will give these to!}

Rylie


Mason

Felications Diane!!!
But....
Congratulations my friend most of all
for being such a
Beautiful & Special
Grandma!!!
{Mimi}
~~
Have a fun fun week everyone~
~
Big Mauh's
~
XO's
~
fin

Top 8 photos taken by FrenchBlue
9 & 10 from Diane.

31 comments:

  1. Oh my! What gorgeous wishes. I would definitely like to get those marshmallows next time in Paris.Glad you are back. Have missed your inspiring and magical posts. Fiona

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  2. Congrats to her!!! Glad your back safe and sound xoxoxo www.1942charm.blogspot.com

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  3. Oh, how super nice!! Congratulations to Diane (and her grandchildren). And welcome back, Janet!! We cannot wait to hear about everything!

    Hugs,

    Betty

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  4. You are soooo sweet...sharing the love.

    I still enjoy my sweet creamer...everytime I use it I think of you my friend.

    Welcome home my sweet one...I have missed you...really I have. xoxoxo

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  5. Hi, What a fun contest you had, and such a great gift for the winner:) I am glad you are home safe and had a wonderful trip!
    Gail

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  6. Goodmorning,

    Nice pictures soudns like yuo had a beautiful trip!

    Hugs,
    Rozmeen

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  7. Oh Janet,
    Diane must be jumping for joy right now. What a precious gift you have found for her.
    You are such a kind soul to do this and, it is also lovely to read the things that people want you to find.
    A wonderful and so very personal giveaway....you're a star Janet. XXXX

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  8. Dear Janet,
    I'm so glad you are back safely. It seems like you were gone for a long time which means that you must have found a lot of treasures. I'll look forward to your unveiling of that over time.
    Please stop by Fashion is my muse for a visit. I have a very special giveaway in celebration of my second year blog anniversary.

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  9. Janet~
    I am so happy to hear you and your husband are home safe and sound! Congratulations to Diane on her new French treats! That French children's book is so sweet.

    Mandy

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  10. It seems you just left Janet, hope you had the most wonderful time and such adorable treasures you brought back for your friend. The book is exquisite isn't it? How was the ballet, I hope you are going to tell us about it. Much love and happy to see you back. XO

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  11. So glad you're back! Can't wait to see what magical images you have to share with us!
    The little book is delightful...how sweet for a nursery. I have been collecting special childrens books for the last few years for a little library for future grandchildren. I only have about a dozen or so, plus the ones from my childhood and my sons. Reading time with childres is so special, don't you agree?
    --Lee Ann

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  12. Welcome home!!! Missing you while you were gone...

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  13. Wow, sweet memories - these lAdurée Marshmallows look sooooo good! Thanks for sharing the love!

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  14. A charming gift~ what a lovely book, and those marshmallows look yummy. I enjoyed looking at the pictures of France.

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  15. Welcome home! I'm sure your trip was pure magic!

    Judy

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  16. Such a beautiful post and I know what you mean about Laduree .... I have to just keep going in for one more thing! And those pink masrshmallows !!!! Hope you are well!
    best wishes
    M. A. the 2nd

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  17. Congrats to Diane! What a GRATE gift for her and her grand baby!! UH Uh Uh! Welcome home! XOX

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  18. Hallo,
    I love the thing you have. And I looooove
    the old books!!!!!
    Have a nice day.
    Best wishes Marie

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  19. Lovely thoughts and photos today - I have been where you were in Saint Remy --- such a treasure of a spot. I have decided that this would be a lovely place to be ---- for a long time.
    x

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  20. OH BOOTY SO GLAD YOU ARE FINALLY HOME,,PLEASE COME VISIT WE MISS YOU,,JUST LUV YOUR PHOTOS,,

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  21. Merci~ Merci... beyond words! I just returned from a trip to Seattle and can you imagine my unexpected and joyful surprise! The children's book couldn't be more charming, and of course I looked and found, a ladybug! The marshmallows will be like heaven on earth. But the very best part is that I will get to spend time with you.
    With heartfelt Love,
    D.

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  22. Very happy you both made it home safely and happy. Congrat's to Diane, what a treasure. Her grandchildren are so adorable; she is truly blessed.

    Cheers ~ x

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  23. A Storybook...Le Livre! A Tale of travel...Le Vagabond! Lovely gifts...Bonne journée!

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  24. Great find... blessings come every day don't they! Beautiful blog, Jennifer jennsthreegraces

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  25. Look how gorge you are in Paris. Thinking very Jane Birkin. xo

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  26. I' m from Brazil and I love your blog! Congratulations!

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  27. You are the sweetset thing! Only you would vacation in France looking for other's wishes! wishes to you back, friend...

    Karen

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  28. Wishing you a Happy Weekend, Janet!

    And I meant to tell you before how much I loved the picture of you in front of Ladurée! I will have to add the rose marshmallows to my "must try" list!

    Betty

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  29. Welcome home and thanks for sharing! Feel like I was there, but then, I always do when I visit your blog.


    Bisous,

    Sandy @ My Shabby Streamside Studio
    http://myshabbystreamsidestudio.blogspot.com/

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  30. Janet you site is so special it makes me feel so good to read your posts.

    Come enter my new giveaway from Empress of the Eye!
    xoxo
    Karena

    Art by Karena

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  31. I just had to tell you how exquisite your blog is! I feel like I escape to this beautiful and romantic wonderland every time I visit here!! You mentioned Ladurée's rose marshmallows above and I didn't know if you'd heard of a U.S. company called "Woodland Fairy Acres" (www.WoodlandFairyAcres.com)? They sell marshmallow mixes and scone mixes in floral flavors (including rose). Their products are absolutely wonderful and I thought you might get a kick out of them!

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