Be sure to click to hear the music…
Wow…what an amazing week this has been!! I have LOVED taking part in Anita’s “France ~ Simply Irresistible” link party!! To wrap things up on the final day, I want to share my favorites among the many fascinating and delightful posts that were shared throughout the week. This is some serious eye candy, so sit back, relax and enjoy a very special virtual trip through ‘la belle France’ with these charming posts…
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| How cool is this photo of Grace Kelly driving… Via Castles Crowns and Cottages |
Anita, of Castles Crowns and Cottages, who sponsored this remarkable link party, kicked off the week with one of her glorious posts…be sure to turn on the music and scroll slowly through the stunning photographs for her fabulous introduction to the ‘la fête’…
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| Via Personally Selected |
Talk about a feast for the eyes… Bonjour Paris by Luisa Maria of Personally Selected may be one of the most beautiful blog posts I have ever seen. There are several video/music clips throughout to set the scene so be sure to click on those as well. At the top of the page is a “translate” option so you can read the words Luisa Maria wrote to accompany all this gorgeousness (I fell in love with this post before I realized I could translate it).
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| Via Dreams on 34th Street |
More loveliness comes from Dreams on 34th Street…in Mon Rêve…Fille de Fleur Lynne dreamed of opening a French flower shop…that also sells pastries…and has French book readings and art classes for children…I can pretty much guarantee you I would be a regular at her shop if she opened it near where I live.
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| Via Sylvia’s Simple Life |
Experience a delicious Taste of Provence, including a recipe for Vin D’Orange, which she calls “Sunshine in a Glass”, from Sylvia at Sylvia’s Simple Life,
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Veronique, from French Girl in Seattle, took us to the Cannes Film Festival and shared scenes from one of my favorite movies “To Catch A Thief” in her post Black Cats, Umbrellas, Missing Jewels and the French Riviera…
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| Via Pine Cones and Acorns |
Elizabeth, from Pine Cones and Acorns, shared her Adventures in France throughout her life (lucky girl – she has been to France quite a bit!) and also Sweet Life in France – she certainly has an eye for alluring photos and a taste for delicious sweets!!
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| Via Style Mind Chic |
Go on a luxurious adventure to the sunny French Riviera and get lost in Saint Remy de Provence with, Heather, from Style Mind Chic.
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| Via Beautiful Interiors and 18th Century Style |
Frances, from Beautiful Interiors and 18th Century Style, shared French fashion, a bit about French royalty and a visit to the famed Hotel George V.
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| Via Pretty Pink Tulips |
Planning a trip to France with your children? Elizabeth, from Pretty Pink Tulips, shared some very helpful tips for Traveling to Paris with Children and some lovely pictures from her trip to Paris with her two sons.
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| Via Art and Sand |
In her post called In the Garden, Carol, from Art and Sand, told us about her spontaneous trip to Giverny and how it turned out to be one of her 10 best days ever.
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| Via Inspired Design |
Finally, Debby from Inspired Design took us on a Mid Week Escape to France that was the perfect virtual vacation from the middle of the week doldrums!
Aren’t these posts incredible? They make you feel like you just took a mini-vacation to France!
Merci beaucoup, Anita, for organizing such an amazing week of “simply irresistible” posts…à bientôt and have a great weekend, wherever you may be wandering…
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All of these blogs are very elegant and have the power to transport me back to France. I just got home Tuesday but I feel as though I am still there when I visit these sites.
A "Best of!" What a wonderful idea, Sandy. Thank you for mentioning French Girl in Seattle and this week's story. I'll confess this was a fun post for me to research and write; a "happy" post if you will. Yes, Anita's event is a huge success. She can be proud. Thanks to you, I even discovered a few more posts I had missed over the past few days. Merci! Veronique (French Girl in Seattle)
Beautiful Sandy,
This is GLORIOUS!! I am beyond words as I take my last tour today of many of the blogs that have touched my heart, my imagination and are ever so impressive. Your hard work and lovely choices have truly inspired me to continue this link party next year. I had decided to stop after this being my third year doing this, but after seeing the success, I have got to do it again.
You are a treasure. You not only open up the gateway for me to consider places to visit, but your great care and kindness have traveled to ME and at this point, all that is left in me to say is MERCI BEAUCOUP MON AMIE.
Anita
Sandy,
Good morning! Thank you so much for mentioning me in your round up this week! I am indeed lucky to have traveled so much in France. I hope that from all of the posts at Anitas party that people see that there is so much more to France than Paris and Provence.
Enjoy your weekend! I hope with your kids home celebrating you and mothers day that you bake up something scrumptious!
xx Elizabeth
Thank you for this lovely post – and for your sweet visit! Actually, this weeknd i plan to go back to France in blogland, and visir more of the posts i haven't seen yet. This is some great inspiration! Cheers et vive la france Sandy!
Well I know what I will do when we come back from dinner later and I can't sleep..pursue all these wonderful posts!! So many…Anita was a genius to have thought up this wonderful idea, so sorry I wasn't able to participate..absolutely next time! Enjoy your holiday weekend….
Sandy, I loved this adventure so much! A dream to see all of the sites involved!
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Xoxo
Karena
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This has been an excellent link party and I have enjoyed so many of the posts. A couple here that I missed so thanks for the recommmendations.
Thank you for the lovely shout out and taking me on the amazing journey once again!
It was so much fun, and lovely to meet new friends like you along the way!
Have a great weekend!
~Lynne
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