Do you dream of just packing up and moving to Paris?
I do…every…single…day!
Author Janice MacLeod had the same dream…except she actually followed through on it! Her memoir Paris Letters was released yesterday and I am dying to sit down and devour it from cover to cover. Tell me this synopsis doesn’t just draw you right in…
“How much money does it take to change your life?”
Unfulfilled at her job and unsuccessful in the dating department, Janice MacLeod doodled this question at her desk. Then she decided to make it a challenge.Over the next few months, with a little math and a lot of determination, she saved up enough to buy two years of freedom in Europe.But she had only been in Paris for a few days when she met a handsome butcher (with a striking resemblance to Daniel Craig)—and never went home again.A love story in the vein of Almost French and Lunch in Paris, Paris Letters (February 4) is a joyful romp through the City of Light, and an inspiring look at what can happen when we dare to create the life we want.Realizing that her Parisian love affair would be forever, MacLeod began her own business on Etsy, creating beautifully-illustrated letters from Paris inspired by artists like Percy Kelly and Beatrix Potter. She now paints and writes full-time, bringing beautiful things to subscribers around the world and reviving the lost art of letter-writing.
Check out the gorgeous illustrated letters she creates and sends from her home in Paris…how amazing are they?
You can purchase them at her etsy shop – either one at a time or a monthly subscription of six or twelve letters. Wouldn’t they look cool framed on a gallery wall?
Now for the giveaway! As long as I am ordering a copy for myself, I figured why not have a giveaway and share this book with a lucky reader. And, once I discovered Janice’s beautifully illustrated work, I decided to sweeten the pot a bit and also include one of Janice’s illustrated letters from Paris as part of the giveaway.
So, here’s the deal…to win a copy of this fabulous book AND an actual letter from Paris delivered via snail mail, just follow You May Be Wandering on Bloglovin’, Facebook, Instagram or Google+ and leave me a comment below telling me where you follow (if you already follow just tell me that in the comment)…Earn extra entries for sharing this giveaway on your blog or Facebook page. It’s that simple. I will select and announce the winner next Friday, Valentine’s Day.
For even more chances to win Janice’s work, go check out the giveaway going on at Eat.Live.Travel.Write, a lovely blog about food and travel (what could be better!) and my source for the above photos. Thank you, Mardi, for bringing Janice’s book and letters to my attention! And, check out Janice’s blog for a daily dose of life in Paris.
This is not a sponsored post or giveaway…it is just me sharing things I love with all of you dear friends!
Bonjour sweet Sandy… What a great book. Not only do I want to read it, it makes such a great gift. I forwarded your link to one of my friends that is going to Paris in March. Thanks for the recommendation. Are you getting hit as hard as we are with the storm? Oh well, I'll just dream of Paris….
I follow you on Bloglovin! Great giveaway. I have one going on at my blog for Minted.com!
They can't possibly have this much snow in Paris, right? I am dreaming of a little escape…..so thanks for sharing this with me.
Love to win a copy of this book and letter…..I love getting your- blog emailed to me…..
Right now I would follow you to any sunny spot….maybe Capri….
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I just recently started following your blog on Feedly, and also just "liked" you on Facebook. I took my first trip to Paris last month, and am most smitten!
I must get this book!! Of course I am an avid follower of yours but will now follow you on FB and Instagram! Thanks Sandy for telling us about it….tell me who DOESN'T dream of moving to Paris:)
I can relate to this so much. Although, Paris is not my first dream, the idea of just doing it is a brave thought. Yes, the practicality of all of it is what stops me. I am following you on Bloglovin, and liked you on FB under my blog name. On a side note, will the snow and ice ever end?
Oh, I this looks like a fantastic book, but I think I love her illustrations even more. So clever. I love hearing about people who follow their dreams (especially when they involve art and Paris)!
Sandy, I love seeing your posts come up in my blog feed – they are like a little vacation without ever leaving my desk.
XOXO
I sort of did that already when I moved here to the U.S. and although my story is probably not as 'romantic' as hers, leaving family and friends behind was the toughest part of it. I don't regret starting my life over here, it's an adventure everyday and I learn new things daily too! Your right about framing those letters Sandy, thanks for the info on the book, I'm checking it out! 🙂
Hi Sandy!
I love this story! It just shows that you truly can change your life if you want to. I admire her bravery and determination. Love, even more, that it led to love and a brand new career. What a talent.
I'd love to win that book and illustration. It makes me think of all the possibilities out there!
xoxo Elizabeth
Beautiful illustrations! Although I dream of London instead of Paris:) xo Caroline
Sandy your heart is clearly in the right place – and you can make dreams a reality for all of us now that you are an official Virtuoso travel consultant.
Can't wait to be in Paris with you all, you great bunch of bloggers, I am enjoying all the blopgs I have found thru Sandy!
I already follow you on Facebook, sounds wonderful, I am always dreaming of just picking myself up and moving to Europe .
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I follow you on Facebook and just started following you on Instagram. Love reading about other people's Paris adventures! My first love (still one of my best friends) was Parisian and I met my expat American husband in Paris.
I'm a Facebook follower & almost every book I read is about Paris (or France).
I follow you on Facebook & almost every book I read is about Paris (or France).
Dear sandy, hust discovered your lovely blog and this super giveaway! I'm a new very happy follower of You may be wandering, I've shared this post with google+ and FB.
big hug, finger crossed
Baci
Lisa
Hi I follow you on facebook and always look forward to updates!
Again, I am so late….but Paris will always be there, and here I AM ! Oh Sandy, TAKE ME NOW!!!!!!
Hello! What an amazing idea to write suck a book! I definately want to have it! 🙂
Just followed you on G+ and shared a post!
https://plus.google.com/112407771446223319918/posts/i85XTE3JPES
You always find the most interesting things. I follow on FB and Instagram!
I learnt about this Book from Mardi's Blog too. I would enjoy reading this Book about Janice, her Illustrations and about Paris. I am following you already on Bloglovin and Facebook. I will follow on Instagram and G+ too.
Hello dear SAndy!
How are you? Are you nice and cozy with all of the snow and cold? I hope that the weather has not caused any power issues.
This book is fabulous! I already follow you everywhere.
I hope you have a great night!
Good morning dear friend,
Thank you SO much for coming by to leave me a comment. Wishing you the CRAZIEST love ever….
Lovely giveaway! I had fun checking out the site-so inspiring, especially for travel addicts like us. I follow you on all of the above and would love to be entered in the giveaway. Love that photo of the house in Mexico by the way. We fly out Valentine's day for Los Cabos.
Stay warm my friend.
xx, Heather
Musee d'Orsay This is an outstanding art museum. Not to be hurried through but so much to see there can be sensory overload. We thought we were done until we reached the top floor where the private collections were and wished we had started there first.
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I folow you with Bloglovin' ! I would absolutely love to win this book, handwritten letters are so cute ♥