Paris & love seem to go together – perhaps there’s something in the water, in the air, la joie de vivre… whatever it is and wherever you are – enjoy those you love every single day!
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Snow in Paris!
Paris in white!
Who knew Paris could be even more beautiful with
a covering of snow.
Merry Christmas
This is a good time to thank each and every one of you who have been so faithful and supportive of all we do. We are offering a special Holiday issue free to everyone.
This issue waxes sentimental as we look back at a few of our first Christmas articles by Yvonne Pratt of Stone Gable Blog & Melissa McArdle.
Don’t worry, there’s plenty of new content with another installment from Jacqueline deMontravel’s New Traditions feature and an interview with authors, Jill Colonna of Teatime in Paris!, and Jamie Cat Callan who wrote Parisian Charm School that’s due out in January.
The team at Belle Inspiration wishes you all a very Merry Christmas.
My Parisian Catalogue – Holiday 2017
My Parisian Catalogue, Holiday 2017 is filled with interesting products, services, books… all French-themed businesses offering things you’re sure to love.
Our Catalogue is published quarterly and FREE! Please feel free to share the link and share the love!
Read HERE!
Wandering the Streets of Paris!
Wandering through the streets of Paris is something I never tire of. With views like these at every turn, it’s easy to understand why.
Bonne Année / Happy New Year!
from the
Belle Team
Chez M’Lain & Fine Linens
Chez M’Lain – a wonderful family-run business producing Life’s Little Luxuries!
Fine Linens
Soft Cashmere in delicious colors
Luxury Bedding with … are you ready? 500 thread count cotton percale!
Custom Monograms are available too!
Best of all – Chez M-Lain is giving all Belle Inspiration readers 10% off your order through January 31st.
Hurry over to Chez M’Lain & use ‘BELLE’ when ordering!
You can read about the Chez M’Lain story in the September issue of
Belle Inspiration written by Jacqueline deMontravel of Ducks Goose blog.
Oh, and did I mention the Chez tote? Perfect for a day at the brocante.
Enjoy!
The Belle Team
My Parisian Catalogue – Winter 2017
Croissant Love
Can you think of a better way to start the day than a flaky, buttery croissant?
Every boulangerie in France has an inventory of these golden
treats piled high behind the glass displays.
Some dip them into their morning café créme – me, I like to enjoy the deliciousness
untouched by any other taste!
Maybe its time for a cooking class to make these properly.
The Belle Team
Merry Christmas!
Here we are again… Christmas!
Seems like we just put away last year’s decorations, wrapping paper, and bows.
The to-do list is long and there may be a few unchecked lines.
Not to worry. The only thing that matters is to spend time with those we love!
Enjoying hot apple cider, quiet chats, stomach-hurting laughter, and happy times
with someone so special that nothing in this world could convince you to miss the time together.
There was another One who came to be with you!
He did give up everything – and He owned it all.
He put His divine nature aside to arrive as a baby – think of it!
He loved you so much He hung on a tree taking your punishment.
On the third day He arose and resumed his place as God the Son and waits for you to accept his gift of supreme love – He wants to be with you for all eternity!
He doesn’t want your money, your position, your education, your worldly goods, your ‘good’ works – He wants nothing but your heart – think of it!
How very different from all we hear today. Do this, do that, don’t do this, don’t do that. Give, do, go, suffer, condemn…
He gave all for us!
A gift is never forced on you, you must simply accept it to enjoy all it holds.
He gave you the gift of freedom, joy, life! – think of it!
He is the Reason we celebrate!
Merry Christmas from the Belle Team!