Just knock at her chateau door for a holiday party in Paris France at our friend Anita's at...http://wwwcastlescrownscottages.blogspot.com/ link party. I adore this lady and all her French ways.
Looking out the window of the plane with great excitement in landing in Paris to then arrive at Anita's Chateau where the romance of France and friends begin.
Oh my! And look who sat on the plane next to me! French actor "Gerard Depardieu" while in our wonderful conversation I invited him along, I hope you don't mind Anita but he is really game for some French partying!
Anita effortlessly mastered the art of this party inviting all who wanted to come and of course I made sure there was cake. As the cake arrived in a graceful hurry and custom baked, I could not let this moment get by without a photo taken.
What a sight, the elegance of her entry invites us into her chateau castle of crowns and beautiful mirrors and chandeliers such time-honored beauty that soulfully produces gracious results leaving you speechless.
I felt honored to spend time in her French guest room of beauty, the everyday elegance (élégance rustique) was every bit her design style in following her heart in every detail she added to the room, I don't ever want to leave.
Practical rustic French brocante sophistication in a guest cottage, so inspiring for a French heart.
A neutral patina old-world finishes filled with history for relaxed French country elegance that fills your soulful desires living in a cottage lifestyle setting.
Brocante shopping in France for my French country home.
Lot's of French kissing in Paris France...Life is too short...so kiss me slowly...
J’ai deux amours…..Mon pays et Paris.
(I have two loves…..my country and Paris.)
Though I often looked for one, I finally had to admit that there could be no cure for Paris.
From The Paris Wife
(A novel about Hemingway’s first wife, Hadley.
all via net.Inspiring a holiday vacation in Paris France and all the love and romance it inspires. when I arrive home I will be doing a GiveAway!!! So please return.
Have fun my dear friend!!! It will be amazing I'm sure =) Xo, Ashley
ReplyDeleteOh Dore this was too much fun! I was waiting on the edge of my seat to see what you would come up with...and not disappointed, for I believe yours is my 'favorite' tour of them all. Bonjour. ox Kerrie
ReplyDeleteBonjour Dore.
ReplyDeleteLike all good things, one must wait. It was SO worth it! What a MARVELOUS addition to dear Anita's Paris Party! I am speachless. Will need to return again and again to soak it in.
Anita is going to ADORE this...
Merci cher ami, Penny
sooo jealous!! how wonderful....bon voyage!!! i look forward to seeing pictures and hearing all about this lovely trip! sigh...
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun precious soul you are
ReplyDeleteBeautiful images-lovely post! Can't wait to go.
ReplyDeleteYou have a way of making us all believe that we were actually there, Dore. :) Beautifully inspiring photos, sweetie!
ReplyDeletexoxo laurie
Dore this journey is so so much fun!!
ReplyDeleteI adore you beautiful images of our trip!
Anita's Parisian Party
xoxo
Karena
Art by Karena
How glorious to take a walk through Paris with you! What beautiful photos, Dore! I surely want to visit there one day...
ReplyDeleteAnita has a lovely site, also. Going now to visit some of the links :)
Have a blessed weekend
This is a lovely post! It's wonderful to see Paris through the eyes of other bloggers.
ReplyDeletexoxo, B
Bon voyage mon ami!
ReplyDeleteMesmerised as always...let's meet somewhere! Laduree for Marie Antoinette Tea...? Sacre Coeur to light a bougie...?
ReplyDeleteJardin Tuilleries for a stroll....? XX Colette
Like your post !!!......Welcome in Paris darling...nice to met you here....what a great party this is !!...love Anita.....she is such a great friend for all of us.....happy week enjoy your time here....xxxx..
ReplyDeleteBella, bella, bellissima Dore,
ReplyDeleteHow FUN!
I am going somewhere today.
xoxo, KIm
Bonjour ma belle....enfin, je suis arrivée à ce billet merveilleux....
ReplyDeleteWOW....vraiment, je suis, ÉMUE.
Doré, I was so pleasantly fatigued last night and just this morning for the firt time, I slept in. Knowing that summer is HERE, that I am going to venture out in my art and writing and then having this fabulous party, I am so happy. I open my email to find my friend Penny's message saying, "YOU MUST GO SEE DORÉ'S POST!" Here I am, I am so touched.
YOUR POST and many others are perfectly done. All I wanted was for you all to dig down deep and find what it is that you love about this city, using your STYLES that I love so......and you all did. Now the magic has begun, and I am convinced that in this harsh world of ours, we CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE when we dream and act on that dream.
The photos and prose are MAGIC, and oh that chateau, le gateau, les pigeons, les meubles et toutes les autres décorations sont inoubiable.......
Have fun, go visit the others, let them know you are LINKED so that they can enjoy this rustic beauty of the city, the culture and the people we love.
Grosses bises ma belle, Anita
You're posts are always so magical, Dore. Love your photo choices. That image of the mirror and chandelier is just stunning. A great tour, perfectly done.
ReplyDeleteI had to come back....the music is so French and well, you have made my day. Anita
ReplyDeleteThis has been so lovely, a special treat!
ReplyDelete~ Violet
You have a way with images. It felt like a little trip to Paris seen with new eyes... and btw, you have a gorgeous daughter. Thanks to ANita for bringing us all together.
ReplyDeletei find myself mesmirised with all this beauty and elegance! and i can see it continues throughout your blog.. you even have a lovely fairy for a daughter. it's such a joy to meet you here. anita is so generous and wise to being us all together like this, what fun it is!
ReplyDeletewishing you a magical week xx
Dear Dore,
ReplyDeleteBe still my heart... Oh how I love your beautiful post. It was such a joy to see that you had come to see Bebe off as she floats to Paris. Your kind words have warmed my heart.. I am so happy you enjoyed my humble french hot air balloon.. It was such fun to create.
Enjoy your stay in France.. I wish it was my closet you were coming to
organize, last year I purchased a pale pink french armoire. I just love the inside, it is padded on the back and sides.. Truth be told I wish the finish was your beautiful work... I love your grey and white.. What a luck woman she is to have your beautiful imagination and skills at hand.
With great admiration,
Penny
Powerful images to get me in the mood for France. Looking forward to hearing about your voyage.
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thank you for your visit :)
ReplyDeleteyour blog is adorable and i will continue to visit you here xx
Dore...what fun..beautiful pictures..love the captions!!! dreaming one day to be there...lets go.. avoire..love you xo Laura
ReplyDeletethat's....Au revoir xoxo Laura
ReplyDeleteHello Dore - pleased to meet you and thanks for stopping by mine for our french party. My, our beautiful friend Anita has some tasteful friends!!! Your blog is indeed a beautiful, peaceful place - I have enjoyed my visit here very much. I long for the day when I can have some white in my life! (too many small boys for the time being)
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fee x
What a beautiful post. I love Anita's blog and the fact hat her party has brought together so many like minded Paris lovers.
ReplyDeleteHave a great week.
so fun to see all the different trips ...vacations to Paris everyone is "taking"!...wonderful cure for the ho hum rain we hare having!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for stopping by! I love your take on Paris and ahhh, Gerard Depardieu, there's something strangely attractive about that man!
ReplyDeleteNo following and also loving your etsy shop!
Di
xoxo
LOL!
ReplyDeleteI do have a bit of a weakness with those chewed up kind of faces. I used to have a massive crush on Rutger Hauer but he really is a bit chewed up now. I still swoon when I see him in Blade Runner. Gerard was brilliant in Green Card!
Great chatting with you, I have found a soul mate!
Di
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I have been so very inspired to visit Paris...sigh :)
ReplyDeletethis was perfectly
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enjoyed it...thank
merci...and happy
happy Paris Wishes!
what a great post-thoroughly enjoyed every word!! :) chris
ReplyDeleteI've always wanted to visit Paris or anywhere in France really. It just looks so beautiful. These are gorgeous photos.
ReplyDeleteI'm new to your blog and just started following. I have really enjoyed reading.
Sarah
http://skylarinc.blogspot.com/
Wonderful collection of photos! Your take on Paris is so elegant and tasteful ; even Depardieu seems quite attractive :)
ReplyDeleteThank you for your nice comment on my Paris picnic.
Have a romantic weekend!
Gorgeous photos...thanks for sharing your Paris post...I am still making my rounds. :)
ReplyDeleteThat was beautiful, Dore. I enjoyed reading the comments from Anita and Penny too. Such fabulous ladies you all are.
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