"Too Cool for School" Retro Clock Giveaway

Bonjour from Campagne Maison

Bai Design "Too Cool for School" Retro Modern Wallclock

I must admit that I have spent many an hour watching the time tick by on clocks like this one BUT wouldn't it be NICE to own one?

To find out more about the giveaway and rules for entry, please see Jenny ! Good luck...

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Au revoir,

A is for Art...B is for Buchwald

Bonjour from Campagne Maison

A & B

I am participating in AlphabeThursday. Sorry, Ms. Matlock, for being late for class, but since the letters A & B are part of the learning curve, I caught up on my homework and am turning in a double assignment today.

Art Buchwald

Originally purchased for a decor prop, "I'll Always Have Paris!" has graced the top of my coffee table book collection for some time. I picked it up the other day and after randomly reading a few entries, my yearning to visit Paris was instantly sparked. I think the word for that occasion is "serendipity"!!

Art Buchwald was a household word during the 50's-60's. A syndicated columnist, he lived in Paris and wrote for the Paris Herald Tribune. He is a Pulitzer Prize winner and a member of the prestigious American Academy of Arts and Letters. His columns were published in 550 newspapers worldwide.

This book of his memoirs was dedicated to his wife, Ann. When he told her about the dedication, she asked him why, and he said..."because Paris belonged to both of us. The book is our story--not just mine. I can't write about my life without including you as the star". Ann passed away in July 1994, before Art completed the book, but he read passages to her during his daily visits with her before her death. She looked forward to "correcting his facts and adding details that he had forgotten".

I laughed, I cried, I read and I dreamed. Art passed away January 18, 2007. Famous for his satirical outlook on life, in his own words his final goodbyes could be summed up in the song, "What's it all about, Alfie?" In my minds eye, I can see him and Ann sitting quietly somewhere around the Palais de Chaillot gazing up at the Eiffel Tower across the river Seine....

"because a beautiful city like Paris has to be enjoyed with someone you love. There is so much to do and so much to see that the magic must be shared. I shared my Paris history almost exclusively with Ann'--Art Buchwald, "I'll Aways Have Paris!" pg 230

I am linking to AlphabeThursday.

Thanks for stopping by the farmhouse for a visit today. We love having company.


Au revoir,

Traci and The Queen Bee

Bonjour from Campagne Maison

.....my personal favorite....

Traci's sponsor ...The Queen Bee... is hosting a fantastic giveaway that ends at midnight tonight, so hurry on over if you want to enter for a chance to win.

http://beneathmyheart.blogspot.com/2010/01/stamped-jewelry-giveaway.html

Her unique, sentiment inspired, sterling silver jewelry is absolutely gorgeous. You may just find yourself a little something for Valentine's Day.

Traci is giving a tour of her guest house today. WOW...she and her husband have great talents--just wait 'til you see their handiwork. I picked up a few ideas. I just love the wonderful world of blog....

Thanks for stopping by the farmhouse for a visit today. We just love having company.

Au revoir,

The Tassel House Giveaway

Bonjour from Campagne Maison

For those of you that love the look of tassels hanging around your house, I have found a fantastic giveaway. For all the details necessary to enter , please visit Susan at

http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/

You will be referred over to Angela's ETSY shop, The Tassel House, where you will be able to see more of her lovely, handmade tassels. My very most personal favorite is the Black Rooster!! Until January 31st, Angela is generously giving 10% of her sales income to the Haiti Relief via Samaritan's Purse.

I've completed all the steps for three entries and would love to win but would love for you to win as well! Good luck!

Au revoir,

It's Tracie's Birthday!

Bonjour from Campagne Maison

It's Tracie's birthday month and she is celebrating by sharing gifts! She will be taking entries thru Saturday, January 16th, so rush on over to her Petite Maison to see what she's been up to lately AND to wish her a "Happy Birthday". Don't forget to enter her giveaway!

http://mypetitemaison.blogspot.com/

Thanks for stopping by the farmhouse for a visit today. We love having company.

Au revoir

Marla's "Always Nesting" Giveaway

Bonjour from Campagne Maison

Marla is having a giveaway for her 100th blog post.

The prize is a $25.00 TJMaxx gift card. The winner will be announced on Wednesday morning, January 13th, so you still have time to visit with her and enter for the drawing.

Today, she is showcasing a guest bedroom REdecorating project and WOW....her AFTER pics are of catalog quality! You can read all about her decorating adventures at: http://alwaysnesting.blogspot.com/. Please tell her that I sent ya!

Thanks for stopping by the farmhouse for a visit today. We love having company.

Au revoir,

Joyeux Anniversaire a moi!

Bonjour from Campagne Maison

It's my birthday, so I made my own cake!! Well, o.k., not really. BUT, if I would have, it would have yellow roses on it, just like this one. I love yellow roses!

My mom, who is now 87 years young, usually makes me a cake. I am not sure if she is going to be up to the task today but I did see the lights burning over at her house when I got up at 5 a.m. this morning.

Today, I am sure that I will hear the story about my untimely arrival--for the hundredth time. (....it was the day after New Years Day, and my dad...well, he was still out celebrating-- if you know what I mean...and she was in hard labor with no doctor, etc...etc..etc...) But, that will be o.k. I will let her tell it again. Any mother that birthed nine children, all at home without the aid of pain killers, can tell the story as many times as they like...can't they??

Thanks for stopping by the farmhouse for a visit today. We love having company!

Au revoir,

Bonne Annee

Bonjour and Bonne Annee from Campagne Maison.....

New Year, New Age, New Life.....

"living happily ever after starts today"...January 1, 2010




May peace break into your house and may thieves come to steal your debts,
May the pockets of your jeans become magnets for $ 100 bills,
May love stick to your face like Vaseline and may laughter assault your lips!
May happiness slap you across your face and may all your tears be that of joy,
May the problems you had forget your home address,

(author unknown)

And may God lead and direct your steps along the path you take this coming year....

Thanks for stopping by the farmhouse for a visit today. We love having company.

Jacque,
1-1-2010