our rainbow connection
(i’ve been messing around at conde nast again. most of these pics are from there!)
happy friday everyone! it’s been a good long week and i’m tired but happy. my 30 days of solitude is coming to a close as my guy’s getting back tomorrow. i accomplished a couple goals including finally losing 7 pounds! it only took 30 days on my own and a recession to make it happen after 5 years of trying!
so i just wanted to stop in and say hi and let you know what i’ve been up to. i’m planning a trip to paris from april 9-27th to tour with some clients. as the newspapers are saying, it’s a good time to go to europe, (one said take your mother in law)! fuel’s down and airfares are at an all time low. and the dollar’s high! anyway, you know you have a standing invitation to come anywhere i am!
before i leave i’m doing my homework, still determined and working on building this biz in a crazy time.
my homework included a virtual rendezvous from my friends lynn and janet who you’ve met before. they encouraged me to place ads on my site. i wasn’t sure about it at first cause i sort of liked having this little diary that wasn’t really commercial.
but these ladies are powerful!
like all ladies :)
and convinced me. now that it’s up i’m realizing that it’s an amazing way to strengthen our network!
it’s virgin territory and i want it to be accessible, so ads are affordable and it’s a business write off! if you’re a blog friend of course you’ll get a special deal :)
well, there you have it, the start of a new era!
who knows, hopefully it will be like going from this
to this!
thanks guys, bon nuit!
vanessa Mirelez replied:
oooh I’m jealous you are going to paris! I love that first picture you posted.
March 28, 2009 at 3:08 am. Permalink.
theparisapartment replied:
isn’t she stunning? it’s a lucien lelong design. you should come to paris!
March 28, 2009 at 3:16 am. Permalink.
Bonnie replied:
Hi Claudia! :)
You always come up with thee most amazing photos and posts for your blog! I just LOVE the black and white illustration 4th pic from the end and the lady’s with the shoes and hats pic. I’ll have to check out the conde nast pics too. If the ads look like your Dior ad then ok!
March 28, 2009 at 3:29 am. Permalink.
FrenchBlue replied:
Calling all goddess’s…. I just want to let you all know first hand the stats on my website from The Paris Apartment Blog. 300 hits from one post one day! That is POWERFUL!! This couldn’t come at a better time for us all!
THANK YOU THANK YOU CLAUDIA!
March 28, 2009 at 4:39 am. Permalink.
pamela replied:
All pretty pictures and good news here!! Losing weight and going to Paris!! Good for you!! And send us more pictures!!
March 28, 2009 at 4:57 am. Permalink.
theparisapartment replied:
thanks frenchieb, i’m glad you’re getting so much action! i really hope this can be the start of a bunch of great collaborations! and pam, if all goes well i’ll be sending you a lot more pictures and do a lot more blogging, my true love!
March 28, 2009 at 5:00 am. Permalink.
zelda replied:
hi honey ,,, great you are going to Paris while I’m going for oppening business in Syria … talking about virgin territory ! HUU .
any ways what is that business network you are talking about ??
bon voyage Bella .. !
March 28, 2009 at 10:11 am. Permalink.
Ellen replied:
I love all these images.
Thank you so much for your kind remarks on my blog – so nice to hear!
March 28, 2009 at 11:37 am. Permalink.
Recipe man replied:
great post thanks.
great images
March 28, 2009 at 12:13 pm. Permalink.
Vicki replied:
April in Paris…..wish I was going!!! Congrats on the 7 lbs!! Enjoy your weekend!!
March 28, 2009 at 1:30 pm. Permalink.
Lisa & Alfie replied:
Hi Claudia,
Have been doing a little brainstorming with Lynn myself and she is a fierce force to have on your side. She is right and it won’t diminish what you have created here so no apologies! We love your site and can only benefit from any new direction you take!
Lisa and Alfie
March 28, 2009 at 3:36 pm. Permalink.
theparisapartment replied:
zelda, you are one ambitious lady! i can’t wait to see what you’re working on. merci everyone for the encouragement. it’s a big step but it’s already been a really good thing, and hopefully will connect even more of us to promote our work and do the things we love!
March 28, 2009 at 3:43 pm. Permalink.
joie replied:
hello claudia,
this is joie, catherine hudon’s business partner. i will be in paris from april 22-27 and would love to have coffee or something. and congrats on the 7 pounds!
March 28, 2009 at 4:01 pm. Permalink.
theparisapartment replied:
hi joie, catherine is my girl too!
i’d love to rendezvous in paris! where will you be staying? what’s a good day for you?
March 28, 2009 at 4:19 pm. Permalink.
Vicki Archer replied:
Well done on your diet – means you can really enjoy that deliciousness in Paris when you get there! Have a fun weekend Claudia, xv.
March 28, 2009 at 4:36 pm. Permalink.
theparisapartment replied:
you’re so right vicki…but it’s weird how i never seem to gain weight in paris when all i seem to eat is croissants and baguettes!
March 28, 2009 at 4:43 pm. Permalink.
patricia gray replied:
What beautiful images and what a beautiful Blog you have!! Thanks for adding me to your Blog List. Congratulations on losing your 7 pounds. It’s a good time of year to do that and now you have an excuse for some new clothes on your trip to Paris. Enjoy.
March 28, 2009 at 4:50 pm. Permalink.
theparisapartment replied:
thanks patricia! i only knew of your fantastic website and am glad we finally connected!
March 28, 2009 at 5:00 pm. Permalink.
Lynn replied:
7 pounds, from where? I saw you and you’re so petite. But, congrats anyway!
March 28, 2009 at 8:43 pm. Permalink.
theparisapartment replied:
thanks lynn, i’ve been trying to make it happen for forever it seems!
March 28, 2009 at 8:46 pm. Permalink.
Noel replied:
Beautiful post! You are amazing how you put things together! I love those Dior pictures! And congradulations on your new biz idea. xoxo! Lil Dew
March 29, 2009 at 6:03 pm. Permalink.