calling it quits
…for tonight that is! if i don’t cut out now then friday night will just fly by. i hope you’re having a fabulous night and will catch you tomorrow!
in the meantime, take a look at the gems that alexandra hut has offered us for a giveaway! if you’d like to enter to win either of them, please leave a comment here and we’ll pick the random winner at the end of the week.
the paris apartment 
Priscilla replied:
What a fantastic ring! Love it!
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November 5, 2011 at 2:45 am. Permalink.
ParisienSalon replied:
Love the ring!!! IT would look totally gorgeous on my finger.
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November 5, 2011 at 2:46 am. Permalink.
The Paris Apartment replied:
i know it would!
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November 5, 2011 at 7:36 pm. Permalink.
Ann replied:
THey re both beautiful pieces! Enjoy your weekend!
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November 5, 2011 at 2:46 am. Permalink.
The Paris Apartment replied:
you too ann!
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November 5, 2011 at 7:36 pm. Permalink.
Andrea Petersson replied:
Love that ring! Glad to see your Getting out for a friday night! Love the Blog!
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November 5, 2011 at 2:47 am. Permalink.
The Paris Apartment replied:
thanks so much andrea!!
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November 5, 2011 at 7:36 pm. Permalink.
heather draper replied:
Stunning pieces!!!
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November 5, 2011 at 2:53 am. Permalink.
Christine Hendrickson replied:
I love how the gold is wrapped around the stone – very cool.
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November 5, 2011 at 2:53 am. Permalink.
Ivy Clad replied:
What an adorable little animal (donkey/mule?) in the background of that first photo holding flowers!
-Keri
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November 5, 2011 at 2:57 am. Permalink.
The Paris Apartment replied:
yes that is cute, what is that?
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November 5, 2011 at 7:37 pm. Permalink.
Lindsey replied:
oh oh oh I hope I win!!! I do the news in Memphis, TN and it would look awesome on camera :)
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November 5, 2011 at 3:10 am. Permalink.
The Paris Apartment replied:
it would look amazing!
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November 5, 2011 at 7:38 pm. Permalink.
Lylah Ledner replied:
I agree…that ring is simply too lovely…I’d def wear it to milk my goats :-)
xo lylah
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November 5, 2011 at 3:22 am. Permalink.
robin mckeirnan replied:
So beautiful !!! and my favorite colors …
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November 5, 2011 at 3:25 am. Permalink.
The Paris Apartment replied:
mine too
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November 5, 2011 at 7:38 pm. Permalink.
Suzana replied:
so pretty :)
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November 5, 2011 at 3:25 am. Permalink.
bella deball replied:
Love that ring!
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November 5, 2011 at 3:26 am. Permalink.
Kelsey replied:
They are so gorgeous!! I’d love to be the lucky lady who gets to wear them. :)
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November 5, 2011 at 3:34 am. Permalink.
Teresa @ Splendid Sass replied:
Have fun!
Love both pieces! Talented lady.
Put my name in the hat.
Teresa
xoxo
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November 5, 2011 at 3:59 am. Permalink.
Barbara replied:
Beautiful design..it would be a joy to wear to the ring, and collect compliments!
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November 5, 2011 at 4:07 am. Permalink.
Brandy replied:
Of course, they are both gorgeous! Would love to adorn myself with one!
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November 5, 2011 at 4:13 am. Permalink.
Flerida Cortez replied:
I love them both. Hope I win.
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November 5, 2011 at 4:37 am. Permalink.
Linda Bauer replied:
design is cool, modern w/rough cut stone..beautiful juxtaposition..I hope I win this!
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November 5, 2011 at 4:39 am. Permalink.
Sue replied:
had me worried there for a minute…
THEY are both soooo purdy!!!
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November 5, 2011 at 4:47 am. Permalink.
Marlena replied:
Such a pretty ring, the color is just perfect.
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November 5, 2011 at 5:31 am. Permalink.
Gwen Pomp replied:
Oooo La La….I love free!!!! =D
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November 5, 2011 at 5:39 am. Permalink.
Debbie replied:
Both pieces are incredible, but that ring is to die for…love the wire wrap and love Alexandra’s work!
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November 5, 2011 at 5:54 am. Permalink.
Fabulously French replied:
It is stunning….
Leeann x
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November 5, 2011 at 7:03 am. Permalink.
Anne Graham replied:
That gorgeous greeny turquoise colour is the colour I chose for my healing colour. I had to have cancer surgery a year ago . Everyone asks if there is anything they can do , so this time , (I had another cancer surgery a year earlier, not my best year!) I asked everyone to “think turquoise” the afternoon of my operation. I gave my surgeon a piece of turquoise silk to carry into the theatre. And he did. He showed me it was in his pocket as I was wheeled in . One friend’s child told her whole class to think turquoise that Friday afternoon. And while I did have a major operation, I did not need chemo or radiotherapy. Turquoise worked for me!
Anne
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November 5, 2011 at 7:24 am. Permalink.
The Paris Apartment replied:
thank you anne, for you moving and powerful story!
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November 5, 2011 at 7:40 pm. Permalink.
Vicki Archer replied:
Yes please….Gorgeous, gorgeous and even more gorgeous….Happy weekend Claudia….xv
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November 5, 2011 at 7:25 am. Permalink.
Jill sangster replied:
I have so enjoyed watching your apt evolve. I think you are doing a great job: not only that but all the other things you show us.
I was in paris in april and reading your blog brings back such fond memories of my first trip to a city that has captured my heart.
Of course I would love to be the recipient of such lovely jewelry but from you I get things on a daily basis that charm me.
Cheers!
Jill
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November 5, 2011 at 8:06 am. Permalink.
The Paris Apartment replied:
hi jill, thank you for that. you have no idea how much it means to me.
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November 5, 2011 at 7:21 pm. Permalink.
Kate's Bookshelf replied:
I am such a fan of Audrey Hepburn and I am in love with this picture. I have a clip of it from a magazine I found, pinned to my wall. Love it. I can see her wearing the ring.
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November 5, 2011 at 8:27 am. Permalink.
The Paris Apartment replied:
i never really saw this pic before and fell in love immediately
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November 5, 2011 at 7:40 pm. Permalink.
chris replied:
so beautiful…i looked up the whole line…to die!
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November 5, 2011 at 11:06 am. Permalink.
The Paris Apartment replied:
so totally!
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November 5, 2011 at 7:22 pm. Permalink.
Sara replied:
Both pieces are beautiful. Your site is wonderful. Love to visit every day.
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November 5, 2011 at 11:55 am. Permalink.
Janet Graham replied:
Absolutely wonderful!…..Thanks!
Janet
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November 5, 2011 at 12:08 pm. Permalink.
Mom replied:
I love them, too.
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November 5, 2011 at 2:22 pm. Permalink.
The Paris Apartment replied:
i’ll get you one for christmas
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November 5, 2011 at 7:22 pm. Permalink.
renee finberg replied:
ME LIKE BRACELET .
xxx
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November 5, 2011 at 2:23 pm. Permalink.
The Paris Apartment replied:
;p
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November 5, 2011 at 7:22 pm. Permalink.
Katy sullivan replied:
I love that ring! Miss you!
Katy
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November 5, 2011 at 2:35 pm. Permalink.
The Paris Apartment replied:
it would look killer on you! even if you don’t win, it’s affordable anyway!
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November 5, 2011 at 7:23 pm. Permalink.
Style Maniac replied:
Your headline alarmed me — glad you’re only leaving for the evening!
I have not heard of this jewelry but am instantly a fan. Love that bracelet!
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November 5, 2011 at 3:24 pm. Permalink.
The Paris Apartment replied:
too funny, i was afraid of that!
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November 5, 2011 at 7:24 pm. Permalink.
DLP replied:
Hey there Lovely Lady.
HOpe you got the rest that you so needed…
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November 5, 2011 at 3:29 pm. Permalink.
Katherine Friese replied:
That RING would NEVER leave my finger!!
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November 5, 2011 at 4:18 pm. Permalink.
The Paris Apartment replied:
lord knows i love my sleep and take it when i can…and did thank you!
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November 5, 2011 at 7:25 pm. Permalink.
Nancy replied:
I love the whole collection…..exquisite work. Your blog is terrific, and your photography transports me, every day!
Vty,
Nancy
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November 5, 2011 at 4:42 pm. Permalink.
The Paris Apartment replied:
wow, thanks nancy! you just re-inspired me!!
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November 5, 2011 at 7:26 pm. Permalink.
Nancy replied:
I love the whole collection…..exquisite work. Your blog is terrific, and your photography transports me, every day!
Vty,
Nancy
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November 5, 2011 at 4:42 pm. Permalink.
Beadboard UpCountry replied:
Claudia,
You almost gave me a heart attack with that title!!!!!! QUITS???????!!!!
Yes the ring is FAB!!!!!!!!! But don’t do that! Hope you got some rest, sister.Maryanne Hugs.
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November 5, 2011 at 5:59 pm. Permalink.
The Paris Apartment replied:
ooops! maybe i should change it? are you ok?
i love you!!!
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November 5, 2011 at 7:27 pm. Permalink.
Carrie replied:
Both are beautiful!
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November 5, 2011 at 6:42 pm. Permalink.
Cris replied:
There’s no quitting the Paris Apartment! Love both items, but the blog is the best!
Thank you for all you share with us.
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November 5, 2011 at 7:08 pm. Permalink.
The Paris Apartment replied:
omg you are such a cutie. and you’re right, never say die!
thanks cris, j’taime!
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November 5, 2011 at 7:27 pm. Permalink.
Carole replied:
What beautiful creations!
(Saw you when you were in Pacific Beach, but was too shy to say hi. If you are out this way again won’t make that same mistake!)
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November 5, 2011 at 7:44 pm. Permalink.
The Paris Apartment replied:
hi carole, i can’t believe it! why? dont bother to explain, i’m totally the same way too!!!
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November 7, 2011 at 2:45 am. Permalink.
Terri replied:
Beautiful images and jewellery – please count me in – I haven’t won anything in a dog’s age! Thanks!!! :D
xo Terri
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November 5, 2011 at 8:32 pm. Permalink.
Elizabeth replied:
Oh my goodness! Totally stunning! Count me in!
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November 5, 2011 at 10:44 pm. Permalink.
Shell Sherree replied:
Oh, I nearly had a kitten over your title! Such a relief when I read further {and a big smile at the first photo}. Alexandra’s work is gorgeous and what a generous giveaway. Both pieces are beautiful, but I especially love the ring. Bon weekend, Claudia…
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November 6, 2011 at 12:38 am. Permalink.
Michelle replied:
I love you jewellery, the wire wrap ring is so pretty. Tried to do some wire wrapping and so far I have only managed to cut myself with the wire!!!
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November 6, 2011 at 1:32 am. Permalink.
Madeleine Caffarel replied:
I love the ring!
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November 6, 2011 at 1:57 am. Permalink.
violight replied:
I love that ring! Please enter my name.
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November 6, 2011 at 2:51 am. Permalink.
Jan Marie replied:
I have only recently found your site…and took a deep breath at the names…now a sigh….and then a AHHH ofve the ring. Coount me in please!
Jan Marie
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November 6, 2011 at 4:27 am. Permalink.
Fashion-isha replied:
OMG I want that ring!! Great giveaway and gorgeous photo. I should call it quits myself!
xo
Sharon
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November 6, 2011 at 7:06 am. Permalink.
Deborah Bob Evans replied:
I love Alex’s work and would love to add to my small collection of her jewelery!
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November 6, 2011 at 7:29 am. Permalink.
rachael saxer replied:
The greens in the jewelry is very pretty!
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November 6, 2011 at 9:30 am. Permalink.
Tuuli replied:
One needs something so truly elegant to spark up the life here in the northern hemisphere… and I’ve been having this weird green mood for a while now! Greetings from a finnish francophile :)
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November 6, 2011 at 10:07 am. Permalink.
Vicki Bonne Amie replied:
Wow what a fabulous giveaway!!! Love the ring!!!!
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November 6, 2011 at 7:39 pm. Permalink.
Merillion replied:
Yeah, I was worried about your headline, too! My first thought was, “Oh, no!”
See how we love you???
Pls count me in – both pieces are really nice.
Marilyn
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November 7, 2011 at 12:59 am. Permalink.
The Paris Apartment replied:
i do see! and even more fun, i feel it! and i love you too!!!
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November 7, 2011 at 2:47 am. Permalink.
sharon sandahl replied:
Love her work! What a generous give away!! Many thanks! Sharon
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November 7, 2011 at 6:44 pm. Permalink.
kate replied:
That fabulous RING was meant for a large-handed gal like myself!!!
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November 8, 2011 at 4:39 am. Permalink.
KATE (@7kate9) replied:
goooorge
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November 8, 2011 at 7:35 am. Permalink.
Virginia Smith replied:
everyone loves the ring as do I! cuz’ it’s so purdee…
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November 8, 2011 at 11:39 pm. Permalink.
Page Zelasko (@5oncover) replied:
I LOVE these! And I love green. Thank so much for offering such a gorgeous giveaway. ~Page
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November 9, 2011 at 12:55 am. Permalink.
Lubaska replied:
Both prizes are very nice and I would like to have them, but I went through Alexandra s shop and I found there amazing tote: Silk and Brocade Tote. Oh well…:-)
Thanks
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November 9, 2011 at 10:02 am. Permalink.
Wanda Ann replied:
You make me ~HaPpY~
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November 13, 2011 at 7:40 am. Permalink.
Milda replied:
Swoon. I will wait for the fiancee, but that ring? I doooo….
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November 13, 2011 at 7:47 pm. Permalink.
Rikke replied:
Hope I’m not too late! Love your blog. Love the ring too!
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November 15, 2011 at 1:29 pm. Permalink.