the time is now
good morning guys, happy monday. i hope you’re week is already off to a good start. it’s a big day over here. two deadlines are met,. the first is the new book, it’s actually going to the printer today! and the other is my tastemaker tag sale one king’s lane that’s about to go live in 10 minutes! sorry for the short notice but it’s been so busy around here with every little detail that i have not had time to look up.
i realized yesterday that with the sale, all of my precious friends will be leaving one by one. the artwork and books that kept me entertained over the past few weeks when the light hit just right or i had to just sit and look for inspiration were on this one single wall. it probably was shot excessively but needed some creative outlet! but by sunday eve i knew it was now or never to have one last romp with my little muses and shoot them before they’re gone.
i wonder where they’ll go?
i hope you get a chance to come by TPA ON OKL!
ps i couldn’t find this little portrait when it was time to close up the okl paperwork so i wanted to send her off to one of you. if you’d like to win her in a giveaway, i’ll post a winner tomorrow. leave a comment and we’ll do the drawing in the afternoon!
have a great day!
the paris apartment 
glamourshoes replied:
Congratulations on the book going to the printer! That’s huge! You must be exhausted and very proud at the same time! I hope you’re able to take a few moments and enjoy yourself today. Bravo!
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November 12, 2012 at 4:05 pm. Permalink.
The Paris Apartment replied:
thank you! for the first time in a long time, i don’t quite know what to do!
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November 12, 2012 at 4:15 pm. Permalink.
Nancy Ostrover replied:
Love your merchandise. Wish I found you before. Absolutely love your lady giveaway. She would look beautiful in my home. Thank you for the chance to own her.
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November 12, 2012 at 5:58 pm. Permalink.
Faith Boggio replied:
I would love to win her!!!
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November 12, 2012 at 4:12 pm. Permalink.
Melissa fosberg replied:
Oui! Yes yes please! I love your blog, it’s my very most favorite in all of blog land! I dream of Paris from Montana through you! Merci!
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November 12, 2012 at 4:19 pm. Permalink.
Karen Albert replied:
Claudia, so excited for you! You wil also make many new friends in you collections! Off to OKL
xoxo,
Karena
Art by Karena
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November 12, 2012 at 4:21 pm. Permalink.
Karen Albert replied:
Oh yes I would love the beautiful brooche! Lovely,,
xoxo
zrena
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November 12, 2012 at 4:24 pm. Permalink.
Bonnie Schulte replied:
What a beautiful little picture. I would be so so happy to win her. Thank you for the chance.
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November 12, 2012 at 4:26 pm. Permalink.
Winsome replied:
She’s lovely. I have some oils of family members tha small. They are unique and she would be joining good company. Thanks for your blog. I so enjoy it. Winsome
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November 12, 2012 at 4:29 pm. Permalink.
Julie Light replied:
Congrats to you on the book, Claudia! I’m sure it’s going to be fabulous and an inspiration to us all.
The little picture is so sweet.
Have a fabulous day!
Julie
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November 12, 2012 at 4:42 pm. Permalink.
Paris Rendez-vous replied:
I could be so lucky Claudia. Merci beaucoup.
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November 12, 2012 at 4:57 pm. Permalink.
Nancy Flemming replied:
That is a beautiful portrait….a treasure!
Would love to win!
Congrats on book and Kings lane presence.
N
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November 12, 2012 at 4:57 pm. Permalink.
Randa Talley replied:
This lovely lady will be so beautiful on my French vanity! Hope to win her!! xo
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November 12, 2012 at 5:06 pm. Permalink.
Lily replied:
Congrats about the book!! Now I am off to check out your sale!
xxLily
goldandgray.com
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November 12, 2012 at 5:23 pm. Permalink.
Angela replied:
Can’t wait for the book to come out. Love the little portrait on porcelain maybe? Love all the beautiful things that you have on OKL, however, as I live in Belgium, it isn’t possible (I don’t think) to purchase anything from there, unless you tell me different! Great success with the sale x
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November 12, 2012 at 5:58 pm. Permalink.
Vive la France replied:
Thank you for your wonderful blog. Please do enter us for a chance to win the lovely portrait. My daughter is fluent in French (alas, although I always wanted to speak the language, I still struggle) and the color of the hair of the beautiful young lady in the portrait is the same as my daughter’s. She has a French collection on the wall and this would be a treasured addition for her.
By the way, if you ever need French translation (maybe you are fluent yourself?) I have the 11 year old girl who would be happy to pitch in.
A bientot!
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November 12, 2012 at 5:59 pm. Permalink.
Claire from French Furniture replied:
Yes I would love to win her. Love your wall with all the art. What an inspiring place to sit. Looking forward to your book.
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November 12, 2012 at 6:06 pm. Permalink.
Jill replied:
Yea for your book. Can’t wait to add it to my collection.
Please include me in your drawing.
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November 12, 2012 at 6:07 pm. Permalink.
Carole replied:
You really have an eye for finds! Who wouldn’t want to have that lovely lady hanging around. ;-)
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November 12, 2012 at 6:24 pm. Permalink.
Martha O"Brien replied:
Congratulations on your book!! So excited to see you on OKL again! I so enjoy your blog. Thank you
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November 12, 2012 at 6:48 pm. Permalink.
chapmanhon310 replied:
congratulations on book, and yes, please enter me in your drawing for the little picture.
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November 12, 2012 at 7:10 pm. Permalink.
Laura replied:
I really enjoyed your sale over on OKL. So much wonderfulness! I’m really looking forward to your book!
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November 12, 2012 at 7:14 pm. Permalink.
Allyson Kirkpatrick replied:
Love everything Parisian and thoroughly enjoy your blog. Especially love miniature oval portraits.
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November 12, 2012 at 7:21 pm. Permalink.
Michelle Raymond replied:
Love every pretty object and would love to own every one. Looking forward to reading your book!
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November 12, 2012 at 7:22 pm. Permalink.
Laurie replied:
The lady hid so you could give her away to one of your readers. She is lovely! Thanks for sharing her with one of us.
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November 12, 2012 at 7:24 pm. Permalink.
hospitality301 replied:
She is so cute! I hope she gets to come and live with me.
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November 12, 2012 at 7:28 pm. Permalink.
Andrea replied:
Hi,
The beautiful woman on the brooch seems to have a devil-may-care attitude…but in the sweetest way! I could learn much from her!!!Thank you your generous gifting of her to one of your readers.
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November 12, 2012 at 7:29 pm. Permalink.
Kay Ellen replied:
Thrilled for you:)) and the book…love all your treasures in the photos!! Sorry it has been so long since I popped over to catch up!
Happy week to you.. Love the sweet little gift too!
XO
Kay Ellen
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November 12, 2012 at 8:39 pm. Permalink.
SHIRL SMITH replied:
THE PENDANT IS SO PRETTY , ANYONE WOULD LOVE TO WIN IT. I JUST HAD MY BIRTHDAY ON NOV. 10TH. SHIRL S.
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November 12, 2012 at 9:12 pm. Permalink.
Susan Ruggieri replied:
Zut Alors! It’s my great, great grandmother Sophie! (Just kidding!). I would love for “Sophie” to come live with us! I would take very good care of her! Can’t wait for your new book to come out. I’m sad that I missed out on the sterling napkin rings at OKL – maybe you have more? Best wishes in all that you do!
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November 12, 2012 at 9:19 pm. Permalink.
Melissa replied:
Congratulations on your new book! I the love the lady giveaway. She reminds me of my collection of Cameo Creations. Thanks for the giveaway.
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November 12, 2012 at 10:07 pm. Permalink.
Louise replied:
She does look so pretty. I wonder where she has spent most of her life. I really enjoy your blog.
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November 12, 2012 at 10:18 pm. Permalink.
phyllis replied:
Mon cher amie, je voudrais dites OH NEVERMIND I stink at french.
Love ya Claudia!
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November 13, 2012 at 12:35 am. Permalink.
barbara acuff replied:
Weee!! Love that little lady! And congratulations on your book!
Thanks for the opportunity to (hopefully, possibly, luckily..) win!
Barbara
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November 13, 2012 at 12:46 am. Permalink.
Rhonda replied:
Are you kidding me? She is gorgeous! Best wishes on the new book, our close friend was just published. We are so proud! I’m off to check out your One Kings Lane items…how incredible.
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November 13, 2012 at 1:14 am. Permalink.
Teddee Grace replied:
How do you stand to sell these lovely things? I’d make a terrible dealer! Count me in on the giveaway. She’s lovely.
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November 13, 2012 at 1:21 am. Permalink.
Nikon replied:
Such a beautiful wall!
I wish I had one like it….
I especially like the first two shots – very beautiful
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November 13, 2012 at 1:39 am. Permalink.
ppuppy replied:
I travel to France vicariously through you. Thanks for the great blog posts. I love to see them in my in box.
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November 13, 2012 at 5:13 am. Permalink.
brandyinthesky replied:
Thank you for the great giveaways, the lovely blog, and for all the eye-candy! Please add me to your drawing for the little portrait. She is beautiful!
Have a great sale, by the way, and congrats on the book!
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November 13, 2012 at 5:43 am. Permalink.
Geri Giese Texeira replied:
she reminds me of my grandmother’s family what a beauty
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November 13, 2012 at 7:45 am. Permalink.
Lisa Harris Palazzolo replied:
Congrats on the book gong to print. I love that wall of goodies!
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November 13, 2012 at 1:39 pm. Permalink.
Emma E. L. Mitchell replied:
Lovin’ that little portrait! You’re wall of pictures looks really great. Always am amazed by gallery walls.
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November 13, 2012 at 8:29 pm. Permalink.
JasmineKyleSings replied:
I have spent all morning on your blog and It’s FANTASTIC!!!! I am signing up!!!
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November 28, 2012 at 4:10 pm. Permalink.
Jennifer Beaudet replied:
Love this little portrait Vicki! I just found this blog of yours! It’s wonderful. I know your other one already and love it too!
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December 5, 2012 at 4:46 am. Permalink.