Sunday, June 7, 2009

The BIG reveal, My 100th Post, and a Giveaway!

Bonjour!!!
I am So excited to write this post today! It is a day filled with news.
Today is my 100th post and to celebrate I am going to reveal my surprise! I cannot keep my secret any longer...I'm afraid, I might have built the news up a bit much...

Today is the Grand Opening of my new Etsy shop!

Paris Atelier

As you might know I have been setting up an online E~boutique and while I am in the process of doing this, I thought I would open an Etsy shop with a small preview of what I will be featuring in my online boutique. You have all inspired me so much over the last months that I just couldn't wait to share with you.

The shop consists of vintage treasures, object d'art, and Estate finds from around the world. Many of the items were found in Paris and abroad. I love the glitz and glamour of these special items and now I want to share them with you!

I am afraid that I have not yet listed some of the juiciest items that I have, so I have decided to do 2 giveaways. The first today and the second at the end of the week when I have added more items to the shop.

The first giveaway starts today! Just pop over to the new Etsy store then come back here to this post and leave a comment and you will automatically be entered to win, if you would like, you can post about the new shop and you will be entered twice more.


The first giveaway includes this gorgeous vintage Marcus Brothers ~Miami basket. You can't tell in the photo (Tim Walker, I am not) but the basket has a pale Pink satin lining with a corded drawstring that is beautiful! The front of the basket is covered in stunning vintage flowers.



To fill this pretty vessel, I have placed a very petite vintage miniature Louis XVI style chair, a pair of vintage Italian Bernard White leather gloves, a vintage French petit point handbag, two gorgeous vintage ladies handkerchiefs,
and I've tucked in a for more surprises for the lucky recipient.




Here are some pics from the new Etsy shop which you can view here. I love Marghab linens.




Of course I had to add a little Marie Antoinette flavor in there! ;)


Just some beautiful and fun stuff to add to your maison and your collections. I have SO much more to list, and quite frankly, I think I am saving the best. I have amazing textiles (glamorous Pink Satin and Silk textiles from the 40's *sigh*), Estate jewelry that is gorgeous, fine Silver pieces, tons of vintage accessories and linens...so much! I hope you enjoy!
Thank you so much to everybody! This community and circle of friends in this blog world is amazing and I am so grateful to have met you and been inspired by you. This has been an amazing journey for me and boy... What a fabulous adventure! I can't even express in words how much you enrich my life! Thank you!!!!
A HUGE thank you to Catherine at A Thousand Clapping Hands. She gifted me with the beautiful picture that greeted this blog post! She customized it and everything just for me! Thank you Catherine not only for the beautiful gift I received in my inbox this week but for your friendship and support, always.
Don't forget to watch out for giveaway #2 at the end of the week! Check out the new
Etsy shop here!
Thank you!!!
xoxo
Judith~

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68 comments:

  1. I am already one of your secret admirers on Etsy!! So glad to see that you are putting your wonderful knowledge and finds to good use!
    Ness xx

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  2. Oh boy! You have some of the most beautiful give-away gifts! I did pop over to Etsy, but I got a message saying that it was shut down for maintenance! However, your wares are stunning and I WANT TO ENTER! :) Please include me in, Madame! Merci mille fois, ANita
    Castles Crowns and Cottages

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  3. Wonderful surprise, wonderful goodies in your Etsy shop - I am so tempted by those linen hand towels...
    Congratulations on your 100th post and good luck with the shop - can't wait to see all your treasures, xv.

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  4. Judith,
    Condrats!!! i must run to pick up my daughter at the gare, then I can return for slow stroll through your etsy shop- oh you give me courage to consider doing something myself- mentor needed!!! Catherine did a super job! salut,

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  5. grrrreeeaat congrat ;;;; 100 that's something

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  6. Congratulations on your 100th post!
    I'm off to peruse your beautiful Etsy shop.

    xo
    Brooke

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  7. Congratulations! The shop looks wonderful - you've got really beautiful pieces there. I adore the perfume trank, so feminine!
    x

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  8. Congrates....on your new Esty Shoppee. your pieces are very interesting, Ive added your Esty shoppe to my Favorites...love the French Picture....
    best to you
    kate

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  9. Beautiful Etsy shoppe. I particularly love the Venetian glass Perfume bottle with the delicate flower petal stopper. Absolutely lovely. Congratulations on your 100th post!
    DB

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  10. It's just lovely...very classy. So you. :) Well done and good luck. I can't ait to see what other eye candy you'll be putting in your shop.

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  11. Congratulations on 100 posts, I love the perfume trunk - it is adorable!

    Bon courage,

    Leeann x

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  12. It is truly wonderful to see you translate your passion into a business...what beautiful beginnings! Thank you for sharing. I particularly enjoyed seeing the Venetian glassware, such beautiful fluted craftwork, and the 1890's ivory colored hand-painted French silk fan. I would love this for my wedding next year!
    Bien fait Judith!

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  13. Judith-

    Congrats on both your 100th post and the new Etsy store. I LOVE browsing Etsy, and do so for hours at a time.

    The perfume trunk is stunning. If only I had the extra money right now to purchase it.

    I added you to my favorite sellers (Ianastar).

    Congrats again, I can't wait to see more of the items you will put up.

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  14. Congratulations on your Etsy shop!! Your selection of items is lovely and it means one doesn't have to go to Paris to buy lovely things.
    I too have thought about opening an Etsy shop because no one is buying anything out of galleries, but I'm stumped by the cross-border issues (I live in Toronto).
    I wish you the best of luck! May all your dreams come true.

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  15. Judith,
    You truly offer very glamourous and European style objets d'art! I love ALL of it! And that basket with the vintage flowers is so charming! I wish you a successful Grand Opening!

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  16. I wish you all the best Judith! Congratulations on your 100th post and also on your shop. I love the mother-of-pearl cigarette case - maybe I could use it as a wallet.

    BEST to you

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  17. Congrats! Your blog and shop are amazing! :)

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  18. Oh how wonderful! I can't wait to see what all you have to share with us -I'm heading over to etsy now!!

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  19. What an exciting endeavor! I wish you so much success, Judith. I know this is something you've wanted to do for a long time. Pop the Champagne girlfriend! This does mean that you will now be a regular fixture at the brocantes in Paris, doesn't it? I love your finds...and that now they can be mine! Quite a surprise on opening your page. So glad it came in handy. Musn't forget to congratulate you on your 100th also. Many, many more.
    Bonne Chance!

    Catherine xx

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  20. Your Etsy Shoppe looks wonderful!
    I love the porcelain bust. Just lovely!

    Congratulations on your 100th posting.

    Kind Regards,
    LuLu Kellogg

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  21. Dearest Queen Judith,
    Please do, dust off your French crown and amble on down the rows of crowns that will be displayed on Wed.! See you there Votre Majesté! Anita

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  22. Congratulations and bonne chance! Those grape shears are so interesting; I've never heard of such a thing. Love the Art Nouveau styling.

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  23. Congratulations and CHEERS! I'll be toodling to your new shop in just a minute or two.
    Happy Twirls

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  24. Congratulations on your 100th post! All of your items are GORGEOUS and I especially love the Limoges trunk and the opera glasses are to die for!!

    I wish you all the best with your new ETSY shop, I know you'll do well.

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  25. Congrats!!! LOve your ETSY shop....Hugzz...Tiina...

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  26. Congratulation Dearest Judith on your 100th post!!! AND your etsy shop! I can't wait to visit it! Thank you for all your posts that you have done so beautifully~ Our blog world would not be the same with out YOU!!
    Y E A ! ! ! !
    Much Love,
    XOXOX's
    Janet

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  27. Congrats on your 100th post and your Etsy shop! The brooch with the mosaic, very beautiful!

    I've only been following your blog for a short time but find that it's one on my favorites ~ I'm very intrigued by french styles.

    All the best!

    Au Revoir,
    Sarah

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  28. Felicitations ma belle Judith!!! Ahh, what lovely items in your Etsy Boutique- Your taste is exquisite:)
    Hugs,
    Lucy

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  29. Congratulations on your shop! Lovely, lovely!

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  30. Oh My Judith!!
    I just went shopping at your new shop! I can't wait to see all your new listings~ You are off to a perfect start~
    xo's
    Janet

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  31. Yay!! I'm so happy you're on Etsy!!

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  32. Congrats on your 100th post and new Etsy Shop... off to peek... ENJOY!!!

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  33. OMG Judith, congratulations!! I thought that maybe you were opening a shop, but I didn't guess this. I think it's so great that you're selling such vintage loveliness! I loved the Art Deco cards; I think this period is a bit underrated...
    I'm sure the shop will be a huge success. Best of luck on your new venture!
    Trudi xo

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  34. Congratulations Judith! This is wonderful news and I knew it would be something very delicious.....how could it not! Your eye for beauty will translate into a very successful Etsy shop and you are going to have tons of fun! All the best!!!!!!
    Congratulations on you 100th post, you add so much to our blog world.
    XO

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  35. Hi Judith!

    Oooo...so many Congratulations to YOU!!! Your Shoppe is delightful and full of some many pretty goodies! It has been so much fun reading each and everyone of your post! Happy 100th to you sweet Judith, you have given me inspiration throughout my journey here in Blogland and I am so blessed to call you a friend! Your shop is going to do SO well!

    Congratulations!!! ~Miss Kris~

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  36. Congrats on your 100th post and your new Etsy shop! Everything looks divine!

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  37. well hotdog!! I'm so glad I popped in. Love your etsy store. I'm having a giveaway for my 200th post come on over and get in on it!!! Congrats, Shelly Beson

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  38. Congratulations on 100 posts! I have been loving your Etsy shop for some time now!
    xx-Gina

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  39. Sounds like a beautiful store and Id love to go if I lived there!
    but for the ones that like a thousand miles away can see your beautiful images and your lovely blog
    thank you so much because of your lovely blog
    you posts are so pretty I never miss a single one!
    Love your blog
    and every of you 100 posts!

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  40. Sounds like a beautiful store and Id love to go if I lived there!
    but for the ones that like a thousand miles away can see your beautiful images and your lovely blog
    thank you so much because of your lovely blog
    you posts are so pretty I never miss a single one!
    Love your blog
    and every of you 100 posts!

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  41. Sounds like a beautiful store and Id love to go if I lived there!
    but for the ones that like a thousand miles away can see your beautiful images and your lovely blog
    thank you so much because of your lovely blog
    you posts are so pretty I never miss a single one!
    Love your blog
    and every of you 100 posts!

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  42. That sounds like a banner day! Congrats on both the post and Etsy shop, your pieces are all just beautiful!

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  43. What a cute shop! I can't wait to see what else you add.

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  44. Oooohhh I love the rose tree tea towels and the Victorian mosaic cameo brooch! Lovely stuff!
    Wishing you much luck with the new shop.
    Kirsten

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  45. Congratulations - love your Etsy shop offerings and can't wait to see the new additions!

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  46. Judith, congrats on your 100th post and on your Etsy shop! May you have all of the success in the world!!! Lynn

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  47. How exciting! I am on my way over. Good luck!!!!!!

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  48. Dear Judith,
    Congratulations on your new Etsy shop!! I am very excited for you! You have some really beautiful items in your shop! Very best of luck to you!

    Wishing you a beautiful day!

    Betty

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  49. LOVE THE VINTAGE JOURNAL...CAN'T WAIT TO SEE ALL YOU JUICY ITEMS YOU HAVEN'T SHOWN US YET. AND TODAY IS MY BIRTHDAY. WISH ME LUCK.

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  50. You will have some goodies, I already know it! Your alazing taste and eye... ohhh I can imagine the best of the best form you! Congradulations and I'm excited to go take a peek!

    xoxo Noel

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  51. The Marghab Rose Tree Tea Towels are a work of art.

    Susie
    texmvp03@att.net

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  52. Your very own Etsy shop! How exciting and certainly cause for celebration! Congrats!

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  53. I'm marking you as one of my new favorites! Thank you for the chance to win one of your lovely items.

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  54. how Fabulous your Etsy Shop is congratulations! I can't wait to see what else goes in there. I am so thrilled you are sharing your beautiful passion thank you . Grace

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  55. Congrats! I just discovered your blog and am IN LOVE!!! Wonderful wonderful. Thanks for such a lovely blog. xo

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  56. I just discovered your blog!!..Now to go and shop!!

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  57. Oh congratulations on your shop!!! I'm excited for you, and for me! Off I go to see what beautiful things you have there for us!
    xo Isa

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  58. Congrats on your 100th post and your shop!!!!! That's absolutely fantastic!

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  59. You have such beautiful items in your shop! Please consider my entry to your giveaway.
    Thanks!

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  60. You have some beautiful items in your shop. I love what you have.

    thanks for entry.

    chocolateandcroissants at yahoo dot com

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  61. I love your Etsy store and blog! I love everything about Paris and France, so obviously I would love both your store and blog! Good for you for being able to open up an Etsy store! I hope that it goes well for you!

    Of course, I'd love to be entered for your giveaway! Thanks for hosting one!

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  62. Beautiful blog and store!Please enter my name in your contest...what gorgeous items!

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  63. Your store is great ! I love your flare. Just beautiful...PLease enter me to tin !

    Thank you ,
    Carrie Cox
    www.thehairculture.com

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  64. Congratulations! I love your shop

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  65. Judith,
    Felicitations ma chere amie!
    This is wonderful news and I am so happy for you! The shoop looks amazing and I can only imagine all the little treasures to be found.
    Gros Bisous,
    Kelli

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  66. Congratulations on your 100th post!....also visit and do online shopping at redtagdeals.com

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  67. Dear Judith, trying to find you! I saw one of your earlier blogs with your lovely comments about my book, My Lady Scandalous, and my friend the artist Donald Hendricks, and I wanted to thank you personally!

    Also, if you want a couple of books or a set of paper dolls for a giveaway, let me know! I am on Facebook. Please friend me :-)

    Jo Manning

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