The Weekend . . .

A simple holiday preparation weekend is in store as I pile my dogs in the car to go pick out our Christmas tree. Along the way a luscious hot chocolate will be consumed from my favorite local French patisserie as well classic holiday tunes to sing along to as we drive (okay, I’ll be singing and the dogs will be sleeping, but still . . .).

Needless to say, I’m ready to dive into the weekend and indulge in the festive spirit of the season. How about you? How are the holidays going? I hope they are full of excitement and leisure, as well as time to count all that is going well, as well as include a bit of great anticipation for the new year.

If you haven’t already done so, be sure to enter this week’s giveaway. Paris Versus New York: A Tally of Two Cities is full of fantastic illustrated comparisons of two of my favorite cities and even more exciting is that the winner will receive the deluxe edition which includes 35 new illustrations.

I don’t know about you, but I’m looking forward to catching up on my reading this weekend. And just in case you haven’t had time to stop by this week, below is a look at the past week of posts on the blog:

~GIVEAWAY~ Paris Versus New York: A Tally of Two Cities

~Most popular post of the week . . . Why Not . . . Enjoy the Holidays Even if You’re Single?

~This & That: No. 37 . . . French bakery recipes, leopard pumps on drastic reductions and more . . .

~Style Inspiration: Stripes, Details & Warmth

~House Beautiful Collaboration

~Want & Have Outfit: No. 13 . . . workout in style

~Take the Time to Find Your Own Rhythm

And this week’s newsletter (a double issue) – issue #128 – click here to read.

Have a wonderful weekend everyone, and until Monday, bonjour.

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