And so we come to the last day of July, and with it the closing of the event we have been celebrating all month: Paris in July. Of course this does not mean that all things francaise will be put aside for another year. Mais, non!
I will still be reading what I can find from French authors; in fact, On The Rue Tatin will be recommended to the book club’s reading list by one of its most beloved members. My mother.
I will still be writing on postcards picturing Paris’ most beautiful scenes from obvious state.
I will drink cafe au laits, eat jambon sandwiches, and finish a meal with creme brûlée when it’s available.
And, there will never be a day I step out of the house without wearing a French perfume.
Which beings us to the announcement of who will win the fragrance give-away I hosted several days ago. The winner of the little beach scene, the Chanel No. 5 soap, and the Dior samples is Guiltless Reader. May you enjoy each item and long remember the month that was.
Paris in July.
Dolce Bellezza 
Merci for hosting, and visiting, and being you.
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Congrats to Guiltless Reader!
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Wonderful. I love perfume, but I am seriously allergic to it. Boo hoo. Even the packaging looks beautiful. I'm thinking that I'll still be working on Paris in July for a few weeks with my books. Plus, I'm hoping to have a Paris themed party with my book club after we finish reading The Greater Journey. We have to spread the Paris in July love!
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Oh, how I envy the winner 🙂 Anyway, congrats and to you too, for turning July into such a mesmerizing month 🙂
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It has been a lovely month: almost as much fun as being in Paris!
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Audrey, you are so very welcome, and thank you with all my heart for your words of appreciation.
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I hope she responds to my email. 😉
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I love Chanel's packaging, so elegant in the white box with the black stripe which, like the fragrance, has not changed in almost 90 years. Wouldn't a Paris theme for a party be wonderful?! I once put samples of all my perfumes into little bottles for myf riend's daughter's birthday party. There was lots of polish and glitter going on, which I never experienced with my son. (Phew!) I'm sure your party will have lovely edibles rather than glitter.
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Ally, I'm so sorry to have only one prize. I drew names from my bowl to be as fair as possible, but it would have been nice to send everyone a little something. Thanks for participating in the event, my friend. xo
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Well, almost.
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I have a HUGE grin on my face right now! What a beautiful win! Merci, my dear Belleza — I will remember always July, Paris, and you when I use Chanel No. 5.
So when are we all going to Paris for more books, more wine, and more Chanel? 😉
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I've decided to spend the rest of the summer in Paris. 🙂 I'm still reading “We'll Always Have Paris” and plan to read the others in my stack until the day after Labor Day (which is when I believe summer truly ends).
Enjoy On Rue Tatin I read it 7 (!) years ago and thought it was lovely.
I adore that little beach scene from Chanel!
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