Buying Christmas gifts can be hard, but if you know someone a little obsessed with Paris like myself, then look no further! I have searched through Etsy to find some of my favourite items that I think would be perfect for those Francophile friends of yours.
I’ve been working hard recently on a new set of Christmas cards which are available on my etsy.
Check out some new bespoke hand-painted greeting cards that are now available on my Etsy shop.
I cannot believe that it is August already, where has the time flown? As I write this blog post, I look out from my desk onto my garden and it is raining. It hardly looks like summer here in England. Rain, rain, rain. But do not fear if the weather is rubbish where you are – to celebrate Summer I am having a SALE off EVERYTHING in my Etsy shop. Yes, you read that right, everything. This includes greeting cards, photo prints, and custom orders. Never has there been a better time to bring some Parisian chic into your home or send a little card to loved ones. For your chance to get 10% off all my photo prints and greeting cards, use the promo code SUMMERSALE16 – limited time only (till September). Spread the word! Head over to my Etsy account here: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/RoisinGracePhotos
I seem to have an endless supply of Postcards. When ever I go travelling or to a Museum, I always end up buying what feels like thousands of postcards. However, the majority of them end up in a draw somewhere awaiting for me to find the time to take them and go through them. If this scenario sounds familiar, then fear not! As I have been going through the magical world of Pinterest to find the most creative and chic ways to display these souvenirs, and here are my top 5 favourite ways to showcase your postcard collection around your home! Photo from House of Jade Interiors This is a simple display is incredibly effortless, and even though it is minimalistic its’s a fantastic way to display those postcards without having to spend lots of money. One way to complete this look could be done easily using string along with small clips to attach the postcards to. Simple, yet effective. Photo from Frenchy Fancy This postcard chandelier from French Fancy is so stylish! I love the fact …
Not too long ago, I finally experienced something that I have been longing to see since I can remember. That was taking a trip to explore Monet’s gardens for the first time. It seems to be a cliché as an Art Historian to say that you love the Impressionists – but I really do! There’s something about their work, especially Monet’s, dreaminess and visionary paintings that captivates the viewers. When looking at their work, I could stand for hours staring at the various colours, watching them wash and merge into one another as you move your gaze around the surface. It was here in Giverny where Claude Monet lived from 1883 until his death in 1926. Living in a delightfully sweet house, Monet transformed his gardens into an amazing landscape of beauty – an ode to nature. “It’s maybe because of flowers that I’ve become a painter.” Claude Monet (1840 – 1926) Monet’s gardens are divided into two separate areas – the Close-Normand and the Water Garden. Starting at the Close-Normand, which was remodeled according to …
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