Typeface letters spelling "Merci" are a gift from my friend Gabrielle. She sometimes reminds me I must tell my stories. "If you don't tell them, they will be lost forever," she says.
Thank you for all your wonderful, supportive comments Monday on the happy occasion of writing one thousand blog posts. As always, your encouraging words are much appreciated. I am so lucky to be part of this amazing international blogging community!
Today I had a rather unpleasant session in the periodontist's chair, so am not feeling up to much writing. While waiting for the doctor, I discovered photographs of my friend Julie's (Agape) beautifully-decorated apartment in the October-November issue of the magazine Maison Francaise.
I came home to find invitations for the Antiquites Brocante which begins Thursday at Place de la Bastille, Paris. (Guess where I'll be spending the day?) Even better, Gemma sent me a lovely card and some gorgeous pages from a 19th-century scrapbook found in her attic. Thank you, Gemma! You are so thoughtful and the pages are fabulous!
Speaking of fabulous, no doubt you're familiar with my friend Maryam's delightful blog My Marrakesh. She's a finalist in the Best Middle East and Africa blog category in the 2007 Annual Weblog Awards. If like me, you're a fan, you can vote for My Marrakesh here. Strangely enough, in this contest, you can vote once a day through Thursday, Nov. 8. Bonne chance, Maryam!
those letters are a delightful and very thoughtful
and sweet gift to a very sweet woman:)
hugssssssssssssss!!!
Posted by: maddie | 09 November 2007 at 22:01
Tara-hope you are feeling better today-love the letters and thanks for so many lovely links to check out!xx
Posted by: Sophiehoneysuckle | 08 November 2007 at 11:35
I am in love with these letters . I would have loved to go to Bastille with you.
I'm planing to go very soon to Paris . I would love to go to Vanves ..Guess what I've never been there
Posted by: le petit cabinet de curiosites | 08 November 2007 at 10:31
I must have some of these typeface letters! One day I will get some. I love how they spell out Merci. Clever.
Posted by: cheeky | 07 November 2007 at 22:02
Congrats on number 1000! I remember mine fondly. :-)
Keep telling your stories!
Posted by: Willie Baronet | 07 November 2007 at 18:12
Love the letters...and yes, Congratulations!!!!!
Posted by: My Melange | 07 November 2007 at 13:16
Glad you're receiving some much-deserved goodies blog love, Tara. I voted for Maryam, too - hope she wins! ~xOx
Posted by: tinker | 07 November 2007 at 08:07
Glad you like those little things Tara.
Yes..I voted for Maryam also!!
Will vote again tomorrow!
Hope you feel better soon.
xx
Posted by: gemma | 07 November 2007 at 03:41
Feel better soon! Treat yourself to some some extra rest and relaxation!
Posted by: pepektheassassin | 07 November 2007 at 03:30
Oh get well soon with the tooth thingie Tara! Yikes. I think it must be neat to read a magazine and come across a friends home being featured...!
Gemma is just that-a gem. May the gods smile on me to allow me the trip to Sedona this spring to meet her, and a bunch of other blogging gals. She is a thoughtful, sweet, intelligent blogger!
My Marrakesh is a feast-I voted and will daily until the 8th. I hope she finishes at least second. First looks like it is secure, lest a miracle comes her way. But in my opinion, her blog is number one in her category hands down.
Now to nominate your blog in 2008....I'm working on it journalist-girl!
xoxo
Gillian
Posted by: Gillian @ Indigo Blue | 07 November 2007 at 00:10
Not a nice way to spend your day Tara, but with the gifties in the mail and the party invitations, that must have brightened your smile!!
Posted by: Cherie | 06 November 2007 at 23:16
Hope you are feeling better soon. Congrats on the thousand posts. I around there myself, minus the ones I deleted.
Posted by: Brian | 06 November 2007 at 22:33
vous êtes le bien venue ma chère amie! en attendant les prochains mille blogs de ta plume!!
Posted by: marita | 06 November 2007 at 21:11
Well, at least your sitting at your chair now, not the periodontist! Yes, Yes!! I voted for Maryam yesterday, but It's ok to vote more than once, so I'm going to go do that now!
Very exciting to see Julies work in Agape!! And Gemma is a gem to think of you and send you a beautiful handmade card!! These little surprises make life beautiful!
Posted by: rochambeau | 06 November 2007 at 20:44
i kind of missed the 1000 post point yesterday...congrats...and i love the block type letters...i have many r's...and feel better soon...blessings, rebecca
Posted by: Cre8Tiva | 06 November 2007 at 19:23
Ask Gabrielle if she would like to be my friend also.
By the way Tara - I have finally reproduced those glorious documents you gave me (the one with the powder blue, delicate paper seal etc) and a little surprise will be winging its way to you very soon and wait until you see what has become of those frames.
Posted by: Di Overton | 06 November 2007 at 19:15