Bonjour, readers! It has been such a wonderful experience connecting with you on a more personal level through this summer of Fleur de St. Louis giveaways. I'm hoping to do the same again next summer! :) June's giveaway featured creativity, July's giveaway featured learning, and so it would only be fitting that August's giveaway feature wellness. I have found that at the heart of feeling well is doing what you love. This month I'm sharing one of my passions with you.
I've been getting back to my art lately. My bullet journal offers a wonderful creative outlet, but I also love watercolor (l'aquarelle in French - I adore this word). Reading Rae Dunn's France: Inspiration du Jour and Kate Schelter's Classic Style really inspired me to get back to it, and I am incredibly grateful.
(Click images for links to these beautiful books.)
I intended to paint often on our European adventure and it just didn't happen as I'd imagined it would. When we got home and settled back in to every day life, I was craving it big time. One day I completely lost track of time, playing with my new Prima Marketing watercolor sets and painting a few of my favorite things.
(Click the image for a link to these little watercolor "confections".)
(I hung my "classics" next to my closet to enjoy each day as I am getting dressed.)
It was so much fun, I asked a few of my closest friends if they would be willing to send me pictures of 10 to 12 of their "classics". Below you see my friend Megan's classics. I especially love the little tub of Vaseline. So her! She's planning to frame hers, too. :)
There's something so special about creating a unique piece for someone that is 100% them. I would LOVE to do this for one of you! Here's how to enter the August giveaway:
Between now and Friday, August 18 at midnight CST, leave a comment here on the blog or on Instagram with your name and the first item that comes to mind when you think of your "classics".
Ex: Lauren - navy and white striped anything!
Tag a friend who you think might enjoy the Fleur de St. Louis community for a bonus entry! I will announce the winner on Saturday, August 19 and get in touch with you so that I can get started on your "uniquely you" art piece! I am so excited to share this passion with you!
Warm wishes and bon chance from me to you,
Classic camel cashmere coat. Looks great with everything!
ReplyDeleteKim
Kim that sounds amazing! Is it a piece you've had/worn for a while? :)
DeleteIt was my mom's. I kept it after she passed. Our family went to England in 1986 and mom wanted to make a day trip to a Scottish woolen mill where she had been once before. Once I lose some weight I'll be able to fit back into it! :)
DeleteKim
What a wonderful story and memory! So often my mom tells me she wish she would have kept more of her things so I could use them now. :)
DeleteMy classiscs: Pearl or diamond studs, pearl/diamond pendant, black satin sling backs, black crepe blazer, jean pencil skirt, coral tasseled scarf, black/white striped ruffled tank, yellow tee, navy trench coat, Lancome perfume and a book! Sherrylynne in Mpls
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Love the addition of a good book. :) So happy you are here, Sherrylynne! My fianbcé and I both have some family up in Mpls. We love it there!
DeleteSherrylynne you won! When you see this, please e-mail me at fleurdestlouis@gmail.com so I can start your special project! :) Congratulations and thank you so much for being here!
DeleteCongratulations Sherry Lynne!
ReplyDeleteKim