Before I tell you about my giveaway today I thought you might enjoy some shots I took in Paris yesterday afternoon where it was FREEZING cold, but somehow beautiful in a silvery Parisian sort of way.
So now to today's giveaway and from a girl who, appropriately, lives in Paris. Our first French lady of the week!
Sophie lives in Paris but recently discovered the colours and textures of the Orient and Africa. Her brand new etsy store Somalian Panther is full of her pretty bracelets, earrings and necklaces that she puts together using authentic textures and colours. She marries semi precious stones and charms with leather thong, silk ribbon or cotton tress.
She is generously offering two bracelets to the winner of the giveaway. One with a little Paris handbag charm, and one with either a stiletto or a boot charm. The winner will choose the colour of the tie. I guess we'd all like to wear these, my daughters definitely have their eyes on them!!
To enter this giveaway it's easy: just pop over to Sophie's Etsy store,
then come back and tell me which of her items you like best.
For a second entry tell me you're a follower at My French Country Home
For a second entry tell me you're a follower at My French Country Home
Finally you can have one more entry if you post or tweet about this,
or if you put up my giveaway button
or if you put up my giveaway button
The winners of all of this week's giveaways will be pulled out of a hat on
Friday 4 February. Good luck in this draw! If you missed the other giveaways
this week you're most welcome to scroll back and join in.


Gorgeous pictures ... the black wrought iron balconies are my favourite!
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Frances
ps how is the riding going?
Paris is still beautiful whatever the weather....thanks for the lovely pictures.
ReplyDeleteJulie x
I so enjoyed these pictures!! Pairs is a jewel of a city...no matter what the weather - and truly, I like it cold in the winter (as long as the central heating is blasting!)!!
ReplyDeleteAnn
great pics! even in winter, it's a grand place to visit ...
ReplyDeleteJust wanted to stop by Sharon & wish you the best of bloggie birthday's. You are a beautiful shining star in our wonderful community & I couldn't be more delighted that this medium has given you so much pleasure. It will be a scorching 42C. here in the Adelaide Hills on Sunday, so I think freezing Paris looks even better than ever!!
ReplyDeleteMillie x
O, to be in Paris on such a day! Wonderful pictures...thanks for the reveal!
ReplyDeleteYou went to PARIS yesterday afternoon!!!! I love the way you say that so casually. Can't even begin to imagine. I'm gazillions of miles away from even dreaming about doing that. Keep it coming! xx
ReplyDeleteIt was fun sharing "silvery Paris" with you! Such beautiful sights...
ReplyDeleteI'm an earring person. I really liked those amber(?) danglies. Butterscotch in color...
ReplyDeleteI'm a follower, by the way.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous pictures, Sharon! I see it is as cold in Paris as it is here, just prettier! ;-D
ReplyDeleteXO,
Jane
I like your *photos parisiennes* so much!
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*Tasiaa
oh my gosh my daughter will be going mad for one of these too!
ReplyDeleteok i am a follower as you know....
and i looove her earrings with turquoise beads....
i also LOOOVE your photos of paris...they remind me of 13 years ago...my first visit to paris from australia pregnant with the above said daughter...it was winter and paris is wonderful in that light...
i took ella back for her 11th bday to all the places we had gone together once before...before she was born...
lovely memories...thankyou sharon....
melissa xx
Hello love Paris in the winter.......brings back so many memories of when I used to live there as a single gal.
ReplyDeleteI'm a follower and I think the earings with the coral beads would have to be my favourite. Thankyou Irisxx
oooh, I love Paris - am hoping to go later this year (from 'down-under'). Another gorgeosu etsy shop link to drool over, love the
ReplyDeleteSautoir"comics" and the amethyst elephant necklace.
Cute give away, thanks for the opportunity !
am a follower, love your blog !
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful. Thank you for the Paris eye candy. It's been over a year since my last visit. Time to remedy that, I think.
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely weekend!
Jeanne
Gorgeous! Love the bracelettes with mini ribbons.
ReplyDeleteOh, and I'm a follower.
ReplyDeleteEven in the rain, Paris is still the most Beautiful city in the world! Thanks for sharing!
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Caroline
Sharon,
ReplyDeleteI actually love the little Paris Bag bracelet it is my favorite.
I follow of course!!
xoxo
Karena
Art by Karena
Definitely a follower of your blog, your living my dream life!
ReplyDeleteLove the stiletto bracelet! But all of her work is beautiful! How could one choose?
ReplyDeleteI like the soiteur necklace. oops...i think I just mispelled it, but it had a wonderful vintage charm/religious icon!
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lana
Sharon....I found this post today intriguing .... I belong to a women's group called Great Decisions...we discuss various world events and their effects on humanity, etc. Today's topic was Somila and the countries which make up the Horn of Africa. Interesting and troubled spot in our world today...o.k. now back to your wonderful give away. I love her earrings...turquoise hoops to be exact. Please include me in this gracious offer.
ReplyDeleteOh by the way...I'm a follower and have been forever.
Jo
Wonderful pictures & wonderful Paris
ReplyDeleteMy favorite items are the Paris luggage and evil eye bracelets. So pretty!
ReplyDeleteAnd of course I am a follower of yours! :)
First of all, I want to thank you for sharing your pictures of Paris with us!! I loved them!!
ReplyDeleteI went over to Etsy and I just love, love, love the cotton bracelet with the Paris charm! I just posted on my blog how excited I was to receive my first Country Living from England delivered to my home today!
I also have on my bucket list (on my blog) to go to Paris!!
I would love to win!! It would make me feel that I am one step closer to my dream!
Thank you for offering these wonderful giveaways!! : )
I have been a follower for quite some time now! Your blog is how I get my English fix!! : )
ReplyDeleteI love looking at the pictures of your French Country Guest Cottage...it's like taking a little vacation! : )
What beautiful wintry pics of Paris! I looked at that etsy shop - lovely items. My favorite is the Paris charm bracelet - tres jolie :)
ReplyDeleteLove you blog!
Tanya
Hi Sharon:
ReplyDeleteParis anytime, warm, cool, crispy or silvery. It is unlike any other!
Thanks for the etsy link. I must say the cotton bracelet with the PARIS bag hanging made me smile! Loved it. I am one of your avid followers. Check you out everyday and sometimes re read your posts.
Congratulations on your blog birthday and how awesome of you to promote others with your celebration! Loved your week! ox
Lovely pictures!! It just made me want to come to Paris right now!!!!!! I love following your blog as it gives me the peak into French life. Maybe one day I can live the French life as well and fulfill my dream!
ReplyDeleteReally like the Etsy store! My favorite is the sautoir with the vintage charms and religious medal. Lovely stuff!
Thanks so much for introducing us all to so many wonderful new sites.
I love all of the items especially earrings! I love the Paris photos.
ReplyDeleteI think my favorite is the bracelet with the Max charm. I love turquoise.
ReplyDeletexoxxo Terri
Oh, my heart skips a beat to see these lovely views of my favorite city. I love this city in any season!
ReplyDeleteThe Somlian Panther jewelry is fun. I like the bracelets and earrings with the semi precious stones. Love the necklace with the Paris bag charm. ~ Sarah
Back to say I'm a follower. ;-)
ReplyDeleteHappy Blog Birthday , what a wonderful way to celebrate !
ReplyDeleteI love the vintage charm with coral necklace.
Karyn x
My favorite is the bracelets with Paris bag!
ReplyDeleteSo nice Paris pictures! I can't wait when I go to visit!
And now I'm follower, early I came here from other blog and very often, because this blog is so beautiful and inspiring.
ReplyDeleteIt's so beautiful there. I am trying desperately to plan a trip even though I don't know a soul and am terrified. I'm not trying to enter the giveaway... just wanted to tell you how much I love your photos!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful...
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