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Bonjour and merci. ?
The past week on the blog has been one of the most visited and commented on in the history of TSLL celebrating all things French for an entire week, and for your time, interest and engagement I am most grateful.
Every year when the celebratory themed weeks conclude, it is my wish that every one of you who visits throughout the year, and then during these Annual weeks, taking the time to comment in order to enter could receive a giveaway. And while that is not possible, I genuinely want to give away items and finds I love and think you might as well. This year, the giveaways total in value of more than $600, and it seems a small penny for all that your support enables me to do over the course of the year, to continue to bring both French and British content and inspiration as well as content about living a life you love each and every day, but this is one small way I hope to let you know I am thankful for your enthusiasm, your kind and constructive engagement with not only me but others as well as the courage to share what you love about living your one and only life so that others might realize doing the same (reveling in the everyday moments that make your day and life possible, the small, simple yet awesome pleasures and luxuries and daring to focus on what makes you smile) is a way to elevate their own, because it does, it really does.
~the brands and some of the items given away during this year’s Annual TSLL French Week~
Norman and I have been enjoying the weekend at home after a day trip to Portland on Friday where lovely moments and finds occurred. Saturday evening (captured in the photo above)we each took our respective favorite chairs and began to melt; it is likely what we will be doing on Sunday as well. Tinkering in the garden, cutting a few flowers such as these sunflowers and simply being grateful for a cozy home to relax in, that is what this weekend is all about before the next week begins and the blog returns to its regular schedule. I hope you too are having a relaxing weekend, and however your upcoming week looks, may how you spend today be enriched by adding, partaking or infusing something you love about the French culture into what you do.
While traveling back to France may not be around the corner for me or perhaps for you as well, this past week has deepened yet again my appreciation for a culture that reminds us to slow down and savor, take the time to notice and get lost in the pleasures of everyday life.
Thank you, merci beaucoup, for making this week possible. Let’s do it again next year, shall we? ☺️ ❤️??
Now to the winners and why you are stopping by the blog today!
The Giveaway Winners
Before you view the list below, if you find your name, please contact me immediately with the following information so I can swiftly start the shipping process and ensure you receive your gift as soon as possible to begin savoring. I will be tending to items this week to hopefully have them all en route by the end of August. ?
- Email me (Shannon) at giveaway@thesimplyluxuriouslife.com
- Email me no later than MONDAY August 22nd at Noon (Pacific). If I do not hear from you at this time, the giveaway will be sent to the next randomly drawn entrant.
- In your email, include the following information:
- Full Name
- Shipping Address and any other necessary information to ensure a safe and accurate delivery of your parcel to your home;
- If necessary – confirm your selection for your giveaway – i.e. size, color, style, etc..
Now to the winners!!
- The 1st Giveaway — A Trudon Candle (309 comments)
- comment #173 — MontanaDreamer
- The 2nd Giveaway — Savon de Marseille Soaps (2 soaps each), (258 comments)
- comment #182 — JodyMS
- comment #2 — Teresa
- comment #199 — Randi
- comment #41 —Laura Wilmot
- The 3rd Giveaway — A Degrenne Salam Teapot and Dammann Frères Thé (196 comments)
- comment #131 —Margaret Guevara
- comment #131 —Margaret Guevara
- The 4th Giveaway — A pair of Le Chameau Giverny or Iris Lined Rainboots (200 comments)
- comment #159 —EmilyP
- comment #159 —EmilyP
- The 5th Giveaway (exclusive to subscribers of the free weekly and monthly newsletter subscribers) — A year’s subscription to Sharon Santoni’s My French Country Home magazine (263 emails)
- email #14 —Julie Allison
- email #14 —Julie Allison
- The Grand Giveaway — An Eric Bombard Cashmere Scarf or Stole (245 comments)
- comment #51 —Moigre
- comment #51 —Moigre
Congratulations to all of the winners, now if you see your name, email me tout de suite!
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While it will be another 51 weeks before TSLL’s official celebration of all things French begins again, there is never a shortage of French content here on the blog. If you will be traveling or making plans to travel to France, be sure to check out my first-hand experience Travel Guide for four different areas of France (see below). To peruse through past French Weeks, check out the newly organized French Week Archives, and for all of the past French-inspired posts and French-inspired podcast episodes, remember you can find them all in the Drop-Down Menu under French Inspired on the blog menu under the main Blog Header (see first two screenshots below).
And don’t forget to take advantage of the once-a-year savings on TSLL’s new notepads, Croissants – 20% off on single or 3-pack orders. Find the promo codes on this post, and place your order by the end of the day today (Sunday August 21st) to save.
Thank you for a wonderful week, and I will be back tomorrow with a Monday Motivational post to kick off the brand new week! Bonne journée!
Shannon, thank you for a fun, fantastic French Week!! ?
Every year I learn so much about travel, lifestyle and items that add beauty and tranquility to everyday life. Thanks to you, I found out about that lovely Degrenne teapot and I plan on ordering one. Congratulations to the winners! Enjoy! ?
Another truely exceptional TSLL French Week! Thank you Shannon for the thoughtfulness of each blog post and podcast episode, and for the lovely gifts on offer this week. Congratulations to all the winners! I have been so inspired this week by all your finds and experiences. What a beautiful community you have created. Merci beaucoup ? ??
Thank you Sarah. So happy to hear you enjoyed the week. I genuinely enjoy and look forward to this week and British Week each year. So much fun to engage with fellow lovers of the cultures that have spoken to us. ?
Shannon, thank you for another beautiful and interesting French Week! I’m looking forward to new French content on the blog and especially the next French Week ?!
Congratulations to all the winners!
Shannon, Thank- you for all the creativity and generosity. It is a pleasure to read your thoughts and perspective. You and Norman have a wonderful Sunday. Best, Robin
Congratulations everyone who won and you too Shannon for a fabulous week.
Good morning Shannon and congratulations to the winners of your excellent prizes. I really enjoy French Week and am already planning for my trip in May 2023. Very best wishes everyone, Sue, UK.
How exciting Sue xx
Congratulations to all the winners! Shannon, this week has been an absolute joy, thank you!
Shannon, this last week has been an incredibly beautiful one. I thank you for all your work that transported me, an armchair traveler, to the city of my dreams. Grateful!
Also, a big congratulations to each one who has won a cherished prize! God bless you! – Teresa
Congratulations to all the lucky winners! As always Shannon I came away from this week with so many great resources and have already bookmarked a few for Christmas gifts (and maybe a gift for myself too!)
Shannon, thank-you for all the work you put into the inspiring posts. I always look forward to British Week and French Week with great anticipation and am always impressed with your content and presentation. You are so generous with your give-always to your subscribers. I enjoy learning about new products and perhaps will own some someday. Take some time for yourself and relax. You deserve it!
Hi Shannon,
Thanks for a great week – I hope you and Norman enjoy the remainder of the weekend.
Shannon thank you. I thoroughly enjoyed French week even though I live here. It is a gentle reminder of why I love living in France. Sometimes when you live somewhere that is so appreciated by others you can sometimes take things for granted. Have a lovely relaxing Sunday with Norman. Kameela xx??
Thank you Kameela. ?
Dear Kameela, You are so fortunate to live in such an amazing culture. But, I totally agree that we often become rather immune to our surroundings as we live our day-to-day lives. I took a road trip yesterday exploring an area I haven’t visited for several years and dining in a restaurant that had recently had a total change in style and cuisine. It was wonderful, enlightening, and reminded me that travels, even limited ones, enhance our lives. I hope you have a peaceful Sunday as well.
Sorry, meant to say congratulations to all the lucky winners.
Congratulations to all the winners ?
Thank you for another lovely French Week Shannon.
It has been fun to have a ‘virtual trip ‘ to France this week , and I have enjoyed reading and listening to all the posts and podcasts with you all ,there have been lots of great ideas as usual ?
Have a lovely weekend everyone and enjoy the last week of August before La rentrée .
With best wishes from the UK
Anne
Thank you Anne. ☺️ Yes, la rentrée is just around the corner. Looking forward to it, and catching my breath in the meantime. ☺️
Congratulations to all the winners! Thank you Shannon for such a lovely week. The places you brought us, the clothes you’ve shown us, and the food, and books, and movies have just been such a wonderful treat!
Thank you, Shannon, for a wonderful French Week. I look forward to it, and your British Week, every year. There’s always something to look forward to here…next, the TSLL cooking show! Congratulations winners.
Congratulations to all the winners. Thank you for a lovely week. I love that you & Norman have separate chairs
Tami, thank you for stopping by this week. Regarding the chairs, while I love the green chair, Norman has made it subtly, yet unwaveringly clear that the green chair is his preference. I am happy to oblige. ?
I must smile at your response Shannon, my Lola has commandeered an entire sofa. She will tolerate an interloper but will stare at you, unceasingly, until you go somewhere else. Norman appears to have claimed his spot and has no intention of sharing.
Love your Lola. She knows what she wants. 🙂 Please extend pats of love to her from us here in Bend. ?
Congratulations, winners of these lovely things! I have been inspired, just by entering the contests and dreaming of owning these beauties, to step up my own lovely life. Thanks, Shannon, for the fun week! (Hi to Norman.)
Congratulations to all the winners and Shannon, thank you for a fantastic French Week! I loved ‘visiting’ La Belle France with your expert guidance. Merçi beaucoup!
I hope you and Norman enjoy a (well-deserved!) relaxing and lovely Sunday. xox Rona
Congrats to the winners! This was my very first time enjoying French week and I loved it. I look forward to ordering some of the items that were introduced and hope to plan a trip to France in the near future. Thank you Shannon!
Congratulations to all the winners. I hope you enjoy your goodies and thank you Shannon for curating such a lovely selection. X
Congratulations! Shannon, thanks to you we are all winners. Thank you for the reminders to live every day to the fullest. Stella
Stella, Your comment is so very much appreciated. Thank you. Wishing you a wonderful Sunday. ?
Thank you Shannon for another fun French Week. I was chatting about the Eurostar with my husband and we got inspired and may even start planning a trip to Paris! Congrats to all the winners of this weeks giveaways. Now for the count down to a new season of the cooking show.
How wonderful! Excited for your trip and am confident you will have a wonderful time. ☺️
So happy for the winners, how special for you! I know it must’ve just made your morning, enjoy. I will definitely be revisiting all those sites to choose a few gifts, as well. Thanks for bringing them to us, Shannon!
Melissa,
Thank you for joining us and stopping by this week. ? It was such fun to share what I discover and am tickled by in hopes that readers might be as well. Have a wonderful Sunday!
Good morning! Congratulations to all the winners of the giveaways!?. I have thoroughly enjoyed all the posts and podcasts during French Week. Thank you Shannon and Norman for making TSLL an inspirational part of my simply luxurious life! Xx
Karen, You are most welcome! Thank you for joining the celebrations this week and for your interest and support of TSLL. ☺️
Congrats to all the winners, enjoy your lovely prizes. Thanks Shannon, for another amazing French week. Lots of inspiration for living a Simply,Luxurious Life. Enjoy your Sunday, ear rub to Norman.
Josanne,
Ear rub to Norman given and appreciated! ☺️ Thank you. Wishing you a wonderful Sunday.
Thank you for another fantastic French week!
Thank you for a lovely week, Shannon! Congratulations to all the winners!
Carrie, Thank you for stopping by this week Carrie. ☺️??❤️
Thank you for flying us up and into so many ideas this week! It’s been exciting to wake up and discover new delights each day…all beautiful.
Thank you, Shannon for another wonderful French week and congratulations to all the winners!
Congratulations to all the winners – what lovely treats are on their way to you! I’d say we were all winners this week, getting introduced to so many wonderful new products and ideas, browsing gorgeous websites (hello cashmere!) and visiting France vicariously. THANK YOU SHANNON – love love love my TSLL subscription; well worth every penny.
Catherine,
Thank you so much for your comment and for your support of TSLL. So very grateful and it is engagement such as yours that makes this community what it is. Wishing you a wonderful Sunday. Thank you for stopping by. ?
Congratulations to all the winners but I agree with Catherine. We are ALL winners this week and every
week with our subscriptions to TSLL ! Thank you again Shannon for all the great inspiration.
Thank you so much for your kind words MJ. ??
Happy for the lucky winners! Thanks, Shannon, for introducing us to all these gorgeous French brands. I’m gonna have to treat myself to one or two of these now. ❤️
Thank you, Shannon for such an enriching week. It has been fabulous. Also, congratulations to the winners!
Jen
Thank you Jen. ?
Thank you for another wonderful French week Shannon and congratulations to all the winners.
Merci, Shannon! I’ve greatly enjoyed another French Week which has allowed me to daydream about returning to France one day. Congratulation to all of the winners!
Congratulations to all the winners! French week has introduced me to some new brands and products to explore! Thank you again, Shannon.
What a great French week Shannon. Your insights and observations permit me to travel virtually as well. There were so many small and large moments to ponder. Congratulations to all the lucky winners. Such luxurious gifts remind us why we subscribe to and follow your words, your suggestions, and your definition of a Luxurious Life. So, warm up that big copper kettle on the cooker (that has induced envy in my soul,) steep those special leaves, and put your feet up. Rest this day and know that you do inspire and comfort us in our day-to-day lives. Merci!
Merci Lucy. Merci beaucoup for your kind words. ??
Another excellent and enjoyable French Week, Shannon! Thank you so much for all of you time and efforts ??
Congratulations to all the winners! I know you will love your gifts. Thank you for another wonderful French Week, Shannon! I enjoyed learning about those lovely French products and how to incorporate French-inspired living into my home. Looking forward to French Week 2023. ???
Congratulations to all of the winners! We are all winners after this amazing week! Exactly what I needed to transport my mind and senses to France for a few minutes every day. Merci!
Congratulations to all the lucky winners! And many thanks to you, Shannon, for all the planning and hard work you put into this week. It’s hard to convey just how inspiring and uplifting your efforts are; you are truly creating a beautiful community!
What a wonderful week! I’ve pinned several items to purchase in the future and have been so inspired. Congratulations to all the winners, and a sincere and joyous thank you to Shannon!