2009 July | Inspired by This Blog

We are doing something different today. Fridays are usually “Inspired By This” days written by yours truly, Leila. However, today my assistant Brittany is guest blogging all the way from Paris, France. Some of you may have be emailing us for coaching or blog submissions and receiving the out of office auto response that Brittany is away living the good life abroad. Well today she is going to give us a taste of what it has been like for her to be “Inspired by: Paris”. You can also follow her live on Twitter. Enjoy!

Last night I took a tour around the city on the back of a motor bike. After 24 long years of life, I have for the first time, fallen in love at first sight.I am ga ga over monsieur Paris. He has wooed me with his handsome nature, his gentle temperament and shown me such a lovely time so far…

I never expected to love a city so much and especially after only mere days, but I am simply and utterly captivated. I am enamored with the little details, the language that sounds like every sentence is a romantic line, the people; who are extremely warm, welcoming and accommodating and I love the architecture. I have taken so many photos already. The light is different here, it flutters through the trees the way Rembrandt painted it and since there is no shortage of trees, there is dancing light every where you look; Truly enchanting!

I love the “cafe culture”. There are cafes on ever corner, with the chairs facing the street so you can people watch. Espresso is consumed all day long and everything I have eaten has been delicious and I am quite sure full of butter. People seem to enjoy life here. They take time for a lunch with friends, a picnic by the seine on a week night and laugh often.

With another week to explore and be inspired I am giddy inside to think of all I will get to see and experience. I don’t feel like my words are doing my experience justice. Today I encourage you to sip an espresso slowly, enjoy a leisurely walk and definitely take time to immerse yourself in all of the little details around you, find your Joie de vivre.

Here are a few things I have found inspiring so far. Pouvez vous être inspirés

And some Parisian Weddings

Image by Roderick Lyons

From Polyvore.com

Fabulous Paris Wedding Inspiration boards I found

Found on Polyvore.com

From SWS magazine

From SWS Magazine

May you be inspired,

admin

I don’t remember when or how I first came across the Crispery’s web site, but when I did, I was in love immediately! I have been an avid fan of the rice crispy treat since I was a child and in my adult years have considered them a throw back delicacy reminding me of a more simple time. After getting in contact with Vicki Mate, the founder of the Crispery, I was overjoyed when a little package arrived at the door….with samples!!!! They were beyond delicious! My absolutely favorite was the original with m&ms on top. Each one was so cute as well as delicious!

Then it hit me, Eureka! What a great treat to customize for a wedding favor, or to include on a sweets table or in a welcome bag!!! Everyone has been doing the cupcake, I think the rice crispy cake should be the next hot thing: sweet, light, crunchy and gooey all at once…who wouldn’t want one? Not only do I love the treats but I love the story behind them! Growing up Vicki was a marshmallow enthusiast who loved to make rice crispy treats, this stuck with her all through college. Fresh out of college she decided she would turn her marshmallow love into a money making endeavor. I love all stories about ambitious woman doing what they love! Especially when the result is one of my favorite treats. You can order off their website and have them shipped all over the US! To subscribe to Inspired By This and receive our posts click here!

Here are a few images of their treat packages

May you be inspired,

Leila