



I love the color Purple. I always have and always will. I love every shade of purple from deep royal purple to pale lavendar. When I was 15 my mom painted my room purple for me as a surprise present. I love, love, loved it! I Love to Dress Up! You will rarely find me in jeans and a t-shirt. I have always loved style and clothes are one of my passions. I also love a sale. I rarely buy anything full price and get so excited over a bargain. High fashion to me is art. I love to see how different people dress and put together their clothes to make a statement.
I also love photography, portraiture mostly. I am currently studying at The International School of Photography. I never thought I would go back to school, but I am loving it. Now that my kids are all in school full-time I wanted to pursue my love for photography. I just recently launched my photography website that I am super excited about. It is more of a hobby than anything but I am having so much fun doing it.
I am having a secret affair with Jimmy..."Shhhh" Yes, Jimmy Choo is my secret obsession. I just got this fabulous snake skin handbag today and am head over heels for it! There is nothing better than a fabulous handbag or pair of shoes and Jimmy knows just how to speak to my heart...Pitter Patter...
I love lemons. Yes, I admit it, I am a lemon addict. Juicy lemons anytime of the day with salt is my idea of the best treat ever. I love them with salt and I eat the entire thing except for the rind. Mmmmm!
I love my job! When I was young I always told my family that I was going to grow up and become a professional shopper. I was darn good at it then and always fantasized about turning it into a career. Well that is pretty much what I do in a nutshell. Shopping for fine antiques and home decor is my job, my passion and I love it! Running my two websites and meeting people from all around the world that share in the same passion for antiques as I do is so rewarding. Finding my passion and being able to do it daily is one of the greatest blessings in my life.
Things I Love-My Family, Lipstick, Music that I can sing my lungs out to in my car, Traveling, Meeting new people, Chandeliers, New Sheets, Movies, Chips & Salsa, Red Wine, Entertaining, Old Architecture, All things French, Bubble Baths, Gardening, Golf, Life Stories, Holidays, Hairspray, Flowers, Chatting, My Daughters Breath, Fast Cars, Adventure, Shag Carpet, Funny People, Glitter, Sleeping in, Pedicures, My computer, and Game night just to list a few.
Thank you for reading a bit more about me, xo Alys
This has been so much fun and I really appreciate all of the creative thoughts and comments you all have left. xo, Alys
The lucky winner will win this gorgeous Phoebe & Josephine Couture Handbag, shipped directly to your home!!! It doesn't get much better than this...and just in time for the fall/winter season this will be the "IT" bag to be carrying. Retail value on this bagis just over 325.00! The Winner will have her choice from one of the two handbags photographed above. The black handbag features Vintage Beaver Fur accented with black leather, trim and a gorgeous swarvoski fluer de lis. The brown shoulder bag featured soft vintage mink accented by brown leather, trim and a beautiful swarvoski crown!
2. I am getting ready to launch my New Custom Vintage Jewelry Line "see pics below" within the next few weeks to my ABitOfParis2u & Paris Couture Antique Sites. I am so excited about this and want a catchy clever name for this collection I have created however I am stumped. I would LOVE to hear your ideas. I need a name...Something catchy, clever, inspiring, new and reminiscent of the collection and a reflection of my sites...."I know that is alot to ask for, but you ladies are creative!" I can't wait to hear your suggestions & ideas. For every suggestion you send in you will get one entry into the drawing, so get your thinking caps on. Feel free to send in ideas as they come over the next week.
We will be holding this contest on both of our blogs, Abitofparis2u & Paris Couture Antiques. The contest will be open for 10 days from Oct. 2nd- Oct 12th. A winner will be drawn from the list of creative names sent in from both sites on October 13th at 9 am. The winner will be posted here on my blog so do check back to see if you have won!
Anyone with an email address can join this contest. If you don't have a blog but enjoy stopping by to read, welcome! Simply submit an idea for my new jewelry line and I will count you in!
Thank you for all the support, xo Alys