Claudia Strasser is the author of Paris Flea Market Style. It's a lovely book about french interior design and bargain hunting in Paris. I've been reading her blog The Paris Apartment for more than 5 years and I love how upbeat and fun she is. Recently Claudia kindly sent me a signed copy of her new book to giveaway on gardenrooms. To enter simply leave a comment below and be sure to check out her wonderful website here. I'll annouce a winner on Monday, thanks for playing !
a little peek inside via my iphone. thanks for stopping by.
the winner of this giveaway is Erin, thanks everyone for reading.
Wow I loved the photos in her book .... One of my favorite past times going to flea markets and old shops in Europe. Looking at the photos brought not only moments of nostalgia but sparked that bargin hunter spirit. There is nothing like the thrill of finding a treasure and bargaining for it. Wondering about an objects previous course and adventures is always fun and whimsical. Even the simplest photos brought back amazing memories: finding hidden drawers of shell and bone buttons in dresser drawers in Greece, old coins in the bottom of an oil filled drum of copper in Turkey. Buying a purse in a shop in Paris and finding an old
Love letter...how I miss the charming simplicity of my youth. Looking through the pages was like a mini vacation, a vase of sweet peas and a jolt to my wonderlust all rolled into a 15 minute sojourn!
Posted by: Rebekah Halpern | May 16, 2013 at 09:37 AM
Looks like a beautiful book...would love to have...thanks for the giveaway!
Posted by: Jill Lee-Jones | May 16, 2013 at 09:37 AM
Tables on the front cover are lovely! I would love to see the textiles & linen section. pick me! pick me!
Posted by: Teri Golden | May 16, 2013 at 01:59 PM
Brings a sense of comfort, just lovely.
Posted by: Mary Puccetti | May 16, 2013 at 03:57 PM
This book looks like pure heaven, I would love to win it!
Posted by: Laura Adams | May 16, 2013 at 07:24 PM
The Paris Apartment blog changed my life.It was my entry into a world of blogs and the creative souls behind them that celebrated beauty and inspired me to look at the world in a new way.
Posted by: Debie Pettry | May 16, 2013 at 08:11 PM
En smuk bog. A beautiful book. Would love to have it here in Denmark. I find your blog so very inspirering. Tanks for sharing.
Posted by: Alice Øvig | May 16, 2013 at 10:41 PM
That chaise lounge makes me want to cry, it's so beautiful! Good luck, everyone:)
Posted by: BubblesDeux | May 17, 2013 at 04:31 AM
There is nothing about The Paris Apartment that I do not like! Has become a staple of of my life!
Posted by: nadine | May 17, 2013 at 05:11 AM
Hi, Robyn. I have her app (hoping that I will make good use of it if I ever get the opportunity to go to Paris). I am sure her book is as lovely as her blog.
Posted by: Elaine | May 18, 2013 at 07:12 AM
Hello! - I have followed your blog for several years it is beautiful and inspiring. I am a florist and urban gardener. I love old, odd and unusual.This book is all of that! It would be a lovely addition to any library. Thank you for sharing your work.
Posted by: Suzanne Newhouse | May 18, 2013 at 10:21 AM
I want it, need it, have to have it! fabulous book.
Posted by: kate | May 18, 2013 at 06:49 PM
Flea markets, Paris style? Fabulous!
Posted by: Erin Pope Garcia | May 19, 2013 at 09:58 AM
Oooh, that looks such a gorgeous book! I love French style so will be keeping my fingers crossed!!
Posted by: My Love Wedding Ring | May 19, 2013 at 01:55 PM