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Wednesday

03Mar2010

The Big Spring Clean (part 1)

Hi there! I am in the middle of the craziest week ever & so so excited to go on vacation to Austria next week! But first... Christopher and I had a big scare sunday night. The windstorm which swept across Europe almost blew out our window in the living room, A 4,5 m long window that is! PANIC! And left a lot of damage :( Merci Xynthia!

I took some time off to do the big spring clean but with Xynthia's trail of destruction still very visible (workers have to break out the whole window, pfffff) it's no use! So instead of just wallowing in self-pity I've decided to get things tidy in the bedrooms and bathroom. I'm a champ in making a mess in the name of cleaning up. Instead of just getting things tidy, I've launched a major clear out. Clothes, shoes, belts... All scattered over the floor of out bedroom. So come by in two weeks, the appartment and I will be ready for spring.

Oh and I'll be selling some pretty clothes and shoes on ebay when I get back. Stay tuned!

I leave you with some of the things which have been inspiring me of late...

Love, Betsy.

Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at 8:57AM |

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Friday

26Feb2010

Weekend Links

Yay, Weekend!

What are you up to this weekend my darlin's? Tonight I'm spending an evening all by myself, relaxing! On Saturday, Christopher and I will be spending the afternoon Liége. Hope your weekend is a lovely one! Here are some links I hope you'll enjoy this weekend...

Love, Betsy.

Friday, February 26, 2010 at 7:49AM |

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weekend links |

Tuesday

23Feb2010

Ink + Water

By Alberto Seveso. (Via BIRDS ΩF PARADIS)

Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at 4:04PM |

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photography |

Monday

15Feb2010

I carry your heart with me

Happy Valentine's Day everyone! Christopher and I don't really celebrate Valentines Day but this year I wanted to make him something. This is the result...

It now hangs above our bed...

i carry your heart with me (i carry it in

my heart) i am never without it (anywhere

i go you go, my dear; and whatever is done

by only me is your doing, my darling)

i fear

no fate (for you are my fate, my sweet) i want

no world (for beautiful you are my world, my true)

and it's you are whatever a moon has always meant

and whatever a sun will always sing is you

here is the deepest secret nobody knows

(here is the root of the root and the bud of the bud

and the sky of the sky of a tree called life; which grows

higher than the soul can hope or mind can hide)

and this is the wonder that's keeping the stars apart

i carry your heart (i carry it in my heart)

~E.E. Cummings

However you celebrate this holiday, I hope you're loving everyone and everything around you, too!

Love, Betsy.

Monday, February 15, 2010 at 3:14PM |

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Thursday

11Feb2010

Valentine Lingerie Special

Ooh Lingerie, you are so pretty! Please feast your eyes on these valentine beauties...

The Isobel Set by Ayten Gasson. A stunning luxury silk collection with a vintage cotton lace trim, sourced from Nottingham, with delicate latte coloured satin bows. The collection contains a flattering camisole with front detailing and a non wired soft bra, which can be combined with either the ruffle knicker or french knicker to create an ideal gift

All of my readers get 15% off of anything from our website. Just enter the code Iheartme in the discoutn code box. The offer is valid from the 15th February to the 14th March, it is a pick me up after valenines day offer!

Ellipse Set by Anthropologie. Rows of circles and lean lines lay side-by-side on Only Hearts' lace pair; black trim provides a bit of contrast.

Nadia Set by Undrest available at Anthropologie. Deco-inspired dainties crafted from pale, pickstitched silk and delicate lace.

Femme Fatale Set White Opium by Fifi Madame V. Availabe here.

Embroidery Lace Bra and pants at Urban Outfitters. Be gloriously girly in this soft cup lace bra with frill trim, finished with adjustable straps, hook and eye fastenings at the back, and an embroidered rose pattern at the side.

Love, Betsy.

Thursday, February 11, 2010 at 9:31AM |

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Tuesday

09Feb2010

Kiss Me Deadly Giveaway Winner!

Hello my pretty peaches,

I want to thank Kiss Me Deadly to help make this giveaway happen.

and now what you have all been waiting for... THE WINNER of the Kiss Me Deadly giveaway...
congratulations Julie L!!!!! YAY!!! I will email you shortly. :) Hope you enjoy this...

I have a couple more giveaway's lined up for everyone, coming soon, so be sure to keep checking back for those! also... I'm learning to work with my new camera so I'll be showing some pictures soon, and a Valentine Lingerie Special coming up...

Thank you so much for all of your comments!!!

Love, Betsy.

Tuesday, February 9, 2010 at 11:34AM |

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Giveaways |

Thursday

04Feb2010

Weekend Links

Hello my darlin's!

I hope everyone is well. My sister is coming by this afternoon to give me my first yoga and meditation lesson. So what are you up to? I'm making a valentine gift for Christopher this year so I'll be working on that this weekend. I hope you have a wonderful weekend my lovelies, and here are a few great blogs from around the web...

ps: Don't forget to enter the Kiss Me Deadly Giveaway!

Love, Betsy.

Thursday, February 4, 2010 at 1:47PM |

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Wednesday

03Feb2010

A Loving Ode to my Vintage Tin Boxes.

Inspired by Tara’s (Nothing Elegant) lovely post about collections I decided to show you all of my little quirky collections. Today I’m showing you my vintage tin boxes.

My new beautiful set off Royal tin boxes. Showing Queen Fabiola of Belgium (left) and princess Paola of Belgium(right: how beautiful is she!!). I don’t know why I love these so much, but I really really do.

A set of Floral tins made by Daher, manufacturer of various tins throughout the twentieth century.

and a couple of oriental tins, I mostly store my spices in these …

and here are some I would love to add to my collection:

1. 1920's Whitmans Salmagundi Vintage Art Nouveau Tin 2. Vintage Floral Tin Container 3. Vintage Adorable Flower Tin Box 4. Vintage Tin Made 1910 - 1921 5. Tin Nouveau 6. Parrot Bird Toffee Candy Tin Box 1920's

ps: Don't forget to enter the Kiss Me Deadly Giveaway below!!

Love, Betsy.

Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at 3:19PM |

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Collections,

vintage |

Monday

01Feb2010

Kiss Me Deadly Giveaway!

So, it’s almost Valentine, and because I'd really like to give something back to all my wonderful readers, I got together with the fabulous Kiss Me Deadly to present a glamorous giveaway! I own a piece of Kiss Me Deadly lingerie already and it's beautifully made and fits very well!

Up for grabs: Ruby Van Doren Set. A diamond mesh fabric and a crimson contrast trim bring out the superb shape of the original Van Doren style, and we added a narrow suspender belt that’s boned with a non-stretch centre panel, which is perfect for a little bit of shaping that’s really easy to wear. This set is quite contemporary looking, but with the full brief, complete with its diamond patterned rear. This set comes in sizes S, M, L and XL, and 32B and C, 32-36 B-DD for the bra.

THIS CONTEST IS CLOSED!

For a chance to win, visit the Kiss Me Deadly website and leave a comment below. Don’t forget to leave your name and email. Good luck!

Giveaway starts Monday 1st Feburary ends Monday 8 February at 11:59 p.m. Central European Time. Giveaway is open to everyone. A winner will be chosen at random and will be announced here on From Betsy with Love on Tuesday 9th February.

Do check back soon to discover who has been the lucky winner. Thanks to Kiss Me Deadly for this fantastic giveaway!

Love, Betsy.

Monday, February 1, 2010 at 11:31AM |

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Giveaways,

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Friday

29Jan2010

Weekend Links

Hello kittens!

I hope everyone has had a lovely week and is having a great Friday... I’m looking forward to a cozy weekend. What are your weekend plans?

So I’m back to featuring 4 blogs in my Weekend Links (instead of 4 blogs and other links). I just can’t keep it up every week. Hope you enjoy these lovely blogs!

Ps: Come back Monday for a fabulous Valentine Lingerie Giveaway!!!

Love, Betsy.

Friday, January 29, 2010 at 9:28AM |

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Wednesday

27Jan2010

I Love Fleur Wood

These clothes by Fleur Wood is absolutely gorgeous.

All garments are ethically manufactured, no animal products are used, and a percentage of company profits goes to charities in India. Lots of pieces on sale right now, UP TO 70% OFF!

Love, Betsy.

Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at 1:01PM |

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Fashion,

Shops |

Monday

25Jan2010

Luscious

It might be zero degrees and foggy in Belgium, but I’m really longing for luscious spring. I’m having a real floral moment. I need flowers and sunshine. asap!

Margriet Smulders. Wow wow wow!

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Monday, January 25, 2010 at 3:38PM |

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art,

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Friday

22Jan2010

Weekend Links

Hello girls, what are you up to this weekend? Christopher has been working like crazy this week, and I can't wait to have some down time with him. I'd love to go on a bike ride or a long walk in the woods tohether. My girlfriend and I are having a movie night on Saturday, Horror Night!! Any suggestions??

Enjoy the links this weekend, m'dears!

Love, Betsy.

Currently on my book wish list: Baroque Baroque. An examination and celebration of the Baroque culture of excess. (Recommended by Chintz of Darkness)

In the Shadow of the Moon: you must watch this documentary. Seriously, download it if you have to... But watch this spiritual, out of this world experience for the astronauts and while watching this documentary it will be an out of this world experience for you.

Gorgeous painting by Kris Lewis. Wouldn’t it be great to have such a portrait of yourself, I would love that!! Especially one by this talented artist. He portraits his figures in such a touching way, mysterious and damaged.

Friday, January 22, 2010 at 10:32AM |

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Wednesday

20Jan2010

Betsy’s Mixed Tape. Vol 1.

Hello my darlin's!! I am a huge music fan. I listen to music round the clock here at home. Constantly on the lookout for new music and of course always listening to my favorite cd’s, mp3’s and records. I’m so excited to do a mixed tape feature here on my blog to share what I am listening to at the moment...

I was in such a tender music mood today & I think it reflected in my playlist, it turned out to be very gentle to the ears. Blowing the dust of some golden oldies & lots of goodies. Please enjoy!!

SIDE A

SIDE B

I hope you liked my first mixed tape! More coming next month.

Love, Betsy.

Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at 2:50PM |

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Music |

Monday

18Jan2010

Happy Birthday, Christopher!

Happy birthday, Christopher! I'll be taking a break from the blog today, so I can hang out with my handsome boyfriend and make him a nice dinner and brownies! These photo's of Christopher (and his beautiful mom) are my absolute favorite of him!

See you tomorrow, my darlings -- have a wonderful day!!!

Love, Betsy.

Monday, January 18, 2010 at 11:49AM |

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Friday

15Jan2010

Weekend Links

I hope the week has been lovely for you all. I'm trying to get back into the swing of blogging after such a long break. I’m looking forward to a regular schedule on Monday.

So my lovelies, what are your plans for the weekend? I’m not sure how I’ll be spending mine. I don't have any plans for the weekend and I'm actually kind of happy about that...

I hope you enjoy my Weekend Links!

Love, Betsy.

A treasure online... of information on alchemy in all its facets.

Paper Birds video. One day in my forest… I love the yellow tights.

Paris 1962 Flickr Page

Beautiful art by Jasmine Worth

“Intelligence is the ability to adapt to change.” World-renowned theoretical physicist, Stephen Hawking turned 68 last week. I’m reading his book at this moment, WOW!

Trend de la Creme collected a wonderful comparison between his frocks and actual insects in nature.

Friday, January 15, 2010 at 9:16AM |

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weekend links |

Friday

08Jan2010

New From Betsy with Love!

Hi lovelies! Welcome to the brand new home of From Betsy with Love! If you haven't already, please take a moment to update your RSS feeds and change your links or blogroll to my new URL: www.frombetsywithlove.com

This blog redesign has been a work in progress for a long time and I'm so excited to finally be able to share it with you all. I hope you'll get cozy!

Why the redesign? Well because I simply wanted to make From Betsy with Love a more enjoyable (and easy to navigate) site for you all! I plan to start adding a heap more links to the links section in the months to come (hurray)...and I'm working feverishly on several other great sections that I think you'll love. I'll let you know as soon as they are available.

Im the process of working on this site I discovered that redesigning is never really complete (there is always something more to tweak or design again) so I hope you will excuse the dust in a few of my categories as I work on filling them with great content for you to enjoy and ironing out any wrinkles that occured while transferring my content over.

I would love to hear your feedback on how everything works for you.

And finally... and big huge thank you goes out to each and every one of you for making From Betsy with Love what it is. I just love you guys to pieces!

Love, Betsy.

Friday, January 8, 2010 at 5:18PM |

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Friday

18Dec2009

Auf Wiedersehen Freunden…

Hello Girls!

I do hope that everyone has been lovely and well. I've had an exhausting week, and it's now time to enjoy a well deserved vacation! I'm getting very excited for the upcoming Holidays because Christopher and me are going to St. Anton Austria, to spend Christmas with his family. Skiing in The Tyrolean Alps. Yay!!

I promised pictures of our flat ages ago, but I've never quite got round to taking any nice ones with proper lighting. These will have to do. Hope you like it!!

Also, next year, I have some goodies for you girls!! Anyhoo...back to packing.

Happy Holidays!!

Love, Betsy.

Friday, December 18, 2009 at 3:49PM |

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Betsy |

Friday

11Dec2009

Weekend Links

Hello loves!Pretty busy today my dears, but I do want to give you all some gorgeous links for the weekend. Have a great weekend sweets. See you next Monday!

Love, Betsy.