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.

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.

By Alberto Seveso. (Via BIRDS ΩF PARADIS)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.