my stylish french box takes you to provence and a giveaway

by Sharon Santoni

olive grove with vineyards

We are busy preparing the August edition of My Stylish French Box and we’re very excited about the gorgeous contents, this box is going to be glamorous and feel extremely luxurious….

of course I can’t tell you what we are including, because I know that our clients love the surprise of discovering their gifts when they open the box.   But I can tell you why we chose Provence as the theme for this season, and what draws me to this part of France.

street in french town

‘Holiday in Provence’ is the name of this box …. I lived in Provence for quite a few years before living in Normandy, and the summer months here are so evocative.   The sound of the cigales or crickets singing in the trees, the perfume of the pine trees and lavender on the air, and the long summer evenings, ideal for taking time over delicious meals and a glass or two of local rosé wine.

half closed shutter south of france

Winding streets in small villages, shutters half closed in sleepy towns to balance the afternoon heat, and early morning sounds as the first stores open in town, these are all things that I love in the South of France.

tomatoes for sale in market

Shopping at the markets is a very different experience in Provence to here in Normandy.   The colours are brighter, the vendors louder, and the perfume of melons and peaches quite intoxicating.    I love the dappled shade of a market square where stalls are set up beneath the trees; by mid  morning the normally sleepy village is teeming with buyers and vendors as fruit and vegetables, flowers and clothes, hats and baskets change hands.

provence herbs for sale

If you would like to discover what we have chosen to include in our summer box, then I am happy to announce our giveaway and your chance to win one!

my stylish french box

Our giveaway is open to everyone, giving you an opportunity to win a box for yourself or to gift to a girlfriend or a sister.  To take part in the giveaway  leave a comment below telling us that you have shared the giveaway on Instagram, Facebook or Pinterest.    Share as often as you like, just be sure to come back and leave a comment each time you share so we know to enter you several times.

And if you want to be sure of receiving a box then lose no time!   We are taking orders now for the August box, and they are selling fast.   It looks like this box will sell out, just like the previous boxes.   You can sign up for a year, per quarter or for a one off gift box – the choice is yours.

251 comments

Dennis Bales June 7, 2017 - 10:17 pm

Love Provence. So does my wife. I would love to win this for her.

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Peggy Chandler June 7, 2017 - 11:53 pm

Sharon, I studied French in college and so enjoyed seeing in thru your eyes when you visited Dallas. I hope to go antique shopping with you in the future. I would so love to experience receiving one of your surprise boxes. Thank you for the opportunity.

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Monica June 9, 2017 - 5:33 pm

I’m so curious what is inside of the box. Like a kid at Christmas I want to peek! Would love to have a treasure box from France

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Mary Kay June 10, 2017 - 6:15 am

I shared on Pinterest and facebook. I am obsessed by France and dream of living there somehow.mk

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Deena Naish June 10, 2017 - 11:54 am

Would love to win this for my daughter, surprise gifts from Provence…..

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Judee Dufresne June 23, 2017 - 2:44 am

Sharon, thank you for this elegant creation from your heart. Yes please enter me in this opportunity~

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Terri Arbutina June 7, 2017 - 10:18 pm

I love surprises, especially French inspired surprises! I love your column and all the lovely pictures you post. My garden is now filled with beautiful pink roses, and this year is an especially good year for roses!

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Teresa Heyward Moffett June 7, 2017 - 10:18 pm

You bring the French countryside alive for me.. here in Florida. Thank you!

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Sabrina Brown June 7, 2017 - 10:19 pm

I would adore to win one of your charming stylish French Boxes Thank you!!!

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Dana Munoz June 7, 2017 - 10:19 pm

I can only imagine how wonderful the secret contents are, inside this box!! Oh, how I would love to have them!

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Kristin Freeman June 7, 2017 - 10:19 pm

Each of your boxes has been so special and how it would be an amazing and wonderful treat to win the Provence Box.

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Cindy Smith June 7, 2017 - 10:20 pm

I would love to win one of these gorgeous boxes! France is on my bucket list! Thank you for the giveaway!

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Marge McCraney June 7, 2017 - 10:53 pm

I hope you pick me! I would so love to receive a box full of the essence of Provence.

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Stacy June 7, 2017 - 10:20 pm

I so looks forward to my stylish French box every quarter! What a treat.

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Anne Sommerskov June 7, 2017 - 10:21 pm

Will visit Provence for the first time this summer 🙂

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Mendi B June 7, 2017 - 10:21 pm

Provence is a dream I have yet to experience. This box would be a dream come true 😉

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Sharon M June 7, 2017 - 10:21 pm

Sharon how lucky you got to live in Provence, it is my favorite place & I love Lavender, can’t get enough of it. I think you picked the perfect theme for summer box & how I wish I was the winner. Your pictures are wonderful thank you.

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Lorie Fangio June 7, 2017 - 10:24 pm

The boxes are fabulous! Can’t wait till August!

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Jane B June 7, 2017 - 10:26 pm

Provence is simply heaven on earth! Would absolutely love to win one of your beautiful gift boxes. They are filled with sunshine!

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Jan June 7, 2017 - 10:27 pm

Thank you for entering me in your beautiful give-away. God bless you for focusing on beauty in the midst of a sometimes not so beautiful culture.

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Jane Nash June 7, 2017 - 10:28 pm

Beautiful pictures, I would love to win a box to have a taste of Provence. It’s on my wish list of places to go, Thank you, Jane

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Patti June 7, 2017 - 10:28 pm

I love all things French and would love to have one of your beautiful boxes.

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Sharon Carlson June 7, 2017 - 10:28 pm

A visit to Provence would be heavenly ! To receive the box from Provence would be The next best thing! Fingers crossed !! Sharon

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Rachael Wright June 7, 2017 - 10:28 pm

I absolutely love your boxes Sharon. This one looks like it will be just as delightful as the others.

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Billie June 7, 2017 - 10:29 pm

I so enjoy your photographs! And I hope to join one of your tours at some point.

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Sandy Jones June 7, 2017 - 10:29 pm

I so enjoyed meeting you, Sharon, on your trip to Atlanta last year. I look forward to getting to Provence in the near future and would love to receive on of your fabulous boxes as a surprise.

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sandi June 7, 2017 - 10:31 pm

My wish for my 70th birthday celebration was to be in the Provence—and my husband helped to make that a reality. I had been there, albeit only briefly, one time before this. It was a dream holiday w/our 2 little maltese dogs at our sides. I so would love to go back!
Thank you for your generous opportunity to win this box. One lucky person will be elated.

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Pamela Welch June 7, 2017 - 10:31 pm

I would love to win this box! Such a treat!

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Rob June 7, 2017 - 10:33 pm

This would certainly brighten up a cold, southern New Zealand winter….!
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Anne R June 7, 2017 - 10:33 pm

Thank you for the chance to win. I always love your photos!

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Von Ann Wells June 7, 2017 - 10:34 pm

This Texan dreams of vacationing in the Provence area. Would be a delight to win this particular box. France is also in my prayers..

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Bungalow Hostess June 7, 2017 - 10:36 pm

Visiting Provence is on my list…I have been researching the villages and areas and until I holiday there I will look forward to a little bit of Provence coming to me this August…
I love the French boxes and the surprises inside are wonderful! I am really enjoying the balm and hand gelee that were in The May box.
I have a certain person in mind to give the gift box to should I be the lucky recipient.

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Susan U June 7, 2017 - 10:37 pm

Your photos are a treat, as I know this box would be! Thanks for the chance to win!

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Susan Crane June 7, 2017 - 10:37 pm

I do need the joy of opening the precious box. It will bring back memories of my birthday in Normandy with you.

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Clare Frenette June 7, 2017 - 10:37 pm

Provence is a dream, hopefully I will win this box. Bring me closer to a dream. Wish me luckL☘️

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Michelle June 7, 2017 - 10:38 pm

You describe Provence wonderfully and the pictures are spot on! The last box was very nice and I’m sure this one will be also.

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Gisela Barrington June 7, 2017 - 10:38 pm

Provence is my Refugium, a box with treats would take me straight back in time and place!

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Lynn Juhl June 7, 2017 - 10:39 pm

My most favourite place in the world …..Provence, je t’aime

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Claudia June 7, 2017 - 10:55 pm

Hi Lynn,
Provence is also my favorite place on earth but
not always easy to explain to friends how
beautiful it is because they become envious and say you are so lucky in a not so nice way.
Thank you for sharing this magic place.
Claudia

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Claudia June 7, 2019 - 4:15 pm

Hi Claudia,
I am also Claudia and just read your message about Provence. What you said it so right on

June 7/ 2019

Hello to the other Claudia,
I feel just like you and cannot talk about my favorite and magic Provence to many of my
friends when I come back because they become jealous and make me feel bad.
What you said makes me feel so much better and I am now also aware that those people are no
real friends and I need to have very little contact with them and superficial conversations.

The other Claudia…..

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Joanne Nickoloff June 7, 2017 - 10:42 pm

It would be wonderful to receive a touch of France.

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Carol morley June 7, 2017 - 10:42 pm

I love getting your emails with all the glorious photographs, you can almost smell the roses and lavender. Here in southern Ontario where I now live we have one lavender farm but many wineries, but I love the little villages of Provence .
I would love to win one of your Box’s

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Madonna June 7, 2017 - 10:44 pm

Love this. If I win my sister is in for a surprise.

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Jill Valeri June 7, 2017 - 10:44 pm

A surprise like this would really brighten my day.

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Cayce June 7, 2017 - 10:45 pm

I’d love a French surprise! Merci!

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Mary June 7, 2017 - 10:46 pm

Your stories of French life are fabuluous. It would be amazing to win a box full of reminders of the beauty of Provence.

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Sharon Martin June 7, 2017 - 10:47 pm

Blessed to have the opportunity. .thankyou Sharon x

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Carolyn June 7, 2017 - 10:48 pm

Wouldn’t that be Wonderful and Awesome to WIN….like a pretend trip to Provence

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Laurie H June 7, 2017 - 10:50 pm

I was fortunate to receive the first box and it was “absolument magnifique”! Merci!

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Anne-Marie Cartier June 7, 2017 - 10:51 pm

Merci beaucoup pour ce concours, super bien présenté : je le veux ! Cette boite pleine de surprises donne vraiment envie !

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Linda Perry June 7, 2017 - 10:52 pm

We spent several days in Provence on a whirlwind trip around France. Love the scent of lavender and would like to win one of your beautiful boxes.

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Dr. Janelle Meredith June 7, 2017 - 10:53 pm

I have been in love with French country decorating for years and decorate my house with anything I can find from flea markets to antique stores, and having my husband build me items I see in magazines. Thank you for bringing this delightful blog to my home. Blessings! Janelle

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Taste of France June 7, 2017 - 10:56 pm

Oh, Sharon. As I live in the south of France already, don’t include me; let others have the place. But may I say that although I love Provence, I love my département of Aude even more. It’s a bit homely in comparison, but somehow even more authentic. The same heady scents of melons, tomatoes and peaches at the markets, the same perfumes of lavender, thyme and rosemary in the countryside. But it hasn’t yet been overly polished. It is as it always has been. La France Profonde.

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tracy shephard June 7, 2017 - 10:58 pm

fabuleux J’adorerais gagner

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Ann Brudno June 7, 2017 - 11:02 pm

My friends adore your boxes & I ❤️ France, so I’m going to sign up!

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Ali June 7, 2017 - 11:05 pm

Yes please……

Ali

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Tina Meyer June 7, 2017 - 11:07 pm

Sharon, It would be wonderful to receive a touch of France and your Fabulous Box!!!!

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Tina Meyer June 7, 2017 - 11:08 pm

That would be Fabulous and exciting to see what beautiful treasure is in the French Box!

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lynda santillan June 7, 2017 - 11:11 pm

hi .. i’ll be 70 yrs on July 1,,this would be such a treat…everyone ive known since I was 12 know I love France..only wish I could live there..so lucky I found your blog to see all the beautiful lives that are lived there…love to you

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Fiona June 7, 2017 - 11:13 pm

Dear Sharon,
Thanks for your wonderful blog … you inspire! Thank you also for the generous opportunity to win … fingers firmly crossed!

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Sandy Bernstein June 7, 2017 - 11:16 pm

Ooh I would love to win a surprise French box Sharon. Sounds like such a treat! 🙂

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Linda June 7, 2017 - 11:18 pm

Dear Sharon,
What a wonderful blog you write and how long I have enjoyed it.
I want to win this so I can go back to Provence and then to Normandy.

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Joan Peragine June 7, 2017 - 11:19 pm

I love your style and always look forward to your blog. I also love your French box gift boxes. I would be so thrilled to receive one.

Thank you!

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Ginger Danto June 7, 2017 - 11:20 pm

I am not sure if submitting a comment constitutes signing up for this giveaway, which is obviously very popular, but I hope so! These images take me back to my childhood, many happy summers in the south of France with my mother, who was a Francophile and wonderful cook. She loved to shop at the Marche for fresh ingredients for our lunch. One can practically smell the fragrance looking at these evocative pictures.

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Sharon B. June 7, 2017 - 11:20 pm

I would love to win the Provence box! I really want to visit France one day and so enjoy the pictures you post of France. Seeing your beautiful pictures is the next best thing to being there.

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Tami June 7, 2017 - 11:24 pm

I love Provence and would love to win the box! Thank you – love the blog!

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Victoria Christian June 7, 2017 - 11:28 pm

It is always wonderful to receive a free giveaway especially something French, for me I would not mind purchasing one, that’s how much I adore anything and everything French. Love your blog.

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Carolyn Sawtelle June 7, 2017 - 11:36 pm

J’aime beaucoup la France, et surtout Provence. Thank you so much for the French infusion that I get by reading your blogs

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Jeannine June 7, 2017 - 11:38 pm

How kind of you to do a giveaway. How wonderful it would be to win! Love your pictures and reading your blog.

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Dianne June 7, 2017 - 11:42 pm

Love love Provence…On my bucket list Was to roll in lavender n Provence. Got that a couple of years ago. Love your blogs and boxes. Just the best. Can’t wait for your next book! Met you in Cashiers,nc last year…what a treat…continue to enjoy that book. Can’t wait for the next box!!

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Valorie June 7, 2017 - 11:49 pm

I went to sign-up and it indicated that I’m already signed up. I would love to win the Stylish French Box and if I do, I will be gifting it to a very special friend of mine whose birthday is in September. I struggle every year to find the perfect gift for her and no matter what is in the box, I feel it would be perfect and she would appreciate it so much. Thank you! <3

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Sheila June 7, 2017 - 11:50 pm

Provence is on my list and winning the Provence box would be a delight.

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Bonnie June 7, 2017 - 11:57 pm

I just signed up for the August box and am so looking forward to receiving it. My husband and I are leaving for a Viking Riverboat cruise in less than a month & will be visiting Normandy, Paris, and the south of France. This is our second trip to France and I wish I could visit every year-what a beautiful country.

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Judith Russo June 8, 2017 - 12:02 am

I too would love to win!! Thank you for your genorousity!

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Suzanne Graham June 8, 2017 - 12:03 am

I have been a Provence lover since Peter Mayle wrote his first book. I would race home from work to read another chapter – it was like going on vacation. Since then, I have traveled to France twice and both times, I have loved everything about France. I love reading about people who have made the move and live there permanently. I would love to win this Provence box – a little luxury from the home of my dreams.

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Lin Powell June 8, 2017 - 12:03 am

I already get your newsletter so did not sign up again. I hope this still enters me in your gift box draw. I’d love to return to Provence through the excitement of your gift box full of memories. This is so generous of you.

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Darlene North June 8, 2017 - 12:05 am

Oh I would love to win that August
Box! Thank you so much for the chance. To have a little bit of south France would be a delight .

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zelda June 8, 2017 - 8:29 pm

my ambition is to live in France, Normandy, your articles just make it even more inviting. the chance to win the box with the scents of France would be wonderful

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Liz June 8, 2017 - 12:07 am

Make my dream come true!

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Terry Harbin June 8, 2017 - 12:10 am

I absolutly love your stylish products. They are so carefully and thoughtfully selected. Would love to win and share them.

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Susie June 8, 2017 - 12:16 am

Thank you for such a lovely offering–I am longing for the scents of Provence!

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Vicky from Athens June 8, 2017 - 12:25 am

Sharon, my sister and I were in Provence in L’Isle Sur la Sorgue 2 years ago for several days – what a special trip it was! Provence is such a delightful part of France. What a wonderful, special gift this would make for our mother’s 92nd birthday!! She’ll celebrate that big birthday in September at the beach surrounded by family … here’s hoping she’ll wear that 37 year old bathing suit as she did on her 90th!!!

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Jo Myers June 8, 2017 - 12:27 am

Your post reminded me of the first few summers I taught, and I would travel to Provence to write, eat, drink wine and soak in the color(s). Your August box would bring back those memories, too.

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Blanca Martinez June 8, 2017 - 12:30 am

Hi Sharon,
Your pictures and the way you describe Provence makes me dream abou it.
Thank you for the opportunity of possibly wining one of your amazing gift boxes.
Thank you,
Blanca M.

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Leslie in Little Rock June 8, 2017 - 12:40 am

Sharon, I love Provence style and am so glad you have chosen it as your theme for this box! Your ideal is so great that we are “borrowing” the idea for the shop that I work in! Merci’

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Barbara Novello June 8, 2017 - 12:40 am

I love your blog and your book. And I dream of one of your boxes some day – some day – some day

Love and blessings!
Barbara

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Marie B Corso June 8, 2017 - 12:40 am

The time I spent in L’isle sur La Sorgue was the highlight of my second visit to France. Using that lovely town as our center, we could use public transport to visit so many places. And just sitting at a cafe eating a lovely lunch will always live in my memory. As will the markets filled with so many beautiful and fragrant things.
The highlight of my trip was going to the village church on Sunday with people from all over the world. When we sang a song and the word “Allelujah” was part of the chorus and we were all singing the same word, I cried! It was so beautiful!
Thanks for bringing back a sweet flood of memories.

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Mary Johnston June 8, 2017 - 12:42 am

My birthday is in August, turning the big 65…ugh…would be a great birthday present!

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JUDITH GURNEY June 8, 2017 - 12:43 am

This is the BEST idea! I will definitely LOVE everything in the Summer box 🙂

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Fran Sherr-Davino June 8, 2017 - 12:43 am

My sister and I dream of a vacation in Provence! I wish for her the box of Provence. It’s a way she can visit without leaving the USA.

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whims June 8, 2017 - 12:44 am

I live in the Prairie’s of Nebraska but my mind is in Paris most of the time – Love to win – Thank you for this chance !

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Jacqueline Bucar June 8, 2017 - 12:45 am

Provence is such a magical place. I cant imagine how you would capture it in your surprise box but given yur originalllity and creativity, I take pleasure in imagining what you might include. Speculation aside, I enjoy your posts from Normandy as well!
Thank you for doing this

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Kim June 8, 2017 - 12:46 am

I would love to win this for my beautiful friend Marnie who celebrates a significant birthday in September this year. We both love your blog Sharon and hope to do one of yr tours too

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Whims June 8, 2017 - 12:46 am

I live in the middle of the Prairie’s In Nebraska but my mind is always in Paris! Thank you for a chance I’m hoping to win.

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Christine Love-MacLeod June 8, 2017 - 12:46 am

What a lovely treat to win. Thanks for the opportunity!

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Mary M June 8, 2017 - 12:50 am

Can’t wait to return to Provence.

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Eileen June 8, 2017 - 12:57 am

Hope to see Provence for myself one day! ‘Til then will have to view it through your eyes- and hopefully the box of treasures.

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Nicki June 8, 2017 - 1:08 am

South of France – Provence – translates to absolute paradise.
Thank you Sharon for transporting me with every newsletter.

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Janet Schanzenbach June 8, 2017 - 1:20 am

I would love to win. I can’t wait to come in September.

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JoanS June 8, 2017 - 1:29 am

Loved my visit to Privence many years ago,
The markets are so delightful and the aroma of lavender fields are still a fond memory.

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Beth D June 8, 2017 - 1:44 am

Have signed up for the Stylish French Box newsletter. Thank you for the chance to win the box.

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Rose June 8, 2017 - 1:52 am

Love your blog with pictures. I never been to Paris, I enjoy seeing it through your eyes.
Follow you on FB and Instagram.

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Jackie June 8, 2017 - 1:54 am

Sharon,

I would love to win this as a gift for a friend who has 2 severely autistic children (one severely non-functioning)and her husband is in the last stages of cancer. I would love to give this to her just to let her know people are thinking of her at this horrible time.

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Jill June 8, 2017 - 2:01 am

I love Provence – the sun, the lavender, the vineyards, the villages… I’d love to win this box to bring a little of all that to California!

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Lorrie June 8, 2017 - 2:01 am

I’d love to win this giveaway. Provence is such a beautiful part of France.

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Lorrie June 8, 2017 - 2:06 am

I shared this on Facebook.

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Lorraine Seeger June 8, 2017 - 2:15 am

Provence is so stylish and your giveaway reflects that beautiful area! My last visit to Provence was 2006….and I’m ready to visit again. Provence….love every part of it!

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Deborah June 8, 2017 - 2:15 am

I think the box itself is beautiful.The inside treasure must be really fabulous.

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Denise June 8, 2017 - 2:17 am

Sharon,
Would love to win a little something French for my special birthday this year. Love your blog!

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Carla Gangini June 8, 2017 - 2:20 am

Signed up for the newsletter,
Dreaming

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Jacqueline June 8, 2017 - 2:24 am

I obsess with french products and would love to win the Provence box. I dream of spending summers in France.

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Katherine Bennett June 8, 2017 - 2:26 am

I loved the last surprise box and cannot wait for August and the Provence selections. My very first trip to France, years ago, was to Monte Carlo, and we ventured into Provence for an afternoon…..my goodness….such a treat! Went again last year on a river cruise and now I’m addicted. It is my “heaven.”

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Pam Nordahl June 8, 2017 - 2:35 am

I love Normandy and hope to see Provence someday. Thank you for bringing a little of France to all of us. I would love to win this wonderful box!

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kathy June 8, 2017 - 2:37 am

So exciting to think of a Provence present possibility !
Adore your blog. Merci, Kathy

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Pam Lewis June 8, 2017 - 2:39 am

Beautiful pictures!! Makes me want to visit this area of France. Your Provence box would be so fun to win!!

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Avril June 8, 2017 - 2:52 am

My husband son and I were in St.Remy last April it was amazing especially coming from Australia I hope I’m the lucky one to win this beautiful giveaway! Love your blog.

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Darla Mitten June 8, 2017 - 2:59 am

My stylish French box was such a treat last quarter. Dreaming of the Holiday in Provence box contents…Thanks for sharing some of my favorite places and things with us.

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Carol Luciano June 8, 2017 - 3:01 am

I would love to win the Provence Box. It ‘s sure to be wonderful. And the closest I’ll ever get to France. Thank you for the opportunity.
Carol DL

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Carol Luciano June 8, 2017 - 3:02 am

It should be Carol L

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June June 8, 2017 - 3:02 am

I live in rural Australia, a long way from the sights, sounds and smell of Provence. I still hope to visit France and Provence one day.

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June June 8, 2017 - 3:08 am

I live in rural Australia a long way from the sights, sounds and smell of Provence. I would love to have a reminder of Provence until I attain my goal of travelling there, and experiencing everything first hand.

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Linda Davis Siess June 8, 2017 - 3:22 am

What a gracious and lovely giveaway! I’m ever hopeful, and grateful for the opportunity! Something to dream about!

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Debbie Spence June 8, 2017 - 3:35 am

It would be such a delight to win a box. I wanted to let you know how beautiful the update is on your blog. Everything you do is so lovely!!!

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Linda June 8, 2017 - 3:37 am

Provence is one of my favorite places in France, and I have been blessed to visit twice. Of course, I also love Paris, and have just recently visited Normandy and fallen in love with that area as well. How I would enjoy receiving one of your special boxes.

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Catherine June 8, 2017 - 3:38 am

I have always been curious as to what is in these charming and mysterious boxes. I would love to find out! Signed up for the newsletter.

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Lisa Pedrini June 8, 2017 - 3:48 am

Your evocative description of the sounds and scents of Provence intrigue me to consider the possible treasures in the August box!

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Flo Schell June 8, 2017 - 4:17 am

I would love to receive your Provence Box. It is a place I have longed to visit. Thank you and Love.

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Melissa June 8, 2017 - 4:29 am

Our spring trip to Provence was postponed until 2018. Your stunning photos bring me closer. Your Provence box, icing on the cake until next year! Merci ~ mm

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Christina Peterson June 8, 2017 - 4:32 am

Winning an August box would be such a delight!

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Jamie from Kentucky June 8, 2017 - 5:40 am

Thank you so much for the chance to win this August box!!!

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susan rosen June 8, 2017 - 6:32 am

Provence is a favorite dream–it has been nearly 50 years since I have visited. TY for your beautiful blog and so much inspiration!

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Jen June 8, 2017 - 7:21 am

I am very excited to have the oppurtunity to enter this give away. I just signed up for the my stylish french box newsletter. Thank you for running this give away.

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Frances Judd June 8, 2017 - 7:56 am

I lived for a year in Provence as an au pair in 1969. Once you have experienced Provence you never forget its sights and sounds and wonderful smells. Even today the fresh smell of thyme evokes memories of walking in hills covered with it, the smell of lavender evokes beautiful fields growing it, the smell of red wine evokes walking in Chateauneuf du Pape vineyards, I could go on an on……….

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Pat Frank June 8, 2017 - 9:23 am

I have always wanted to visit your beautiful country and your blog lets me visit each time I read your lovely posts! Thank you for the opportunity to win your French Box and continue to dream of my visit to France!

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PAMELA ANDREWS June 8, 2017 - 9:24 am

A taste of Provence would be bliss, we are having a very wet June here in the UK I would love to surprise my daughter with a wonderful box to make her day, she works such long hours it would make the sun shine.

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Louise Watts June 8, 2017 - 10:16 am

What a beautiful gift. I Love all the news from you and your friends and look forward to every newsletter. Please keep up the great work that you do Sharon.

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Sandy w June 8, 2017 - 11:06 am

Would love to win one of these boxes. And have always loved Provence.

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Susan June 8, 2017 - 11:39 am

Your beautiful posts are always eagerly awaited and are pure escapism. Thank you so much for the chance to win a taste of Provence which would bring sunshine to the rainy UK.

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Donna June 8, 2017 - 12:03 pm

Fell in love with Aix en Provence. Can only dream of going back. Merci pour le partage

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SHONA CALLARD June 8, 2017 - 12:19 pm

I enjoy your blog very much, and would love to win one of your beautiful boxes.

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Teresa Bam June 8, 2017 - 12:22 pm

This post was so dreamy, it felt like I was already there on holiday. Thanks for the beautiful images that takes you away for awhile. I am a Francophile at heart and a box would be fantastic!

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Jo Davis June 8, 2017 - 12:50 pm

What a delightful opportunity!!! Just the ability to embrace some of your exquisite French lifestyle through a gift box of goodies Is almost the next thing to being there! Thank you!

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Pat Crowder June 8, 2017 - 1:32 pm

What a joy the French Box would be, Sharon.

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Eileen June 8, 2017 - 1:39 pm

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Visiting Provence is one of my dreams. Receiving this giveaway would be a good beginning. Merci!

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sandra June 8, 2017 - 2:11 pm

such a delight to read your post. here in alberta our landscape is lots of wide open spaces!

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the Elegant Economist June 8, 2017 - 2:18 pm

Well! I could do with some sunshine in my life right now!

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Wendy Clemens June 8, 2017 - 2:19 pm

Like you I have many happy memories of Provence, but now live in the north. I would love to win this to relive my time there…

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Wendy Clemens June 8, 2017 - 2:22 pm

I’ve shared on Facebook so that I can have another chance to win so please put my name in again – merci beaucoup 🙂

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Lisa June 8, 2017 - 2:35 pm

I cannot wait to receive this box! They have all been great, but this one will be even better! I visited Provence a few years ago , and fell in love with it. I hope to visit again.

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Belinda June 8, 2017 - 2:46 pm

Having experienced France…only in my dreams, your blog is a joy! Among the many before me, I too would love to win a beautiful French box!!

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Edy June 8, 2017 - 3:12 pm

I visit France through you and your lovely posts…
I would love to win one of your French boxes…

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Ann J June 8, 2017 - 3:20 pm

After a few days of rain, my peonies were so heavy that they were sagging and bending and breaking. I cut a few and put them into a metal vase on a wall that I could see from inside my house. Then I added some white wild roses and a few stems of lilac-covered chives! – not the best fragrance combination, but lovely to look at from a distance. When a few peony petals tumbled off, I left them on the stone where they fell, and I realized that I now had a vignette that definitely showed the influence of years of being inspired by your aesthetic.

This is my opportunity to thank you for bringing such beauty into my life.

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Lindsay W June 8, 2017 - 3:32 pm

I subscribed, voila! What fun. Having just returned from a few days in Provence, I’m still on cloud 9. Such a beautiful place. Can’t wait to return for more Roman monuments and countryside.

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Margaret June 8, 2017 - 3:50 pm

I love your beautifully poetic descriptions of Provence. The tomato photo was so luscious I can’t wait for heirloom tomatoes to ripen this summer. It’s raining here today and I am recovering from hip surgery and the delightful descriptions of the essence of the next box brightened the day!!! Merci!

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Lyn J. June 8, 2017 - 3:51 pm

I have subscribed for a while — and would love to win such a lovely box! Thank you.

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Geri June 8, 2017 - 3:56 pm

What a beautiful gift this box would make!! Thanks for bringing a little bit of France to us all!

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Maude Ciardi June 8, 2017 - 3:59 pm

Would be thrilled to win the Provence Box! Love your blog

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Maude Ciardi June 8, 2017 - 4:01 pm

This box would be a favorite ! Provence is so beautiful

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Trisha June 8, 2017 - 5:25 pm

It’s winter here in the southern hemisphere so I couldn’t think of anything more warming than to win your summer box. It would bring French magic into our cold weather, and perhaps a sprinkle of the scent of a herb or two.

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Caroline June 8, 2017 - 6:20 pm

Shared on FB. Love Provence….all of France, really.

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cynthia June 8, 2017 - 6:34 pm

Dear Sharon,
What a lovely surprise it would be to win one of these gorgeous boxes! I met you in Sonoma, Ca.I follow your blog and appreciate the research, photography and ‘little shorts’ videos!
Cynthia

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Nancy June 8, 2017 - 6:35 pm

I would love to come to France. The pictures are breath taking. Receiving your
August box would bring me great joy.

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Laura Law June 8, 2017 - 6:44 pm

Born in Germany and left as a child but my soul has always loved France and the language.

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stacey June 8, 2017 - 7:23 pm

Left one of you pretty pictures on my pintrest page My French Farmhouse. I love living vicariously through you.!

Stacey Trap on Pintrest

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Dawn Fleming June 8, 2017 - 7:26 pm

I love Provence and all its heavenly scents. I’ve shared this on Instagram.

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stacey Trap June 8, 2017 - 7:29 pm

Have given the May box to my M-I-L in Holland and she was Charmed!
Would love to have one myself.

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Teresa June 8, 2017 - 7:35 pm

I too have loved my time in Provence and would love to receive this box of surprises from that lovely region.

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Teresa June 8, 2017 - 7:39 pm

Provence is so beautiful.

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Linda Rice June 8, 2017 - 8:19 pm

We are kindred spirts and I would love to win your fabulous basket of goodies to gift to my beautiful Daughter who is battling cancer.

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Rita McClure June 8, 2017 - 9:23 pm

I take care of my granddaughter who is going into high school next year. She has taken one year of French and now is so passionate of the language and country. She is now planting a french garden. For being so shy, she is blossoming. She follows your blog and dwells in the beauty of your pictures. I truly would love for her to be a recipient of your belle box.

Thank You
Grandmother
posted on facebook

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Ann J June 8, 2017 - 9:33 pm

I forgot to mention that I shared on Pinterest. I am dreaming about what the next box may contain. Maybe I’ll even be the winner…

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Alicia June 9, 2017 - 12:35 am

J´aimerais bien recevoir la jokie boîte comme cadeau mais je ne sais pas si cést possible parce que j´habite à Buenos Aires en Argentine.
J´adore la Provenze, ses parfums, couleurs…
Je t´admire par la force que tu as pour planifier de nouveaux projets. Très creative!
Felicitations! Alicia

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Suzanne June 9, 2017 - 1:18 am

Your photography is exquisite, it makes my day. I would love the surprise box.

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Sandra June 9, 2017 - 2:32 am

My husband and I have just returned from L’Isle Sur La Sorgue ! This is our third time there and will continue on many more trips there. It is absolutely delightful! The rose wines are so delicious, so are the wonderful flavors of melon and strawberries!
Would love to receive your box of treasures from Provence ! Grand Merci

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Trish June 9, 2017 - 7:53 am

Hi Sharon. Your description of Provence was so evocative! It took me back to the many times and many very happy memories I have of visiting this beautiful part of the world with my family including our grandchildren. Your beautiful box of Provençal treats would take me back to those times. Hopefully I will get to visit there again one day. I have shared your giveaway on my Instagram @trishbmcb. Thank you for all your beautiful photos.

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Klervi June 9, 2017 - 3:45 pm

Love this post and your photography are beautiful ! I am particularly fond of the one with all the spices.
I have never been to Provence but your article makes it so real as i have imagined it reading a book of Marcel Pagnol.
I would love to explore it further with your box !

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Valerie Remboldt June 9, 2017 - 4:44 pm

I shared on Facebook. I’m in the process of decorating my Master Bath in a French Rimantic style so would love to incorporate the surprises from the box if I win!

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Kim June 9, 2017 - 4:54 pm

I dream of Provence. I am transported thru your lovely blog & would be delighted to receive your Summer Box. I am sharing on Facebook.Thank you for this opportunity.
Merci Beaucoup

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Valerie Remboldt June 9, 2017 - 4:55 pm

I shared on Facebook but I changed my mind about using the gifts for myself. If I win the box I’m going to give it to my Grand Girl. She is in the process of decorating her pre-teen bedroom with a French theme. We share a love for anything French!

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Kirsten beard June 9, 2017 - 4:56 pm

WONDERFUL. I’ll be lost in France (in my head) all day….

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Angela June 9, 2017 - 4:58 pm

I have always wanted to visit Provence. It is number 1 on the bucket list. I shared this post on Facebook.

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Kathleen Powers June 9, 2017 - 5:03 pm

what a lovely surprise this would be!! I have never “won” anything but I hope to remedy that 🙂

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donna June 9, 2017 - 5:16 pm

i totally love the posts from this beautiful page. love love love. all things french and photo worthy 🙂

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Jeanie June 9, 2017 - 5:21 pm

I shared this on facebook. Thank you for your lovely blog and the chance to win.

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Eva June 9, 2017 - 5:32 pm

Oh, how I love countryside of France – nice people, delicious food and wine, lovely places, slow life!

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Rosemarie Correa June 9, 2017 - 5:58 pm

Love Your Blog and Books. Always a great read. Planning a French adventure with my daughter. So excited. Thank You for sharing your beautiful sensabilities.

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Beth June 9, 2017 - 6:10 pm

Shared on Facebook. Love the beautiful photos that pop up in my news feed!

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Bernice June 9, 2017 - 7:34 pm

Provance is on my bucket list. My daughter and I love Paris, we even decorate French style. We are sharing on FB.

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Elayne Carson June 9, 2017 - 7:53 pm

Hi! I love the gorgeous flowers and arrangements you post here! Shared on Facebook! Hoping to win it for my daughter (she insisted on decorating her room in French style – she’s six)!
Thank you!

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Sue Ashford June 9, 2017 - 8:12 pm

I am transported to France with each post! Thank you for making my day beautiful & my mini daydreams very happy!!
Best~ Sue

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Deborah McDean June 9, 2017 - 9:00 pm

Happy to share your blog with all my FB friends from all over the world. My husband and I both love Provence and plan to visit more often in our retirement (sadly 10 years away at least!) I would love my mum to experience Provence through your gift box should I be lucky enough to be picked – thanks for keeping me emersed in all things French – Deborah

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Merrilee June 9, 2017 - 9:11 pm

I’d love to have a glimpse of France in my home.

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Joyce Hobbs June 9, 2017 - 9:29 pm

I shared this on my Facebook page. Fingers crossed!!

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Donna Yoshizumi June 9, 2017 - 10:27 pm

I love♡love your French country style articles and etiquette of all things I call “simple pleasures”. I love to incorporate this sense of well being into my everyday life and healing practice here in Hawaii.. I have a PINTEREST board that I posted your giveaway details

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Lynn June 9, 2017 - 11:12 pm

I shared the giveaway in Pintrest. What a delightful surprise the box would be.

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Kirsty June 9, 2017 - 11:25 pm

As we head into another chilly and very wet day in Sydney (Aus.), just the thought of Provence is a lovely little escape. I shared this little pleasure with my Facebook friends.

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Kirsty June 9, 2017 - 11:32 pm

Not a second entry, nor cheating, just correcting my email typo. The chilly weather has made me clumsy! Wishing the best to everybody who has entered too.

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maureen June 10, 2017 - 12:21 am

I thoroughly enjoy your blog and look forward to reading it because it’s like a mini-French vacation! Would love to win the gift box to have a bit of France right here at home. Thank you! Merci!

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maureen June 10, 2017 - 12:24 am

Just shared on Instragram! I know my friends will love to enter the contest!

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Terri June 10, 2017 - 12:53 am

Delighted to share this charming post with the very charming women in my life!

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Crystal June 10, 2017 - 1:07 am

Shared your lovely giveaway on Facebook!

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Mimi June 10, 2017 - 1:22 am

A dream of mine is to visit the south of France one day. I would love to win the gift box – thank you for the opportunity.

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Susan June 10, 2017 - 1:29 am

My favorite place, Provence. I would love to win this box and a little piece of Provence. I live in the states and will not be going there this summer. Thanks for the offer! Always enjoy your photos and posts!

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Colleen Shelley June 10, 2017 - 2:34 am

To receive this amazing gift would be like stepping foot in Provence! My mother was from Normandy and anything related to France brings me a little closer to her in heaven. Thank you for your kindness. Love spending time with your blog, thank you!

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Elaine June 10, 2017 - 2:55 am

Shared the giveaway on Pinterest.
Thank you for this favor!

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tonia burley June 10, 2017 - 2:56 am

I would love to win a box; each one has been so lovely yet I can’t afford to buy one. Thank you for the opportunity to win!
Shared on Pinterest.

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Ana Farinhas June 10, 2017 - 6:20 am

Shared on FB. Your pictures are gorgeous. LOVE LOVE

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Bonnie Booth June 10, 2017 - 6:32 am

I enjoyed reading your book “My Stylish French Girlfriends.” And I follow your Facebook page. However, I’ve just discovered this blog with all your great photos, as well as this great idea of the monthly My Stylish French Box. Of course, I would love to win the August Provence box!

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Menton Couve June 10, 2017 - 10:30 am

I love Provence. We stayed there three months above St. Tropez in the hills near Plan de La Tour. There were so many memorable dinners with wine. I picked wild herbs for salads. I’d love to return one day. I hope to win the box of goods!

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Deirdre Recny June 10, 2017 - 2:06 pm

A Beautiful and Charming blog! I hope to gather some lavender from my garden with other flowers this morning to bring some fragence and cheer to the inside of my ! Winters are long and sometimes harsh here in the Adirondacks and my lavender is one of those miracles that I have been able to share and enjoy from my garden. Last year the majority of it went to my neighbors daughter ‘s wedding to add beauty to her day! Thanks you for providing all this beauty and inspiration! Happy to share the content!!

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Leona Fox June 10, 2017 - 3:50 pm

I always-everyday there is a wonderful new post-and even when there isn’t-I go to wonderful back posts–and share your wonderful posts on Facebook. I love them!

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Inger Vicker June 10, 2017 - 7:22 pm

Many years ago I went on a holiday on the backroads of Provence. I lived in Norway and had always dreamed that one day I would go there. I had read that you could actually smell the herbs of Provence in the air, but didn’t really think that would be quite true. However, when we made a stop on the guarrigue as the sun was setting and everything was wrapped in a warm, golden haze, we got out of the car, and there it was: The smell of Provence, of thyme, rosemary and lavender. I shall never forget that evening, nor the following days of sunshine, golden hillsides and the taste of sunwarm tomatoes and cheese from the markets and crisp baguettes from the local bakers. This was a dream come true, and I shall never forget it for as long as I live. A Provence box would bring it all back!

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Susan June 10, 2017 - 10:48 pm

Provence is a little bit of heaven on earth.

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Mary Lou June 10, 2017 - 11:55 pm

Always wanted to visit France. Someday…sigh.

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Lydia Boswell June 11, 2017 - 12:19 am

I love how you find so many lovely ways to share the wonders and beauty of France with people from all over the world! It opens our minds, our eyes, and our hearts to understanding how we can make the ordinary extraordinary as it is done in France! Merci!

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Sylvia June 11, 2017 - 4:06 am

How fabulous, an opportunity to win one of your lovely boxes. Sharing on Facebook so my friends may see what you offer. Thanks for a fun chance.

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Angelina June 11, 2017 - 5:10 pm

what a fabulous giveaway and so generous of you! I have never been to Provence but have dreams to go one day!

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Angelina June 11, 2017 - 5:14 pm

I have also shared your giveaway on Facebook!

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Debbie Courtney June 12, 2017 - 9:08 pm

Bonjour Sharon, How will you pick a winner? So many lovely notes above. I adored my last box and can not wait for the next!!! You picked out such lovely items that made me feel like I was back at a French market in St Paul du Gard. I would love this box to give to my precious daughter who shared finding our cousins in Le Lunes. I have shared on Facebook and Pinterest.

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noreen June 12, 2017 - 9:29 pm

Hi Sharon, have shared on Instagram. Love your beautiful pictures of French life, would love to be the lucky winner of this fabulous giveaway!

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lisa sommers June 13, 2017 - 10:15 pm

Found you today via a sponsored ad! New like and shared your post for the giveaway. Now I will browse to see things I have missed in the past!

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Anna S. June 14, 2017 - 4:45 am

Travel the world via a box…ooooh I would love this
And I posted to Pinterest!

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Jenny Del Don June 14, 2017 - 8:29 am

Abito in Svizzera ma il mio sogno é quello di andare a vivere in Provenza, chissà un giorno se ci riuscirò… Seguo molto questo blog perché almeno con la fantasia riesco a sognare!

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Ilyasse Zinane June 14, 2017 - 2:43 pm

I would like to win just because I’m curios and I want to see what’s in it

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Ilyasse Zinane June 14, 2017 - 2:45 pm

Shared it like five times or more

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Ilyasse Zinane June 14, 2017 - 2:47 pm

I live in France but just this year so if I get the box i’ll have a piece of France always with me

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Sami June 15, 2017 - 4:07 pm

Hi Sharon. I have shared a link to the boxes on my Pinterest page under “I love boxes”. I’m sure I would love whatever is in one of yours. Thank you for this opportunity.
Sami

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Sylvia Faye June 17, 2017 - 6:29 am

My husband died in Dec. of 2015 and his mother tongue was French and we had hoped someday to make Provence home for a year and tour all of France and the Holy Catholic sites but it was not to be; for me a gift box from Provence would be like a ‘love note’ from my Philippe.
Not any any social media but love your blog and your joie de vie!

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Shari Nees June 17, 2017 - 1:13 pm

What a wonderful contest!

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Pam June 17, 2017 - 6:28 pm

Provencal holiday in a box – l’esprit de Provence cache avec les memories pour toujours!

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Tina Lou Lang June 17, 2017 - 10:20 pm

Hello Sharon!

I shared the box on my twitter feed! Thank you for the opportunity to win one of these amazing gifts!

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Tina Lou Lang June 17, 2017 - 10:22 pm

Hello again Sharon!

I often share your posts on my social media! I would love to win this box! Thank you for the opportunity! I shared this on my Facebook account!

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Cheryl June 19, 2017 - 3:19 am

One day I hope to visit France, but until then I will enjoy it through your pictures, comments, and inspiration!

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Kay S June 19, 2017 - 9:28 pm

Just pinned this! Would love the opportunity to win this box and see the surprises inside!

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Nadya Kotik June 20, 2017 - 12:25 am

i shared on facebook as nadya55k

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Rachael June 20, 2017 - 4:07 pm

Shared Facebook

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Rachael June 20, 2017 - 4:09 pm

shared on pinterest

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Jeanne Noel June 20, 2017 - 7:26 pm

I’ve been peeking at your blog for quite awhile and finally joined so it would be easier to find and enjoy the wonderful things you share about your home and country. Loved the idea of your boxes and shared them in my “if I had time to dream” folder on pinterest.

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Lynne Gaylor June 21, 2017 - 9:57 pm

I have never been to France…but it is dream to go there! Would love to win your Provence gift box! Thank you!

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Ashley June 22, 2017 - 9:02 am

Hello, Sharon! I shared this post on Facebook. My in-law siblings and I gifted your May French Box to my mother-in-law for her birthday. It was a beautiful collection, and I’d be thrilled to win one of your boxes! Thank you for blogging…I learned of your blog through Mary Carol Garrity’s recommendation. 🙂

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Mally June 23, 2017 - 7:42 am

Oh la la <3

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Jeanne June 23, 2017 - 11:01 am

Oh how I wish that Provence could come to me, since I cannot go to Provence!! Not any time soon. It is winter here now (at last) and I would swoon if I could smell the summery scents of Provence <3

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Jeanne June 23, 2017 - 11:20 am

Oh dear Sharon, I have already left a comment, but forgot that I was supposed to mention I shared the giveaway. I shared in on Pinterest! My account name is la vie de Praerie and I created a board, My French Country Home.
Best wishes, Jeanne

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Patricia Kennedy July 3, 2017 - 4:06 am

This may be too late for your giveaway, but I haven’t been able to respond before now. I have been following your blog for some years, and absolutely love everything about what you post.
We have visited France about 7 times and of course, Provence area is one of our favorites! I
haven’t splurged on myself yet on your box, but
would love to win one to help me try it! Thank you
for helping me get by between trips to France with your lovely photos and descrip;tions!

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linda July 9, 2017 - 1:02 pm

Reading your description of Provence with the smells and quaint streets, well its like being there.
One word HEAVENLY!
But next best thing would be to win such a fabulous gift.a wonderful momento to have.
fingers XX

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sally July 12, 2017 - 4:19 am

Been to France twice and am in LOVE with the Country.
How fun and exciting to have you share one of your boxes with a winner! What a beautiful gift this could be for a mother, daughter, self!
thanks for the opportunity

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Patricia Kay July 17, 2017 - 5:30 pm

I just returned from a short trip to France, but could have stayed all summer! I shared this on Pinterest. Lovely!

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Tina March 16, 2018 - 4:53 pm

Thank you for bringing back memories from our trips to Provence and Monaco! I have also shared with my friends on messenger and Facebook.

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Janet Williams September 15, 2018 - 3:24 pm

Just ditto every above comment above. I love everything about your Instagram. I would love to win a free box.

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Kathie Dadjou September 15, 2018 - 10:22 pm

So delighted to have the chance to win one of your lovely Stylish French Boxes! Thank you! I shared on Instagram. So very excited! Crossing my fingers!

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Ines Clinton June 20, 2022 - 6:45 am

I am a new follower of your page and I am truly inspired! I would love a chance to win one of your beautifully curated boxes. Xoxo

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