Friday, March 27, 2009

French Poem Lithograph

This week has been a whirlwind of a week. We’re in the middle of preparing for an 800 mile move on Saturday and I’ve spent a glorious week blogging at Black Eiffel (Rachel is one of my heroes). I’ve got to celebrate that I’ve not had any major emotional breakdowns (only minor ones), and you! Thanks for stopping by!

The poem in the background is Le Pont Mirabeau by Guillaume Appollinaire (a poem I had to memorize in junior high for a state french fair), and it’s insanely beautiful to hear. I made this litho print back in my college days, when Chris and I were only dating. It’s always hanging above or near our bed.

Posted in art Tags: art, free, giveaway, lithograph

show hide 76 comments

leni

How awesome is that print?! No suggestions, just keep up the good work!

Ashley

Oh my goodness, I love that print! It’s so fantastic. Thanks for such a great giveaway. Also, I like the design of your blog… glad to be introduced to you through Black*Eiffel.

Annady L

Ooh… it seems so romantic!

mia

that is beautiful! i’m so delighted to have found your lovely blog!

Rachel

beautiful!

Jennifer

this is beautiful! I would love to own a print of it :)

made sweet

totally gorgeous! nice work.

Susan

The collage is marvelous! My hubby and I are moving on Tuesday and I would love to put this in my inspiration room!

Chrissy

My french is rusty – but the entire language is divine! Have a wonderful weekend!

Eme

Such talent! I would love to see this in my home. Just fab!

Jenny

Your guest blogs were wonderful – I love the print and cannot wait to read your back posts.

Franci

This is so gorgeous! I love it.

mirabelle

Beautiful – perfect for that empty frame in my bedroom.

Robyn

Oh my gosh that is gorgeous. I would love it!

Marley

c’est magnifique! very, very pretty. I simply adore your blog – I have no suggestions because I enjoy it so much as-is!

mara

great print!

Dawn H

awesome print! love it.

david renó

send it to brasil too!

Amber

merci. j’ai recite la poeme et j’adore les mots. merci. the print is great also. i enjoyed your guest blog on black eiffel and it brought me to your blog.

Vanessa

lovely and wonderful treasure!

Pattie Cordova

Thanks for the opportunity to win this great piece of work.

Nancy

That’s really lovely.

Cozette

Ahhhh, insanely beautiful poems. keep up the good work – I too have found you via black eiffel.

Katie

This print is beautiful!

julie

I am so happy I found you through your guest blogging at black eiffel!!!! I love your blog and that litho is terrific!

Christie

I just found your blog. Very cool. Off to explore more of your site.

Laura Peterson

FANTASTIC print! I found you through Black Eiffel.

mindy

very elegant thanks for the giveaway

amanda chamberlain

Very pretty. I’d love to hear that poem read. Maybe I’ll look for a reading on YouTube. I hope all goes well with the move. It’ll be fun to see you around more when we get back from Ecuador.

Also, your website design is awesome. Can you please teach me your ways? I would love to take a class or something from you. I’ve been wanting to learn how to do everything for awhile. Keep up the beautiful work!

Shellie Seering

This print is absolutley gorgeous! Thank you for sharing with us!

Babz Lopes

I really like these kind of work… even if it’s so romantic! =D

Heather

Great give a way! My boss’ name is Guillaume! Otherwise I’d have no clue how to pronounce the name.
Your blog is great but do you have any oganizational tips? My scrapbook room is crazy!

maggie

that is amazing!! I lovelovelove!!!

Caitlin Brymer

Is Black Eiffel your new blog? And where are you moving??! Back to Utah I hope!

Joyce

This will look beautiful framed up! Thanks for the offer!

grace

wow thats so pretty. :)

susan

this would look so nice in my bedroom! thanks for the chance to win!

misty

I learned this poem in high school french class. It’s just beautiful.

Kate

Oh how beautiful! I know just enough French to appreciate the sweet sentiment… I also found you through Black Eiffel!

Kathleen

That is gorgeous! And I really love your blog, having recently discovered it. I’ll be visiting again for your crafty-goodness.

Alexandra

hi there! i found your blog through the black eiffel. :) this is an amazing piece of art! i like the way the picture expresses out what the poem might be like. it’s like they’re connected in a way. :D great job and hope to see more of your works in the near future!

Paula H

I love it! It would be great in our new bedroom.

casey

So beautiful.

Mrs Cox

2 years of French in high school with not much to show for it. LOL Love the print though. :) Thank you for the chance

Anna G.

Lovely!!

Merci,

Anna

thereddeer

Very pretty!

Julia

Good luck with your move! Where are you going? I hope everything goes well with you.

Ben loves everything French. And I love your talents. You’re so aweseom!

Cookie Cutter

I heart the print!!

Thank you :)

Miss Reglisse

This is exquisite.
Vraiment très joli.

candice

hi melissa,
i found your site via black eiffel and had a look around – it’s great and your little girl is gorgeous! my second baby matthew is one next month – they grow so quickly and sometimes it seems like not-so-quickly (sleep deprivation anyone?) ;)
great artwork, your print is very pretty – thanks for offering to share it
x

Lex

Lovely!

Pixie

What a beautiful lithography! Thank you for giving us a chance to have it. I came to know your blog via Black Eiffel, and I am very happy I did, indeed. Your crafts and DIYs are always very inspired and inspiring. Thank you!

Xue En

It is sooo pretty.
I wish I had more artistic talent and vision so that I could make the world a little more pretty!

isabelle

I also learnt Appollinaire poems at school …
sweet souvenir !!

katevp

what a lovely print!

wide open spaces

this print is awesome. i’m really hoping I win!!

Rachel S.

Oh, yay freebies! What a wonderful print! The image is perfect and I love love the way the handwritten poem looks!

Shelley

Wow, that guest blogging sure brought you some exciting publicity, Hooray for you and your exceptional blogging expertise. I love all of your lithographs and would be proud to hang this one in my room.

courtney

beautiful!

laura

i just found your blog through Black+Eiffle and was instantly charmed. looking forward to burrowing through your archives and exploring.. lovely lovely. thank you

Liz Roberts

So fun, I love giveaways!

charlotte ferguson

this is a beautiful print, i would feel proud to own it.

Alexandrea M

I admit, I only understand half the words. but it’s eclectic and funky and I have a frame to put it in!

hannah

beautiful!

brandi

i am a new reader after seeing your guest posts on black*eiffel. love your creativity. wish i lived in san fran area to take that coffee table off your hands. ;)

love this print. its simply beautiful.

VANESSA Johanning

From One francophile to another… So Sweet!

Kathy D

Very nice… would be great to have a three piece set I like trios though…..

Emily

it is awesome girl. We are sure missing you guys!!!

Julie R

beautiful! i heart your new-to-me blog. it’ll def. be on my faves list.

tonia

pick me. I like lovely things.

krista

so beautiful, this piece. and so glad i found you.

Tanya

That is beautiful! I know my husband would love it too (being a Francophile)! I have the perfect place for it at home. :)

Mary Grace

ooh. how cute.

Molly Christensen Oliver

Melissa, where are you moving to? I love all of your work, I am not sure how you have all the time/materials to think about each project- but go you! You and Chris are so creative together.

heather

wooo! so pretty.

;) Smilies (: | IS•LY

[...] Don’t forget today is the last day to enter into the Litho Print Giveaway!! [...]

Search for:
TWITTER
3 melissapher
Follow me on Twitter
HOUZZ

Houzz- Kitchen Remodel, Bathroom Remodel & More»
Browse Furniture on Houzz- For Example:
Armchairs · Bar Carts · Chairs · Coffee Tables · Day Beds And Chaises · Dining Chair Cushions · Dining Chairs And Benches · Dining Tables ·
BADGE

<a href="http://melissaesplin.com/"><img src="http://images.melissaesplin.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/widget_custom_image_5_1301067368.png" border="0"/></a>
Read ISLY via Email

Enter your email address to receive notifications of new posts by email.
CATEGORIES
- adventure
- art
- bookbinding
- calligraphy
- crafts
- design
- diy
- food
- freebies
- Friends
- Giveaways
- handmade
- holidays
- home
- music
- photography
- refashion
- Reviews
- sewing
- sponsored
- style
- thrifty
- tutorials
TAGS

Ann Taylor Loft black blue brown calligraphy clothing crafts decor design diy DownEast Basics food Forever 21 free gold green grey H&M hand-me-down handmade home leather love maternity ModBod Penelope pink purple red refashion refashioned Ruche sewing style style Target teal thrifted thrifty tutorials Valentines Walmart white winter yellow
ARCHIVES
COPYRIGHT

No part of this site, or any of the content contained herein, may be used or reproduced in any manner whatsoever without express permission of Melissa Esplin.

I love being featured around the web, but I do ask that if you'd like to feature this blog or any part of it that you use only 1-2 photos of any given post & link back to the original post. Do NOT link directly to downloads, as that is considered stealing. Thank you much!