For fun, here are some of the more noteworthy booths and fun finds we spotted at Maison et Objet, the large show held in Paris from January 20 to 24.  Guess which items will be arriving at Touch of Europe in the next few months?  We aren’t telling!

Original, and slightly creepy

If you can't decide what pattern you want, get 2

This is real wallpaper.

Also real wallpaper

Cosy chair anyone?

Trend Spotting

Color is King

She did a great guarding job, surrounded by tulips and lilies and ducks

This weeks winner will be announced Monday Dec 5th

6 Reisenthel Frame Laptop Bags to Give Away valued at approx $100 each!

ONE a WEEK for 6 weeks. Entries starting Nov 19th : First Drawing Friday Nov 25th, then one each week until Dec 23rd 2011 !

Prize 1 is gone ! Enter NOW for Prize 2

The Prize ! A Large or Medium Reisenthel Frame Laptop Bag Valued at approx $100 !

We will randomly draw ONE winner EVERY FRIDAY evening until December 23rd to win a Large or Medium Laptop Frame Bag as pictured above (size will also be randomly chosen each week).

Enter each week to win !

How to enter !

1. Go to our Reisenthel Category on Touch of Europe
2. Find your favorite Reisenthel Product OR the one you’d like to have… OR Tell us Who and Why you’d give this Laptop Bag to if you won it !
3. Post a link to it and tell us why it’s your favorite, right here in the comments of this blog - Be sure to include your correct contact email when posting your comment (not made public)
4. Sign up for our Mailing List/Newsletter on Touch of Europe with the same email (no need if you’re already signed up with the same email.. skip this step 4)
5. That’s it ! You’re entered to win !
6. NOTE: Giveaway resets each Friday at Midnight EST, so enter each week to win ! Winners will be notified by email and must respond within 7 days with confirmation replied to from the giveaway entry email address and provide a shipping address and name. Open to USA Residents only.
7. See below for Terms and Conditions

From

Terms & Conditions of Reisenthel Frame Laptop Bag 6 Week Giveaway

1. This prize draw giveaway is open To US Residents 18 years of age or older.
2. Touch of Europe and Reisenthel employees and family are not eligible to enter.
3. Closing Date for receipt of entries is each Friday at midnight EST for 6 weeks from Nov 19th 2011 to Dec 23rd 2011
4. No purchase necessary.
5. Only one entry per person, per week
6. Entry to the draw is free and must be made by completing steps outlined above by posting a link to a Reisenthel product on www.touchofeurope.net and text relating to said product, to this blog and signing up for www.touchofeurope.net mailing list. Entrants agree that comments made on this blog may be posted to facebook.com/TouchofEurope or twitter.com/touchofeurope or featured in a Touch of Europe Blog Post.
7. A brand new Reisenthel Black Frame Laptop Bag in Medium or Large (randomly chosen size) Item Number 19 076 will be sent to the winner’s residence upon confirmation of eligability, address and identity matched with entry emails.
8. The Prize is non-transferable and there are no cash alternatives or product substitutions.
9. The winner will be notified by email each week. The winners’ details will be listed on the Touch of Europe Blog and/or Facebook page/Website.  (The winner agrees to the use of his or her name and Town/City on Touch of Europe blog/facebook/websites for this purpose).
10. Any personal data relating to entrants will be used solely in accordance with current USA data protection legislation and our strict privacy policy.  Email addresses will not be disclosed to any third party for any reason, but by entering the competiton you agree to receive email newsletter communications from the Touch of Europe site in the future from signing up for the mailing list. You may unsubscribe at any time.
11. The “Touch of Europe” Owners decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
12. By entering the giveaway draw all participants will be deemed to have accepted and be bound by these Conditions and by any other requirements set out in the promotional material.
13. Please retain these conditions for personal reference.
14. Promoter: www.touchofeurope.net – Atlanta, Georgia.

WinPrizesOnline: Sweepstakes

Yes, Chocolate Season at Touch of Europe… because we only ship our Touch of Europe Gourmet Chocolate during cold months to ensure you get the freshest, best condition product in your shipment.

So this time of year, we can’t WAIT for the new chocolates to come in and there are some GORGEOUS chocolates this year. They are perfect stocking stuffers, hostess gifts, teacher and neighbor gifts.. the list is endless, because really, not many people don’t like chocolate and this year we have something really cool for the guys !

For the Guys ! Swiss Army Knives Swiss Chocolate.

And for ANYONE.. the NEW Large Size Gavottes Dark Chocolate Crepe Dentelle Cookies – 720 gr

Gavottes are a range of fine biscuits (cookies in Europe, Australia etc are called Biscuits), delicate plain or chocolate coated crispy crepe dentelles, perfect for snacking any time of the day.

The authentic Gavotte crepe dentelle is a fine biscuit made following a recipe handed down since 1920. Gavottes are light and golden, composed of super fine crusty layers all rolled up. The absolutely unique manufacturing process is a closely kept secret,and these cookies are exported world-wide. Great on their own, with coffee, Champagne, or wine, as a finishing touch for an ice-cream or creme dessert.

This box contains about 150 pieces, and is designed with a dispenser.

We also have all sorts of chocolates in gift boxes, bars, spoons and more at Touch of Europe ! So take a look and pick yours early.

Enjoy !

If you love Reisenthel products (and who doesn’t?), this is a wonderful assortment that will keep you organized at home and on the go. Beautifully constructed, practical and well thought out solutions for shopping and home.

The picture explains what is included in Day 2 of Reisenthel’s generous Give-Away.

What is included in Reisenthel Give Away - Day 2

If you love Reisenthel products (and who doesn’t?), this is a wonderful assortment that will keep you organized at home and on the go.  Beautifully constructed, practical and well thought out solutions for shopping and home.

The picture explains what is included in Day 1.  Stay tuned for Day 2 with the second part of the Reisenthel Give-Away.

What is included in Reisenthel Drawing Day 1

So, yes it has been Christmas in July for us…….and we are looking forward to bringing you an exciting, enlightening and entertaining experience when you shop at Touch of Europe.

Start dreaming, planning and think of all those great gifts you need/want…..(gifting yourself is always a good thing, too)

zinnias and they are thriving. So we can firmly stand behind our cute little green containers

and say, yep, they work and the flowers are lovely.

Our bloembox zinnias are thriving!

June 19th is the day we celebrate our guys and it’s just around the corner.

Whatever the man in your life is interested in, and whether you want it to be

fun or functional, we have you covered.

For the chef, we have new spice combinations to add to a marinade or rub

Crazy salt, great for marinades and rubs

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…and Dad will look handsome in his new apron

The Wicked Traveler

display books with style by using attractive nesting boxes to hide small items
and the ever important remote

If you have the opportunity to drop by the store you’ll find fantastic frames, loads more food items and a plethora of presents for your papa, popi or pere.