Eiffel Tower Freebie!

FRENCHKISSED note: This scan is no longer available as a free download, but you can buy it in my Etsy or Zibbet shop:)Here is the perfect image to help you with all that reflecting on your New Year goals! I have looked at literally tens of thousands of antique Eiffel Tower postcards and I do believe this one is a rarer image. Love that reflection. The little Ferris wheel in the background and the French script. The only thing I think is "missing" is a lovely antique red French stamp .... hmmm...I could add one. Whatdaya think? Maybe later.* But for now, for us purists, I'll offer this one as is:)

This card was mailed June 26, 1908. I get hot just thinking about that. I went to France one June. As I was checking into the hotel room, the sweat was trickling down my back. I thought to myself, "Darn, I feel like I'm in Texas." Of course, my room didn't have an air conditioner. But the hotel proprietor kindly offered me a little fan to put on my bedside table. I could almost sense his trepidation that I was going to be one of those cranky Americans unhappy about no AC. And I confess, after a 9-hour flight, maneuvering my way to the hotel and walking many blocks toting my luggage, I wasn't a smiling Mona Lisa. But, after parking my bags, I headed toward the Eiffel Tower and took a sharp right -- across the river to the Trocodera where there are lots of fountains. In fact, I'm guessing that's where this photo was taken. I stripped off my shoes and socks and dipped my toes in the cool goodness. Then I sprawled out on the green grass and looked up at the Eiffel Tower. I was still sweaty -- but not near as cranky!

A special "merci beaucoup" to Mary for helping me with my French. I've been calling y'all "mon amies" and the proper French is "mes amies" [maze uh mees]. To help me remember that, I'll start calling you amazing mes amies:)
So, Amazing Mes Amies, I want to announce that I'm offering all 10 collage sheets of 2010 Freebies (see Saturday's post) for $35 in my Etsy shop and $32.50 in my Zibbet store. http://www.etsy.com/listing/65190628/10-digital-collage-sheets-antique-french

http://www.zibbet.com/FrenchKissed/artwork?artworkId=256440&action=status&status=active

You will start noticing a difference in prices between my two shops. I love Etsy, but ... it is less expensive for me to operate my store on Zibbet. If you'll shop my Zibbet store, I'll pass some of the savings on to you:)

TO DOWNLOAD THE FREEBIE: Double click on the image and it will open up huge in a new window. Do a right click and follow the instructions to save to your desktop. OH, but first, LEAVE a comment! Please don't just click and run. I'd love your feedback on what you think of the image and/or how you'll use it or share one of your best France memories. Just let me know you're out there in blog land alive and kicking -- and assure me I'm not talking to myself:)

*This scan customized with a lovely red "Paris" stamp is now available for sale in my Etsy shop:) http://www.etsy.com/listing/65188814/eiffel-tower-red-french-stamp-1908
and in my Zibbet store: http://www.zibbet.com/FrenchKissed/artwork?artworkId=256029