In another life, this was my balcony. La sigh!
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Beaucoup de Couleurs
crayons de couleur
Merci, the very trendy concept store in the Marais, has the most wonderful displays. Maybe it's the former teacher in me, but I wanted one in every color!
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Step Inside
This charming courtyard almost lured me in. I resisted the urge to sashay in and have a look around. I wish I had.
Monday, September 27, 2010
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Les Magnifiques Portes
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Tout au Loisirs
Friday, September 24, 2010
Le Cimetière du Montparnasse
Today's photo might be the last LARGE one you see for a while. Just when I'd learned how to enlarge them with the help my blog tech advisor Peter last summer, now Blogger tries to make it all better. Well maybe they've listened to our comments and maybe they've made it a blogmare. As of now, I'm stumped. Genie has promised to help me. ( If all else fails, JB is waiting in the wings with dread no doubt). Stay tuned.
Merci mille fois, mon chère Katie who sent me a beautiful postcard from Paris yesterday. Katie is on her annual fall Paris holiday, which we all enjoy vicariously. Visit her great postcard blog here.
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Les Roses Jaunes
POUR MOI???
Well actually non, but I enjoyed passing them as I walked to the Metro one day on rue St. Antoine. I was visiting Paris Karin's blog the other day and realized she and I had captured the exact chaise avec fleurs. Have a look at hers and her blog.
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Le Petit Chien
It's no secret that Parisians adore their dogs, and they are welcome almost everywhere, including restaurants. Ce chien mignon was perched on a chair beside her doting owner ( her usual spot) while we dined outside at L'Isola, off rue Mouffetard last summer.
Labels:
dogs in Paris,
l'Isola,
Paris dogs,
rue Mouffetard
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
People Watching
Opera Garnier
The national pastime of Paris. I'll admit I love it myself. Actually this photograph proves it!
Monday, September 20, 2010
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Portes rouges, Ciel bleu
Èglise Saint Urbain
Labels:
churches of France,
Eglise St. Urbain,
French churches,
Saint,
Troyes FR
Saturday, September 18, 2010
Friday, September 17, 2010
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Leo et Pipo
I found this charming ( although now faceless) little man quite by accident. I looked up Leo and Pipo when I got home and found that it's two artists that paste these charming figures, from times gone by, around Paris. When I get back to Paris, I'm going to search out more of their work!
To see more images go here.
Labels:
Leo and Pipo,
Paris Street art,
street art in Paris
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
100 French Strangers - Attention!!!
French Stranger #70
PS ... and he never dropped the first glass!
And for my dear friends that have followed my new baby kitty, read all about how she got her cute name and see what my dear friend Shell has created. You too can buy her artwork here!
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Adornment
It seems to me that almost every building in Paris has some wonderful detail that catches the eye. I liked this face and the pretty lantern hanging below it.
Labels:
building details Paris,
Le Marais,
Paris,
Paris buildings
Monday, September 13, 2010
Une Très Chic Maman
Last June we took a little rest in the pretty little park behind Notre Dame. That day there were lots of children running about, along with the tourists madly snapping shots of the cathedral. We spotted this chic Maman videoing her toddler. We all three took photos of her, I got only one of her petit garçon!
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Église Saint Séverin
Today's Sunday Church Series takes us back to the beautiful Saint Séverin in the Latin Quarter. I've shown you many photographs from inside, but this last visit we all stuck our cameras through the iron fence to capture the lovely courtyard and flowers growing there. It always amazes me how many delightful things I discover when I revisit places in Paris. I had never noticed this lovely angle before. ( I have another one to share later on!)
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Friday, September 10, 2010
D´jeuner Avec Chandelles
Last trip I took Marie and Genie to my favorite little restaurant, Reminet ( Île de la Cité) for lunch. I was so impressed with myself that I actually found it again, that I didn't think that perhaps we would need une réserve. Not to worry, they had a table for us downstairs. We were delighted. We had the lovely room all to ourselves. This nice vignette was lit by a scrumptious Manuel Canovas candle. We had a wonderful time taking photographs and enjoying our delicious lunch, wine, dessert, and I'm sure they were tickled to have les américains downstairs!
Thursday, September 9, 2010
The Handwriting on the Wall?
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
World Cup Mania......Redux
Labels:
soccer,
Stravinsky Fountain,
World Cup,
World Cup in Paris
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Zoom Zoom Zoom! - Paris Style
Doesn't everyone scoot around Paris in high heels?
( I snapped her sitting outside a café near my apartement last June. Didn't even have to get out of my chair!)
This one is dedicated to my scooter lovin' friend Chuck in Seattle!
Monday, September 6, 2010
100 French Strangers - Nutella Crêpes
French Stranger #69
A little confession today. Until this past week, I had never tasted Nutella. I know what you're thinking, I'm wondering the same thing. My granddaughter Eva gave me a spoonful, and I've been fighting the urge to run down to V. Richards Market, buy a jar, grab a spoon and hide in the closet ever since!! While I'm baring my soul, I'll add that I've never had a crêpe in Paris either. More reason that I must go back, very soon and remedy all of that.
Now I have managed to photograph some friendly folks that make those delightful crîepes, and today is no exception. Capturing her terrific smile was yet another reason why J'ADORE my 100 French Strangers Challenge!
From Snapshots to Photographs
I will be beginning a new series of 5 Monday evening classes in the Birmingham area for amateur photographers that want to learn to take better photographs and have a lot of fun doing it! Contact me. virgjones at gmail.com
Sunday, September 5, 2010
Les Portes de Bronze
Today's Sunday Paris Church series takes us up to the beautiful la Basilique du Sacré-Coeur. I love these grand bronze doors. I'm curious about the obvious wear at the bottom of each. I'm going to guess that perhaps many have used a foot to help push the massives doors open over many, many years. Please share if you have the answer!
Saturday, September 4, 2010
What's Wrong With This Picture?
Friday, September 3, 2010
Un Café Avec Mes Amis
Today a lovely reminder of a special morning last June. This day my Paris loving amie, Mary and my very fun blog ami, JB ( Mainz Daily Photo) arrived at the same time at CDG and arrived at my doorstep ensemble. After we shared hugs and bisous (and JB addressed computer and cell phone issues pour moi), we adjourned to the small café on the corner. Another Paris moment I'll always remember with a smile.
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Un Dimanche au Dodo Manège
In June, Genie, Marie, Mary and I took a little detour to the Jardin des Plantes. Last summer,despite two trips to the gardens, Melissa and the children and I never found this special carrousel, but Genie knew the way! This one is a bit different, the animals are all extinct! We were charmed by the most adorable children enjoying a Sunday afternoon with their families. Moving targets are hard to capture, but I liked this beautiful little girl, sur la girafe!
Labels:
carrousel in Paris,
Dodo Manège,
Jardin des Plantes
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Derrière la Grille
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