Friday, September 29, 2017

Skipping Along at the Place des Vosges


One of those Paris memories that I will always love.

Thursday, September 28, 2017

Le spectateur


The pétanque courts at the Jardin du Luxembourg always draws spectators.

Wednesday, September 27, 2017

Les huîtres de Paris


               Reminded me of an audible book I enjoyed, The Paris Oyster by Mireille Guilland

Tuesday, September 26, 2017

Les vignes d'automne


The Parisian pruning corps needs to pay a visit.

Sunday, September 24, 2017

Sunday Church Series - Église Val-de- Grâce


We had this view of the Val-de-Grâce from our living room window in June, 2009. I photographed this beautiful church in every light, at many hours of the day. A storm was gathering this afternoon.

Saturday, September 23, 2017

Heurtoir de Porte - De luxe


I would love to revisit this beautiful door, don't remember where on earth is it!

Friday, September 22, 2017


Sometimes I marvel that when I see an image, I know exactly what trip and where I was. This lovely door was just a few blocks from Place des Vosges, June 2010.

Thursday, September 21, 2017

Heartoir de porte III



I love the color, I love the peeling paint. J'adore.

Wednesday, September 20, 2017

Heurtoir de porte II


Today we travel 80 km SE of Paris to the fortified medieval town of Proving. This lovely heurtoir and porte was a good find.

Tuesday, September 19, 2017

Heurtoir de porte I


How about a little mini-series of fabulous door knockers in Paris. Shall we?

Monday, September 18, 2017

Canal Saint Martin


Canal Saint Martin was drained and given a good cleaning in 2016. Click HERE to see what was found! Any of my readers ever taken a boat trip here?

Sunday, September 17, 2017

Sunday Church Series - The Restoration


As is the case is in this old city with old churches, there is continual restoration going on in one place or another. Abbey Saint-Germain-des-Prés, one of the oldest in Paris, camouflaged the scaffolding beautifully with this lovely trompe l'ceil screen.

Saturday, September 16, 2017

Beaucoup d'argent


Many treasures to be discovered at the Marché aux Puces.

Friday, September 15, 2017

Les arches


I"m not sure what this building is called but I can share that it is behind Le Sénat at Jardin du Luxembourg.

Thursday, September 14, 2017

Les savons


Peter and I stepped inside this charming little honey shop in Butte aux Cailles. The owner was very kind and allowed me to poke around with my camera. I need to go back and buy soaps for all my friends at home!

Les Abeilles
21 Rue de la Butte aux Cialles
75013

Wednesday, September 13, 2017

Les couleurs de l'automne


Strolling in the Marais, loving the ivy covered walls!

Tuesday, September 12, 2017

Paris Rouge - La galerie


  Place des Vosges is a lovely place to stroll the arcade and window shop for interesting art!

A collection of my Paris photographs are now available on Etsy.

Monday, September 11, 2017

Trop de Pluie - Paris Rouge


As the SE is reeling from Hurricane Irma and the state of Texas recovers from the hell of Hurricane Harvey, my city of Birmingham is expecting the aftermath of Irma for the next two days. Whatever she brings, it won't be anything like the devastation that Texas and Florida, as well as all of the islands in the Caribbean have experienced. If you feel you can contribute, there are many organizations taking donations and money to help.

If I don't post for a day or two, it may mean we've lost power here.  Birmingham is a beautiful city full of old, gorgeous  trees that like to take down power lines. I"ll stay in touch!

Saturday, September 9, 2017

Sunday Church Series - Prayers


Remembering all those who have lost lives and are in harm's way this day.  The world weeps.

79 Rue Galande
75005 Paris

Thursday, September 7, 2017

Bon App!



One of my great finds in Paris happened one day in 2014 while leisurely walking rue Saints-Pères. I looked through the big open doors on the street and spotted what appeared to be a charming little shop at the end. Of course I had to investigate. I found this utterly delightful bakery/café, Treize, a Baker's Dozen, owned by Laurel who speaks Southern because she's from South Carolina! Be still my heart. Now I always make time to go in and say,"Bonjour y'all!" and have brunch. You should too.

Treize, A Baker's Dozen
16 rue Saints-Péres
75007 Paris

Wednesday, September 6, 2017

Lèche-vitrine


Wandering the streets of the 6 eme, I stopped to admire this creative window.  Reminded me of my extensive scarf collection!

Monday, September 4, 2017

Paris From Above


Regardless your opinion of Centre Pompidou, you have to admit that it offers a unique view of Paris from above, without the crowds around la Tour Eiffel etc. The escalator is an easy ride up and I hear  Café Gerorges is a nice place to enjoy a drink or meal and enjoy the view. I encourage you to research the current exhibits when planning a visit to Paris. The Mondrian exhibit we saw a few years ago was one I"ll never forget. 

Centre Pompidou
Place Georges-Pompidou
75004 Paris

Sunday, September 3, 2017

Sunday Church Series - La fontaine


La fontaine de la place Saint-Sulpice ( 1843-1848), designed by architect Louis Visconti, who also designed the tomb of Napoleon.

Saturday, September 2, 2017

Friday, September 1, 2017

CDP Theme Day - Photographing the Photographer


Busted!

Today I join my fun loving and talented City Daily Photoblog friends around the world posting our take on their month's theme. Please click HERE and see the gallery!