Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Portes Bleues Et Un Vélo

Today's photograph was chosen to introduce a wonderful new book to you my dear readers. The cover of French Essence, features a similar door and a bicycle!  This is Vicki Archer's second book, and it debuted in the US this month.  Mine arrived on Saturday, and I've been curled up with it ever since. This is Vicki's second collaboration with the talented Paris photographer, Carla Coulson.  These two make a magical team and their first book, My French Life, is one of my very favorites.


Visit Vicki's blog French Essence and Carla' blog, Carla Loves Photography!
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13 comments:

  1. Genie -- Paris and BeyondNovember 16, 2010 at 9:11:00 AM CST

    Amazing resemblance to the cover, V! I cannot wait for my book to arrive also... I may have to have a special room for all my special books: books on Paris, French novels, photo books, children's French books...

    It seems that we have been waiting a year for this beautiful collaboration to be available in the US!

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  2. ADEEYANovember 16, 2010 at 9:16:00 AM CST

    why was the bicycle and the door together?

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  3. TheChieftessNovember 16, 2010 at 10:49:00 AM CST

    WOW!!! You certainly have captured the "French Essence" in this one!!! What a coincidence!!!!

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  4. ET SuzyNovember 16, 2010 at 12:24:00 PM CST

    Oooo thanks for this! I haven't been keeping up with Vicki and had no idea she had another book out.

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  5. DarylNovember 16, 2010 at 1:31:00 PM CST

    I am in love with that door .. insane, yes, I know but I am ...

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  6. StarmanNovember 16, 2010 at 1:54:00 PM CST

    Doors such as this and bicycles are not limited to only France. You can find them in almost every European city.

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  7. Paris PaulNovember 16, 2010 at 2:36:00 PM CST

    How did you know that's my favorite color of blue? Thanks so much for sharing this!

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  8. MNovember 16, 2010 at 9:01:00 PM CST

    J'adore bleu!!

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  9. VirginiaNovember 16, 2010 at 10:04:00 PM CST

    I"Ve had email/blog issues tonight. Bear with me.
    V

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  10. vicki archerNovember 17, 2010 at 1:57:00 AM CST

    Thank you so much Virginia for this lovely post. It was so thoughtful and generous of you ...and I am especially happy that you are enjoying FRENCH ESSENCE...I love the picture you have chosen, it is uncanny in likeness to the front cover. xv

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  11. CarlaNovember 18, 2010 at 7:49:00 AM CST

    HI Virginia, Wow that door looks very similar... Have you been to Provence lately. So thrilled you love the book and thanks for introducing it to your fanclub... Carla x

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  12. VirginiaNovember 18, 2010 at 8:02:00 AM CST

    Carla,
    I'm sorry to say I've never been to Provence! I do believe this blue door came from your neighborhood in the Marais! I've loaned Paris Tango to my French tutor and am currently immeresed in French Essence. I recommed both to all my friends!
    V

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  13. The ShutterNovember 20, 2010 at 7:31:00 AM CST

    I'm off to order that book. Thank you!

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