Monday, August 27, 2012

Je suis parfait



Some doors in Paris just beg NOT to be repainted. This is one of them. 
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17 comments:

  1. MalyssAugust 27, 2012 at 2:46:00 AM CDT

    To reach that point, this door had a long life, saw a lot and all kinds of things. The look it has today is its way to tell us stories..

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  2. PeterParisAugust 27, 2012 at 3:15:00 AM CDT

    I agree. However, if you give me the address, I will go and check and see what happened to the door after your visit. :-)

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  3. JoeAugust 27, 2012 at 4:45:00 AM CDT

    Hi V... I agree. It would be sacrilegious to paint this door. It has such character.. J.

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  4. Sketchbook WanderingAugust 27, 2012 at 6:52:00 AM CDT

    Such colors & textures, it begged you to photo it & to share it with us! Merci! Rita

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  5. AlisonAugust 27, 2012 at 7:19:00 AM CDT

    This door does beg, however, to be opened. I hope Peter gets a chance to try it out!

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  6. KristieAugust 27, 2012 at 9:27:00 AM CDT

    I couldn't agree with you more! Love the finish and door knocker on this one. :)

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  7. PerthDailyPhotoAugust 27, 2012 at 10:37:00 AM CDT

    If something looks good, leave it alone! This door looks like it's received many, many visitors Virginia!

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  8. Cezar and LéiaAugust 27, 2012 at 10:45:00 AM CDT

    C'est magnifique!
    Léia

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  9. NatalieAugust 27, 2012 at 11:49:00 AM CDT

    Aging with grace, not hiding the wrinkles and scars...
    These doors are the storytellers indeed for those who can listen like you Virginia.
    Me too never can just pass by without pausing for a sec.

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  10. AlexaAugust 27, 2012 at 1:08:00 PM CDT

    I couldn't agree with you more, V. It's a beauty!

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  11. Petrea BurchardAugust 27, 2012 at 2:41:00 PM CDT

    Just beautiful. I'm trying to age my house in exactly the same way.

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  12. OwenAugust 27, 2012 at 3:52:00 PM CDT

    "Knock, knock, knocking..."

    A fine find... hard to imagine though what was going on there, looks like they started to strip off the old paint, but stopped... Peter is right, this needs to be checked up on regularly, it may be evolving...

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  13. UnknownAugust 27, 2012 at 5:44:00 PM CDT

    Oh SO beautiful. Have a lovely day F x

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  14. MurissaAugust 27, 2012 at 8:16:00 PM CDT

    I love the orange, this image reminds me of Fall with the decaying paint and colours. Although it could also be the weather lately.

    PS I have a new url, come visit and maybe even follow me - http://www.thewanderfulltraveler.com

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  15. VirginiaAugust 27, 2012 at 9:50:00 PM CDT

    Peter and Owen,
    Je regrette that all I can remember is the Marais. Maybe you'll hunt it down for me?? :)
    V

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  16. KikiAugust 28, 2012 at 5:34:00 AM CDT

    :)
    I have literally hundreds of photos like this and I can NEVER pass by a lovely old door without stroking it....
    Thank you Virginia; made me smile!

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  17. AnonymousSeptember 6, 2012 at 12:49:00 AM CDT

    Ah but wouldn't you like to see what it used to be? a portal to the past? :)

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