Showing posts with label Paris. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Paris. Show all posts

6.13.2011

Twinkle, Twinkle


I hope that I get the chance to see the Eiffel Tower sparkle in person with my husband for our 3 year anniversary. We have been talking about going together for almost 6 years now.

The best part, if we won the trip!

If I don't win though, maybe you could.
I would try to be happy for you.

2.25.2011

Oh to be in Paris...


So I often wish I were in Paris rather than at work, stuck in traffic or at the dentist, BUT I have never wished to be in Paris more than March 1st-10th, 2011.


During Paris Fashion Week the amazing shop Colette (carries any and ever designer most coveted item you could want) will be getting a little extra love from Karl Lagerfeld.

Together Sarha Lerfel (Colette) and Karl will be opening a pop-up shop that will be selling Chanel and other the amazing goodies, but the best part is the arts and crafts.

Lemarie couturiers will be on hand showing you have to make the camelias they make for the Chanel Haute Couture show.

I die.

I must go.

It is my birthday...

11.11.2009

Merci Beaucoup part deux



So there were just TOO many beautiful pictures from Merci for one post...so here is part deux.






11.10.2009

Merci Beaucoup


Words cannot describe my excitement to finally go see Merci with my own two eyes. It was #1 on my to do list while I was in Paris. I made it there on the last day since it was sort of out of the way. The cab ride was more than worth it. It blew me away. The best part is Merci was born to help give back. All items have been donated by designers and all proceeds go to a childrens charity in Madagascar. There is no better reason to SHOP, SHOP, SHOP!


Interior Courtyard

Entrance from courtyard

Part of the lounge area upstairs where you can eat

One of a multitude of beautiful displays

Buckets and baskets FULL of cage lamps

Upstairs home furniture display...I die


I wanted to take this home with me

11.06.2009

Furniture STORE Friday 11.6.09



Was I the only one unaware of this beautiful store? I stumbled upon Flamant in Paris while walking down the Rue Saint-Honore. I was floored when I walked in and truly never wanted to leave. This store makes you feel like Parisian-chic living is attainable and at your fingertips. I took several photos of this three story location, but some did not turn out as well as I hoped. I am sad to find out that there are no locations in the US at the moment but I am hoping that will change. They also had a beautiful book that I wanted to purchase. It was sadly so early in our day and I really did not want to carry around a copy, or three, for the rest of the day so I had to pass. I thought for sure it would be on Amazon, but no such luck. I am thinking I may be making a long-distance call to Paris in the near future and trying to get one shipped to me. It would be well worth the trouble!

The lovely store exterior.

One of two staircases.

The upstairs vignette.

The book I wish I could have.

I want this bed.

The beautiful hall of mirrors that leads you upstairs.

Overall - UH-mazing.

11.05.2009

Doors

So while I was in Europe I became obsessed with doors. Every house had a color door and every door was a piece of art on its own. These were by far a few of my favorites.


Notre Dame Doors

This door was just ridiculously amazing in person.


Musee de l'Armee Doors

These amazing gray doors with detailed gold leafing were in the Army Museum where Napoleons tomb is. I was surprised by how stunning they were.


Random London Door

I was in a taxi when I snapped this one. The blue was the perfect pale robins egg blue that didn't look pastel or easter egg-ish at all. Not to mention, there were several paparazzi waiting on scooters and in cars across the street form it so someone interesting must have been inside!


Embassy Doors

These were the doors to one of the MANY foreign embassies (we never found the US one) that we passed while in Paris. Between the bright blue and stunning gold door knockers I fell in love.

I think we really need to step it up and the HOA's in our communities need to let us have a little fun.

11.04.2009

Back from Overseas...


Just a quick pic from when I was healthy. I brought back SO many pictures and items to share, but I also brought back serious cold.
Cannot wait to catch up with everyone!