Just some of the chocolate sculptures created for Mothers' Day, this year celebrated today in France. Here, at Maison Georges Larnicol, a macaron "tree," a red high heel and a potted flower.
31 May 2015
Fête des Mères
Labels:
chocolate
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fête des mères
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flowers
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macarons
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maison georges larnicol
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mothers day
Posted by
Barbara Pasquet James
29 May 2015
Dali's secret
Labels:
beaubourg
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centre pompidou
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giant mural
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modern art
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retrospective
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salvador dali
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surrealism
Posted by
Barbara Pasquet James
28 May 2015
Doggie deco
These frisky pooches running loose are a perfect match in tone and color to the Daniel Buren black and white art installation.
Labels:
art installation
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daniel buren
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palais-royal
Posted by
Barbara Pasquet James
27 May 2015
A pair of choux
Choux pastry, the base for éclairs, gougères, and profiteroles has been quietly taking over Paris. This shop has suspended bite-sized choux in their window with wires.
Posted by
Barbara Pasquet James
25 May 2015
Pentecôte
It's a holiday, and for those who prefer to stay in the partially deserted city the 3-day weekend means leisurely afternoons, sometimes in market squares like this one.
Labels:
apéro
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holidays
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market streets
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rue mouffetard
Posted by
Barbara Pasquet James
24 May 2015
Palais-Royal #7
Labels:
architecture
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columns
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linden trees
,
palais-royal gardens
Posted by
Barbara Pasquet James
23 May 2015
Palais-Royal #6
These columns, another entryway into the gardens, flank Michelin starred Le Grand Véfour.
Labels:
architecture
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grand vefour
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josephine
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napoleon
,
palais-royal
Posted by
Barbara Pasquet James
22 May 2015
Palais-Royal #5
Labels:
palais-royal
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street music
,
street orchestra
Posted by
Barbara Pasquet James
21 May 2015
Palais-Royal #4
The gardens are an excellent choice to lunch al fresco under the arches, or just meet a friend and catch up.
Labels:
al fresco
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lunch
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palais-royal gardens
Posted by
Barbara Pasquet James
20 May 2015
Palais-Royal #3
Labels:
palais-royal gardens
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roses
,
spring
Posted by
Barbara Pasquet James
19 May 2015
Palais-Royal #2
18 May 2015
Palais-Royal #1
These next days I will be posting photos of the Palais-Royal gardens.
In the background, a huge fountain, barely visible, framed by spires.
In the background, a huge fountain, barely visible, framed by spires.
Labels:
fountain
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palais-royal gardens
Posted by
Barbara Pasquet James
16 May 2015
Back to the dress
Everywhere I go in Paris flirty summer dresses are back in style, some with a swing, others like this one have pencil skirts and off-the-shoulder sleeves.
Labels:
créatrices
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dress
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dresses
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fashion
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stylistes
,
summer styles
Posted by
Barbara Pasquet James
15 May 2015
Almond meringues
Huge snow white meringues topped with almonds are ready to be hacked
into pieces and passed around to eager children or, for the grown ups,
as an accompaniment to after-dinner espressos.
Labels:
boulangeries
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dessert
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meringues
,
pastry
Posted by
Barbara Pasquet James
13 May 2015
Montmartre village
Just being in Montmartre can feel like you’re in a vintage postcard. It's easy to see why "the most Parisian neighborhood of Paris" is still attracting artist and writer residents... though not the penniless kind anymore.
Labels:
artists
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film set
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model shoots
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vintage post cards
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writers
Posted by
Barbara Pasquet James
12 May 2015
Handcrafted toys within
Like sentries keeping guard, wooden bears stand outside the entrance to a charming shop that specializes in artisanale toys.
Labels:
artisanale
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handcrafted toys
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wooden toys
Posted by
Barbara Pasquet James
11 May 2015
A strawberry like no other
Now that strawberries (in France that means the much awaited gariguette) and raspberries are in season, expect expert pastry makers like Carl Marletti to come up with delicious ways to make good use of them.
Labels:
carl marletti
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gariguette
,
pastries
,
raspberries
,
seasonal
,
strawberries
Posted by
Barbara Pasquet James
10 May 2015
9 May 2015
"Plus de fleurs..."
Yesterday's images were viewed so many times that I decided to post a few more - and just in time for Mother's Day. In France, La Fête des Mères falls on May 31st this year. [French saying: Plus de fleurs, plus de bonheur - The more flowers, the more happiness.]
Labels:
fête des mères
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fleurs
,
florist
,
mother's day
Posted by
Barbara Pasquet James
8 May 2015
May flowers
The scent of fresh flowers wafting from this shop adds an uplifting accent to the morning. The sheer number of florists in Paris attests to the importance of flowers.
Posted by
Barbara Pasquet James
7 May 2015
Vintage Chanel
Trending in Paris right now is vintage Chanel, and the few shops lucky enough to carry bags, clothing and jewelry get cleaned out before they can restock. This petit sac with necklace combo went quickly.
Labels:
coco chanel
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fashion
,
vintage
Posted by
Barbara Pasquet James
4 May 2015
Wall art
Labels:
graffiti
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place des vosges
,
wall art
Posted by
Barbara Pasquet James
Reflections
Large steel orbs, a contemporary installation at the Palais-Royal, are in stark contrast to the older architecture surrounding them.
Labels:
architecture
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art installation
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palais-royal
,
silver orbs
Posted by
Barbara Pasquet James
3 May 2015
Sunday lunch
I get many emails asking where I love to eat. One of my favorites for Sunday lunch or brunch à la carte is RALPH'S, an 18th century converted town-house with its splendid courtyard.
Labels:
gourmet cocktails
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ralph lauren
,
ralph's
,
sunday lunch
Posted by
Barbara Pasquet James
1 May 2015
French vanilla
It's tea time in Paris, and for milles feuilles and more, master pâtissier-chocolatier Jacques Genin has few rivals. In France, if it says vanilla, tiny black dots mean that genuine vanilla beans were used.
Labels:
designer pastries
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french vanilla
,
jacques genin
,
vanilla beans
Posted by
Barbara Pasquet James
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