Mother's Day

A gallery within a gallery: inside the superb Galerie Vivienne.

Plus de fleurs...

Yesterday's images were viewed so many times that I decided to post a few more - just in time for Mother's Day.

In France La Fête des Mères falls on May 31st this year.

 

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Plus de fleurs, plus de bonheur - The more flowers, the more happiness - French saying

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.

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.

Above: this petit sac-necklace combo went quickly

Wall art

A painting under an archway adds an inspiring touch to this crumbling wall.

Reflections

Contemporary steel orbs are a stark contrast to the architecture reflected onto their surfaces.

French vanilla

It's tea time in Paris, and for milles feuilles and more, master pâtissier-chocolatier Jacques Genin has few rivals.