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.
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
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pastries
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raspberries
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seasonal
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strawberries
Posted by
Barbara Pasquet James
10 May 2015
Mother's Day
Labels:
galerie vivienne
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mothers day
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mothers day 2015
Posted by
Barbara Pasquet James
9 May 2015
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
Labels:
fête des mères
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fleurs
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florist
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flowers
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mothers 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.
Labels:
bouquets
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florist
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florists
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flowers
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montmartre
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.
Above: this petit sac-necklace combo went quickly
Labels:
coco chanel
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fashion
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vintage
Posted by
Barbara Pasquet James
4 May 2015
Reflections
Labels:
architecture
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art installation
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palais-royal
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silver orbs
Posted by
Barbara Pasquet James
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