Flea market Friday

Flowers uplift a stall at the Saint-Ouen flea market.

 

Seeing red

 

 Red tables and red chairs flank a red café atop the butte Montmartre.

 

Tati Tuesday

Tati, that Barbès landmark in the north of Paris where thousands once flocked to rifle through bins of discounted fabric bolts, 50-centime nail polish and XXL panties in this diverse neighborhood, has re-opened its doors to street art.

Ends February 16

 

entrée libre

 

"Les Enfants de Tati"

  

Meringue Monday

 

Raspberry glazed meringues, up close and personal.

 

 

Passage of time

Morning light floods a historic passage on the Left Bank.

 

Floral Friday

A snowy feel to a flower shop behind rue Poncelet market street.

 

Tuesday tasting

Yesterday was National Croissant Day, and while I try to avoid two food posts in a row, I came across this photo taken one autumn morning in Provence. The plateau of just-baked buttery croissants and pains au chocolat proved irresistible.