I hope to get to Merci on this trip to Paris. I’ve read so much about it, and I’m eager to have a look for myself. Wish me luck!
White metal A chair, Tolix by Xacier Pauchard, €190
salad servers, €16.90
1L teapot, €79
table lamp with hinged arm, by Bernard-Albin Gras, €415
In a week – I’ll be in Paris. Eek! Although I’ve been to Paris about a dozen times or so, I’m always eager and excited to go back! This trip is work-related, so I’ll be spending half of my time with other academics discussing everything that there is to discuss about language and writing. The rest of the time, I’ll be wandering the streets, taking photos, eating as many croissants as possible, sipping on hot chocolate, shopping, and going to Cartier exhibit! I’m going with two amazing colleagues and friends, and we have booked ourselves into one heck of an apartment (here’s hoping it’s as beautiful in real life as it is in the photos).
I recently came across the work of photographer Laurent Scheinfeld when I was browsing the Marché aux Puces website (one of my fave spots in Paris!). His photos series featuring the Eiffel Tower are really quite beautiful.
boy running in front of Eiffel Tower
woman walking near the Eiffel Tower
woman with her dogs in front of the Eiffel Tower
woman in front of Eiffel Tower
father and daughter playing in front of Eiffel Tower
Besides the Cartier exhibit and a visit to Christofle, I have plans to: eat a lot of croissants, visit design shops like Merci and Colette, stock up on tea at Hédiard, visit one of my favourite European clothing stores COS, find my (and my family’s) favourite chocolate, purchase a cool piece of art, bring back a French magazine (or several), and speak French! Oui, oui!
“In the realm of exhibition first impressions, nothing quite rivals a vitrine filled with historic diamond tiaras rotating in place like horses on a carousel.” – Amy Verner, Globe & Mail
Sounds like a great exhibit, right? Yes, indeed! I’ve already bought the tickets.
I’ll be attending the Cartier exhibit at Le Grand Palais in Paris and I’m completely excited for the show (big surprise, right?). I’ll take as many pictures as possible and I’ll be sure to give you the full recap once I’m back.
I’ve been having so much fun searching for possible places to stay in Paris this February. AirBNB – as you may have already heard – has some pretty spectacular options. If money was no object, I would likely book one of these gorgeous homes.
3. Rue Asseline
All images via AirBNB.
Today I’m not in New York. Yesterday I was and it was fabulous, although drenched with thoughts of departure. What a five-day séjour I had and I’m envious of Jordana’s frequent bounce from here to there as her second home.
This morning I rode my bicycle to work like I do every day and I thought, New York, I miss you.
Statue of Liberty’s gown card by Keith Marsh available here