Standing on the bridge, taking photos I was completely absorbed when a young lady and I use the term loosely, approached me with a wedding band. Before she had the chance to speak, I roared with laughter, as heartily as I could possibly muster. The pretty pedestrian bridge I speak of …
Standing under this magnificent cupola can be very dangerous especially when the surrounding signs scream out in capital letters SOLDES. The SOLDES or the sales can be dangerous to your shopping addictions and to your bank balance. Although I had been ‘almost’, patiently waiting, I didn’t partake on the mad frenzy …
What else can I say, lunch and shopping in Paris, every girl’s dream. The mere anticipation builds excitement and joy and puts a sparkle on your face and a spring in your step. Chicky Babe wanted to purchase some new French rags today and I needed to replace my damaged glasses, so what is …
PIAF IS DEAD … Several people reminded me of this fact over the last few days, that Piaf is dead. I guess I didn’t explain myself properly when mentioning we were going to see Edith Piaf tonight. Sadly, this year is the 50th anniversary since she passed away. Chicky Babe and I …
Paris manages to drag out a creative side in me. The creative burst that topples out once a year when I am here is unexplainable but it feels good! The Stolen Bag Saga didn’t only steal away from me my belongings but it also has robbed me of creativity, confidence, precious time in Paris …
Paris: designed with thought, oozes style, has surprises around every corner, with wide sweeping boulevards, tiny cobbled alleyways, rustic ancient zinc bars, where you can spend the day, dreaming, drinking coffee and watching the world go by, and as the sunsets, she turns on her golden, sparkling charm, proudly, lighting up her monuments. The New …
The Sales in Paris started today, I had been hanging out for this day, careful not to do too much shopping. It was raining, what else can a girl do? The pretty Christmas windows have been removed and SOLDES signs are up everywhere, neon signs in fact. Paris is pretty serious about it’s post Christmas …
In search of the next monument or landmark, taking a few steps down, or climbing a flight of stairs, to reach one side of the street to the other was a bit of a mystery, until a couple of weeks ago, now the mystery has been solved. A few weeks ago I designed a walking …
Living or staying in a small arrondissement or area has it’s advantages; you tend to favour your favourite boulangerie, buy last minute items from your local Epicurerie, and you have your favourite, bar, cafe or tabac that you frequent and a relationship develops. And of course, there are your neighbours, whether you know them or …
Travelling light is a good thing, as long as you don’t wait until you have nothing clean left to wear, and places to go! Fortunately, last night, I had a pretty new skirt to wear to dinner. En route to meeting The New Yorker at Café Panis, on the left bank, left me a few …