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Happy Monday Morning...
Happy Monday Morning to you!
My day will be like a little day dream until I actually dig into reality
over here!
A big Thank You to everyone who visited while I was away and to my lovely guests!
image via the alternative wife
Paris Love.. guest post: Francine from Art De Vivre
Francine Gardener of Art De Vivre has the best taste and an amazing life!
I am so jealous a beautiful shop, gorgeous homes, and wonderful style!
She has graciously written about her favorite things in Paris!
image: flicker
I was very honored when Christina of Greige Design suggested that I could be a guest blogger while she enjoys time away. Blogging has become a very personal journey as I am able to share ideas, design inspirations, travel stories via words and images, an electronic common place book of sorts. My blog Francine Gardner Art De Vivre is a synopsis of who I am, someone who just loves family, life, nature, far away cultures and brings all these experiences into my design work.
I left the South West of France at the age of 18 to study in United States (Boston), a country that has fascinated me to the point that I am now a US citizen. But I will always love PARIS. I believe if there is a "place one must see before you die", please make it Paris.
Paris through the eye of Henri Cartier Bresson
You may, if you wish, follow me on my stroll through my favorite part of this extraordinary city.
Arrive early morning at the small Lenox Hotel on Rue de l'Universite in Saint Germain where I always stay, shower, clean clothes and off I start my free day before meetings, shows etc.. breakfast at Cafe Flore where wealthy locals and tourists meet to chat , see and be seen. Then a long magnificent walk along the Seine to my favorite museum, Musee du Quai Branly.
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Monet:WaterLillies
Then on to some shopping, all Streets of Saint Germain are filled with art galleries and boutiques but I always end up at the Bon Marche, their food emporium is a treat to all senses, their hip women's fashion department irresistible, let's not mention the shoes....there, you see french women at work...shopping.
Back to the Flore for a chevre chaud, dinner at one of my favorite restaurants, alone or with friends, then, my nightly walk, through Place de Furstenberg, magical at night, getting lost in the small streets of the quartier latin and crossing the bridge to Isle Saint Louis. Along the way, I spend hours browsing the shelves of the bookstores which stay open until midnight. The french love to read... I usually end up buying boxes of books that I ship back to New York.
My free day is over, off to sleep.
My dear friends Monique Duveau, food critic and style editor at Cote Sud, and artist Jose Esteves have introduced me to their favorite restaurants, numerous memorable diners that still tease my taste buds.
Lily-Wang, designed by Jacques Garcia. Simply superb Asian fusion dishes.
40 Avenue Duquesne, Paris 7th # 01 53 86 09 09
Casa Olympe: Olympe is one of the most celebrated chefs in France, fresh breads, inseason truffles, cheeses from Corsica, crayfish...her dishes are an inspiration and a delight to the senses.
48 Rue Saint Georges, Paris 9eme. 01 42 85 26 01
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Le Severo Bistrot; the land of Holy meat, best quality, cooked to perfection and at prices easily digested..
Charming bistro, only eight tables, best meats and french fries in Paris.
8 Rue des Plantes Paris 14eme. 08 99 78 72 43
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Bistrot Paul Bert: Exquisite comfort food, very parisian food and atmosphere, killer deserts, Paris-Brest is a must.
18 Rue Paul Bert,Paris 11eme 01 43 72 24 01
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My favorite stores
Merci! Not to be missed, hip boutique, eclectic mix of fashion and design, great place to shop,be inspired, have an espresso or lunch
111 Blvd Beaumarchais Paris 3eme (near le Marais)
Caravane; the owner Francoise Dorget and I share the same passion for travel, home and design
6 Rue Pave, Paris 4eme, 19 nRue Saint Nicolas, Paris 12eme, 22 Rue Saint Nicolas
image: Caravane
Gallerie Yves Gastou: decorative arts of the 20th century
12 Rue Bonaparte, Paris 6eme.
Table by Robert Couturier
Miller et Bertaux: Home, fashion and scents
17 Rue Ferdinand Duval
Hope you enjoyed!
Paris, a bientot...
Paris Love.. guest post:Si from French by Design
While in Paris I thought it would be fun to have some of our fellow bloggers share their love for the city with us. Si from French by Design will be in Paris for part of my visit as well! We are hoping to meet up while we are there! Please enjoy her lovely recommendations for this amazing city...
Bonjour! This is Si from FrenchByDesign! I am a French girl living on the East coast USA and enjoying my expatriate life here… But of course, I miss France and my friends there, so poor me, I have to go back there often to recharge my batteries [and eat stinky cheese but that’s another post…]
Christina is headed to Paris, ah Paris, the City of Lights… Just the name makes me want to sing Edith Piaf’s “La vie en Rose”… Such a romantic place… I lived in Paris for 5 years when I was a student. There were great parts about life there, but as always you don’t enjoy things when you have them around all year. I probably walked by the Eiffel Tower a hundred times while living there and barely noticed the lady. Now, when I go visit Paris, my friends make fun of me because I literally stop and stare at her for a few minutes. They say I’m weird. But then again, they might be right…
So Christina, here is a piece of advice for you… If you want to look and behave like a true Parisian, don’t stare at Madame Eiffel. But do go visit her late at night and wait for the 20 000 lights to come off, around 2 AM, it's quite magical to say "bonne nuit" to the Eiffel Tower. Also, go get yourself an ice cream cone at Berthillon, my favorite ice cream shop in the city or a Nutella crepe made right in front of you Rue de Caumartin. And block a day to visit the Marais, my favorite quarter in Paris. Tiny paved streets with independent clothing designer shops or interior design concept stores. And of course, have a croissant every morning. Calories don’t count while you’re in Paris! Bon voyage!
Paris Love.. guest post: Sharon from My French Country Home
Sharon is so sweet and has so wonderfully opened her home to us when we are in France during this trip. She is also sweet enough to share some of her favorites from Paris with you!
A big thank you to Christina for asking me to guest post for her while she ............ comes to visit me!!! YAY,
OK not only me, there is also that little detail called Paris, but I am so pleased to meet Christina and her family.
Christina has asked me about my special places in Paris. I chose a place to live , a place to eat and a place to shop ....
Before we had any children we lived in the heart of St Germain on the magical Place Fustenberg, and this little square will always hold a special place in my heart.
Tiny, perfectly situated, it has the sort of elite feel to it as if living there made you automatically part of some wonderful private club.
My favourite place to eat? Of course there are SO many wonderful little bistrots and restaurants in Paris, I could actually provide a long list. But my most memorable meal was shared with my husband and our closest friends at La Méditerranée , fantastic setting, DIVINE food, romantic, elegant LOVE it.
And finally a special place to shop for .............. chocolates!
The amazing Debauve et Gallais, a 200 year old shop in Paris. I don't know
which is more spectacular, the 'finesse' and flavour of the chocolates,
or the wonderful wonderful packaging.
I adore the perfect jewel like chocolates. This is the only place I have ever
been offered food decorated with real gold leaf !!
Thank you Christina, I like to think that you may check out some of these addresses while you are in Paris this week!
Thank you! Thank you! {and a giveaway}
I want to take a minute to say thank you to all of our guest bloggers who participated in the Wish List series here on greige!!! I appriciate that they were willing to share their holiday time with us!
As a Thank you to all of my readers I want to offer a little giveaway (actually a few) over the next week or so..
Please leave a comment below for your chance to win a copy of Essentially French by Josephine Ryan from greige. For a second chance to win you can like us on facebook {still hoping to get to 500 by the end of the year} and or you can tweet about us.
Wishing you a wonderful weekend!!
A winner will be selected on December 27th 2010
Please remember to leave an email address or some way to contact you if I cannot reach you through your profile..
image via Château de Moissac-Bellevue
Congratulations to Caroline of Boho Home on winning!
Wish List: Daniella from Dress, Design & Decor
I am very excited to welcome our final Guest blogger in the Wish List series Daniella from Dress, Design & Decor. Her Blog always makes me so happy - it is so feminine and it is just down right beautiful!
Hello! Daniella here from Dress, Design & Decor. So happy to be here on Greige today sharing a few of my favorites things I'd love for Christmas, and a few things perfect for others on your list...
Hello! Daniella here from Dress, Design & Decor. So happy to be here on Greige today sharing a few of my favorites things I'd love for Christmas, and a few things perfect for others on your list...
1. Kate Spade iPhone cover - How could you not be charmed by this adorable "rotary phone" cover for your iPhone? It's a perfect sweet & simple gift for one of your best girlfriends!
2. Archive Leather Boot - I love these riding boots from Madewell. I am in desperate need of a black boot, and I’m always on the lookout for the perfect riding style that's not too wide or clunky looking. They're classic and will last you a lifetime.
3. Flannel PJ’s - J.Crew and I have a problem. Mostly it's because they keep making pretty things and I’d like to buy them out. Most recently I’ve been coveting these classic plaid pjs in the softest flannel. Perfect for Christmas morning don't you think?
4. Chloé Perfume - I've been lusting after Chloé parfum for quite some time and I’m thinking I should pick up a pretty bottle of my own while the Christmas sales are on (if no one buys it for me first that is, lol).
5. Lilas Diptyque Candle - I absolutely love this candle with it's beautiful lilac scent. It reminds me of Spring and all things French.
6. Stadium Boulevard Trench - Love this classic piece, but in a warmer fabric for the Winter season, especially in the perfect shade of sandstone.
7. J.Crew Bracelets - J.Crew has SO many gorgeous bracelets that's it's hard to possibly pick just one! Crystal, pearls, silver, or gold... so many pretty choices and a perfect precious gift.
8. Mini Shopaholic - All of Sophie Kinsella's Shopaholic books are such fun reads, so I was super excited to hear she has another book out!
9. Pretty Pieces from Aerie - American Eagle's sister store Aerie is seriously the best place for pretty little girly pieces from pjs to the softest sweaters! I never really thought about Aerie till I wandered in a year or two ago, and now I love seeing what's new every time I wander by.
10. Dancing Dots Cardigan - I've been after this Madewell cardigan for a while now. Grey goes with everything, and the silver dots add a little bit of girly fun!
Wish List: Ally of From the Right Bank
I am sure many of you already know the super sweet Ally of From the Right Bank! She has some really wonderful goodies to share on her wish list!
Hello, I'm Ally of FROM THE RIGHT BANK, a blog where I document my adventures in setting up and decorating a new house and occasional travels to far flung places.
Christmas is my favorite holiday so I'm delighted to share with you some of the things I'm planning on giving this year. They all happen to be things I wouldn't mind receiving myself (as I think all gifts should be)! I wish you a very happy holiday season!
Adds both fun and glam to any table.
Instant party on the go.
Perfect for the fashionista and/or traveler.
Like sculpture for your office.
Much more fun than just one planner in one color for the whole year.
For the anglophile's desk.
Beautiful coffee table book that everyone will love.
Heavenly scents in pretty blue packaging.
Light, compact, fast-drying towel made of pretty striped Irish linen.
No words needed.