Bonjour Paris!

Hello Lovelies! I think about Paris most of the time .... If you have ever been to Paris it is like an attraction or nostalgic feelings that stays in your thoughts always only in a positive, sweet and inspiring way.  I know, it like a cliche that every artist should travel to Paris and it even better live there for awhile. But not of all us are so lucky. For me, just a shot trip can provides endless inspirations it seems.

One of the things I love about Paris is people watching - sitting at an outdoor table of a Parisienne cafe and watching the world go by. The women are so chic and elegant - always classic and understated and the men look so sophisticated in their stylish suits - even the dogs are well groomed!

Pack a suitcase and head to Paris for your romantic escape. I visited last time with my husband and it was most the romantic trip we've ever taken. I say pack your nicest clothes and be prepared for wonderful food, drinks, and scenery.  A most memorable moment for me was sitting on the plane in NYC and listening to a french song my husband recorded - it brought a smile to my face, which stayed with me till the end of the visit.  I was also able to once again practice my schoolgirl french!  On the way back we watched "Midnight in Paris" and thru tears of joy and nostalgia I realized I left my heart in Paris forever!

Courtyard of the Louvre 

I want to take you on the journey through my Paris walk :)  Spend some time on the walking bridge ....love the Pont des Arts, which connects the left bank to Louvre. Enter the museum this way, walking from the left over to the right bank, into the interior courtyard of the Louvre. When you turn left, you get the best shot of the glass pyramid of The Louvre.

Have you visit Paris before? I would like to hear about your favorite moments....
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Check my tour in the next week.... have lots of pictures coming and lots of sketches from it. Also, I would like to re-start my giveaway (this time one original sketch of your choice)   So,  please stay tuned for my updates and more :)

with love, 

Lana

Window Shopping in Paris

We have a hard week in traveling it seems, so come and lets do some window and street displays shopping today in Paris. Walk the boulevards with me and let me take you for some divine Parisien store windows to gaze upon, be inspired or just to make you relaxed.

Tea time and desert lovers.....

Look for the luscious colors in just about any patesserie. i've found snapping they pretty little faces is nearly as much fun as testing, but without the quilt :) 

Here’s a few for fresh market lovers...

fresh market 

For the foodies…

 

The flowers shop in Paris are divine. Their window displays are pieces of art.  and I have a hard time walking by without stopping to gaze at the floral still life....

Antique lovers perhaps....

My camera and I have learned to make the most of those moments, looking anything photo-wothy from my fast randevoux in the trip to coffee shop.

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Maxim's Store in Paris

Chocolate 

Maxim's

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I took these shots in our closest place. Sometimes it pays to walk around with your nose in the air!!!



Stay with me and do more window shopping in Paris...... soon!

I Left My Heart in Paris.

Carrousel Ride in front of Eiffel Tower in Paris. A Rainy day in Paris. Cityscape. Paris - This is what I need to get recharged for next few months.

View from outside our hotel in Paris. 

Gourmet Store and Restaurants. The Department store capital of fashion.




Whether you are enjoying a holiday or traveling for business, those places must be on your list.  All those global brands and the chic independent boutiques and restaurants that make city unique and memorable.
Do you have favorite shops or restaurant?