It's already 11pm as I'm typing so I'll be short, I'm a bit tired.So we went to Paris today, as scheduled. I thought I'd give you the headlines, specially with the help of photos. Here we go, fasten your seatbelt please. *Ü* We started by a stop at Starbucks near the Opera. This photo shows typical Parisian buildings, on the Avenue de l'Opéra.
Then we went to the Palais Royal & its gardens. Lovely when the flowers are in full bloom.
There is a traditional toy boutique, that sells tons of wooden toys (specially Vilac's - http://www.vilac.com) My eyes were caught by line of wooden vegetables ... totally adorable, look !
Then we went to Thanksgiving, the boutique that sells US & Canadian food ... uh no such luck ... they were closed.A good advice for people who come to visit Paris to do a lot of shopping : DON'T VISIT IN AUGUST !! Lots of shops are closed ! (not the biggest ones, hopefully !)
Anyway ... where was I ? ... Uh ... so we walked through the Place des Vosges (we had never been there)
Then we went to have lunch at Exki, and did find all of U's bday presents. He was soooo thrilled ! :) Then we did one last stop at Le Bon Marché, as I wanted to buy cream colored felt, and that's the only place I know that sells some. Then we went back home, by the middle of the afternoon, and the rest of the afternoon/evening, was filled by games, laundry, and so on and so on ...I hope tomorrow will be a bit more cozier ... I probably wish it rained ... cooking, crafting, reading ... mmm ... I'd love that program ... I'll see !
Have a great Sunday everyone !! HUGS
I have said it before but golly Paris looks so very beautiful.
ReplyDeleteCan you believe I've never been and it is such a short train journey away!
I also just love the wooden veggies, how fun. Wooden toys are so adorable.
love your photos, night honX
Oh wow...what beautiful pictures, and sounds like you are having a wonderful time! Thank you so much for sharing this with us! Enjoy the rest of your time!
ReplyDeleteLotsa hugs!
I so miss Paris and want to go back.
ReplyDeleteBTW, Vilac toys are available from many places. Their quality is excellent. I get mine from Landbridge Toys.
www.landbridgetoys.com
Sounds like such a lovely day out, Sonia.
ReplyDeleteI have been through Paris about 7 times, but I never got to actually stay. Silly I suppose. I should make some time soon, and visit with my husband for a few days off. Have not been around online as much as I like, Summer is such a busy time. But I MUST check on your blog, or my day just does not feel "finished" :)
Sending you hugs! I am finishing your little U's package tonight....
I am hoping to mail it tomorrow, but am wanting to put a bit of a snail mail with it too :)
Better rush before the evening turns into night!
*heart* annax
Hi Sonia :) Sorry it's been awhile since my last visit. Things have been busy over here with me. I LOVED your pictures of Paris and I think the pic of your dishes is neat! I did notice that you like Gooseberry Patch's cookbooks too. I have like 20 of them, lol. My husband would say I am addicted to them - I hope your week ahead is a great one! Huggles
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