This is the second time I visit Paris and I feel it's like the first time. I remember when I went back in 2009 it was around the same time of the year, cold and rainy... but it didn't matter to me because I would go there regardless of what weather!
Everything looked very new to me; I'm not talking about the monuments and museums, but the shops have a totally different feel. It's a city that renews itself day after day. I imagine that because of the huge amount of tourists it gets yearly.
I don't know why but I come here to get all kinds of inspiration... everything is so beautiful and artistic! And it's the second time that happens to me the same: when coming back, I want to start designing right away :)
This is some of the pictures I took. All of them make me so happy. I hope they make you happy too!
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| St Germain des Pres old street |
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| Christmas decorations are a must in Paris and they are to die for! |
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| Can you believe that you can order this as a floral arrangement? |
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| Galleries Lafayette is a department store like Macy's and they have this decorated skylight on the seventh floor |
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| This huge wall of kitchen towels organized by color is so inspiring |
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| All home decor stores have beautiful displays |
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| Desigual had a complete home decor section and the colors are as bright and fun as here |
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| Laduree is a famous store that sells delicious macaroons. This year the windows are really colorful |
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| I loved this lovely blue ceramic set, it reminded me French Provençal without the yellow |
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| This cute drawer cabinet was cover with a floral tapestry fabric. What a great idea to use our stash! |
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| French people are known for cooking dishes with many types of mushrooms, so you can find them everywhere at street markets |
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| They even make these grapes look more delicious. Artistic decorations everywhere! |
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| Chinese tea sets |
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| You can put different kinds of tea in these containers covered with fabric |
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| I found this store that have home linens in every color in the rainbow... |
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| Coffee anyone? |
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| Colorful street markets show a great contrast against the grayish city landscape... |
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| One distinguish feature of Paris is the flowers. You have them in almost every color possible |
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| Parisians have an eye for "everything" floral. And these damask roses are an example on how bold they engage with color |
I can't wait to talk to you about them :)
Much love, Pat