Happy Holidays!

My winter scene canvas found in the big antique market north of Paris!

I Would Love To Christmas Shop Here This Weekend!

My photo summing up Christmas at the big antique market north of Paris.

(2010)

My Vision of Notre Dame at Christmas

My picture of Notre Dame looked pretty good...but it was such a grey day.

My coloured in version is much more dramtic.

Karl Lagerfeld Dolls in the Printemps Windows

Printemps Department Store Christmas Windows

I am going to see these in person one day!

They are over the top and spectacular! 
Printemps Department Store has a short video you can watch online too!

Happy To Be Part of The Trip!

I have a friend in Paris this week.

She popped over to get a copy of my book: Art Girl's Guide to Paris before she left, so I feel like I am along for the trip.

I hope she is enjoying a beautiful fall day in Paris!
I took this photo in April 2011.

Any Old Wall In Paris

I only take pictures of bricks when I walk in Paris.

Hand Written Note

"Young Polish woman serious and responsible with reference, seeks hours cleaning and ironing."

The note with the beautiful handwriting.  It looks like it is growing through the tree.

Paris, 2011

Sundays At The Antique Market

 Soon, the antique market north of Paris will be open for yet another typical Sunday.  

I wonder if these chairs sold?

I have a spot in my house where these would be perfect!

Antique Market Regrets

I loved this box.

I loved the leather bag.

One day I will have a leopard blanket.

The Sign That Says It All

I took this sign picture on a hill top village in Provence in April.

I can't imagine a better way of explaining/showcasing that an artist works here.

Antique Market Regrets

Every Sunday my mind wanders to the Antique Markets in Paris.  There are so many things I regret not buying.  I love this lady.  I could have made her a new dress. 

 This tin box should be sitting in my studio.  Alas, I left it in France with the vendor too bored to give me a price for it.

 This puppy works for a vintage post card vendor.  I bought a dozen post cards.  I really should have spend more time photographing the dog.

 I can not believe I didn't even try to buy this mannequin head.  I was so mesmerized by the photo opportunity that I didn't ask.

These two were a little chipped.  But I could have repaired them and spent a lot of time photographing them in unique places.  Whaaa.

My advice to you.  If you see it and like it, buy it.  If not, you'll be like me sitting at your computer on a Sunday sighing over the items you let get away.

The Mannequin

I see the most interesting and artistic mannequins in Paris.

If I lived there there would be at least a dozen occupying space in what would have to be a very small living room.  For this mannequin...I would give up my couch.

The Sneaky Photograph

The vendor of this booth at the big antique market does not like people taking pictures.  But how can anyone resist this artful display?  I even bought some wallpaper!  This picture was taken with my camera just peaking out of my purse.  I didn't have a chance to focus or see if I was centered.
It worked out though!