Looking for a book in Paris...

Bon jour! Petunia here!

I'm sure one thing many of you don't know about me is that I am an avid reader! There is nothing more lovely than curling up with a juicy romance under a fabulous cozy throw. This morning I was needing to do exactly that when I realized I was all out of reading material. After perusing Perez online for the latest headlines, I thought to head out in search of a new book or three to read. My goodness, what a day it turned into!

I headed first to my neighborhood book seller and after looking at stack after stack of books by authors I have never heard of decided to move on...

This lovely store smelled musty and just a bit stuffy. After a quick glance around, I realized this store sold the same books as the last store. I hurriedly took my leave back out onto the street before all that dust settled on me!
Ahhh...Shakespeare...what a lovely name and I have heard his stories are very good, indeed. I have only experienced his work on stage and quite honestly, only really liked the one with the murder in it! I do think something is lost in the reading of his works...
Knowing all that I know about Mr. Shakespeare, I was sure I could find a juicy story in here!
My goodness! How wrong can a girl be! There were stacks and shelves of books one has to wonder why one would read! I was so exhausted by this point that when I saw the bed in the store, I pounced on it and took a lovely little snooze.
Upon awakening I returned to my search and just down the sidewalk I found this! I do love a newsstand. One can read all the headlines in one quick glance and know all the news a girl should know. It is important to know a bit about everything at a social gathering just in case one might be asked about something of the world.These lovely little stands also sell my favorite books and most importantly, all the circulars that keep a girl up to date with what really matters in the world...people and what they may or may not have been doing with who ever they should or should not have been doing it with!

It turned out to be a most successful book hunt! And did you know that Leo and that model friend of his did.....!! Oh my...they sure did!

My Easter Lily

Painting of Lily by my dear friend and the very talented Otis who loved Lily (Soma) first.

Lily, Lily, Lily...we miss you everyday Little Bug.

Pink Saturday in Paris!

Bon jour! Petunia here!

Welcome to PINK Saturday hosted by Beverly at How Sweet the Sound ! Today I give you a little peek into all that keeps Paris in the PINK!

There are delicious pink macaroons and

pink shoes that would look fabulous peddling...

a lovely pink bike!
Pink flowers dress up the trees and...

the balconies and.... the hanging pots!

A lady walks a pink poodle and...

a lady in pink walks a poodle, too!

There are FAB pink stores to shop in and...

pink kitchens to cook in and...

pink houses to come home to!
Oh, look!

We are passing by Fifi's Pink Paris Apartment!

It is tres FAB, is it not?

I do thank you for stopping by to see how pretty in pink Paris can be!

Fahionable Friday with Fifi!

Bon jour! Petunia here!

It is another fabulous Fashionable Friday with my BFF, the very talented and lovely, Fifi Flowers! So welcome, welcome! I am in a rush this night to post as my fabulous Raoul is patiently awaiting my entrance and even though he is a patient love, I only like to make him wait just a bit! I am quite thoughtful that way!

Being in Paris makes it so very difficult to figure out what is most fashionable because, quite frankly, all of Paris is fashionable! Since I cannot show you -everything-, I have decided to show you feathers! Oh yes, feathers are quite the statement in Paris and even more so at one place in particular! Let me show you where feathers are about the only thing a pretty girl needs to wear!It is tres FAB!

Just down the street in Mortmarte, my lovely little section of Paris, is the Moulin Rouge!

It is a delicious slice of Parisian decidence at her best!

We better hurry to our seats so that we don't miss one minute of the show!

They do look fashionable in their feathers...and little else!

Can, can you Can-can?!

A quick interview with Maison Févier, the very talented lady who makes those fashionable feather outfits, and we are off...to our next adventure!

Tomorrow, I will show you all that is in the PINK in Paris!

For more of what is FAB and fashionable, visit my BFF, Fifi!

She is painting up a storm during her stay in Paris!

Outdoor Wednesday!

Bon jour! Petunia here again!

Yes, I am back after a brief but...*blush* meaningful absence that has changed my entire life! I am in love...with Paris, with life with all that is fabulous and fabulous has a new name! Raoul! Oh my! It is assez wonderful...but this is not what this missive is about except it is what it is all about! I have always been in love with my little part of Paris, Montmarte but until Raoul, I had never truly seen it! I was always dashing to one event to another and although I saw a few things out of the corner of my Chanel sunglasses,, I had never really seen it, felt it or tasted it until I spent hours exploring all it's winding village streets and cafes with Raoul. Who knew it was all so lovely? I was even convinced to go to church which I guess I could have done before being as I have been so blessed with...well, everything, always! It is magnifique being me, after all! But I am not here to discuss that either although it is certainly part of the story....

Today, I am going to take you on a tour of all the lovely sites, sounds and cafes I have encountered over the past week. Enjoy!

This is a famous little cafe down the hill from my residence. It is quite fun to sit out front and listen in to what everyone has to say! Some of the local gossip is quite delicious!

There is so much color and fun everywhere one strolls about...

I think this graffiti is very Fab!

Everyone is so creative with paint and a brush.
No wonder Fifi loves being here so much!
She is quite colorful herself!

This is just very fun and surprising!

And the street musicians keep the air filled with lovely sounds...

While the street artists set up everyday to show off their talents.

I looked for my BFF Fifi but then realized she is too fabulous to be painting on the street!

Although. I have seen her in a beret and she looks very vogue!

And all the lovely winding, hilly streets?
One can get lost while being distracted and looking in windows! I love my little bohemian village...

Keiko Tanabe has painted a beautiful picture of the Pancake Mill...
Many evenings found Raoul and I at a table right here!

I had no idea I would love eating more than a pastry street side!And then Raoul took me to church!

I do think the bells rang extra loud that night!

For more Outdoor Wednesday fun go see

Susan at A Southern Daydreamer!

For more Paris FUN, my BFF Fifi , the most FAB Paris artist, is waiting for you to join her!

à bientôt les amis!

Paris and Fifi and oo la la!

Bonjour! Petunia here!

Once again I have taken to the blog only so that I can keep you all up to date and in the know of what all the beautiful people are doing in Paris in the April! As you know, my BFF Fifi is here as well and although she was exhausted when she landed, she phoned me up right away to make sure my travel was perfect and my landing safe. What a love she is! I was horrified to hear she could not even go to her home as it had been taken over by a big party! I did pop by the event to make sure no one was destroying her lovely place. After all, friends do that for each other, don't they? I did not enjoy one minute of le fete...well...of course I did not want to be rude and could not refuse a refreshement or two! A lady must have manners in these situations!

I just know you are all wanting to know what my residence is like here in the City of Lights and Love and so I have put together a little tour for you!

S'amuser!

My lovely place is located in the Montmarte section of Paris....it's a little bohemian village on the outskirts of Paris. Over the next month you will be fortunate to see this lovely area and many of my favorite places to eat, drink and, well....so many of the other things I love to do! I know you will be most pleased and excited! How could you not be?

This is Paris through the trained eye of...moi!

The natural light pours into my main living area making me feel as if I am really one with the Paris outside my windows at all times.I love how rustic things can look in France while being completely tasteful and lovely at the same time.

Mmmm...some of may favorite romance novels are tucked away on those shelves! I do love reading a little book while I am here.

My morning capuccino is brought to my bedside every morning making it so easy for me slip from my bed and out onto my fabulous roof top retreat to await my breakfast. Oh, what a fabulous way to start my everyday

A French coffee is one of the world's greatest wonders!

I gaze over my lovely little part of the city while planning my day's adventures and phoning up many of the people who are requesting to see me!

Oh yes....
this is my Paris and this is my playground for the next month!
Now, go visit Fifi Flowers for more oo la la Parisian fun!



À bientôt!



(all pictures from http://www.specialapartments.com/21_gabrielle.html)

Pink Saturday!

Welcome to another PINK Saturday hosted by Beverly at How Sweet the Sound!

I love magazine covers and Vogue, who has done them so well, has shown us over the years all that is fabulous in the world of couture! Today we are going to take a look at how pretty in pink Vogue has been and what was fabulous enough to make the front cover!

September 1945
1933
1941
1928
1929
1937

1950


February 2003

Setmeber 2007

January 1990

December, 1991


Happy Saturday!