Thursday, April 22, 2010

Fin


Well, back now mere hours before the volcano disaster (phew!) we can begin to tell the tale of Two Friends in Paris...

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

La Feline

I seriously love this image



Named after the 1942 American film Cat People, this bar is brimming with cute Bettie Page lookalikes and their handsome greaser boyfriends drinking cocktails at the bar or outside smoking, leaning against their motorcycles—or Vespas.

Saturday, January 2, 2010

Bonne Année!

I thought this picture of the Eiffel Tower on New Year's Eve was pretty spectacular! Every night from October 22nd to December 31st, there has been a light show to commemorate the 120th anniversary of its inauguration. But, for the first time ever, there was a special light show lasting 20 minutes to ring in the new year. Here is the official site where you can learn more...and buy a little something from la boutique! Happy New Year!

Monday, December 28, 2009

La Belle et La Bête

I watched this movie last night. It's a strange and beautiful film. Not only is it an enjoyable movie (Nick watched it too) but I would recommend it for listening comprehension practice!







Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Noël Délicieux



Could you die—talk about eye candy! These are windows at Galeries Lafayette department store in Paris at Christmas. You can see more here.

Monday, December 7, 2009

Blustery Day in Paris?

We saw this street artist near Le Centre Georges Pompidou last summer. He stood just like that for hours, readjusting his pose very slightly when someone tossed a coin in this hat. The windy day illusion is such a cool idea and how handsome is this young man?



The street artist was just one of the many interesting things and creative people we saw in the square outside the Centre Pompidou.





The building itself is a sight to behold - not to mention the collection of art inside.

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Le Petit Lapin

I just found this in my "favorites" folder on etsy, and my heart instantly melted! My little furry French bunny went to someone else...quelle dommage. Maybe his creator, La Bete Handmade, is busy making more?