French Iron Bowl

Why is it that the French take everyday objects and make them so special?  This old cast iron bowl was originally used as a spittoon.  Yes, you read right!  But they went to the trouble of making it wonderful, not a simple bowl, but one with a scalloped base much like a crown.
We have this one in the shop.
A bientot!
Bird

Laduree Sighting

We are always on the lookout for Laduree and imagine my surprise when I spotted this cart in a busy concourse at the Charles de Gaulle airport!  We were dashing to our next flight but I couldn't resist getting a few for our airborne desserts.
What is your favorite flavor?  I think mine has to be the cafe, but, wait,  it could be the lemon but then again the chocolate is never a mistake! c'est la vie!
Warmly,
Bird

Magic Moments

This sweet girl was translating a children's french book for us in our apartment on Ile St Louis unaware how the light was striking her and the corner of the salon.  It reminded me so much of a Jan Vermeer or another northern European painter with the shafts of light falling through the centuries old color glass in the leaded window.  Magic!
Warmly,
Bird

Do you Dare Me?

This was just too much!  I am sorely tempted to run up and grab a fresh, still warm from the oven baguette but will have to just go into la Boulangerie and buy one and be a good girl! Can't you smell it now?
Bird

Seeing Red

Recently I am drawn to red.  I don't have one bit of it in my house but I am beginning to wear it.  What's that all about??!
We spot these at our flea markets and you know anything peely rusty shabby has our names all over it!
Enjoy your week.
Bird

Cachpots

This made me wonder what you use to corral all the titbits of everyday life.  We all have some of these mementos passed down by a loving friend or relative and, if you're like me, they are stored away for safe keeping.  I like to use old french hotel porcelain dishes and saucers to hold my paraphernalia on my desk, guest soaps and as coasters throughout the house.
We always have a selection of vintage and newer finds in our shop.
I am curious what you use?
Warmly,
Bird

Beginning to Look like Spring

 I couldn't resist some lovely flowers from the Farmers Market today. I'm afraid I missed the cherry blossoms so almond blossoms will have to do in my tall etched glass vase.
Don't you love having fresh flowers in your home?
A' Bientot!
Bird