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

Favorite Paris Dining Hide-a-way

Do you know this special restaurant on tiny Rue de Lanneau?  My father first took me here.  It was fun to watch him duck through the short passageways as we wound through the rooms to the corner the maitre'd had selected for us.
The restaurant is housed in many old homes from the Moyen period- the middle ages.  Each rooms offers a different experience but all charming and intimate.  The food is good too!
I just made reservations for my summer voyage with the girls.  I think they will love it too and its within walking distance of our apartment on the I'le.
Do you have a favorite restaurant in a hidden corner of Paris?
Warmly,
Bird

Are You Coming Too?

Duchess and I are thrilled to be attending this years Remnants of the Past!  We've made our reservations and it looks like a great show this year.  We love catching up with old friends who have wonderful things to tempt us.   Eric and Danielle from Euro Linens collects the best old bedding from across Europe which we love to use as slipcovers.  We have even had them dyed.  William will be there with his collection of french club chairs and things he picks up in his travels for Williams Antiks.  There looks like new vendors this year too.  To top it off the unbelievable Brooke Giannetti will be there signing her book along with Susan Branch.  We adore all of Susan's books and use the Tea one all the time.  We can't wait!
Please let us know if you are going too.
Warmly,
Bird