Paris Color

Myrna at the mercerie

There may be more than 50

shades of grey in Paris

but color (and camaraderie) abounds as well.

cafe smiles from Bobbie, Yvette and Jan

brousing buttons with Myrna, Elaine and Marcy

We've been doing lots of shopping

for fabric and notions,

clothing and accessories

(plus shoes of course),

in various hues, patterns, textures and styles.

Such fun shopping Paris,

sharing and wearing

our finds with each other.

blotter paper from hand painting silk flower petals

Watching a silk flower being created

from start to finish

is mesmerizing
and amazing.

tiny hand made silk flowers

 The French are very proud

of their fine craftsmanship --

and well they should be.

Hermes window in yellows

Hermes window in reds

Then there's Hermes --

whose windows are always gorgeous

bright and beautiful!

But for me 

nothing compares to Giverny.

pink leaves, red berries

I am always left

a bit breathless

by the colors of Autumn.

on the path

reflections

 

boats and bamboo

So much beauty,

water, greenery, respite 

and tranquility

even when filled with people.

Paris rainbow

Rainbows appeared over Paris,

sometimes double as this one

(viewed from inside the bus)

peeking in and out of the trees

as we rode along the Seine.

sunset

After the rainbow

a stunning sunset

to light our way home.
(or off to more shopping...)