Everyone needs an upper from time to time. If you’re planning a trip to Paris, that can be a long-range upper that keeps you up till you return and start planning the next trip to Paris. But what do Parisians do? We’re already here. True we have the most gorgeous sun rises and sun sets(keep scrolling).
And we had the Gobelin Bears to raise our spirits. Everything you want to know about the bears is in the video link🐻
But the floral cafes have worked a special charm making Parisians feel good.
It seemed a good idea for a Paris map.
Here’s a peek at La Favorite’s menu on rue de Rivoli. Cafe Cassette did a big makeover
On 73 rue de Rennes, 75006.
Even the inside is all flowery.
The Twickenham on Bd Saint Germain is a new addition to the flower cafe club strewn with Virginia creeper or is it Wisteria?
Besties is a donut bakery, but such a pretty flowery one and they do have chairs and tables out front.
Their donuts are a colorful fantasia best left to those who have not grown up eating hot cinnamon donuts made on the spot (in Grand Central Station, NYC in the year one).
Naturally I thought it would be a snap to draw floral cafes. Ha Ha Ha! Cafes are complicated to draw. On Friday, my 1st attempt did not meet the approval of my copyshop guy, Assa.
Here’s a good advice from the St. Louis shoe company president I worked for in Italy and Spain, (All shoe companies on the planet have their HQ in St.Louis). He said,”When you show someone a new shoe (or anything) never look at the shoe. Look at their face for their reaction.”
My copyshop guy’s face was a big frown. He knows my artwork over several years. He’s yet to be wrong when he makes a face.
If you’re wondering where I found these adorable crepe paper Sakura cherry blossoms, *BHV has the best party stuff (on the planet)on the second floor with the art supplies. Made by Rico Design in Germany.
Today Assa was all smiles 😊🤸♂️👏🍾 And me too. Good for Mom’s day too in my Etsy shop.
An attentive waiter wearing suspenders is always extra special.
ReplyDeleteLove these cafes and all those flowers. Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI’m curious to know if there is anywhere in Paris where one can buy the Gobelin bears? I just love them and whenever I saw them , I’d just have to have a great day. Hope those flower cafés will still be flowering in June when I get there! Love these photos. A great upper❣️
ReplyDeleteHow lovely! Flowers, cafes and the joy of simple things🌹🌹
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, Caro! You’ve got a treasure in your copy shop guy…he’s an art critic to boot! Love that you match your donuts to your peonies. ❤️
ReplyDeleteHmmm…I should have said? The flowers are faux Liane so no worries about them going away.
ReplyDeleteAs for buying a Gobelin Bear? I have no idea
They are BIG!
Your sunset is gorgeous…Paris looks her best in May…sigh.
ReplyDeleteMore bear 🐻 info Liane: Les Nounours des Gobelins are at 25, Bd. De Gobelins, 75013 —the giant teddybears, averaging about 1 meter 35 (4 feet 5 inches) in size and weighing 10 to 12 pounds.
ReplyDeleteEach time I receive one of your posts my spirits are immediately lifted. Thanks Carol!
ReplyDeleteThose faux must cost a fortune.
ReplyDeleteI remember them ..in certain spots.Sure puts Spring in a step:)Floriferous frivolity!:)
Oh, I love it and want to be there. Love the chairs at 73 but I fear if I got in one safely I might never get out! The pink petals are perfect. Simply divine, each and every one and the map too!
ReplyDeleteThank you Jeanie!
ReplyDeleteI now know they are called swinging basket chairs!
They probably have crains available to remove guests…
I would def need one
I never knew/saw the floral cafés. And on my first trip to Paris I was there in April. Amazing!!!! Thinking of you as I am visualizing a trip. Italy this time, Florence and Tuscany, maybe other places. You've been there a lot, I think. It's still quite chilly up here in Maine. Daffodils are up, some tree blossoms. But BRRRR! Are you coming this summer? You should if David is teaching.
ReplyDeleteLove the flowers! Thanks to your copy man for helping you out.
ReplyDeleteI agree hot cinnamon donuts are the best.
Sketchbook Wandering, the floral cafes are a very recent addition to Paris - our way of getting cheered up 🌸
ReplyDeletePLEASE come to Paris 🙏
Kirrabelle I’m glad to hear you have hot-off-the-presses cinnamon donuts in Australia. Why not?
ReplyDeleteAnd they were bite-sized. Definitely a thing of the past!😳