tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post6215540281819130636..comments2024-03-29T08:22:50.787-04:00Comments on paris breakfasts: Paris Posh PlacesParisbreakfastshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03558314043814894010noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-10337265335770895602010-09-30T18:25:06.697-04:002010-09-30T18:25:06.697-04:00J'adore that street. Too bad my wallet doesn&#...J'adore that street. Too bad my wallet doesn't :) Paris in PinkParis in Pinkhttp://parisinpink.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-14684116294658039192009-05-09T23:27:00.000-04:002009-05-09T23:27:00.000-04:00I just now discovered your blog and LOVE IT!!!
~le...I just now discovered your blog and LOVE IT!!!<br />~leticia<br />http://galsintheknow.blogspot.com/leticia@galsintheknow.blogspot.com/https://www.blogger.com/profile/08532643530506215752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-9632297979019544042009-05-06T03:58:00.000-04:002009-05-06T03:58:00.000-04:00I still prefer Paris not so posh placesI still prefer Paris not so posh placesDi Overtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00739747135963729335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-73942760731893906482009-05-05T00:31:00.000-04:002009-05-05T00:31:00.000-04:00walked into LV and admired their huge chandelier.....walked into LV and admired their huge chandelier..sales people were polite and welcoming..walked out without a purchase...whew,that was an accomplishment!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-91515128780601683992009-05-01T21:19:00.000-04:002009-05-01T21:19:00.000-04:00Best posh story...
Went into Paris Ritz...as an En...Best posh story...<br />Went into Paris Ritz...as an English teacher I wanted to see Hemingway's hang-out...<br />I was dressed well for me...no sneakers, a dress with a scarf even...but the guard in the lobby spotted me immediately and accosted me saying, essentially, "you aren't staying here are you..." to which I replied "non!" He said he'd have to ask me to leave, but I took a breath, summoned my best French, low intermediate, and said " Je suis professeur d'literature Americain, et que je voudrais voir le place de Hemingway."<br />The very polite "guard" smiled (at my French?), bowed ever so slightly and gave me friendly instructions on how to get to the bar...it was down a very long corridor with numerous pricey displays. The bar itself was small, and covered with pictures of Hemingway...I only wish I'd had the nerve to order a drink when I got there.Barbaranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-17851301109409775452009-04-30T06:21:00.000-04:002009-04-30T06:21:00.000-04:00The cafe at Théâtre des Champs Elysées - 15, Aven...The cafe at Théâtre des Champs Elysées - 15, Avenue Montaigne, 75008 Carol?<br />OK I'll give a look<br />MerciParisbreakfastshttp://parisbreakfasts.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-32616657554526724872009-04-30T06:10:00.000-04:002009-04-30T06:10:00.000-04:00Ok, I get it, but you need to do lunch at Cafe des...Ok, I get it, but you need to do lunch at <B>Cafe des Theatres</B>, you get to see all the same glitz but its a local, genuine kinda place....next trip!Carolnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-41969182187999512632009-04-29T22:59:00.000-04:002009-04-29T22:59:00.000-04:00I have! Almost all of em! I was just an ignorant I...I have! Almost all of em! I was just an ignorant Indonesian tourist from Hong Kong...I was wearing an old t-shirt, with terrible jeans and cheap sandals WITH SOCKS ON! ohhhh lala...i guess all you need is an attitude...ignore the disgusted once overs and, not surprisingly, the treatment improved (a lot) when my tour mates bought loads of expensive bags (for fathers, mothers, aunties, cousins, friends, foes...) LOLAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02172010778899777034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-63850160111718711912009-04-29T22:08:00.000-04:002009-04-29T22:08:00.000-04:00Well, since you asked, no, I have not walzed, tipt...Well, since you asked, no, I have not walzed, tiptoed, sneaked, or fox-trotted into any of Paris' posh places. Frankly, it would be a lot of trouble. First I'd have to do my nails, wash my hair, do my makeup, try on and discard 30 outfits, coming to the conclusion that I couldn't possibly shop there without wearing something I bought there to do my shopping in. It's a chicken and egg thing...though Mimi seems to have done it just right. What was she wearing?jeanette, mistress of longearshttp://www.flickr.com/photos/longears/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-85599392381615993212009-04-29T21:39:00.000-04:002009-04-29T21:39:00.000-04:00You can walk into anyone of these posh boutiques a...You can walk into anyone of these posh boutiques and hotels. Just make sure you say bon jour when entering anywhere then keep moving. Like someone said, you are a potential customer not nn employee. <br /><br />In my experience at such places in Paris as Dior, Hermes and Le Meurice, they all treated me with respect and enthusiasm. I even walked to a Place Vendome jewelry shop. How about pictures and paintings of that area? It's kind of tricky but oooh those little baubles are just as eyewatering as the delicious macarons. <br /><br />How about a piece of jewelry that looks like a marcaron? A bracelet with a macaron charm or a macaron pendant?Sandynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-58493482203982189102009-04-29T21:22:00.000-04:002009-04-29T21:22:00.000-04:00I also love the Chanel photo. Nice catch with the...I also love the Chanel photo. Nice catch with the reflection.<br /><br />And I must share what I read in the Los Angeles Times food section this morning - macarons in downtown LA! Some new restaurant is opening. I never go DT except when we go to the Taper at the Music Center. We have season tickets with friends. Maybe I will convince everyone to check it out. Will let you know.Bobbihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09400044463689447933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-1157458065954483142009-04-29T21:18:00.000-04:002009-04-29T21:18:00.000-04:00Thank you for keeping me in touch with Paris.I hav...Thank you for keeping me in touch with Paris.I have not shopped at Jimmy Choo but have stayed at Plaza Athenee.Their breakfast is outstanding not forgetting their desserts!Naznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-12796088927686079202009-04-29T21:03:00.000-04:002009-04-29T21:03:00.000-04:00Loved the tour of the shops and your paintings are...Loved the tour of the shops and your paintings are fabulous. I really like the top one.Cris, Artist in Oregonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15067969984221375853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-41511259155439682162009-04-29T20:23:00.000-04:002009-04-29T20:23:00.000-04:00Lovely! Your watercolors are just perfect!Lovely! Your watercolors are just perfect!Rebecca Ramseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14851717214205302476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-2003618068007307432009-04-29T18:31:00.000-04:002009-04-29T18:31:00.000-04:00I've always wanted to see Fouquet's ever since rea...I've always wanted to see Fouquet's ever since reading the novel. A lovely idea. Will make a great series of watercolors. Actually I'd love one or two in my office. Quelle elegance!Irenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03860313079227199741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-60397821354923925522009-04-29T17:47:00.000-04:002009-04-29T17:47:00.000-04:00My son and his girlfriend (both as poor as church ...My son and his girlfriend (both as poor as church mice, they are students) happily waltz into all the designer shops. The doors are held open for them as if they were millionaires and the staff chat away happily too them. Courage my dear that's all you need. (And maybe a way out hairstyle - did I mention their hair?)Gladyshttp://gladysgladrags.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-74660691168811109972009-04-29T16:52:00.000-04:002009-04-29T16:52:00.000-04:00Oh go on Carol! You can go into any shop in Paris...Oh go on Carol! You can go into any shop in Paris you wish...you are famous! Sure you can!<br />If they look at you funny or if you are uncomfortable remember two things: 1) you are the customer not the employee and 2) everyone you are looking at puts their pants - no matter the designer - on one leg at a time!<br /><br />I love Paris and have always felt welcomed there...and I am a lowly artist. :)Andrea and Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15337904921232330088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-8389247204642550342009-04-29T16:07:00.000-04:002009-04-29T16:07:00.000-04:00I'm very intimidated by all the Avenue Montaigne b...I'm very intimidated by all the Avenue Montaigne boutiques so I won't go in. I don't need some huffy salesgirl looking me over to see if I am worthy of purchasing luxury goods.Sophianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-6869422191954500232009-04-29T15:40:00.000-04:002009-04-29T15:40:00.000-04:00So much fun,
but I don't mind that these are not m...So much fun,<br />but I don't mind that these are not my regular shopping destinations. I am just glad they are there and that there are people who are willing to spend money there, so I can share the beauties created there vicariously by looking at their shop windows. <br /><br />Your paintings are beautiful,<br />I like your witty details (like the woman sort of sneaking by that shop window!).Merisihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16781937797213521146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-54610961337104996442009-04-29T15:24:00.000-04:002009-04-29T15:24:00.000-04:00I love your new painting style. I haven't visited ...I love your new painting style. I haven't visited in several weeks--last time I was here, you were doing birds and teacups. I'm enjoying the brighter colors and greater details--lovely works, as always!<br />JosephineAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-37172697695424783282009-04-29T15:13:00.000-04:002009-04-29T15:13:00.000-04:00By the way, when I find the perfect place to live,...By the way, when I find the perfect place to live, I'll contact you for this Givenchy facade because I perfcetly recognize the girl in front of the window with her bag!!!!!!!Anne Corronshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15776524387728266798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-70693843661747634582009-04-29T15:10:00.000-04:002009-04-29T15:10:00.000-04:00It's always fun to take a tour at Avenue Montaigne...It's always fun to take a tour at Avenue Montaigne and it's even better when we are together. I have never gone into this Dior boutique!Anne Corronshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15776524387728266798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-54036721232858805042009-04-29T13:53:00.000-04:002009-04-29T13:53:00.000-04:00Assignment: Next trip I will go into Chanel and bu...Assignment: Next trip I will go into Chanel and buy a nail file and walk out with a camelia and a ribbon AND a shopping bag!<br />I hope it's quilted...Parisbreakfastshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03558314043814894010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-71375788503277857232009-04-29T13:39:00.000-04:002009-04-29T13:39:00.000-04:00love your blog cos i adore paris!i love the way yo...love your blog cos i adore paris!i love the way you take us around on your travels!next time i visit you have given me the hope to go into louis vuitton at least!i have wandered down ave.montaigne just drooling though!my son and his friend while on a short visit to new york went into the plaza hotel fully expecting to be ejected as they were very casually dressed, they were treated like lords while having their afternoon tea and declared it a great experience.sometimes you just need an air of confidence!a note to debbie, i would have done the exact same thing! kathleenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-66896148999339440582009-04-29T13:34:00.000-04:002009-04-29T13:34:00.000-04:00Bonjour---I have been in the Dior store many times...Bonjour---I have been in the Dior store many times and even found a cashmere knit dress there ON SALE many years ago. Even though, I have "outgrown the dress, I keep it as a dear souvenir of my time in a haute couture establishment. mariamarianoreply@blogger.com