Paris Bleus, Saint Severin, les Pommes Rouges

The intense blue of the French tricolore

Is everywhere in Paris. Have you seen this this witty card by Camille Soulayrol?

The same illustration is in Leslie Jonath's terrifically visual compilation of Paris illustrations, EVERYONE LOVES PARIS. Me too. Loads of fun and a great gift book.

Practicing my blue notes in Leslie's book.

Mariniere blue stripes in Paris. You can't miss em.

Perfect metaphor for la mer at the marché fish stand. You see blue stripes? You get fish.

Cobalt blue worn with blue denim. Or dress your date in red.

A red and blue ensemble can not go wrong in Paris. People worry too much about wearing brands. Just wear blue and you're covered.

Toute en bleu.

Should be in this bleu shoe shop.

Or this corner shop on rue Montorgueil.

Why is a lemon blue? You tell me.

Café Etienne Marcel has turquoise tables, chaises.

Am I at the piscine?

No, Metro Jussieu.

To improve your stroke in bed you'll need blue sheets. I have to try this.

Blue shirts look good on everyone.

I was walking by eglise Saint Severin for the 800th time and decided to look inside. Beautiful blue, blue stained glass windows by Jean Bazaine (added 1970). Note the unusual twisted palm tree-like pillars. Perfect examples of the 'flamboyant' Gothic style (flaming according to Malcolm Miller).

This is a lovely, intimate church I'll bet you've passed by in the Latin Quarter behind Shakespeare and Company. On rue Saint-Severin not far from Notre Dame minus the crowds.

Just bring along some choral music for company.

The pale blue out my window at dawn - a lovely distraction while I slave away on September's red apple SKETCH LETTER. Many apples were eaten.

Back to work.