On Sunday Berthillon was mobbed like old times. It was so hot coming home yesterday I dropped my mask and indulged in a coffee cone. I ended up going toPICARD for a bag of glacons (ice cubes) clutching it to my chest to cool down on the walk home. Yesterday in the US was not such a good day. My heartfelt thoughts are with you ❤️
Such chaos everywhere but also some great people fighting to help do the right thing. I see cafes are opening in France. Thank god. One cannot remain sane without coffee.
Somehow when shops and cafes are open life seems to come back to a place. I just love what you do and so admire the fascinating and ideas you constantly come up with.
It is disconcerting to see so few masks on people. Is that because we are mostly looking at people eating? Are most people that are walking about wearing masks? I hope so. We need to get back to Paris tout de suite!
I love seeing these pix of Paris coming alive. I was there mid-March, leaving the country as the lockdown began, and it was surreal to look out at the deserted city from the back of a cab.
What a poignant image Charlotte... Yes the streets are much more lively (in the Marais) than its been in months. Celebratory might be the word. I was running errands to bank, post etc. just capturing glimses
How great that Paris has reopened !!! You guys over there are lucky. NYC is behind in.efforts to normalize. June 8 is the target date for phase one ����
Always good photos! In the one of the cherries, can you please tell me what in the world is that green "stuff" up in the corner? I have never seen it before.
It all looks lovely, Carol. The crowds by Berthillon without masks worry me a bit but oh, to be out like that. I adore those cafes making the most of their space and delighted that the Marche aux Fleurs is back. All the blooms! Be safe, take care!
It looks glorious, can't wait for next year and our visit - we're researching apartments now. Thanks for such an uplifting post, Carol. Hugs to you & Bear - enjoy your freedom.
Such chaos everywhere but also some great people fighting to help do the right thing.
ReplyDeleteI see cafes are opening in France. Thank god. One cannot remain sane without coffee.
Somehow when shops and cafes are open life seems to come back to a place.
ReplyDeleteI just love what you do and so admire the fascinating and ideas you constantly come up with.
It is true...such a sense of (false maybe?) normalsy when shops are buzzing
DeleteIt is disconcerting to see so few masks on people. Is that because we are mostly looking at people eating? Are most people that are walking about wearing masks? I hope so. We need to get back to Paris tout de suite!
ReplyDeleteHard to tell on the masks. It was very hot that day...
DeleteI have given up trying to keep track of masks.
Mine is on and STAY AWAY FROM ME!
Grrrrrr
I’m so glad you posted today..we need it right now
ReplyDeleteYes! We Love Café Varenne!
ReplyDeleteAnd Love lurking in your Etsy shop...you never know what you’ll find ❤️...
Adding to my “Gillot Café Collection”
Love the idea of Paris tables for one.
ReplyDeleteLove today’s posting.
I agree Carol a much needed post from our talented aquarelliste that brings color to our lives.Me too mask ..back off:)
ReplyDeleteSweet song..Sous L'aquarelle
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=auLHiYEJfm4
It's still the flower shops I love the most..and the cafés.
Adorable ones you painted.
Aw..Thanks Monique
DeleteI love the things you notice.
Mother's Day was postponed to this weekend post-Lockdown
There are flower bouquets everywhere
Beautiful post.
ReplyDeleteThanks again for your amazing contribution
to our lives!��
I love seeing these pix of Paris coming alive. I was there mid-March, leaving the country as the lockdown began, and it was surreal to look out at the deserted city from the back of a cab.
ReplyDeleteWhat a poignant image Charlotte...
DeleteYes the streets are much more lively (in the Marais) than its been in months.
Celebratory might be the word. I was running errands to bank, post etc. just capturing glimses
Loved all the Paris photos!!
ReplyDeleteNot one person in front of Berthillon , all within 15 feet of each other had masks; and all not eating ice cream-WOW
ReplyDeleteI beg to differ 🍦
DeleteNo one stops in front of Berthillon except to eat ice cream.
How great that Paris has reopened !!!
ReplyDeleteYou guys over there are lucky. NYC is behind in.efforts to normalize. June 8 is the target date for phase one ����
Always good photos!
ReplyDeleteIn the one of the cherries, can you please tell me what in the world is that green "stuff" up in the corner? I have never seen it before.
Super mini Asparagus!
DeleteIt all looks lovely, Carol. The crowds by Berthillon without masks worry me a bit but oh, to be out like that. I adore those cafes making the most of their space and delighted that the Marche aux Fleurs is back. All the blooms! Be safe, take care!
ReplyDeleteIt looks glorious, can't wait for next year and our visit - we're researching apartments now. Thanks for such an uplifting post, Carol. Hugs to you & Bear - enjoy your freedom.
ReplyDeleteThanks Suki,
DeleteIts hard right now to know what is appropriate to post..
Xxxx