On Sunday Bear π» wanted to get out of the house. So did I πEven if the weather was a bit inclement, Samaritaine at Pont Neuf was only 19 minutes away on ligne 7.
Lots of affordable gifts, chatchkas & fun things to browse.
Like this adorable big mushroom hat for kiddies (41€)
Or this Dijon moutard tree ornament…(14€)
Fun bougies/candles perfect to serve
The new Willy Wonka movie is coming out. Doesn’t this look like Paris’ Grand Palais? It’s probably in Bristol, UK π¬π§
So that’s Samaritaine’s NoΓ«l theme this year - very customer friendly. Their staff are friendly too.
Sparkly festive decor throughout
Instead of this Willy Wonka chocolate π« concoction.
There are places to sit - yellow Metro seats at Veuve. A rarity in most department stores
What shoppers were wearing…
The face of Samaritaine’s Xmas newsletter is an elegant older gal
Now this was FUN! A fun way to spend Sunday
Outside a busking horn band played for us. Thanks for reading Parisbreakfast ❤️
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Yay for you & Bear!! π₯³ So great to get out on a rainy Sunday and get into the holiday spirit! The Paris department stores are fabulous, thanks for all your gorgeous photos! ❤️
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing SAMARITAINE’s Christmas decor. The Willy Wonka tree was creative. I am wondering if the woman dressed in cream was carrying her patchwork coat or a patchwork quilt? πΌ❤️π²
ReplyDeleteDef her COAT !
DeleteWoot! Woot! Super post…very festive!! π
ReplyDeleteGood to see Bear, thought he was in hibernation! π§Έ
ReplyDeleteBear, desperately needs to visit a Cashmere Repair Center π
DeleteOr I must take up knitting π§Ά
Love your clever eye for details - the black and white/half and half dress and folks! Your technique for painting the champagne bottles....Merry Christmast! Joyeux Noel!
ReplyDeleteGosh Thanks Jeri ❤️
DeleteYou see stuff I don’t see & I took the picture πΈ
A very chic couple..How lovely they look.. bows are in in in thanks to Sarah J P arker..Love tout ce qui esst champignon right now:)Et des lutins:)
ReplyDeleteThey were indeed…not French. I couldn’t catch the language
DeleteThe lobster candle would be the perfect gift for someone living in Maine!
ReplyDeleteThey are from
DeleteCereria Introna bougie
https://cereriaintrona.it/
Thank you for including the link ! So beautiful!
ReplyDeleteSo glad Bear got out, even in the rain. Love that Maille ornament - it would be perfect on my food and drink tree. Love the candles too. Just rented our apt and got our plane tix for next Sept - can't wait.
ReplyDeleteWonderful Suki π I hope I can see you
DeleteIts so gorgeous in Paris at holidays. Wow Lynne
ReplyDeleteAnother great spread from our woman on the street. Except for lack of sunshine, "I wish I was there". Thanks again for bringing us Paris
ReplyDeleteThank you Peggy ☺️
DeleteI wish you were here too ❤️
This was a fun outing to go in via your blog! Thanks for taking us with you. Hope you’re feeling better from your cold, I’ve been a bit sick too and it’s summer here in Australia.
ReplyDeleteGet better soon dear Kirra π yes, I’m out of the woods dreaming of a dip in the pool π
DeleteHi again, Rita here! I missed the show in Nov. (& you) but I have a walking tour in Tuscany booked for next Sept. So maybe I can swing over to Paris...Thanks for the news re Willy Wonka. I love TimothΓ©e Chalamet & Hugh Grant. You shared a lovely Sunday with us. I can't imagine just going out my door with all that stimulation!!! I just posted again. Good stuff happening in my life, more later! I'll go read more of your posts now
ReplyDeleteYes please dear Rita π
DeleteSwing by to Paris
The “elegant older gal” looks like the model Paulina Porizkova.
ReplyDeleteNO WAY !
DeletePlease Google Paulina π
Lovely, Carol. Hehe, I came too late here obviously - as the most fun gifts at Samaritaine were no longer there. Fun to have tea with you yesterday, though! That was the best part.
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