But I’m getting ahead. Géant is a big warehouse of art goodies. Bus 69 stops exactly in front 👍
When you’re done shopping, cross the street, get back on bus 69 for 3 stops
For my favorite Paris art shop
Much smaller Boesner, with better sales & bigger watercolor selection 👏 Bus 69 drops you right in front here too.
Did I mention I met Solli last week for another look at Mamie Gateaux Brocante? They had maybe the first pressure cooker ever with guide book!
I finally got Mamie Gateaux’s delightful teapot 🫖
To paint…
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Your posts are always so whimsical and practical at the same time. Thanks for the tips about the 69 bus routing to the art stores. The first photograph is really great. You caught the bicyclist whizzing up to the art store at just the right moment. At first I thought it might be your arrival there! The WICE writers' workshop tempts me each year, as the instructors are of such fine caliber. However, the cost of the workshop (about $1,000 for five classes) always makes me wince and reconsider.
Thank you ! I always get the poulet paillard citron 🍋 I will try the steak frites next time. FYI The Saint Regis owner also owns Cafe Senequier in Saint Tropez
Beautiful tulips, Carol…and birds! Do you think your affinity for birds is all about their ability to fly south to warmer weather?? If you sprouted wings you’d be heading south with your bikini clutched in your beak! Ahh, heaven!
Hmm…good question Bonnie. I have been collecting & painting birds 🐦 since 2006 at least. Only YELLOW BIRD made the trip to Paris and he is now somewhat disabled… The visiting Breakfast pigeons, during Covid, kept me going for sure. I love ❤️ the 5:30 chorus outside my window 🪟 I have to think about this 🤔 http://parisbreakfasts.blogspot.com/2006/12/yellow-bird.html
The Writing Workshop is fabulous. I attended in 2016 for the Creative Non-Fiction. Serious teachers, serious students and I could watch my progression during the week. Four years later, that writing turned into a book.. And it's 950 euros until March 15. It is by far the least expensive Writers Workshop in France by far. I've done all the research!!!! I will be there this year for sure!
Hi Carol, can you tell me how you use the little spray bottle in your work? Wish I could paint, even a little. Or write, even a little. Fascinated in your process!
Sharp eyes 👁️ Cindy The turquoise spray bottle is to dampen the watercolors They dry up overnight. I used to but little spray bottles from the art store but they always break - the reason they come in sets of 3-planned obsolescence
I always like seeing your work desk as messy as it is. It is where you turn out the most beautiful water colors. So glad you bought the tea pot. 🗼❤️🫖
ReplyDeleteWho says my desk is messy? I am trying to clean it up a bit…but where to put all the stuff on my desk?? 😵💫
DeleteYour posts are always so whimsical and practical at the same time. Thanks for the tips about the 69 bus routing to the art stores. The first photograph is really great. You caught the bicyclist whizzing up to the art store at just the right moment. At first I thought it might be your arrival there!
ReplyDeleteThe WICE writers' workshop tempts me each year, as the instructors are of such fine caliber. However, the cost of the workshop (about $1,000 for five classes) always makes me wince and reconsider.
I don’t know much about it. Isn’t it for 5 days?
DeleteKiwi:
Delete5 full days - morning till evening of activities
The program schedule:
https://wice-paris.org/paris-writers-workshop-program
Bonjour Carol - We absolutely love your St. Régis drawing! And whenever we're in Paris, we go there for steak frites - yum. F.
ReplyDeleteThank you !
DeleteI always get the poulet paillard citron 🍋 I will try the steak frites next time.
FYI The Saint Regis owner also owns Cafe Senequier in Saint Tropez
Beautiful tulips, Carol…and birds! Do you think your affinity for birds is all about their ability to fly south to warmer weather?? If you sprouted wings you’d be heading south with your bikini clutched in your beak! Ahh, heaven!
ReplyDeleteThat writing workshop sounds fabulous! ❤️
Hmm…good question Bonnie.
DeleteI have been collecting & painting birds 🐦 since 2006 at least.
Only YELLOW BIRD made the trip to Paris and he is now somewhat disabled…
The visiting Breakfast pigeons, during Covid, kept me going for sure.
I love ❤️ the 5:30 chorus outside my window 🪟
I have to think about this 🤔
http://parisbreakfasts.blogspot.com/2006/12/yellow-bird.html
SOOOO pretty!!!♥♥♥
ReplyDeleteTea Pot is perfect!!
Normajean
The Writing Workshop is fabulous. I attended in 2016 for the Creative Non-Fiction. Serious teachers, serious students and I could watch my progression during the week. Four years later, that writing turned into a book.. And it's 950 euros until March 15. It is by far the least expensive Writers Workshop in France by far. I've done all the research!!!! I will be there this year for sure!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the testimonial. The price seemed reasonable to me too. Congrats on your book 📕 👏 Terrific activities from 9:30 am to 9 pm are offered
DeleteThat teapot is adorable-perfect for painting. Although I'm not an artist, I love meandering through all of the art shops in Paris.
ReplyDeleteArt shops are always fun to visit in different cities. So much color. There are more and more things for non-professional.
DeleteI so enjoy your emails! Wonderful pictures and information. I will be visiting Paris in May so will look up some of your haunts. R.
ReplyDeletePlease tell us more about the tea pot and what makes it a special purchase. I do love tea pots.
ReplyDeleteThe teapot is from recently-closed Mamie Gateaux
Deletehttp://parisbreakfasts.blogspot.com/2024/02/mamie-gateaux-brocante.html
Hi Carol, can you tell me how you use the little spray bottle in your work? Wish I could paint, even a little. Or write, even a little. Fascinated in your process!
ReplyDeleteSharp eyes 👁️ Cindy
DeleteThe turquoise spray bottle is to dampen the watercolors
They dry up overnight. I used to but little spray bottles from the art store but they always break - the reason they come in sets of 3-planned obsolescence
If I ever get back to Paris, may I go art store shopping with you? You know all the best places!
ReplyDeleteI’d love it Jeanie 😊
DeleteEveryone is leading pastry/chocolate tours
I will lead art shop tours 🎨
Love the tulips
ReplyDeleteI love the painting of the table and chairs! So Paris and delightful. Thanks❤️❤️
ReplyDeleteYay! You git the teapot.
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