On Thursday I arrived an HOUR early, thinking I was late.
In France you’re always supposed to arrive at least 15+ minutes late to a dinner, soirée, Apéro, etc.
La la la la la. Most ADHDers have time blindness.
It all looked like a Dufy painting 🖼️ thinking maybe I’ll try that at home…🤔
Meet the magician, Ajiri Aki!
‘Ajiri Aki shares her story from Nigeria to Texas and how she ended up in Paris and became a leading voice in the world of tableware antiques, hosting the most magical gatherings at home, the struggles of moving to a new country yet still finding joy, how she started her business Madame de la Maison, and her new book, Joie.’
For more instant details I love this Podcast with Zeva Bellel.
List 5 small things or practices that bring you joy on a daily or a weekly basis.
While others told of their profound Joies, I had ice cream 🍦 at # 1. Saffron Ginger from Christian Constant, 40, rue des Écoles to be exact.
What a Fabulous evening! Ajiri is such a positive inspiration ❤️
My Eiffel Tower letters are hanging in Messy Nessy’s window. Hurray! You can get them there on 19, rue de Bievre, 75005 or on Etsy.
The walk home by Notre Dame was stunning.
I love that book! It’s wonderful, as are the descriptions of your adventures! Would love to buy a book from you someday!!! 🤗from Canada!
ReplyDeleteAjiri is brill isn’t she 👏👏👏
DeleteParis breakfast brings me joy on a weekly basis❤️
ReplyDeleteAwww…thanks so much ❤️
DeleteI definitely agree with that!
DeleteThank you Anne ❤️
DeleteWhat a lovely event, Carol. Ajiri is very talented putting together that beautiful table. This is a timely reminder…I must get Ajiri’s book! ❤️
ReplyDeleteYou will love JOIE Bonnie ❤️
DeleteYou are joy!!! Love your doodles!
ReplyDeleteThank you Dee Ann ✍️ The Mad Doodler
DeleteYou are my number one ,love reading your daily adventures and seeing your art/doodles
ReplyDeleteBrings me JOY.
Very kind Joanna 🥰
DeleteIt all looks so amazing. I have to ask what are the little green watermelon looking things-cut in half- I'm so puzzled.
ReplyDeleteAmazing no? I think its cucamellons. Very crunchy and delicious.
DeleteOHHHH, CAROL, PURE JOY! THANK YOU FOR BRINGING ME JOY EVERY DAY! AMUSEMENT, ART, EDUCATION, LIFE APPRECIATION, PURE JOY!
ReplyDeleteAND, I LIKE ICE CREAM ALSO!, BEN & JERRY’S CHUNKY MONKEY W A CHERRY ON TOP! CARLA
Oh Carol why not a book from you ??? Such a lovely cheerful post to read down here in wet cold grey South Island of NZ .
ReplyDeleteThanks NZ ❤️ I have one 📕 in my head
DeleteI’ve read about her before, now must get her book. That table looks amazing. MessyNessy Cabinet is on our list.
ReplyDeleteYou will love ❤️ her shop Suki. Right up your alley
DeleteYOU bring me joy Carol!!!❤️ , Carolyn
ReplyDelete😊 Get that book out of your head and into our hands! Please!
ReplyDeleteSeeing your Eiffel Tower painting on the shop window made me so happy (love that one) as it will bring your work to the notice of MANY people who do not yet know you and love you. Tourists. Residents know your art from busses already I hope!
Your column is what I look forward to also - twice weekly hopefully.
It’s So hard to find the time what with letters & posts… I need a minder. I wakeup at 2 am and surf when I could be writing ✍️ 😬
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