Samaritaine Paris, Ova Tea salon

 

Yesterday I took a brief break

To go up to Samaritaine Paris at Pont Neuf

To see their Xmas 🎄 decorations 🎉

They always do it up with plenty of sparkle ⭐️ 

This year features colorful luminous flowers 🌺 

Made by Thoiry Lumineres Sauvages 

In Sichuan, China. 

Samaritaine’s gift shop, Lou Lou 

Has loads of affordable, fun gifts 🎁 like the essential baguette 🥖 tree 🌲 ornaments. 

Go hug a Baguette 🥖 plush toy.

Baguettes 🥖 are IN I guess. This light fixture was stunning

So lifelike a customer gives it a test squeeze. 

Speaking of squeezing, NPR said Plush toys 🧸 are the hot gift 🎁 for Christmas 

Even plush bear 🐻 purses. 

I would love ❤️ to indulge in a candle  from elegant Trudon.

A whimsical tableau of automated miniature wooden toys going for a small fortune. 

I left Samaritaine dying of thirst. Italian Cova salon de thé seemed the nearest refuge. 

I love ❤️ browsing here.

An easy shortcut 

To Milano right at Pont Neuf. 

I’m a fan of their creamy gelato 🍨 I knew I’d get a glass of water 💧 with it ☺️

Draw ✍️ your waiter on the placemat

And miracles happen..

A cup 🎁 of thick, dark hot chocolate 🍫 Yum

On the way home a quick look at Au Vieux Paris

Then back to hand-to-hand 🥊 combat