An annual Art and design show..it was a surprise to see a still life painting 🖼️
By Tamara de Lempicka, noted for her sinuous Art Deco figures.
Who knew she painted so many still lives
Much less cauliflower so beautifully.
This sent me down a cauliflower rabbit 🐇 hole.
And looking at scrumptious cauliflower recipes on Instagram. Do you have a special recipe for me? I have NEVER a made it!
As we waltzed around the ultra modern rooms of PAD Paris…
There was an interesting ‘Goldilocks’ chair 🪑 challenge going on. A dealer relaxes at closing time. No sofa was handy?
Were these chairs
Even meant for sitting, like a Swiss 🧀 cheese chair?
Placed a spikey thistle on their chair as a warning not to sit down.
Very low for your dog’s 🐶 water bowl?
Feel free to sit down 🪑 anywhere.
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| LOUIS VUITTON |
And headed home.
Thank you Rosemary ❤️
Your lovely photo of the Place Vendôme looks very similar to a nights scene by Edouard Cortèz --except for the tree!
ReplyDeleteThank you BTournier! I did not know of Edouard Cortes before. Charming!
DeleteLoved everything about this post. All the paintings and unique styled furniture. I love your humor Carol in reference to sitting down "even if you may require instructions". I laughed out loud. As always thank you for bringing Paris to us. -Suzanne P.
ReplyDeleteTaking most things seriously in Paris is hopeless 🙄
DeleteDelightful- that exhibit looks like so much fun. I do wonder how the elderly would get up from the very low couch. Furniture very often seems to be made for looks rather than using. Odd.
ReplyDeleteHahahaha 😂 yes it does seem more sculptural objects than something to sit on 🪑
DeleteDelightful outing, Carol! My house feels quite pedestrian compared with all that fabulous furniture. And your stroll post PAD was fun. Today is Eastern Orthodox Easter, so not surprising the chocolate bunnies are still out. I wish they’d keep them in the windows till July!
ReplyDeleteThe chocolate bunnies may well still be around if they are not closed for vacance 🏖️
DeleteLooking around my 21 meters is disheartening But I must make an effort to simplify !
Again you take us by hand to places most of us will never enter.
ReplyDeleteDo you feel that every day you can be in a “new” Paris? It can’t possibly get stale because the creatives are constantly making new meaning out of the ordinary and the outrageous?
Exactly. There is so much going on…impossible to keep up. Staying at home is NOT a good choice.
DeleteThe 'furniture' was so interesting but you would need a large space to place it in. It is always interesting to me to imagine a piece I do need but never can find it..being unable to create something myself except a lamp from a Chinese basket ages ago when a do it yourself magazine in the 70s had instructions. Lovely to stop for tea and a view! Miss Paris!
ReplyDeleteThé café is L'Entracte, 1, rue Auber, 75009 I never knew they had an upstairs!
DeleteYes, there is not so much DIY with IKEA around..we have lost the knack 🥲
Merci!
ReplyDeleteSuch fun, and laughs!!!! The table for a dog's bowl - and curvy chairs which could use instructions!!!!!! Need some emojis here! Laugh, Laugh Laugh!!!!!!
ReplyDelete🤣 😂 😅 Expensive giggles
DeleteThanks for the exhibition tour! I also liked the cauliflower still life. I make cauliflower soup, a veggie curry with cauliflower and roast it for salads.
ReplyDeleteNice spot for tea too!
Ah ha! I must get me some cauliflower to paint/cook 👍
DeleteLove the connection between your photo and the Edouard Cortes painting!!! You have so many wonderful friends! Thanks for sharing with us! 😘from🇨🇦
ReplyDeleteThanks darling. I don’t actually know Edouard Cortés…😊
DeleteHave you been to the Matisse exhibit at the Grand Palais? Very nice!
ReplyDeleteYes, I saw the Matisse…I am still recovering. Such a big show..
DeleteLoved today's post. AWACatering
ReplyDeleteThis was so much fun. I love Tamara’s Art work. It’s funny, my grandmother wore her hair like her art work. Lynne
ReplyDeleteRoasted Cauliflower
ReplyDeleteMellow, slightly sweet roasted garlic and onions round out the flavor of cauliflower.
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 medium onions, quartered
5 garlic cloves, halved
4 cups cauliflower florets (about 1 1/2 pounds)
Cooking spray
1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Preheat oven to 500°.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and garlic; cook 5 minutes or until browned, stirring frequently. Remove from heat.
Place onion mixture and cauliflower in a roasting pan coated with cooking spray. Combine water and mustard; pour over vegetable mixture. Toss to coat; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake at 500° for 20 minutes or until golden brown, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with parsley.