Showing posts with label Floral shops. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Floral shops. Show all posts

Monday, February 12, 2007

Paris Pinks*

Peony, French Candy Box, watercolor
Most Parisian floral shops are no bigger than a small closet.

Parisien real estate prices being what they are.

There's something charmingly endearing about tiny shops.
Cherries and French Pink Candy BoxCherries, French Candy Box, watercolor
Their owners can be quite proud and difficult.
But their selection is divine and worth the trouble.

There was a florist near me on rue Vavin. His flowers stayed fresh a long time.They were well loved. I know everyone gives red roses for Valentines Day.But why not give something pink?
*A pink is a small bud worn in the lapel.