Showing posts with label Parisien floral shops. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Parisien floral shops. Show all posts

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Paris Bouquets

I tend to see a 'rash' of things in Paris.

Everyone sees Parisiens carrying baguettes - it's unavoidable.

Last time in Paris I saw a ton of people walking around carrying bouquets.

This bouquet-carrier, perhaps a flower delivery girl looks both ways before crossing.
I would too if I had such a lush bouquet in my arms.

I wonder if she makes trans-Atlantic deliveries - like right now, today.

Waiting in a Paris bus shelter in case of rain on your bouquet is wise.


It's also wise to wear colors that co-ordinate with your immediate surroundings, whilst carrying a bouquet.

Or not.

Very tall orchids on rue Cler.

I wasn't the only one seeing a plethora of bouquets.

Designer Kenzo filled his windows with them with matching scarves and skirts.

One thing Parisiens really get.

Is take-away/emporter floral bouquets.

They are available EVERYWHERE.

Who would not love to get a Paris bouquet delivered to their door today, please raise their hands.
This weather is the pits.
Or pop a bouquet on your head as a hat.
Who needs an umbrella?
BONJOUR PARIS BOUQUETS


Thursday, May 10, 2007

Aquarelle.com

With a name like Aquarelle how could I resist? This shop was around the corner on 7-9, rue de Buci Paris, 75006. I think I spent as much time or more in Parisien floral shops as patisseries.

Aquarelle.com is a French chain and they deliver the most sumptuous bouquets to your door (if you live in France). CLICK on this one and you can surely smell the flowers.

The combinations and colors are endless.
How to choose which ones to show you?
I love the way they come wrapped inside a transparent cellophane "vase" You choose the vase at home.
I didn't buy any of these to paint..I just admired.

Click on this and get a weekly flower bouquets delivered to you email...But I did sign on to get their 2-3 times weekly emails of fresh flowers.
What a nice Mother's Day gift to yourself even if you don't live in France.

Tuesday, April 24, 2007

The 27th New York Orchid Show

Orchids, watercolor, 9" x 11 1/2" Last week the 27th New York Orchid Show held at Rockefeller Center.

I've been going for years but this was the first time I came home with 3 orchids!

Look! A Granny Smith Apple green orchid...
Tell me if you know the correct name.I don't know any names or anything about how to take care of my new orchids.

But Google will help I'm sure. They always have an exhibit upstairs of the prize winners from The New York Orchid Society..
Downstairs they sell the plants.

Don't these remind you of the good ole' Prom days..?
A baby orchid I couldn't resist.
Not for sale :)