Monday, September 28, 2009

A Day in Paris: Part One

Hello all, back from a wonderful trip to Paris, and so much catching up to do. My husband and I spent 3 days in paris and the strategy was simple: eat, drink, eat a bit more. For those of you who have met ken at a sunday supper, you know he is so sweet and charming (if I do say so myself) ; he is also the perfect travel mate. We were not going to attempt the tourist sites, just dally around the streets, take in the gorgeous atmosphere, and see where our little feet took us. Every morning we had a delightful breakfast at Carette in Trocadero Square. The parisian breakfast consisted of croissants and pastries, the most divine scrambled eggs we'd ever had...and one too many cappuccinos. We strolled around paris, cafe & pastry hopping along the way. We bought macaroons and treats at Gerard Mulot. The thing about paris is that everything is just gorgeous, you really can't go wrong. We enjoyed every little bit: riding the metro, taking afternoon breaks at a local cafe, discovering quiet streets in the evening hours and feeling like paris was all ours. Walking along the Seine and down to the Pantheon at night. A perfect day in Paris.

The next day we payed a visit to the most perfect store (ever)...stay tuned- k.











36 comments:

  1. Beautiful pictures. Makes me want to be in Paris right now!

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  2. These photo are killing me - in a good way! I miss Paris SO much... thanks for taking these gorgeous pics for us to see! Seriously, so beautiful!

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  3. Oh, also just wondering what camera are you using for these shots? I love the depth of field in the little stool image... great photography!

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  4. Also wondering about the camera -- lovely shots.

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  5. Absolutely lovely. Can't get enough.

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  6. Your pictures look gorgeous. And i wish I could take a quick jaunt to Paris but that is not in the plans right now. Till I get to go back, I will live through your photos...

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  7. What a great photo timeline, beautiful shots.
    Am studying in France at the moment and am heading to Paris this weekend, so will definitely stop in at the places you visited - the macaroons at Gerard Mulot sound lovely!

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  8. Thank you all for your comments ! Daniella, the camera I use is a canon 5d- my absolute favorite for weddings & food, pair it with a pro lens, it's worth the investment- hope that helps !

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  9. Thanks very much! I'm going to look into that! I really can't get over that depth of field! Amazing...

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  10. karen, oh my goodness. i love all the little details of paris that you captured. i totally agree that sometimes the other moments are what really make the trip, those simple pleasures. :) thanks for sharing your photos!

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  11. Wow! such beautiful photos. I need to go back and look at them again.
    pk @ room remix

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  12. So dreamy and romantic! Just beautiful

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  13. My strategy when visiting your latest Sunday-Suppers post is simple too: eat, play, love on 'em over and over again!

    Beautiful and stunning every time!!

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  14. That are wonderful pictures which picture exactly the atmosphere I LOVE about Paris! Thanks for that little dive into Paris emotions!

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  15. What a wonderful mini-trip you made. The athmosphere on your photos is breathtaking. I hope to make a trip to paris soon, too...

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  16. Hi, I enjoyed your photos! They took me back to Paris for a while....

    groetjes Madelief

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  17. So exciting :x I love this.
    Everything in your picture makes me feel like going to Paris and enjoy life ;)

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  18. Great photos. Reminds me of my trip to Paris only two weeks ago. I also try to documetn all meals I have on my trips, they bring back great memories.

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  19. Love these beautiful photos. What an amazing trip.

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  20. My fiance and I are going to Paris next month and your pictures just got me SO EXCITED!!! Beautiful! I can't wait to read more!

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  21. Your trip sounds lovely {and delicious!}. Thank you for sharing it with us!

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  22. Oh some of my favorite spots back home! (Carette and Mulot). Such lovely light, I miss Paris so much. Thanks for sharing snippets with us.

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  23. Simply lovely. Would you mind sharing what lens you are using?

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  24. as if the food here weren't enough, your photos are a feast in and of themselves - thank you :)

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  25. thanks again everyone, it truly was an amazing time! marjorie taylor - I use many different canon lenses, for many of these photos I used the 50 1.4, it a great lens, and lightweight so it's great for traveling - hope that helps.

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  26. absolutely stunning photography! this makes me want to hop on a plane to paris immediately. looks straight out of a fantasy...

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  27. lovely, lovely. gerard mulot is like heaven on earth!

    xoxo,
    lesley

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  28. Oh my God! I can feel I'm in Paris again!! lovely lovely pictures

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  29. oh god, love the building with the lovely balconies!!

    these pics really made my day :)

    nice to meet ya..

    love

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  30. i just stumbled across your blog and the photos are blowing me away, so bright and beautiful!

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