0 If I Lived in Paris...

 So should I? I'm thinking about it seriously. In 2 days I'll be back in New York. Looking at Paris street magnets on the fridge... Instead of the REAL thing dans le rue. If I lived in Paris I could show you les fleurs grande et petite. And more French handwriting. By the way my French has improved a lot. People consistently respond to me in French (!) I just wish I understood what they were saying%$#@! I would show you many more ballerinas. Once a week I'd shoot with Mes VitrinesNYC the latest Paris fashion windows. And shoot more Paris backs regularly. I'd shoot more architecture... And...

0 WHAT SHALL WE EAT THIS EASTER?

MY EASTER RECIPES- A -Almond And Curry Bread (see recipe)Almond Biscotti (see recipe)Amaretti, Apricot Jam & Coconut Bars (see recipe)Amaretto Yoghurt Cake (see recipe)Apple And Cheddar Quiche (see recipe)Apple Latkes (see recipe)Asparagus With Parmesan And Fried Onions (see recipe)- B -Bagels (see recipe)Banana Bread Pudding (see recipe)Bakewell Tart (see recipe)Basel Bread (see recipe) Batbout M'khamer Bread (see recipe) Beet Salad With Cottage Cheese & A Runny Egg (see recipe)Bostoni Cream Pie (see recipe)Brazilian Toasts (see recipe)Buttermilk Honey Bread (see recipe)- C -Cannelés Bordelais (see recipe) Cannoli...

0 Les petits bla-blas

 There are so many wonderful little shops in Paris full of delightful nonsense. Les Petits Bla-Blas fills the bill parfaitement.7 rue du Crussol 75011 These shops are meant for bebe shopping... But Paris brings out the enfant in us all. I fell hard for toys at Les Petits Bla-Blas. Adorable dollies! Ladybug/coccinelle buttons. If you're packing for Paris by all means bring something with a bird on it. Polka dots are IN big time even at La Bon Marche! I couldn't resist vintage facsimili French games by Marc Vidal. Do I really need to learn my ABCs again? On the other hand learning...

0 French Dogs Drink Champagne

 French dogs drink Champagne.Who knew? 'Shanghai' drinks Perrier on a hot day in the park. There are water fountains for French dogs at the marche. They have their own celebrity mugs decorated with Tintin's Milou/Snowy. French dogs on occasion ride in a pousette with an umbrella!French dogs get 'prioritaire' seating on the Metro. Yet it's not unusual for French dogs to make betises/be naughty and eat food off the street (even after it's been on the ground more than 3 seconds). It's perfectly OK for French dogs to jump up on strangers. Bringing Up Bebe is my guide to understanding French behavior and...