Beach House at La Maroquinerie

Christina and I managed to get ourselves into the sold-out Beach House show at La Maroquinerie in the 20eme.

---Boy, was it worth it---

It was such a relaxed show with a really solid set. And they played for a long time! 

ps - La Maroquinerie is a very cool place. Go early for a show and enjoy a libation in their usually packed courtyard before heading down to small-in-a-good-way concert hall.

Champagne in Plein Aire

Go hang out in the Musée de la sculpture en Plein Aire on a sunny day.

With champagne.

And your best friends.

do it.!

The Opera National

In Bastille.

[So modern compared to the Palais Garnier (see here and here).]

I See Something

{at the Maison Victor Hugo}

Skateboarders in Paris

At the Palais de Toyko.

||| Where flat brims and stone goddesses meet. |||

Look familiar?

The Flame of Liberty

On Voie Georges Pompidou in the 16eme.

Jardin d'Eau

The Water Garden.

For my largest picture post, ever. 

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(*if you are sick of pictures of flowers, pictures of me or of me with flowers, I advise you to avoid this post*)

On My Walk Home

Sometimes, I just can't believe where I live.

And that I've worked so hard to make it as lovely as it right now feels.

But I can believe it, because I don't think I should be anywhere else.

{taken on my walk home from Bastille after my conversational L'anglais pour Elles class}

At Sully Morland

Severed yet relaxed. 

(I hope to achieve this when my life is split on June 30th).

The Artist's Garden at Giverny

Okay, so anyone who knows me can tell you I love flowers (like seriously - it can be a near debilitating distraction when I am walking around). I also happen to love Monet. 

The Artist's Garden at Giverny was a literal dream come true.

{this combination of blue and pink!}

More, and more, and more flowers.

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Peonies, s'il vous plaît

<< J'adore >>

A Picnic of Epic Proportions

We are girls that like to eat.

And after the train and bike travel, we were hungry!

{and thirsty. Rose champagne - yes please!}

Luckily, we had packed a picnic, an enormous picnic. 

For my part, I made my own version this Tune Nicoise Sandwich and I also made a barbecue chicken (quite I hit, I would do a recipe post but I can't stand the way my point-and-shoot does food shots!) for sandwiches. 

Such a nice time with the best girls.

Alyssa quite cute and composed. 

Sophie brought this beautiful brioche for desert . 

((Satiated, very happy and ready to enter the world of Monet)) 

Fat Cat found a new Spot

Our courtyard cat found a new perch.

And look how peaceful he looks!

Along the Bike Path to Giverny

Such a tranquil dream ||

Lady 1000 Bulles

Bulles = Bubbles

A champagne tasting.!

 Upon the occasion of Bethany being in town, we decided to do a champagne tasting at Lady 1000 Bulles. 

 Nestled in the 17eme, the shop is a cozy little place, lined with champagne bottles, red velvet chairs and lounges. And an amazing, incredibly practical chandelier. 

The tasting consisted of four glasses - 

+++++

Vivez la Langue!

C'est trop mignon. 
I love the little picturesque moments, the macaron shots!
(and the typography, wow!)

Getting to Giverny

Step 1: Take the SNCF train from Gare Saint Lazare to Vernon. Arrive in quaint, adorable little town. 

[Cost: 13euro.] 

 Rent bikes!
[Cost: 10euro.]

 (it was sprinkling and I had to do a little bit of persuading to get everyone on a bike but in the end, flying on two wheels in the French country side... everyone was happy) 

Cross over the river out of Vernon.

_________ was here.

Monet's dining room.

{I wonder who he hosted here?} 

Maroon & Gold

 University of Minnesota flowers 

{has it really been two years since I graduated?}

It feels like nothing and it feels like forever ago in the same moment. 

Life, love, location, vocation have all changed.

Will I keep up this rate?

Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Maps

--been listening to this repeatedly--

Blue & Copper

||| A particularly inspiring color palette in Monet's kitchen in Giverny. |||

I squealed with delight when I entered, so visually pleasing!

(who am I kidding, I was audibly tickled by beauty all day.)

For all the time I spend in the kitchen, it would be amazing to have one with such positive energy.