Charlottes Brocante Paris giveaway

In honor of my 12th trip to Paris I brought home a few things from my favorite stores in the city of lights. Matches from the one and only Cire Trudon complete with angels dancing by the flicker of candles. The second offering is for some dish washing soap from Astier de Villette. As usual over seas bidders are welcome. The two winners will b chosen next week. Bonne Chance Mon Amis

A Biento Paris I shall see you soon

Goodbye Paris. Goodbye bistro tables that line the sidewalks everywhere you look. Goodbye cobblestone streets that take my feet to happy places. Goodbye beautiful antiques and dogs wearing bows. And last but not least, goodbye Chocolat without the "E" I will miss you so.

Check back next week for a few special giveaways!!!

Sunday in the Marais and the Jewish quarter

What is the key to a Sunday afternoon in Paris when all the stores are closed? Well I am glad you asked. Just head on over to the Marais district for shopping and all the kosher food you can eat. Repetto is a must to just see the window display but it is my go to place to buy shoes every trip. I got two pairs this time ,a sparkly pinky gold pair and some patent leather black. The last two pictures are the line for the best falafel ever!!! Definitely worth the wait.

Night in Paris

After the sun sets, Paris lights up. Cherry blossoms in a courtyard of a building take on a life of their own. I so love it against the grey and dark night. Hotels are aglow and window boxes sparkle as well. All I have to do is take in the Magique. Done.

The Chatou La Foire

I went to the Chatou La Foire today and found goodies galore. Precious bonbon tins with the Eiffel Tower and Pierre Gourmand on them. Beautiful documents that say Paris and sweet French somethings on them. And they all went to the post office. I wish the little man that takes you back and forth from the flea to the train station on the Navette was there to help but no such luck. A bientot xxxx

My day in Paris

Today was all about just being. Walking around enjoying all the simple things around me. There are so many interesting happenings. I started my day walking behind the sweetest little girl swinging her baby doll. Pure joy. Then saw a movie being filmed. Definitely fun.I stood and watched just because I could. The actress was Sophie Marceau. I don't know who that is but she has her name embroidered on a fancy chair. Definitely a frenchie actress. Of course there were many grey things to take pictures of. I ended my night with a bike ride starting at the arc de Triomphe down around around parc monceau and circling the moulin rouge.I will leave you with a beautiful scripture out if 1 John.


How great is the love if the father that he would lavish it in us calling us children of God because that is what you are.

Be lavished in his love today! How great it is. Even if you don't know him he know you and loves you.

Le Mans and Chartres then back

I am back from the country and in Paris until Monday. Today I will spend time with my Jesus, no brocante or shopping just with gratitude. I just shared the past seven days with my dear friend Cathy. Articulate ,kind,thoughtful,gentle Cathy.She is one of the most precious souls I know. Talk about a little slice of heaven on earth. I love you Mon Ami Cathy. And of course I love my Kimmie. And my precious family. Here are a few peaks of what the brocante fairy is bringing you. French bulldogs and sunsets, gardening benches, hat boxes in pine from barons, and 10 of the most ginormous bread boards you have ever seen. Round and long alike. I also saw Shirley and her daughter Kate and got a hug. Until tomorrow. Xxxx ooooo Amy