French Friday: Paris Memories

It’s hard to believe I’ve been back from my birthday trip to Paris for two months.  Needless to say, April and May have been very busy.  Here are just a few of my favorites memories from my trip:

Musee Marmottan - an amazing collection of impressionist paintings in a beautiful historic home that, interestingly enough, can be rented for events

The delicious and visually stunning Une Dimanche a Paris, Pierre Cluizel’s chocolaterie and some goodies I bought for myself.  I was completely enamored by the chocolate dipped clementine confit.  Amazing!  Love the design, love the chocolate, love the packaging!

The chandelier in our hotel lobby, the Christian Lacroix designed Hotel Bellechasse
Even something as common as a drain pipe is a piece of art in Paris
A beautiful idea for DIY floral decor spotted in a shop window
Spring's floral bounty overflows at a local fleuriste

The last night in Paris, we had dinner at L’Absinthe, one of Michel Rostang’s restaurants.  It was simple, intimate, delicious and delightful.  I definitely plan to attempt to recreate at least one item from my dinner – the Chartreuse mojito.  Haven’t found a recipe yet, so let me know if you have any suggestions.

Lots of good food, shopping, walking and fabulousness, and, as usual, I’m ready to go back for more.

All photos by me.