![the eiffel tower from the seine paris the eiffel tower from the seine paris](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl7WhpWzkQ6u9zxzqCR5BHFX3AKRX37ndYyftO87vzKFcZfMkx6MHT9NSrTLonXRid-Izakt32qodP49GtrqdDrCQyQ_E1YS2IpGUSmm_AqLj3PmgFuWEgvK1uduAzKLvkwHjekg/s400/the+eiffel+tower+from+the+seine+paris.jpg)
Harvey, Charlotte, me and our friends Annie and Gavin did the Paris thing the other day and the sun shone on us.
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There we are reflected in a window. I thought this bike so stylish I just had to get a picture.
![eyes on the seine paris eyes on the seine paris](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPlVBO0n1cqb89Bz2ENcWoVoqeT4LgW-L1tpOqvtS4ix-XI92PQtqlKLyoMO93IoH-NydBBeFMJ__6_iWC2Kw8q6gmcnY08SWjNNPYL2TOUjhz_t9o3hNbVR3VWBsmC6h7S9CTCA/s400/eyes+on+the+seine+paris.jpg)
We jumped on a boat and sailed away, eyes stared at us from across the Seine - spooky
![notre dame from the river notre dame from the river](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3NCXDxj1v-7cj27SQ2lsvzooh_PMvdYNKIGvBjs8qLBduLRYnjBJOd4aG_OiK5KZlYxRSZQzMu4_fVa7d-rZctXVGtu2mX9dVKqCCZ9loo4p88kzPvBjI-6Quo99dQ2frIhzENw/s400/notre+dame+from+the+river.jpg)
Notre Dame never fails to please and this time we went inside where a young girl with the voice of an angel was singing.
![going to heaven notre dame paris going to heaven notre dame paris](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzGFqDNR9vP8P6-RVW_Jaf5kJYkSwC5ljeyGUlzdy0NXJwTT-ACdP3wPbqNHVbQUS8tSqKtwUlEM4DIhTa5_f366mD9rCQ9VmNQoh54WsOE098Pb7Rgdnl9exbvic_D0T1QEg_OQ/s400/going+to+heaven+notre+dame+paris.jpg)
Something new catches your eye every time you look up. Obviously the Apostles had a head for heights. Supposedly they are climbing up to heaven, someone should tell them they are already there.
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Lunch is a must and in The Marais we were given our bottle or Rose Wine in a plastic bag. Actually it's an Ice Bag - good idea.
![the petite palace paris the petite palace paris](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVo0Lgm5e4zO7YdhNBk4amuMPXfphz1GOm2lwZkK7dvnRJTCb2urz_op-6nLrfW7H_JnAtkNzRHVESXevPZtjqxXdjFsKbF8eapETbIlA5GBGuu245aZFMMYD2i-Iy5Zz33OjtvA/s400/the+petite+palace+paris.jpg)
A stroll to the bottom of the Champs Elysee took us past The Petite Palace, imagine what the big one looks like. No wonder they had a revolution.
![mural over the seine paris mural over the seine paris](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKAkji6dlFgQ-E4DCikLeAm1tHoRVnt1XJIt3I1dz9K57MUrv2mllcmqTGHZq1dYYpr09lE4W2xQqSbtJRslYroJ51UsGNgX5kODDqmAttak-b6dqAoz3I0zcPoI2n0umxF1yCwA/s400/mural+over+the+seine+paris.jpg)
The police were recruiting in a big way, big enough to make a trompe l'oeil mural along The Seine.
![the fiat merci paris the fiat merci paris](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSfiG-n_pRfEX5mtdzNVeu1sRp2ktPd-40wsT_gjpDapgmD9KXXZ5aMZ19jTAuWifcLn0ETenOcnuhs4ctlIs12JPzcn0LlyNXdI1608ERiCfz0uZICx9anDejZtn0kE92BpHBKg/s400/the+fiat+merci+paris.jpg)
When you are with men you aren't allowed to pop into every shop you see but they both actually enjoyed Merci. The famous Fiat was minimalist this time with just a child popping out of the sunroof.
![florist shop at merci paris florist shop at merci paris](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPPBd96XG1HsMV6VITjYpp0lPpD55N-LQMI6yBdLcP7-jgSJArm3lfnfg894YbDA4TgKWLBhka5je7bWAEkISGdnB7x8GLwirlFpTWJPCIRao5D7GT4dk0lLYf7NIu55NcCiUOzA/s400/florist+shop+at+merci+paris.jpg)
The florist shop made me want to apply for a job.
![claire basler at merci paris claire basler at merci paris](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFPtXLRcfEcN3goD36fCyVdgnBzHHMbaL875XcW8RhLfInOc7mUycyMS2P3ZBDChlZHQeZzKxYBaxMtR6CPLC01834rvcGfmTKVPjoAkNQe1JbEKvxyfwImJy6X-Ur4dpmTj9P4Q/s400/2009-10-06_004543.jpg)
Claire Basler's work was on display and I loved how this young girl chose her scarf to match the artworks. They are even better in real life.
![harvey and the strange japanese lady merci paris harvey and the strange japanese lady merci paris](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ3BDv4s0NecYSVVSL-a4RpCkDR6j0fzUdaYkuXzP9hpmkBqNgnVDRReaEHXhyY_vJKCj97xS3h7Waxjw08y1BRgx7Ybz6b39oyYx39pr5hm6OmtYdcf1cVi38lirwSZtdj6WESQ/s400/harvey+and+the+strange+japanese+lady+merci+paris.jpg)
Harvey came across a strange Japanese lady in the courtyard, see how he was avoiding eye contact?
![magazines in merci paris magazines in merci paris](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGq8e79a94cfAe7b1hyphenhyphen3797LJ6cGAAQs2A5wyelI8eqCmiAxV6qkY_51PNxSLhL6YCmAjzVgJy0qz6OIcRblscjA7QLQodjgCTEg_pZYcCGUoUO7nAx_657rTbg2Z__vm94nG6LA/s400/magazines+in+merci+paris.jpg)
A great idea for storing your magazines which you could always rest your coffee on.
![styling at merci paris styling at merci paris](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW2eaXtZdZ4TzjmSsDharWidi98UraW3cejZeoEx6ZowZxKckSrdSVILLpkJyUrWru_-TtMDuyz3waqk0Zk7o1t3HeK-L0b7r4bcycJfq2_lDZZIQvTRCCmfMz5f6esNQ5pojS9w/s400/styling+at+merci+paris.jpg)
A brilliant piece of styling, the sort of styling Merci make look effortless.
![stylish sofa and woman merci paris stylish sofa and woman merci paris](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTFdU5p0nd902lWRDEp7WApk5OVxpxaYze3iNG4B1SzCusp87bQhdWls0RFFWqF1LS0ICBiLXJafhwCV481vghpvpz5L0yW4iF4g6j1aqxvS-Hga7IWSWNXWtxYQFzTCktyeTWUg/s400/stylish+sofa+and+woman+merci+paris.jpg)
How did I do that? She strolled across the photograph and seemed to say it all.
![weird headress merci paris weird headress merci paris](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjFTEoLAfRcKrM1ewjgExdZsPlxlLzbqre-Z6W1ncxOHRsagAu3JSD4tYcxOhhuGwgBMaiJ2URWhhiVzbDetbN-jAz9_wLZ3VsRi9adKH3U2PTcl4AGkG9axG6ht_IFG6ysLPM8g/s400/weird+headress+merci+paris.jpg)
If you don't want to be recognised then how about this for a disguise.
Tomorrow I will show you my Brocante finds - a day rummaging around rubbish to find treasures, oh it's hard work but someone has to do it.
8 comments:
Ooooo so beautiful, thank you ... excited to see your 'gatherings tomorrow'. XO
Paris... the sun shone on you, you jumped a boat and sailed away.. Heaven on Earth. Purrrrr.
Can't wait to see your finds from the brocante! For now, I'm off to take a closer look at Claire Basler's work - YUM!
xo Isa
Merci for sharing your pics of merci. I can't wait to go to Paris but unfortunatly I haven't had time.
I'm waiting for your brocante pictures
Thank you Di, for taking me to Merci again! Thank Harvey for too! This is SUCH a inventive store.
Like the mag stack idea, nice! Did you see Tara???
Will read below.
xox
Constance
Good Scores AND Charlotte's kitchen clock is a ten!
xox
C
FAB finds at MERCI!!!
I LOVE that shot of the girl with the grey scarf sashaying by the sofa=Perfection!!!
BRAVO
More Paris please.
You are missing St. Ouen tomorrow morning - a big deal-once-a-year event.
So much eye candy .. . so many treats!
(that wine in the chilled bag - ever so clever)
It looks like a great trip -
JJjjj
dear blog
I was very surprised to see your 6th october 2009 , when you comment floral paintings at an exhibition at merci store in paris
I am so sorry but theses floral painings were not claire basler but mine , and the little girl with the scarf was my daughter celeste
I paint since 15 years because of marie-france the creator of merci who allways encouraged me
my web site is www.laurence-amelie.com I have exhibitions in paris , london NY and LA
your blog is really nice anyway , I will soon send paintings in rachel ashwell shabby-chic store at notting hill , please keep in touch if you are interrested ( sorry for my frenglish)
laurence schneider
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