More Paris neutrals, and a souvenir

The tone set by the beautiful neutrals in the corner window display of FSH carried on through our stay, the colour palette of most Parisian facades reflect the beautiful scarves and bags seen the day before. After a busy morning, we went strolling through the garden of the Palais-Royal, a wonderful outdoor spot, and true oasis in the midst of the busy 1st arrondissement. Its rows of clipped trees, immaculate gravel, ornate lanterns and central fountain exude a quiet elegance, while dotted around benches invite contemplation of the beauty of the jardin and the surrounding arcades, lined with restaurants, cafés and shops.

Located in the northeast corner, the Restaurant du Palais Royal invites with a charming and romantic terrace (and a marquise in taupe, no less!), and a wonderful view of the garden.. in short, it is a perfect spot for an alfresco lunch

 

and another fellow diner

Restaurant du Palais Royal

110 Galerie de Valois

75001 Paris

Tel: +33 (1) 40 20 00 27

www.restaurantdupalaisroyal.com

My special souvenir is in keeping with the neutrals, Ms Kelly 35 in etoupe Taurillon Clemence and PHW

top right: next to 32 Kelly in ebene, also in Clémence with PHW

Have a wonderful Sunday everyone! xx

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FSH corner window

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The video collage features all windows along the Rue Faubourg St-Honoré (FSH) and the Rue Boissy-D'Anglas. At the end of the video you see the corner window, with it's water projection and steel sculpture in motion.

 

Horseman on rooftop with Marcelina carrés

September in Paris

Last week in Paris, the weather could not have been more perfect. One could wander the streets in wonderfully fresh late summer air, and yet it was mild enough to enjoy coffees and lunches on outside chairs and terraces.

In preparation for the upcoming autumn and winter, I brought my Jumping boots along (pictured above, nesting in their dust bags), to get them fitted with new soles. Instead of taking them to H for the repair, I went to see a cobbler recommended by the Roger Vivier boutique, which is where they take their customer's shoes for after-sales services. Looking forward to seeing the result, and will post details and pics once I get the boots back.

Getting ready for the day's exploring and choosing a scarf

Coupons Indiens 90 Carré

While meandering through the art galleries around the Rue des Beaux-Arts and the Rue de Seine in St-Germain, we came across the tiny but charming 'Gabriel-Pierné' square'. It has a beautiful fountain,

Fountaine du Marché-aux-Carmes

and lovely stone benches, which are sculpted like books.

Coupons Indiens worn in the basic bias fold

 

Square Gabriel-Pierné

Rue de Seine/Rue Mazarine

75006 Paris 

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Window displays at FSH

This week in Paris... hope you'll enjoy

Edited to add scarf designs, with thanks to those who requested this!

Mécanique du Temps - AW 2012

Thalassa

La Rose des Ventes

Camails

Rêves d'Esgargots

Kilim

Tigre du Bengale

 

Galop Chromatique

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Care tags - how to remove them

Your best friend to help remove care tags from your Hermès scarves and shawls is a thread scissor, with sharp, pointed tips and flat blades.
 
For the rest, please see the video (which also includes the removal of a dip dye tag, for dear CS)

The results:  
Fleurs d'Indiennes 90 Carré

Dip dye Brides de Gala
 

You can find scissors with sharp points at habberdasheries (british for sewing supply store )

Mine are by Kai (Kai 5100), but Pam mentioned in the comment section of the previous post that Wiss makes great ones too.

'Habberdashery' is one of my favorites british words, it carries a promise of treasures to be found.. I looked up it's meaning today, and so nice to find what a charming origin it has:

Habberdasher. [A term which meant originally "peddlers' wares," or the contents of a peddler's bag; derived from German "Habt ihr das", "Have you this?" - a phrase which peddlers formerly used when offering their wares for sale] A dealer in small wares; specifically a dealer in small articles of dress, as neckties, collars, ribbons, trimmings, thread, pins, needles, etc.; also a dealer in hats.

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