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Paris is..?

 I took a long walk this morning and asked myself,
What is Paris to me? Joggers!

 Boots!
 Les touristes everywhere. Some are French.
 Scooters. Kids on scooters and grownups.
 The long corridors of Haussmannian buildings.
 The curvy corners - 3 at one fell swoop.
 Les balcons!
 And pots of muguet from Un Jour de Fleurs to put on your balcon.
 FROMAGE!
 Lapin.There are bunnies everywhere for every occasion in Paris
 Paques/Easter is long gone but the chocolate rabbits remain
 Les ardoises
 La formules
 Petit dej'  For researche and to paint
 Patisseries - I'm doing 'Polonaise' researche
If I get a place in Paris it will be full of polka dots/pois.
French Girl said she will decorate. I'm not so sure she would approve of polka dots.
 Coccinelle bring happiness and polka dots - double joy
 Stripes and scarves ARE Paris
 Who doesn't covet Repetto ballerinas?
 Cadeaux!
 If the vendeuse asks you,
'is it a cadeaux/gift?'
toujour dit, 'OUI!'
 Paris l'arbre have their heads chopped off -
from the revolution?
 I asked French Girl,
'How come so many manifestations(mani), greve, strikes?'
She said, 'It's our tradition from the Revolution!'
Oh
 Tous les mamans and les gosses/kids
 L'aire frais.
I thought Fr Girl was crazy to open the windows every morning.
Now I know she's not so crazy. Fresh Paris air is nice in the mornings.
Doing l'escaliers/stairs is essential anywhere but especially in Paris where you eat croissant for petit dej' and dessert dessert dessert.
What is Paris to you?
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La Galerie des Gobelins

You should.
 Louise Chauchard/Raids-Patisserie is the best Parisian pastry expert par excellence I know. Her analysis of Paris pastries are some of the most interesting and most creative. Her photos are delectable.
 Our plan tea at La Galerie des Gobelins at posh Plaza Athenee.
 Louise arrives and I'm instantly smitten with lust for her velvet Repetto ballet bag.
 Getting in La Galerie des Gobelins is not a piece of cake. Even for cake bloggers par excellence. You need to reserve a room(€750) to take tea the salon. Outsiders have a snowball's chance in hell. The pastries by top chef Christolphe Michalak look divine in the case but. We're told we can wait (and pray) for a non-reserved seat for non-residents.
Louise is not best pleased and suggests we go elsewhere.
(I would have waited forever but nevermind).We head to Champs-Elysees to
 Bar Le Lucien in Hotel Fouquet
 Louise shoots our amuse bouche/little mignardises starters.
 The tray of pastries arrives!
 Louise chooses.
 While we wait Louise digs into her exquisite ballet bag.(maim miam)
 And proudly shows me her point shoes, which hurt like Hell she mentions in passing. One must dance if one is to eat pastries all day long.
My only thoughts are, how I can grab the bag, abscond with it and race for the door? But this isn't an option. Louise lets me know I can come and take a free first ballet class if I'd like.
(Hahahaha)
 Louise's violette-framboise macaron 'sandwich' arrives. She thinks the raspberries are too big and doesn't care for the way they are 'spitting out the jam', ahem.
It tastes better than it looks...not too sweet.
 My choice is not so successful.
 It's a knock-off of Pierre Herme's superb Montebello but more to come later.
 Perhaps the most delicious desserts lurk in the ladies loo at Bar Le Lucien.
 I instantly fall in love with this drawing by Maxim's artist SEM.
 Will we ever be allowed into La Galerie des Gobelins to taste Michelak's FAB desserts?
This is the question that haunts.
I've considered going daily and hanging out in the lobby till midnight and making a general pest of myself.
What do you think?
Do you know someone who can get us in?
Do tell.
Meanwhile the teddybear lollies will sadly go unlicked by us experts :(
Please visit Louise at Raids-Patisserie and explore.
You do NOT have to reserve a room first.
You're allowed to PIN too!
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The great annual spring cleaning




Spring has officially sprung! I love this time of year because I get to spend time cultivating my blossoming herb garden and take in the beautiful and breath-taking displays of new blooms and flowers. 

For many, this season also brings about the great annual spring cleaning. You may find yourself sorting through an accumulation of old stuff in your closets and garage, all while giving your house an overall scrub-down until it shines. Deep cleaning is certainly cathartic leaving you with an organized and spotless house, and a feeling of accomplishment. But there is darker, lesser-known side to cleaning that includes a toxic world of chemicals and poisons that may live right under your kitchen sink!

Many of today’s traditional cleaning supplies contain chemicals that are quite toxic and simply not safe for use around humans. These substances may put you at risk for unknowingly increasing your toxic burden. Fortunately you have options! Start by looking for all-natural cleaning supplies. This doesn’t necessarily mean spending more money on organic items. Everyday products like hydrogen peroxide, baking soda and vinegar are safe and affordable alternatives and work just as well on cleaning your home. 

You should also think about giving your body its own spring cleaning. Over the winter months your body has accumulated its own version of "older stuff" in the form of various toxins and free radicals. Use the Y-Age System of Glutathione, Carnosine and Aeon to detoxify your body, ridding yourself of harmful toxins and chemicals that have been building up on the inside. When you detoxify your body and your home you’ll be able to better enjoy this happy spring season!


Sincerely,

Suzanne Somers

Suzanne Somers
LifeWave Ambassador
http://lifewave.com/franfelix
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