Did you think I’d forgotten about you?! No way! I just had a little nap. We are now on our way to our final destination. I hope you’ve rugged up because it is rather chilly in the depths of this deep, misty and magical land…
Now don’t get too excited, we only have time for a quick stop over before we head on to our final destination. We have just enough time to sneak a peek at the windows of the very grand Galeries Lafayette…
One of the most majestic sights to see in Paris at Christmas time, both the Galeries Lafayette and Printemps department stores are lit up in strong competition with their sister la tour eiffel. (Click here to read more…)
now we are on the train from amsterdam to paris, TGV style: secure your hat, it’s gonna be a fast ride…
The TGV train is the fastest electric train on classic tracks, in the world. It goes at 320km per hours with passengers inside. It’s record is 575km per hour without passengers.
Phew, we are slowing down into Paris! Let’s check out the windows at the famous Galeries Lafayette department store before we head to Eastern France…
This morning I woke up to the first snowfall of the year. I found the chestnuts tucked away cosily in their shells on the trees, dangling delicately like baubles.
And in the garden I found this beautiful butterfly shape amongst the frost covered leaves.
After a morning bagel I was off to the studio and on my way home this afternoon I came across these inspiring windows… (Click here to read more…)
I usually make alot of the gifts that I give for Christmas, especially to the children of the family. But this year that has been a far fetched dream. Instead I did all my Christmas shopping at the most spectacular store last weekend, and what a find and so appropriate for my life: a French inspired boutique that is right in the heart of Amsterdam. And you won’t believe that I actually found the most beautiful pillow cover embroidered with the Australian flag in a soft blue fabric with white stitching. What are the chances of that?
The service there was incredible, and check out the wrapping: snowflakes and stars nestled under cellophane on craftbrown & gold paper. Fantastique! It reminds me of how I used to wrap Christmas gifts in my store in oz, but mine was just plain brown craft paper with rose petals under the cellophane layer, I love those colours as you are probably well aware by now. Wondering where I went?
Check out there website, maybe you can guess what I’ve bought by looking through the catalogue. And here is an interesting article I also found about them on squidoo. Ooooh la la.
