PARIS. New Things I Tried That You Might Like.
I took this photo from an Uber going to dinner (your telephone app works in Paris, too).
Hotel
Howard found this charming, little hotel in the 16th arrondissement called Le Dokhan. That Frenchman wouldn’t move for my photo. Watch how the black and white stripe theme is carried inside.
We thought we were going to get upgraded to a bigger room with our Tablet Hotels subscription (we usually do)…but judging by the size…we didn’t. Still, I loved the fabrics and upholstered walls.
Look how my extravagant birthday present from my mom complements the décor (I love you, Mom).
She probably can’t believe she has a 60-year-old daughter…me either.
Continental breakfast was served each morning in this pretty room…
Shopping
This is the Astier de Villatte store on rue St. Honoré. It’s a tiny shop…but I spent quite a bit of time there.
Another fun kitchen and housewares store that I went to is called La Trésorerie at 11, rue du chateau d’eau.
On our last evening in the hotel, we ordered Champagne and they brought out glasses for us to select… which is something I am definitely going to copy when serving bubbly at home. I already have an assortment and may add to it with flea market finds (like the pretty etched one on the right). That will solve the glasses getting mixed up!
The lobby was lit with long taper candles in the evening.
And now I’m back to work…needing extra coffee in the morning, but admiring my little “souvenir” (means memory in French :).
Definitely hope I don’t lose this post so many great suggestions. Only wish Paris was on my agenda again soon. So much to enjoy and savor there–just love that City.
Madame, this post is a keeper, to file away and pull out when there in September. that picnic, looks like fun! that view for lunch!
The Astier Villatte, I have been and was trying to remember it’s name to tell a friend and could not, viola!
loving your posts
xx
ps; still cannot believe you are 60!!!!
61 and a half actually 🙂