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L/Uniform Canvas Bags and Accessories

I was walking home from a Saint Germain tour on the Quai Voltaire last week and discovered a wonderful shop. Peering through the window at L/Uniform boutique, I saw a selection of handsome canvas bags and totes trimmed with colored... Continue reading

Posted 2 days ago at I Prefer Paris

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Book Giveaway: Paris Blue by Julie Skolnick

American Flutist and author, Julie Scolnik, has kindly offered a second give away of her book through my blog. We did one for her when the book first came out in 2021, and it resonated deeply with Eye Prefer Paris... Continue reading

Posted 6 days ago at I Prefer Paris

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September 2024 Eye Need To Do’s: Lesage, Pierre et Gilles, Madame Butterfly, and Tina Barney

Lesage, 100 years of Fashion and Decoration Lesage, the embroidery house for the top couturiers, is celebrating it’s centenary. Founded in 1924 by Albert and Marie-Louise Lesage, it went on the supply Christian Dior, Yves Saint Laurent, and Chanel with... Continue reading

Posted Sep 1, 2024 at I Prefer Paris

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Vincent’s Birthday Celebration 2024

Vincent’s birthday is August 24, and every year since we moved to Paris, we travel somewhere to celebrate, since most of our friends are away, and most good restaurants are closed. This year we went to Versailles and were invited... Continue reading

Posted Aug 29, 2024 at I Prefer Paris

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Eva Jospin at Versailles Palace

In the Orangerie at the palace of Versailles is an amazing and formidable art installation. Eva Jospin, who created a set for the house of Dior for the autumn-winter 2021-2022 haute couture collection, was invited by the head designer of... Continue reading

Posted Aug 25, 2024 at I Prefer Paris

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Weekend in Deal, Kent

Vincent and I left Paris for the Olympics and spent time in the United Kingdom. On the last three days of our trip, we were invited by our friends to stay with them in Deal, Kent, which is a seaside... Continue reading

Posted Aug 21, 2024 at I Prefer Paris

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Café of the Month, July 2024: Petit Palais

Having a coffee in the stupendous rotunda in the Petite Palais is one of my favorite café experiences and the Petite Palais is one of my favorite buildings in Paris, so it’s a double treat: excellent coffee and stunning architecture.... Continue reading

Posted Aug 18, 2024 at I Prefer Paris

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Patisserie Fu Castella

I love walking down a familiar street near my apartment in the Marais and suddenly seeing a new storefront. In this case it was Fu Castella, a gleaming new patisserie featuring sky high sponge cakes. The historic and original cake... Continue reading

Posted Aug 15, 2024 at I Prefer Paris

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Mary Jane Shoes are Back!

Every five to seven years a certain style of shoe is worn by almost every Parisian woman. Just before I moved here in 2004, the rage was flat, white, boxing boots with laces half-way up the leg. In 2009 to... Continue reading

Posted Aug 7, 2024 at I Prefer Paris

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Alaia Café/Restaurant

Hidden in the heart of the bustling Marais near Hotel de Ville, is an open-air café under a large roof top, a little oasis from the crowds. Alaia Café/Restaurant is in the courtyard that houses the Azzedine Alaïa Foundation, which... Continue reading

Posted Aug 4, 2024 at I Prefer Paris

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Paris Window Boxes 2024-II

After posting my Window Boxes 2024 in June (CLICK HERE if you missed it) I discovered a trove of new window boxes which I am sharing with you today. Continue reading

Posted Jul 31, 2024 at I Prefer Paris

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Messy Nessy’s Cabinet

Vanessa Grall is the voice, author, and editor of Messy Nessy Chic, a Paris blog with a cult following. She started the blog in 2010, and it has a huge fan club and following. Over the years, Grall has parlayed... Continue reading

Posted Jul 28, 2024 at I Prefer Paris

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Café of the Month- July 2024- Café Francoeur

While photographing the doors on rue Custine earlier this month, I needed a caffeine fix and stopped by the delightful Café Francoeur. The sidewalk part of the café has bold red and white striped awnings festooned with gold fringe, so... Continue reading

Posted Jul 24, 2024 at I Prefer Paris

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Musée du Domaine Royal de Marly

A few weeks ago, I received an invitation to view the new exhibition at the Musée de Domaine Royal de Marly plus a tour of the grounds. The noise levels in Paris have become unbearable in the past months, with... Continue reading

Posted Jul 21, 2024 at I Prefer Paris

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Doors of the Month- Montmartre/Rue Custine

Last month I gave a Montmartre tour, and it was such a nice day outside, I decided to do some exploring. The rue Caulaincourt, walking north becomes rue Custine, and as I walked down this charming street, I discovered a... Continue reading

Posted Jul 17, 2024 at I Prefer Paris

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Palais Royal Bench and Chair Photos 2

Thanks for all your great feedback about the first series of the Palais Royal Bench and Chair Photos from last week. Today I am presenting series 2, with a bit of an interactive twist. In a New Yorker Magazine style... Continue reading

Posted Jul 14, 2024 at I Prefer Paris

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Palais Royal Bench and Chair Photos

In 2015, I posted a series of photos of people sitting on benches under the trees in the Palais Royal. I captured them from the back rather than from the front for a myriad reasons, including privacy. Here are links... Continue reading

Posted Jul 10, 2024 at I Prefer Paris

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Book Giveaway: Untold Paris: The Secret History of the City of Light by John Baxter

As always, I am proud and happy to give away a new book by John Baxter, Untold Paris: The Secret History of the City of Light. John is the most prolific writer I know. He writes at least one book... Continue reading

Posted Jul 7, 2024 at I Prefer Paris

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Deeya Paris Boutique

A few weeks ago, Vincent my partner raved about a new, super cool clothing and accessory boutique in the Marais and he said I must check it out for Eye Prefer Paris. Vincent is pretty much always on the money... Continue reading

Posted Jul 4, 2024 at I Prefer Paris

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Lost in Frenchlation Olympic Programming

My friend Manon Kerjean runs the wonderful organization, Lost in Frenchlation, which screens current and classic French films with English subtitles. I’ve seen many great films in the past seven years and sometimes they have the directors and actors present... Continue reading

Posted Jul 1, 2024 at I Prefer Paris

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Alaia/Kuramata- Lightness in Creation

The Fondation Alaia always has exceptional exhibitions and the newest show Alaia/Kuramata- Lightness in Creation, is a fascinating study of two master creators. Azzedine Alaia was one of the greatest couturiers of the 20th century, creating stunning, form fitting garments... Continue reading

Posted Jun 28, 2024 at I Prefer Paris

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Courtyard at 81 Rue des Archives

I like to wander into courtyards when the front doors of a building are open. Last week I discovered a garden wonderland at 81 rue des Archives in the Marais. Walking through, there was hydrangea bushes brimming with gorgeous pink... Continue reading

Posted Jun 23, 2024 at I Prefer Paris

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Café of the Month: Café Sevenly Heart

I have a new favorite café: Café Sevenly Heart After visiting Musee de la Chasse last Sunday, I was craving a good, strong coffee. Right across the street I peered through a glass door with a cool door handle into... Continue reading

Posted Jun 19, 2024 at I Prefer Paris

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La Chair du Monde at Musée de la Chasse

I haven’t been to the Musée de la Chasse in ages, but I know they always have unique exhibitions. Walking by there a few days ago with a tour client, I saw there was an intriguing new show and I... Continue reading

Posted Jun 16, 2024 at I Prefer Paris

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Paris Window Boxes 2024

It’s the time of the year when apartment dwellers have their window boxes in full bloom. I’ve photographing them all over Paris just for you. Do you have some favorites? Continue reading

Posted Jun 12, 2024 at I Prefer Paris

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