Greetings from wonderful France. It’s so good to be back. I’ve never experienced Paris in late May before. Different flowers are in bloom right now and even though it’s raining more than the last time I was here (October 2017) I’m noticing that people are wearing fewer coats and more flowing skirts and dresses as the weather gets warmer with each passing week.
As luck would have it, the Dior museum was closed in Paris last week while a new exhibit was being staged there. So my friend and I decided to visit Musée Yves Saint Laurent instead. What an education. Here are some of the things we saw there:
Our hotel was located in the Fashion District of the city so it was fun to see the window displays of Spring/Summer fashions:
Of course, I had to hit some fabric stores as well so Janssens and Janssens on Rue d’Anjou was at the top of my list.
I also had to return to my favorite trim shop where the staff are super friendly and helpful. Even with my limited French, they were patient and kind.
This week my friend and I are in enchanting Provence, East of Avignon. She’s participating in a Plein Air painting workshop
(see: https://shiftinglight.com/ )
and I’m taking in the beautiful scenery and preparing my vocal solo music slated for the summer. Here is my practice space earlier today:
Everywhere one looks holds a feast for the eyes and the colorful scenery exudes creative inspiration at every turn.
Until the next time, au revoir pour maintenant.
PetiteSewSop 