All Things French and Paris Oh Yes!

Please join me on an adventure I have dreamed of for a lifetime!

This sculpture of the Winged Victory in the Louvre symbolizes so much to me.

Yes, I am overcoming the difficult issues that have held me back for several years. Now is the time to move forward with goals, purposes, the opportunities of this next chapter in The Book of My Lifetime.

The Louvre with the Glass Pyramid 

I have had the good fortune in a past chapter to travel quite a bit, to Greece, the Greek Isles, Italy, Switzerland, The Czech Republic, Maui, Mexico, Canada, and more. However, somehow I did not spend time in France; and my heritage is part French.

The Eiffel Tower with Fireworks!

Lavender Fields

I have dreamt of running through fields of lavender and taking in the heady scent. Making Herbs de Provence with bits of lavender and fennel mixed in.

I would gaze in awe at the magnificent sculpture atop The Garnier Opera House.

I take time with friends to visit Provence and stay where the Courtyard has a view of the sea and the groined ceiling the color goldenrod, as does the excellent wine!

Back in Paris bicycling to get fresh breads and sweet treats. The aroma coming right out of the ovens!

The Grand Lefour Cheese Cart

You will never ever find the many varieties of cheeses that France produces anywhere else in the world!.

Going with my friend Andrea of The French Basketeer to purchase a colorful variety of Market Baskets to ship home to California.

A must stop for me, the  American Tourist

We must take some treats back home from our travels!

Excerpt  below from the Author Vanessa Diffenbaugh

As it is springtime I am currently reading this  Book, and have it with me for evenings when it is difficult to unwind from so many pleasures of the day. The Author has this to say:

"The Victorian language of flowers began with the publication of Le Language des Fleurs, written by Charlotte de Latour and printed in Paris in 1819. To create the book--which was a list of flowers and their meanings--de Latour gathered references to flower symbolism throughout poetry, ancient mythology and even medicine. The book spawned the science known as floriography, and between 1830 and 1880, hundreds of similar floral dictionaries were printed in Europe and America. In The Language of Flowers, Victoria learns about this language as a young girl from her prospective adoptive mother Elizabeth. Elizabeth tells her that years ago, people communicated through flowers; and if a man gave a young lady a bouquet of flowers, she would race home and try to decode it like a secret message. So he would have to choose his flowers carefully."

Reve, Soon to be released A Four Volume E-Book

That will delight, educate, interest you greatly.

Written by Andrea of French Basketeer, Elizabeth of Elizabeth Eiffel, and Laura Ingalls Gunn of Decor to Adore. These women have traveled to France many times, two have homes there, and you Must subscribe to this publication!

The architecture, here is The Musee d'Orsey with more priceless art treasures.

The Pantheon in Paris, so difficult to even imagine what went into this  stunning construction.

Renaissance Paris Vendome
Luxury 5 Star Accommodations
or stay at a friends flat!

Luxury Shopping Anyone? Elite Jewelers Van Cleef and Arpels

Now off  to Beune to have some time out of the city again and lets visit Andrea's 

Andrea's Beautiful home in Beaune during the Holidays!

Baking her Apple Tartre in Puff Pastry served with a dollop of Creme Freshe!
Enjoying the Good and Blessed Life we have.

Joining Anita of Castles Crowns and Cottages
and many others participating in this Dream Trip! Please visit their sites as well!

Simply Irresistible France!

xoxo

Karena

Art by Karena

Thank you dear friends for supporting the Arts Worldwide!

A very special thank you to all who have been here to help me  during my time of healing!

Credits to Follow

Please Join Me on A Parisian Rendevous!

Passport to Paris!

Please Join me for a Paris Rendezvous!

A Vision of the Eiffel Tower that took my Breath Away!

An Iconic Image Of The Louvre

Never One to Pack Light I have come to a Compromise of Mix and Match Pieces for several Ensembles

I Take along extra T's, One only pair of jeans, scarves and a white or cream Cardigan and am set for Daytime Dress!

The Aix Shopping Tote from French Basketeer of Course!

Can you believe Our Room with a View!? Fabulous Beyond !!

Room Service the Morning after the Long Flight French Toast with Chocolate and Bananas ( An Emeril Special)! 

Ready for Exploring: Copper and Comfits at the Paris Flea

Could this become a favorite Haunt!?

The Abbey Bookstore to Peruse

Flowers oh yes! Several bunches for our Room with a View

We are famished from our extensive excursions!

Ralph Lauren Restaurant in Paris

Another Choice: Musee d'Orsey  Fabulous Food AND Art!!

A Picnic Perhaps!

Evening Dinner and of course.....

A Gorgeous Gown for the Opera After

Let us Celebrate our First Trip to Paris!!

Of course some gifts for our Friends at Home!

Have I experienced heaven on Earth? Oh Yes!!

Linking up with Anita at Castles Crowns and Cottages for more Parisian Party  Delight!

Artist 2012 Series to Continue a Week from Today!

Plus a Fabulous Giveaway  very Soon!

Thank you for all of your comments and support dear friends!!

xoxo

Karena

Art by Karena

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Just In a wonderful package from Annie Selke's Pine Cone Hill Via Linda of Surroundings! Capri Pajamas and the softest Robe ever!!  Thank You Linda and Annie!