One thing my sister made me promise her when I moved from the United States to France was to every now and then take her along with me on little trips and basic errands around the city (via Instagram or FaceTime), so she can see and hear what I see and hear, … ultimately so we don't feel very far away from each other. Being able to do this has helped me tremendously, and at the end of the day, however enthralled and excited I am about living in and experiencing Paris, it is always multiplied when I get to share it...
Odd thing is my family was still in suitcases up until a few days ago, so a huge part of me can't yet shake the feeling that we're just about to finish our vacation then head back to the States. I'm still (and likely always will be) playing tourist and snapping photos - and in utter disbelief that this is my new home and that my days visiting, exploring and lingering are not in fact numbered. It takes me a moment to grasp the reality of this,... even as I write it here.
I do miss many many things about the US, but for now Paris is home. Paris is home! And I intend to savor the slices in each moment of every day... and to share as much as possible.
This set of Instagram shots is from the last couple of months, as Paris awakened to Spring and my palette awakened to the extraordinary variety of delicious French breads and cheeses :)
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Magnifique!!
ReplyDeleteDelightful instagram photos to share with Little Things ~ xoxo
ReplyDeleteartmusedog and carol (A Creative Harbor)
I'm so glad you allow us to come alongside you. I have to confess that seeing your images just makes me swoon. Everything just seems so much more alive than living amongst a franchised lifestyle here in the US. I love my country, of course, but I just love how other places really have atmosphere. You are living the artist's dream!
ReplyDeleteSo fun to go along and see all the different scenes of a place I've never been!
ReplyDeleteI love seeing Paris through your eyes and feel blessed that you share it with so many people.
ReplyDeleteLove it, love it! Catherine, you must be pinching yourself every day. Paris is home!! Beautiful photos and words as always, my friend. :)
ReplyDeleteLovely selection... now I want French bread and cheese
ReplyDeleteMollyxxx
You capture the essence of Paris life. I wouldn't be able to grasp it if I was able to call Paris home, either!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful collage!! <3
ReplyDeleteJust so much fun to travel with you as you discover your new life in Paris. Wonderful storyboard! I'm sure each day is an adventure.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you have a sister :) and that we get to reap the benefits of what you've got here!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! It's the little things that make a place.....
ReplyDeleteThank you kindly for your sweet comments ladies :)
ReplyDeleteYour photos always transport me to Paris in 2 seconds. A lovely palette indeed.
ReplyDeleteLove these little snippets of the Parisian lifestyle
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely images of wonderful Paris.
ReplyDeleteLovely collage!!
ReplyDeleteLucky you! I lived there in the late '60s. Wish we'd had the technology back then (but that was decades away, and I couldn't even afford film—remember film?—for my camera). It was still the best time of my life. :~} Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteLovely pictures! Visiting from Simple Things Sunday
ReplyDeleteyour paris is so beautiful! love your pictures
ReplyDeleteThanks for letting us tag along!!!
ReplyDeleteYou are so fortunate to be living in Paris. Whenever I imagined expat life, I pictured myself in Paris. Instead, I ended up in Malaysia. Your photos of daily life there confirm what I imagine Paris life must be like. You've given me an idea to do a similar story about Malaysia.
ReplyDeleteThank you Michele... I'd love to see your slices of everyday in Malaysia! :)
DeleteAhhh Paris... now I want french bread and cheese
ReplyDeleteMollyxxx
I love your blog and your photography - you are bringing back so many wonderful memories of Paris.
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