First day in Paris. While Will was busy at his conference, I caught up with Penny, a university friend who moved to Paris last year with her husband and 4 children. We met in the Marais - an area I have stayed in once before, but haven't really been back to often.
We met at a gorgeous shop that is accessed through a courtyard. This little display greeted shoppers as they came through the portico.
On the other side of the courtyard was this mobile garden. Inside they sold the porous bags for carrying pots of herbs. Quite handy if you need to move your plants out of the sun or into the rain. I love the big metal door frames.
The shop is called Merci and can be found at 111 avenue Beaumarchais. It is a mix of eclectic homewares, stationery, fashion and childrenswear (as well as Liberty fabric sold by the metre) - all round - my kind of store.
You made it! I hope you're having a wonderful time -- your pictures sure are beautiful!
Posted by: Thimbleanna | Wednesday, May 05, 2010 at 09:58 PM
merci is gorgeous! to be expected of the former owner of bonpoint - i loved everything they sold!
hope the trip goes well, jx
Posted by: jules @ The Diversion Project | Wednesday, May 05, 2010 at 10:31 PM
Oh how fabulous! I have been wanting desperately to step inside Merci.I hope you are having a lovely time !
Posted by: Clare | Wednesday, May 05, 2010 at 11:02 PM
Le Marais is my favourite part of Paris. There is a wonderful gallery there - Art Naif du Monde Entier - gorgeous!
Posted by: Amelia | Thursday, May 06, 2010 at 10:22 AM
oh heavenly! I love paris! when hubby worked there I just took it for granted but once you leave you miss it!!!
loved eating out at night in the marais!
enjoy, we'll all savour all your photos, shopping tips and itinary!
Corrie:)
Posted by: corrie | Friday, May 07, 2010 at 05:43 PM
A little bit of French style on a rainy Melbourne night, such lovely photos ...
Posted by: Barbara | Friday, May 07, 2010 at 07:41 PM
oooh, merci! so fun :)
Posted by: jane | Friday, May 14, 2010 at 09:06 PM