Summer in Noisel

by | Nov 10, 2013 | Archive, Francofiles

It’s so cold here now, so here’s making up for it with photos of the hottest day of this past summer. BBQ at some friend’s house in Noisel. The factory was a famous chocolate dynasty that no longer exists (Menier). The grandchildren burnt through...

Musée de Toile

by | Sep 20, 2012 | Fashion, Francofiles, What To Do In Paris

Do you know what Toile is? It’s a kind of patterned fabric that is used mostly today in decorating. It has a rich history in France. From what I could find out at the museum it was a kind of imitation of fabrics that were imported from India. To make them at...

Religious Tattoos Anyone?

by | Aug 31, 2012 | Francofiles

I would love, love, love to tattoo any of these on someboby, please! They come from a trio of religious card books given to me by a very sweet client!

Bad Skin

by | Aug 27, 2012 | Francofiles

I was about 12 or 13 when I found some vintage movie magazines from the 1920’s 1930’s. It was ads like this one in the back that fascinated me. I was still naive enough to believe in reducing creams and nose correcting harnesses. I wondered why I...