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It seems that humans cannot resist dabbling in predicting the future. We have an innate need to ignore Yogi Berra’s clear warning, “It’s tough to make predictions, especially about the future.” So what did the year 2000 look like from a vantage point 100 years earlier? Let’s look at a few…
Here are some of my latest findings while wandering everywhere in France. A lovely French missal published in 1932, a beautiful marble stoup with a charming bow, and this heavy and nice vintage chocolate mold. I love flea markets, it’s like a huge treasure hunt: being able to see what is […]
You’ll certainly realize that I like discovering new spots in Paris and around. Though I’m French, (no doubt according to my poor English !) there are secret places in the capital that I haven’t heard of before….. Today let’s go to Versailles, but backstage. Ok, Versailles Palace isn’t in Paris, but it’s so close…….. Forget the […]
Some very colourful photographs of Paris by Martin Parr. http://www.connaissancedesarts.com/photo/diaporama/paris-sous-le-regard-de-martin-parr-106307.php?utm_medium=twitter&utm_term=%23photo&utm_source=twitterfeed
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Dior “Bonbon” dress Here’s an exhibit I’ll totally be going to see this summer. The Palais Galliera will be presenting a tribute to French fashion of les années 50 (layz anay sankahnt) or the 50s. I love the couture of this decade: the full skirts, the New Look,…
I love those old black and white photographs. A good way to travel in the past! Here is a funny glimpse of Paris and Les Champs Elysees about 60 years ago. I wish you all a nice day ! 😉
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