feels like the first time
bon jour tout le monde!
i’m finally here, exhausted from a long flight and day of getting my bearings. the good news is that spring has sprung and the sun is strong and bright!
it’s probably the first time i’ve been here in the spring since i was a kid and it’s a completely different city every single trip. i can’t believe i keep coming in january for the maison objet, what was i thinking?
the streets are filled with music and laughter, the scent of coffee and flowers, it’s positively heaven on earth!
i’m staying in the 6e and though it’s familiar, i’ve never really done more than casually pass through. now i’m in the heart of a ton of action and tried to take some video with my flip that i’ll give a whirl at uploading in a minute.
i have a really early call with my first client in the morning and one of her desires (mine too)! is to visit a textile mill. when i came up short i asked my brilliant friend mélanie of le petit cabinet de curiosities and just now she introduced me to an incredible company whose mills are in lyon but showroom is in paris. of course that led to a ton of other clues and now i’m in the throes at the last minute!
now i’m putting the final touches on the day tomorrow, which means i don’t have any time to play tonite since it’s already midnight. how did that happen? :(
so the pics i took today will have to wait til demain.
video of the hood tomorrow when i’m more together and can figure it out! better catch some zzzz’s cause i’m scrambled and feeling the lag…bon nuit!
the paris apartment 
lora replied:
*sigh* Feels like a dream from here. Thanks for taking us along on your adventures. The shot of that loom is so lovely. Can’t wait to hear about the mill.
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April 9, 2009 at 10:44 pm. Permalink.
Bonnie replied:
So glad you made it safe and happy! Beautiful trees and lovely textiles! Cant wait to see more! Looks soooo fun n fabulous!!!!!!!
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April 9, 2009 at 11:15 pm. Permalink.
Judith replied:
Claudia! Have a wonderful and productive trip! I’m sooooo jealous! Enjoy the magical and beautiful Paris Spring! :) Please have a macaron for me! Much, much Love!!!
xoxo
Judith~
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April 9, 2009 at 11:34 pm. Permalink.
Kathleen replied:
Hi Claudia!
So glad you had a safe trip…looking forward to your updates…wishing I was there, too…I’ve never been…yet!
xo
Kathleen
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April 10, 2009 at 1:05 am. Permalink.
Betty Parker-Knowles replied:
Hi Claudia,
Please enjoy Paris for us! My husband and I were there at the beginning of May last year. It was a first time for the both of us and we completely fell in love with the city! We also stayed in the 6th and so I have a few places to recommend to you, if you are not already familiar with them. I really loved Moeti, a card and stationery store at 30, rue Dauphine, the Taschen store at 2, rue de Buci (great art and travel books) and our favorite place to have tea was across the street from the Luxembourg Gardens called Thé Cool at 13, rue de Médicis. We will be looking forward to reading your posts each day and reliving our trip!
Betty
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April 10, 2009 at 2:22 am. Permalink.
FrenchBlue replied:
Am I breaking all the rules if I say….
I AM SO JEALOUS!! I AM SICK I AM NOT THERE
WITH YOU!!
Have So so much fun!
XOXO’s
Mauhhhhh DEW DROP!
Can you see the full moon there tonight??
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April 10, 2009 at 3:42 am. Permalink.
theparisapartment replied:
LOL good morning you guys! if it makes you feel better, they’re all 6 hours older here! ;p
it’s 7am and i’m hearing the morning sounds of the street sweepers (with brooms)! and the greeting of friends. i’m still a little groggy but ready to hit the streets. back soon!
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April 10, 2009 at 5:33 am. Permalink.
Nicole replied:
I’m booked to be there again in January when it’s freeeezing cold, but still looking forward to Paris in winter. Thank for the little trip down memory lane.
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April 10, 2009 at 6:01 am. Permalink.
Fotocaffe replied:
Oops, used wrong name just above. Don’t know why it jumps like that, sorry. Enjoy Paris!!
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April 10, 2009 at 6:05 am. Permalink.
theparisapartment replied:
betty i wanted to thank you for those cafes and shops, i’ll look for them! and nicole, usually i’m here in the DEAD of winter and it’s beautiful but really tough. if you like the cold it’s amazing and makes you really think about what it was like here in the days before the creature comforts like heat and hot water.
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April 10, 2009 at 6:10 am. Permalink.
franki durbin replied:
ahhh, springtime in Paris. isn’t that just postcard (and movie) perfect!? That has to be far better than January. I hope this will be the new shopping schedule!
Enjoy those blooms!
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April 10, 2009 at 1:28 pm. Permalink.
Joy & Janet replied:
Have a wonderful time C!
J&J
xox
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April 10, 2009 at 2:15 pm. Permalink.
MB and the Towpups replied:
Ooh Claudie…how we miss you. I’ll share the pics of your trip with the girls – as they helped you book it!!! Missing you…mb
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April 10, 2009 at 4:44 pm. Permalink.
gatherings home replied:
Thanks for keeping us updated. So awesome that we get a glimpse of your life. Living vicariously and wishin’ here! :)
Carol
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April 10, 2009 at 4:48 pm. Permalink.
Noel replied:
Claudia~ Sounds and looks SO amazing! I want to roam the streets and smell fresh coffee and fleurs with laughter and music…
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April 10, 2009 at 5:16 pm. Permalink.
Christine replied:
Hello from Morgan Hill, California!
Wish I was with you’all in Paris. Maybe next year?
The photos are lovely, as usual! Have a grand time, Friend. I cannot wait for the full report and new book.
Travel with gusto!! Take it all in for all of us back in the States.
Christine
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April 10, 2009 at 5:34 pm. Permalink.
Jennifer replied:
I so wish I was there! Thinking ahead to my trip in the Fall and will enjoy reading all about your trip.
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April 10, 2009 at 6:07 pm. Permalink.
rosaria replied:
Hi, I’ve come over from A Woman of No Importance. I can’t leave without telling you that this is a faboulous site you’ve created. I shall be back to learn, to enjoy, to feel young.
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April 10, 2009 at 6:26 pm. Permalink.
Isa replied:
So glad to see that you are there, safe and sound, surrounded by the scent of coffee and flowers and beauty that is just unmatched!
Have a wonderful weekend, and happy Easter, Claudia!
xo Isa
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April 10, 2009 at 8:06 pm. Permalink.
Charlie replied:
Darling Claudia, Wishing a wonderful time in Paree with lots of great food and fabulous shopping! There are very few cities prettier in April than your Paris. Have a great trip and fab weekend.
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April 10, 2009 at 9:11 pm. Permalink.
betsy replied:
So glad you had a safe flight and now the fun begins! Please eat lots of GOOD stuff for me!
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April 10, 2009 at 9:13 pm. Permalink.
Chessa replied:
enjoy! enjoy! enjoy! I cannot wait to see what treasures you find:)
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April 11, 2009 at 4:10 am. Permalink.
le petit cabinet de curiosites replied:
Happy to hear you are safe in Paris
I’m glad you like it. Prell is fantastic and so is the maison des canuts .
I’m always inspired and in love with their fabrics..
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April 11, 2009 at 8:14 am. Permalink.
Gary replied:
Thanks Claudia, loved the pic’s was in Paris a couple of months ago so they brought back some fun memories, enjoy!!
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April 21, 2009 at 7:37 am. Permalink.