Sunday, May 27, 2012

The Blush List - Bonjour, Paris!

Knitting // I love this photo of the cutest little sheep wrapped in yarn taken by a Paris photographer. 
Crochet // Isabelle Kessedjian's crochet creations are simply too amazing for words. This Paris fiber artist is such an inspiration! Check out her incredible work
Local Artist // French artisan Caroline Gomez's online shop is filled creations like cloud-shaped cutting boards to aprons with bright accents. 
Style // Cuillère à Absinthe, a French photography student, is one of my favorite style bloggers. I love the quirky outfits she puts together. I mean...her sweater collection is pretty awesome. Look at that tea set necklace! 
Art // Hopefully my few semesters of French will at least allow me to order "un croissant" in a sidewalk café. I should study this Cakes with Giants print though...just in case. 
Food // I think I found a new favorite food blog. Carnets Parisiennes and her too-good-to-be-true recipes and food photography takes my breath away. I am fascinated by these adorable cloud macarons. Don't you wish clouds were actually made of macarons? I'm going to ignore the scientific impossibilities of that dream and believe that one day macarons will pour sweet, sugary rain from the sky. ;)


I've focused a lot on my excitement about visitng London, but I am equally excited about walking the streets of Paris. This Blush List is dedicated to all things "Paris" as I get ready for my first-time, French adventures later this week. We will only be visiting the city of lights for a short time so I need to make sure I complete all of my Paris goals....

- Eat a (real) croissant.
- Eat a (real) macaron.
- Eat a...ok I need to do things other than eating.
- See the Eiffel Tower.
- Tour the Louvre.
- Walk up and down the Champs-Élysées.
- Visit Shakespeare & Company.
- Roam around Rue Cler...and so much more!

Oh I can't wait to see it all. I wish I was brave enough so I could run around like Fred Astaire and Audrey Hepburn in Funny Face.


I have a giveaway winner to announce too! I can't upload the screen shot of the random number generator, but The winner is Debby, comment #117! I will email you about your prize soon! Also, even though I'm on vacation, I still have room for large and medium June sponsors! Please email me if you are interested or if you have questions!
What did you do this weekend? I hope you have a wonderful week too! Is it weird to say I miss you and that I feel so far away even though I haven't met most of you? Probably...haha. ;)

10 comments:

  1. Mmm crossiants are good in Paris but I'd rather go for a pan au chocolat. It's the first thing I get off the plane. Just have to add make sure you do t miss La Droguerie in Paris. Similar to Liberty and such a neat store for crafts.

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  2. I've recently started following your blog, and i must say Im in love! I hope you post detailed summaries of your trip, i can't wait to see all you've been up to! Keep on rocking

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  3. Great list Meredith! I'm gonna go check out those blogs and new artists that you mentioned. I LOVE those macaroon clouds and also Cuillere a Absinthe's bag and sweater collection - amazing! Glad you know about Shakespeare and co - what a truly magical place, I think it will make your heart sing when you visit it. Katie. xxx

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  4. Hi Meredith!! Love the cloud cutting board, and macaroons!! So fun!! Have a fabulous weekend!!! xo Heather

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  5. Those cloud macarons are so dreamy! Enjoy Paris! xx

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  6. Oh, Meredith!!! These are gorgeous. I love that lady's sweater. :O And her tea set necklace, oh my my my!

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  7. I think you would like this place (if you don't already have it on your list):
    http://www.lepetitatelierdeparis.com/welcome.html
    It's open only Thrusday through Saturday, and just in the afternoon. Call before you go.

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  8. I loved the shopping list, you know?
    Inspiring kisses ♥

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  9. I'm so happy to see Isabelle Kessedjian and Parigote on your blog, those girls are really talented!
    I hope you will enjoy your days in Paris.

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  10. Hope you have an amazing time in paris!! Shakespear and co is def one not to miss, was one of my favourite places:)
    Jess x

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