Friday, May 28, 2010

Les Fleurs and Magazine Update


DSC00495 - Copie 
Gorgeous !



Online magazine update: 
Just to let everyone know I am still working on the
online magazine I shared about here!

because

If all goes as planned the launch of the first issue will be in September!

I cannot thank you enough for the incredible outpouring of support,
and for the talented writers, photographers and artists
who wish to be a part of this adventure!

Also I’m so excited about the creative ladies who are
interested in advertising
both brick & mortar and online businesses and boutiques!

Let me know if you have a unique article idea, project or product.

I want this online magazine to be a Destination to Inspiration for us all!




Put a Little Ooh La La in Your Life!
Mimi Bleu

Saturday, May 22, 2010

Le Petit Palais and New Friends

I had the honor of meeting these two lovely ladies, Claudia and Claudia!
Multi-talented Claudia on the left of The Paris Apartment website
Her friend Claudia 2 is equally delightful 
DSC00812 
These two are a whirlwind of energy. 
They make a fabulous team as they steer clients through the flea markets and brocantes of Paris.
As soon as you meet them it’s like you’ve known them forever  -  lots of laughter!
DSC00590
We took in the Yves Saint Laurent exhibit at Le Petit Palais. 
 DSC00806 
It was a gorgeous day, look at that blue sky. 
DSC00805
Hard to believe last week we were trudging around in coats and rainhats
DSC00810
The interior is covered with intricate decoration
DSC00820
enormous ceiling paintings
  DSC00809 - Copie 

DSC00819
 
YSL fashion career spanned from 1958 – 2002
DSC00808 - Copie
Sketches were highlighted onto arched windows
DSC00807 - Copie
















Just a few samples, no photos were allowed inside the exhibit…
_c_Alexandre_Guirkinger_-_HC1958DIOR_large

Circa 1958
_c_Alexandre_Guirkinger_-_HC1983H133_xlarge 
Circa 1983


Merci pour un bon après-midi Claudia & Claudia!




Put a Little Ooh La La in Your Life!
Mimi Bleu

Monday, May 17, 2010

Unexpected Reflection


DSC00892 
I saw this beautiful painting in a gallery window in Saint Germain.
The reflection of the window also captured
the shuttered building across the street,
but I still like it.   

What do you think? 
I think I need photography lessons!



Put a Little Ooh La La in Your Life!
Mimi Bleu

Tuesday, May 11, 2010

A Night at the Opera


  Le Palais Garnier opera house looks like a wedding cake
2943412570_7a22fa8593_m
The Garnier is primarily used for ballet and dance.
Most of the operas in Paris are performed at the new and modern Opera Bastille
inside Garnier
Sink into the richness of the velvet interior
4028752356_8d8bb939c0_mThe stunning ceiling by Chagall
A colorful contrast to the red and gold opulence



It would be so much fun if you could join me? 
Just one problem.


What to wear?? 
46917680_conrad_kieselAfter_the_ball 
Either of these gowns will work don’t you think?




Put a Little Ooh La La in Your Life!
Mimi Bleu

Saturday, May 8, 2010

Mothers…

I was blessed to have the most wonderful Mother in the world
838808_f496 
I’m not a mother myself, but if I was I would want to be exactly like her
840004_f496
She is now celebrating in Heaven, but her sweet legacy lives on.

Happy Mother’s Day



 Put a Little Ooh La La in Your life!
Mimi Bleu

Friday, May 7, 2010

Lovely Awards form 4 Lovely Ladies

A special Merci Beacoup to these four wonderful Blogger friends
who have so kindly shared these awards with me.


lili lemontree

The theme is “Reviving the Charming Arts”.
An etiquette trainer and stationary designer, good manners are still in style!


honest scrap
This is where you need to go for a relaxing visit with
heirloom and antique teacups, vintage linens and lots of charm



The Fabulous Sugar Doll Blogger Award

Christina @ Fabulous Finds Gal
Be sure to check out her vintage and fabulous finds,
she has an incredible eye for detail and design



smaller
French born and living in the UK, an artist and interior stylist
I’m in love with her laces  - beautifully embellished with pearls


Karen @ Tilly Rose
Karen ia a lovely blogger friend from the UK.  Always positve and upbeat while creating and selling vintage and shabby items in her boutique Tilly-Rose

The rules for the "Make Me Smile Award" is to list 7 things you love about where you live.  Here goes:
  1. I met my honey here in a fairy tale way
  2. We're living here happily ever after...
  3. My French is horrendous - wait! I don't love that
  4. The patisseries!  Okay this is another negative ( none of my summer clothes fit)
  5. The architecture, beauty and history is incredible
  6. French style design, ornate mouldings and sometimes over the top gilt! 
  7. Learning to "stop and smell the roses"
  8. Did I mention I met my honey here?  Oops that is one too many!  Sorry!



Put a Little Ooh La La in Your Life!

Monday, May 3, 2010

French Men…

What is it about French men?
DSC02440
I was walking along and just had to snap this

I thought it was so sweet!



Put a Little Ooh La La in Your Life!
Mimi Bleu