Monday, December 14, 2009

A Few of My Favorite Things

In the wonderful classic movie, The Sound of Music,
one of the best known songs was
' A Few of My Favorite Things'. 
  
 Do you remember the words?
(I think I do)

'Raindrops on roses, and whiskers on kittens,
Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens.
Brown paper packages tied up with strings,
 these are a few of my favorite things.' 

Merci Jacqueline of Home.blogspot for help with the words!

Well,  here are a few of my favorite things
this holiday season!


Chocolate, chocolate, chocolate


Printemps Christmas windows


Decorative elements


Cathedrale de Notre Dame


Macarons - any flavour is fine!


   
Fleurs


Romantic courtyards


Saving the best for last,
the Real Meaning of Christmas!

What are some of your favorite things? 


Pur a Little Ooh La La in Your LIfe!











42 comments:

debra@dustjacket said...

You know I loved each one of your favorite things, really! The last is so true and what a sweet picture too.

xoxo

Madame Sucre said...

I guess I share the love of your favorite things! adorable!

Unknown said...

I'm liking your favourite things! I'd add in the beach and my little Patsy!!

Brabourne Farm said...

Love all your favourite things and the gorgeous images that go with them! Leigh

Jenny said...

OK, that's just it! I am gonna have to try some of these macarons! I keep seeing them on TV and now on your blog! Wonder where I can buy them in Mesa, AZ? Oh, that's why they have google right? Beautiful blog!

FILIGREE MOON said...

Candy and eye candy. Such beautiful images and sentiments. Thank you! ~ Angela

Jacqueline @ HOME said...

First, I just want to say that I'm not one of those people who correct others...I hate that, but, I thought you might want to know, for future reference, that the words are;
Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens,
Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens,
Brown paper packages tied up with strings,
These are a few of my favourite things.
What wonderful Christmas photos of Paris.... chocolate, macaroons, flowers and beautiful Christmas windows and finally the Nativity. Beautiful. XXXX

Winchester Manor said...

Gorgeous favorites! I love seeing the kids so excited on Christmas morning!

Love and hugs,
Karyn

Jacqueline @ HOME said...

Ooooo, I hope that you didn't mind or think that I was being clever. Just thought you might like the right words. Lots of love. XXXX

Jacqueline @ HOME said...

Comment number three !!!!
I have just read your post again and see that you have credited me for telling you the right words. I feel really bad now !!!! I feel like and interfering blogger !!!!!!
Have a reat week. I promise not to comment again until your next post !! XXXX

Simply Colette said...

Lovely images! Hope you had a wonderful weekend. :)

Fifi Flowers said...

Oooh I like all your favorite things!!!

Melanie's Randomness said...

Ohh lovely post. The window displays are my some of my favorite things & flowers.

Tish Jett said...

All of the above. I particularly like everything when you take the pictures and it's all your point of view. It changes everything, even the things I know so well.

Stephanie said...

I agree with your list too. Just being reminded of Paris is one of my favorite things, and coming here gives that to me :)

Blue Creek Home said...

I love that movie and that song!

I love all of your favorite things too!
I would add the smell of rain, children with their shoes on the wrong feet, good a cappella singing with 4 part harmony. I could keep going but I will soon have a post in this little comment box!
Rhonda

Unknown said...

I'd say you've got a pretty incredible list of favorite things!! My list would have quite a few of the same things :)

Happy Monday!

:) T

The Daily Connoisseur said...

I'm loving the holiday joy I'm getting from your blog! xo

Obee Designs said...

I just love your favorite things...especially the chocolate and the macaroons!!! :) Oh yes, and Paris and and your lovely blog!!
Have a wonderful day!!
XoXo
Gail

Kori said...

Great photos honey! I don't think I've ever tried a macaroon! I must try one! Kori xoxo

The romantic query letter and the happy-ever-after said...

My favorite things,Clint Eastwood in that black car about 2mins into 'Play Misty for Me,' a good romance, the ocean, music and passion expressed well.
Oh this was fun.
You have a lovely day.

Catherine said...

I love chocolate,Christmas time Autumn,seaside, walking in Paris!thank you for your lovely comment.As you say i will put "un peu de oh la la "in my life!!! catherine

Anonymous said...

It is such a delight to visit you, I shall be singing that song all day. The window display is so clever...like a fox and a foxy long legged woman. Show us more.
Thank you,
Lee

Wanda Lee said...

I WAS SO LONGING TO GET OFF THE "SEASONAL TREADMILL", though I always find it delightfull,as I longed TO visit your lovely blog, SEE HOW YOU ARE MY DEAR, AS WELL AS TO VIEW YOUR PARISIAN LOVELIES!

~(PARDON MY HITTING THE CAPITOL BUTTON,AND THEN TURNING IT OFF INTERNMITTENTLY; I'M SO TIRED AND RE-TYPING IS TOO MUCH EFFORT~ SORRY MY DEAR!~lol)..,

THANK YOU FOR YOUR KIND COMMENTS AND FOR YOUR PRAYERS;IT HAS MEANT SO MUCH!..,

Aah.., "SIGH".., WHAT A "BREATHE OF FRESH AIR" YOUR; "A FEW OF MY FAVORITE THINGS", BLOG POSTING IS,ESPECIALLY TO A HAPPY, YET A WEARY SOUL!

~HOW UTTERLY, MAGNIFICENTLY LOVELY; YOU NEVER DISSAPPOINT MY DEAR!..,

CHEERS FROM SILKEN PURSE @ The Plumed Pen

Jen Beaudet said...

I love your favorites too! I also the the Haley(my daughter)ocean,painting,and chocolate(yes, I had to put that one in again)!:)

Magdalena said...

Oh how lovely. I adore each of your favorite items you listed. That courtyard is so beautiful.
I hope you are having a beautiful Christmas season.
xoxo

Natasha in Oz said...

All of those images are so gorgeous but I think my favorite is of Notre Dame cathedral -it's not often you see religious decorations in France so to see a Christmas tree in a public area is just beautiful!

Those roses are divine too....and so is the chocolate....and so are the macarons...I need to get on a plane to Paris!!!!

Lovely post.

Best Christmas wishes, Natasha.

Marina Saclley @ Iced VoVo's said...

Thank you for your sweet comment ... your favourite things are just beautiful.
Happy holidays!
Oh .... I'm your 100th follower ... congratulations!
xx

Elizabethd said...

So nice to 'met' you! Paris is one of my favourite cities and we go there by local train whenever possible.

Karena said...

Another of so may beautiful lyrics, "Mary, Have you heard". I love macaroons

Kori said...

Hey Sweetie! I am actually done shopping...yay! Just wrapping now. Thanks for visiting today and your sweet comments on my Marilyn post. She was such a mess, poor thing. You have to check back though and enter the fabulous giveaway my friend Karyn at French Charming is hosting! Hope you are having a great week! Kori xoxo

Cindy said...

I love that song!! I love the cookies, the chocolate, the decorations, the lights but mostly how happy everyone seems this time of year!

Null said...

I spent the best year of my life in France, but never got to see Paris for the holidays. I do remember celebrating Bastille day on the lawn of the Trocadero (is that the right place?) watching the fireworks behind the tour eiffel.

Can i pretend I'm there?

Anonymous said...

Thank you for the sweet comment! Sadly, I have never seen The Sound of Music and I really think I am missing out on a classic! I might have to fit it into my holiday plans. Oh yeah, and I want about 2 dozen of those pretty macaroons!!

Bonnie said...

Hi Mimi Bleu! What a beautiful list of your favorite things! We share the same taste on all! Your pictures are so pretty! Thank you for your sweet get well message... I am trying to stay as healthy as can be!

ps. Jacqueline ... we don't think anything bad 'bout you!!! I always like it when somebody notices the details and is helpful...

A Tale of Two Cities said...

Your list is hard to top, because those are all my favorite things too. Here's another silly one to add. Accordion music on the metro. My trips there are never complete till I hear an accordion player. I told you it was silly!

I also love your Joyeux Noel clip art.

Meilleurs Voeux,
Debi

Rosy Inspiration said...

Your favourite things are some of my favourites too. Thanks for sharing, lovely lovely!

Keith said...

Great photos. I really like your blog. You've got a fantastic header. Cheers!

The Pocket Stylist said...

MMMM Macaroons I am loving them right now. And chocolate who really can get enough!! Have a lovely day. kiss kiss

love lives in the kitchen said...

i thing that my favourite things are very similar to yours! great list of lovely things that i loive too!
your blog is great. i'll be back soon...
have a very sweet evening!
justyna

desde my ventana said...
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desde my ventana said...

Nice post with precious imagens, I add to dance and the Ballet among some of my favorite things.

Happy Christmas,

DMV