A Pocket Full of Memories

The Graduate

Congrats to the Babe! Couldn't be prouder...

Goonie Dreams

Today's Brocante - featuring One-Eyed Willy and other treasures....

Schools out for the.....

Just finished up my studies + summer is upon me! Time to soak up every nook and cranny of Paris. Also just trying to maintain a bit of my momentum + overhaul my site + this here blog. We shall see.....

In the meantime - first order of business was to take a long walk through the jardin des plantes and drink some mint tea a la mosquee with my buddies.

Brain Thunder

I have been swallowed into an abyss of textiles, sewing and sketching. Although it looks like a fabric store exploded all over my house - wouldn't have it any other way. This past year has offered me a refreshing creative surge.

School is in full swing as I prepare to finish up my studies. Can't wait to share some of the things I've been working on...

Drawings

Working away on new things....

Yesterday

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New Work - Parsons Paris

I've been working with Parsons Paris these last couple months to design + develop a summer site showcasing their classes. In addition we worked in a simple cart to make the overall summer abroad experience easy + inviting. Much like Paris is the backdrop to the school, I've attempted to translate the same feeling on the site. I couldn't be happier with the outcome!

You can view the site here: http://summer.parsons-paris.com/ - Would love to know what you think!

Cookin' Time

I think I have openly declared my love for all food...Recently I got the chance to test out my french food skills! My mama is visiting Paris - so we decided to try a cooking class. If you ever pop over to Paris - check out cookn' with class, which I can't recommend enough.

The morning started off with Market visit where we were schooled in everything from stinky cheese to Israeli artichokes(yum). We got to pick a custom menu + continued to cook up a storm with our fantastic guide - chef Pino. Full belly, great day.

Pancake-less in Paris

Well the Sunday hunt for freshly cooked pancakes is serious work. For the late-risers the few precious locations that dish out this American delicacy are overtaken by long lines, which when combined with the freezing temperatures results in a breakfast white flag...

So we opted for falafel, yummy, but definitely not a pancake. I'm so sentimental for breakfast, it's my favorite meal of the day, the thought of skipping straight to lunch always upsets me just a bit. But today I took one for the team (aka my husband who loves lunch-time). This fight is not over though - I'm setting my alarm at an absurd hour next Sunday - I'll let you know how it works.

In the meantime if your looking for the best breakfast in Paris - here's my picks:

The Kitchen fresh, delicious berry-filled pancakes
Breakfast in America good ol' steady breakfast
Le Loir dans La Theiere quintessential parisian brunch
Cafe Charlot yummy fixed brunch with lovely atmosphere




breakfast @ the kitchen

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Making Things is Nice

One semester down. Really feeling inspired and a surge of creativity. Can't wait to dig deeper into textile design. Put together a little site with all my work.

Thankfulness

Thanksgiving went off with out a hitch - great company + even greater host, full bellies were achieved. I'm a thankful girl who loves her family and friends (+ fresh baguettes).

Let the holidays begin!

Pinch Me

Every morning when I open the door*, it's the same feeling...like walking into a dream.

Even after being here for a couple months, I wonder around wide-eyed overwhelmed with the beauty of my surroundings... I'm holding on to my Paris moments. It's been a busy couple of weeks but I can't wait to be a better lil' poster - write more / share more...


*This is my street + freshly decorated with christmas lights

L'Atelier de Henri

I had the opportunity to spend a lovely afternoon with my teacher Henri Matchavariani in his Paris studio or Atelier. It's always so interesting to step inside a creative space, it definitely plays an essential role in the artistic process.

It was a real treat to take a closer look at his oodles of work, check out his library, and enjoy some apple tart...Henri's graceful strokes are inspiring and he's truly a great teacher.

Sunday Stroll

A walk around the our hood in the Latin Quarter and then over to the Marais to stuff our selves silly at yummy L'as du Fallafel...I could walk this city for an eternity...