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Thursday, 21 April 2011

paris...your news stands are the cutest


Paris is one of those cities. 

It is one of those cities that never becomes boring or overly familiar - Paris always pleases. She might not necessarily aim to please, but please me she does. She tempts, she teases, sometimes she scolds but more often than not she enchants. I am spoilt: Paris is an easy train trip away. I should make an effort to visit Paris more often but sometimes the wonders closest on our doorway are the places we neglect. I often reflect about Australia in this way - when I lived there I didn't venture far enough and now that I am so far away I don't have the chance...

In Paris I love to take pics of the everyday because the everyday in Paris is just not...everyday....xv


image - vicki archer

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37 comments:

  1. This is Belgium21 April 2011 at 07:35

    very true what you say, I agree wholeheartedly on the point of Paris never becoming boring or over familiar as well as on the point of neglecting the delights closest to our doorway..

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  2. Concrete Jungle21 April 2011 at 08:29

    You hit the nail on the head re: Paris although probably best to view every spot we are this way imagine what we could see around each corner if we look just a little harder!

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  3. ChYmEc!nDy**21 April 2011 at 08:54

    I agree. Paris is so beautiful. Id love to go there someday.

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  4. Julie21 April 2011 at 10:23

    I agree Vicki. I've only been to Paris twice, but both times I was sooo pleased! And I hope to go back some day. :)

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  5. Ivana21 April 2011 at 10:28

    Paris is one of the most beautiful cities in the world, always charming, always surprising, sometimes a little bit exasperating, but still enchanting and magnificent....and I don´t say it only because I live here :) I truly love this city!

    xx Ivana

    http://styleinthecityen.blogspot.com

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  6. Miel Abeille21 April 2011 at 11:01

    I wish I were there, now.

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  7. Zita - Mlle Magpie21 April 2011 at 11:10

    So true about Paris, Vicki! Wishing you a wonderful Easter.

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  8. Life love, clutter and other beautiful things.21 April 2011 at 12:23

    Gorgeous indeed! Love this place xox

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  9. LimePalmtree21 April 2011 at 12:33

    I love Paris. My last trip was four years ago with a group of girlfriends. I have been planning a trip back ever since :-). There are still some things on "My Paris" list that I have yet to see. Thanks for sharing. -P

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  10. The enchanted home21 April 2011 at 12:42

    Yes thats the understatement of the year..the city that always pleases...yes at every turn, with every breath, with every glance, with every word, wtih every bite, at every street corner, at every inch! It is just a truly perfect city. It is truly a treat for every sense and I am truly awaken and alive in a special way when I am there!

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  11. The Caledonian Mining Expedition Company21 April 2011 at 12:54

    I find Paris irresistibly narcotic in the way it awakens my every sense. I simply love your posts about Paris!

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  12. The French Hutch21 April 2011 at 13:10

    hi Vicki, I couldn't have said it better. Your thoughts are absolutely how I feel. I love Paris, can't get enough. The busy bustle of the streets, the lovely shops, the everyday life ventured onto a side street........I feel absolutely free while in Paris, a natural high that lasts until I board my return flight home..........Great Post!

    ~Emily
    The French Hutch

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  13. Barbara Jordan Dettweiler21 April 2011 at 13:14

    Perfectly said!

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  14. mary21 April 2011 at 13:29

    Hi Vicki--Yes, it seems that everything in Paris becomes magical and sexy. Have a wonderful week-end. Mary

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  15. Jeanne Henriques21 April 2011 at 13:41

    I hear you Vicki...it reminds one to appreciate every moment wherever we are...we must!

    Jeanne xx

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  16. I Dream Of21 April 2011 at 14:28

    There's no city in the world that I crave like Paris. And you're right, it's not always an easy place, but it's always perfect in the imperfect way that only Paris has. Wish I could jump on a plane tomorrow and enjoy a Paris spring!

    Jeanne

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  17. Virginia21 April 2011 at 14:48

    She pleases me as well. Love the everyday shots like this V. I love the kiosks with their little "caps" on top!
    V

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  18. Virginia21 April 2011 at 14:50

    PS, I don't know if I"ve told you that I had coffee with Carla when I was in Paris this past Jan. She's as delightful as I imagined. We missed YOU!
    V

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  19. Anonymous21 April 2011 at 14:51

    I agree, everyday picture taking must produce some of the best photos of this city that you love. Here in NYC they have been updating our bus stops and newstands,modern and stainless steel. I must say, they do look very nice on the city streets.
    Happy Easter Weekend!

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  20. the paris apartment21 April 2011 at 15:02

    Great shot. It's incredible how the mundane in Paris is anything but! Even a loaf of bread or buying the paper is special! Thanks for the pretty reminder.

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  21. hostess of the humble bungalow21 April 2011 at 15:24

    Like lining up for a baguette and having a chat with the baker...
    The news agent and kiosk....and the line up must be because people in Paris must exchange some pleasantries before leaving.

    I love the culture of Paris...elegant, romantic and historic.

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  22. peggy braswell21 April 2011 at 15:24

    So Beautifully written + divine image. A love affair with Paris..Yes. xxpeggybraswelldesign.com

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  23. Cathi21 April 2011 at 15:24

    Paris is a beautiful city - I am hoping to return there this summer! xxoo

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  24. la la Lovely21 April 2011 at 16:19

    So pretty.. I'd love to walk past news stands like this everyday. I'm sure I'd buy many a magazines!
    Happy Easter!
    xo Trina

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  25. Amy21 April 2011 at 16:33

    You are so right about Paris! I have the iGoogle weather app on my home page with the weather of Paris always displayed. Even on days when it's cold and cloudy and rainy there, I'd rather be in Paris in bad weather than HERE!

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  26. Andi21 April 2011 at 16:44

    I too like to take photos of the ordinary in Paris which can often be the extraordinary. I also love to just sit in a cafe and take it all in. I will be there in 3 weeks and I can't hardly stand the wait!

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  27. Pink Princess21 April 2011 at 18:35

    I agree, Paris makes even the most mundane objects and places extra special.

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  28. Unknown21 April 2011 at 19:25

    So true! I have an ongoing love affair with Paris, London, Florence and Berlin.....and New York, right in front of my nose! I feels lucky too!
    Sweet details of the not so ordinary life!

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  29. red ticking21 April 2011 at 19:51

    paris is simply the best... my girlfriend is going for the first time today and everyone is telling her where to go and i told her...just walk... you will find every step charming and wonderful... get lost... stumble upon an unusual
    neighborhood... every part of paris is a m a z i n g....

    wishing you a very blessed easter friend... xoxo

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  30. Oliveaux21 April 2011 at 23:04

    So enchanting & beautiful....she always delights me too! Have a wonderful Easter Vicki. Ax

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  31. The House That A-M Built21 April 2011 at 23:37

    I will never get over Paris. My heart is still there. A-M xx

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  32. Millie22 April 2011 at 02:00

    Right on Vicki - we all need to leave the routine of everyday life & wander further afield occasionally. You have Paris & I have Adelaide as our 'Big Smokes' - as much as I love Adders, I reckon you've got the better deal! Have a wonderful Easter break down on the Mas.
    Millie x

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  33. Natallia22 April 2011 at 02:50

    Paris are my dream! i was in Paris in 2007 year in trip. I am little french and want to be in Paris all time. Now i live in Belarus. In my country now are dictatourship.

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  34. The Dainty Dolls House22 April 2011 at 12:44

    I agree, I loved the news stands in Paris, well everything was so sweet there really, I just adored that place & can't wait to visit again sometime!! I hope you have a great Easter weekend xx

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  35. Gigi Thibodeau22 April 2011 at 14:21

    I love that line: "the everyday in Paris is just not everyday!" I have never been to Paris, but it's on my itinerary for my next trip to Europe, and I have a feeling that I will never want to leave. I'm such a London girl, but I know I could easily have a lifelong affair with Paris, too. London doesn't have to know, right? ;)

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  36. Heirloom treasures24 April 2011 at 06:20

    I dream one day of visiting Paris
    When my grandaughter was about 2 I bought her a little statue of the Eifel Tower which she loved and I promised her that when she was 10 (thinking that it was so many years away all would be forgotten) but now she is 14 she hasn't forgotten,that I would take her.

    Now we are jealous because my dear friend is going this month as is my brother and his wife who are staying 11 days in that lovely city. aaaaaah to dream x

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  37. Christina27 April 2011 at 02:09

    Definitely the cutest newstand I've ever seen!

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