Happy Friday!!

Happy Friday!!

I hope you enjoyed a fantastic week! I was able to get so much writing done and it feels great! The weather was spectacular and it finally feels as though Spring is here to stay. Tiny flowers have bloomed in the garden which is always very uplifting.

What do you have planned for the weekend? There is interesting exhibit about the colors of India ending on Sunday in Montreal.

Also, the renowned  Alvin Ailey Dance troop is performing here this weekend, which promises to be a great show.

 Have a great weekend!

"I believe that imagination is stronger than knowledge. That myth is more potent than history. That dreams are more powerful than facts. That hope always triumphs over experience. That laughter is the only cure for grief. And I believe that love is stronger than death."

— ― Robert Fulghum, All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten

(Images via The Wild Fleur, Asos, Vogue)

Happy Monday + (Flower Power)!!

Happy Monday!

I hope you enjoyed a wonderful weekend! Mine was restful and included a lovely dinner party on Saturday evening that a visit at a sugar shack. ( it was yummy!)

I also watched Mad Men last night and was surprised ( and a tad shocked by) the plot twist involving Betty Draper, until I found out the reason here. That explains everything and helps make the story line more believable.

 I'm delighted to share an unexpected  review ( in French) of my first novel here.

Merci beaucoup & have a wonderful week!

 

(Images via here)

A glimpse into Spring!

After the gorgeous and warm day we enjoyed today, I'm ready for spring: tulips, pretty colors , sandals,   pedicures and flowered patterns.

There will be lots of flowers everywhere this spring as this slideshow can attest. 

Speaking of spring and pretty flowers, I'm also happy to see two of my favorite leading ladies sitting side by side in Paris. I was lucky to be there one year ago to take in all of the magic.

(Images streetfsn and tiny white daisies, Sterling Style)

Flowered Inspiration

A picture taken near the metro in the 15th arrondissement that made me feel Happy!

A window from the Colette & Chanel pop-up store.

Flowered selection from Refinery 29

A sweet iPhone cover from Shopbop

 A cover girl from a vintage Galeries Lafayette publicity ( Cover Girl Exhibit).

 Every spring, an euphoric sensation comes over me as the seasonal fashions change from dark, muted and cold to light, bright and cheery. My mood immediately lightens as I pass by the colorful windows and displays, dreaming of candy colored shoes and bags. This spring, it looks like I won't be disappointed with all the bright colors I saw while window shopping in Paris!

Also, it always makes me smile when the wearing of flowing flowered dresses coincides with the burgeoning of the crocus, tulips and daffodils.  To me, this is what fashion is all about, having fun, feeling great while being in tune with the seasons.

Have a fantastic weekend!

Isabelle

(My personal pictures and Air France Madame)

April showers.....bring May flowers

(J.Crew, Ms. Seductive , Marie-Claire, we heart it)