if I still had time to sell a kidney, I'd be in Paris

this is the place to be;

Date: Sunday, September 5th at 7 pm

Place: Cafe Les Deux Magots

6 Place des Saint Germain des Pres

75006 Paris

If I could be in one place Sept. the 5th it would be Paris. I would be ecstatic to walk-in the door of the cafe to meet & greet Sande of A Gift Wrapped Life, Vicki of French Essence, & Claudia of The Paris Apartment. These incredible women will be in Paris for the Maison et Objet Paris (among other things) and made plans to meet for a 'sparkly drink' and the amazing opportunity to spend the evening face to face. Each one posted about their Paris plans and so graciously invited their followers to join in the evenings amusement.

Sunday would be an night to remember....

I could sip my tea here. Sorry no coffee for the Dumbwit.
This Seattleite ( & former Starbucks employee) sadly cannot choke it down.

I'd stay in a pretty Paris apartment such as this.

I'd have to sleep here the first night,

only to sleep here the next. Must not play favorites while in Paris.

I dare say I might even want to cook on my holiday if it could be here.

Enjoy a spot of lunch here.

And when I grew tired of the first lovely apartment
(although I severely doubt that would occur).

this apartment would vie for my affections.

and if my feet were weary from hours of walking the fleas,

I would rest them here.

One would have to partake in a bit of sustenance to maintain

their peak level of shopping stamina. I know you won't argue
with me about this fact.

I suspect I will be prompted to show-off my dancing prowess with the ladies on stage.

Evenings in Paris make the magic happen.

I suspect I would be spotted by 'Sartorialist' & asked for a photo.
It is always proper to oblige.

Me and the 'gals' would laugh, share stories and perhaps
buy matching sunglasses.

And of course a day must include cycling the streets with Sande (of A Gift Wrapped Life) and her sister-in-law. We would soak in every sight & sound of the magnificent French life-style.

But one must never go to Paris without downloading the incredibly useful iPhone app
'Keys to the Fleas'; 'Claudia Strasser's insiders guide to the flea markets & brocantes of Paris.
Filled with such amazingly helpful tips such as shipping, trading, and market terms, it's a must have for any Paris enthusiast.

'download Keys to the Fleas here.

Ladies, wishing you fond memories, friendships forged and fabulous flea finds.
* Wishing I were in PARIS *
& now.... xv

* if you'd like to stay in one of those fabulous apartments search Haven in Paris and Paris Perfect.

{go forth and shop responsibly}
I'd be @ the fleas

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