Happy Easter

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Happy Easter!

Guess where I've just been?

Paris! :)

 Paris in the springtime, a beautiful flower stall,

eye-catching shop window displays,


astonishing buskers at the steps of Sacré-Coeur,


wonderful places to eat the most delicious breakfasts you've ever tasted,

and the biggest graveyard in Paris, Père Lachaise.



Oscar Wilde lies here behind the loving graffiti!


Jim Morrison is surrounded with gum fashioned into hearts and sweet messages.
The lampost too!




And a visit to the Château de Versailles which I can sum up in one word 
and that word is... 
BIG

I also came across an artist's work that's new to me but is now my new current favourite.♥
I won't reveal who she is just yet, I think I'll leave that until my next post if you don't mind. :) I want to do my giveaway draw soon too, so I'll say bye for now and I'll be back again in a few days to announce the winner and to gush about my new inspiration!
See you then!
xx

Comments

CraveCute said…
How wonderful! Fabulous photos! Loved the flowers and the food/wine shop! Happy Easter to you too!
7 April 2012 at 21:46
busybusybeejay said…
I love Paris!We were there in December.
7 April 2012 at 23:28
Robin Larkspur said…
Thank you for sharing your view of Paris in the springtime. Lovely!!
8 April 2012 at 02:13
Tammie Lee said…
it looks like you had a wonderful time

i am so happy for you!

Lovely Sunday to you~
8 April 2012 at 06:47
renilde said…
Ohlala, Paris est magnifique!
Looking out for that artist...have a happy sunday, x
8 April 2012 at 09:25
Flotsam said…
That gum on the tree is something I have never seen before. It is nice and disgusting at the same time.
8 April 2012 at 09:40
Victoria Stitch said…
wow jealous! happy easter!
8 April 2012 at 10:14
rachel awes said…
how fabulous about paris!!
loooove the tree and all your photos!! happy easter to you too. xox
8 April 2012 at 11:34
Cynthia Schelzig said…
Thanks for taking us on a little jaunt into thee City....mmmmm oui,oui....mon cherie.........fabulous shots of a fabulous place!!
8 April 2012 at 18:26
rossichka said…
It's lovely to see Paris again, Paris through your eyes... Thanks for sharing! I suppose the emotions were strong and will fill your heart with warmth and delight for a long time!
9 April 2012 at 23:25
Rosie said…
That's certainly saved me the airfare. Super collection of photos and funnjily enough very recognisable as your colour palette.
10 April 2012 at 10:13
Ashley Faye said…
was just talking to my bf about going somewhere, I mentioned Paris, and after looking at these I don't know how I can go anywhere else first. great pics xx
20 April 2012 at 18:25
Ruthie Redden said…
Jess, i am so envious ;-) It looks like you had a truly wonderful time. x
22 April 2012 at 11:03
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