We were on our way home from a beautiful first day in Paris looking in the windows of the shops as we passed by.
I looked in the window, started to walk by, and then a quick turn around……. I had to go into this lovely shop!
The shop was full of gorgeous orchids. Some that I have never seen before.
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In the very middle of the shop there was this grand 1960’s glass chandelier. It had to be at least 5ft. in length. I only wish I could have captured it’s magnificence in a photo.
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The
curator of this shop was a young man named, Marc! He spoke English, and
was delighted to practice. He told us all about his shop, and the
unique items displayed.
Most
of the unique items were purchased at flea markets. Can you imagine
finding the chandelier in pieces in a box? He told us all the pieces
were intact! Amazing.
Notice the buckets on the wall that are holding the ferns? This is off of an old water wheel. What a clever display.
I am going to try to duplicate this somewhere in my backyard. I fell in love with this concept.
He had several lamp bases that were made from old metal grates off of fences.
Before
opening the shop they came in, and stripped all the walls and the
ceiling down to it’s original beginnings. I love the texture of the
stone, plaster and beams.
Marc
told us to only spray a mist of water on our orchids, and to not water
them. They absorb water through their roots, so a mist is sufficient. We
kill our orchids with too much love/water!!
More water buckets trailing down the stone walls with ivy gently flowing among the orchids.
We had a lovely visit with Marc. We are finding the Parisian’s to be so warm and charming.
If you have the pleasure of going to Paris be sure to visit this lovely florist:
If you have the pleasure of going to Paris be sure to visit this lovely florist:
Eric Chauvin
22, rue Jean Nicot
Paris 75007
www.ericchauvin
or
commandeparis@ericchauvin.fr
Have I told you that I LOVE Paris?!
