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Wednesday, 16 February 2011

I ♥ Paris!

This delightful little flea market find was given to me by my dear friend and wonderful hostess/guide in Paris - she knows who she is - thank you so much for making our trip so memorable! This tiny little red sampler, given in an antique AVAS box, is a true delight and I am sure there are many envious people looking at this. I absolutely love it and maybe I will chart it for iStitch Designs?

I have yet more gifts to whet your appetite so please visit with me again.

Of course, at the AEF I had to purchase some scissors from the master of scissor makers, Monsieur Roulot of Nogent. These were not actually the scissors that I had intended to buy but I did not realise that he would not take a bank card and I did not have enough cash on me to purchase the scissors of my dreams. Yes - they were that expensive! I realised, once I returned home and counted the remaining Euros, that I did indeed have enough cash but I was worried that I would leave myself short for the remainder of my trip! So this means I either have to contact Monsieur Roulot or take another trip next year.

And check out these antique bobbins - aren't they gorgeous? I had planned on using these to tidy up some ribbons but I cannot bear to remove the original threads or to untie the bow.

And more bobbins, one wound with delicate lace and one empty. I am sure I will find something to wind on this one.

And on my return from France I discovered that some of the Spring bulbs in my garden have started to flower. Tiny snowdrops, primroses and and crocuses to brighten up a dull garden and the daffodils are up but have yet to flower. I love Spring flowers!

Thanks for visiting

Take care

Labels: Gift, Paris, Red, Scissors

12 Comments:

On 16 February 2011 at 12:04, Susan @ Real Girl Designs

I'm sorry that you didn't have enough cash on you to purchase the scissors of your dreams. I would definitely recommend another trip next year!

The sampler is beautiful, and I love the box it was presented in (I'm crazy about boxes!)

Those bobbins are beautiful, too - I wouldn't wind anything on them, either - I would just be inclined to display them (maybe in a pretty vintage basket?)

It sounds like you had a wonderful trip!
On 16 February 2011 at 12:40, Lili

so gorgeous pieces!
the sampler is very pretty!
your garden looks so nice.
On 16 February 2011 at 13:42, Anonymous

I like the bobbins ! And I would leave them as they are...
On 16 February 2011 at 16:05, Simone

I love your treasures!!!
On 16 February 2011 at 16:51, valerie

Gorgeous scissors and bobbins! Sounds like you had so much fun! The garden is looking nice...and the sun will soon be making more appearances.
On 16 February 2011 at 18:38, Bertie

Gorgeous sampler Carol:)) the scissors are gorgeous, yes he is pricey but worth it, although I passed on his €250 ones LOL.
Love all your Paris pictures and the weathers looks fabulous too.
On 16 February 2011 at 19:25, Gillie

I think you should do both - contact him now AND go next year, lol! What fun, and Paris isn't so far away now for me!
On 17 February 2011 at 01:53, Kathy A.

Wonderful treasures.
Welcome home! Sounds like you had the time of your life.
On 17 February 2011 at 12:40, Sally

What wonderful treasures you came home with Carol. The sampler is gorgeous.
On 17 February 2011 at 17:32, Andrea

How wonderful! I've loved looking throught he photos of your trip to France.
On 18 February 2011 at 13:19, Anonymous

The bobbins are amazing, I would be tempted to leave them as they are.

The pictures of you garden make me homesick! I love spring in the UK, here in NY it seems to be spring for maybe a couple of weeks then bamm, summer hits and the poor daffodils and tulips wilt in the heat. I will get my spring 'fix' by loking at your pics!!! lol
On 18 February 2011 at 13:19, Michele B.

I can see why you didn't want to untie the bow - the whole package looks so lovely. Though I would love to see what the lace looks like. Such great finds! Those scissors are awfully nice - what did the ones you wanted look like? I'm glad you charted the little red sampler - thank you!