Walk down virtually any street in Central Paris and you'll find an incredible array of shops of every description. Most boast imaginative window displays, showcasing the talent of innovative local designers and artists.
Next door to the florist, its window filled with white peonies, orchids, seagrasses and unusual sea shells...
...one can buy a pale pink motor scooter for two with enough power to pull a matching camper, known as The Pod. The trailer provides sleeping facilities for two adults and a child, as well as luggage and assorted camping supplies.
If you need new clothes, the choices are endless. If you prefer romantic florals, delicate lace and long and flowing dresses and skirts, this store may be just the ticket. Hats and vintage jewelry - both real and reproduction - complete the retro look.
Beautiful flowers in the window. That scooter brought back memories of my childhood where my Dad would have all 5 of us on that scooter, aka Vespa. We didn't have any seat belt law in VN. And I don't think they do even today.
Posted by: Waya | 08 June 2006 at 03:54
The pod looks interesting but i wouldn't mind the experience, as for the clothes they are so "me", my kind of clothes. I am craving a vacation right now in Paris. I've been to Italy, but Paris seems a bit more alluring
Posted by: cathy | 08 June 2006 at 01:16
wonderful!
i love the scooter. i've always thought it'd be so much fun zipping through town in one of those, very amelie-like. except paris traffic is dreadful and i wouldn't want to be navigating through its lawless streets. perhaps a small provencial village would be more appropriate. :)
the last shop window - i would definitely enter. i love shops that are just overflowing with exquisite items that your eyes aren't sure of where to focus!
Posted by: paradise | 07 June 2006 at 23:58
I have been ensconced in my work, in my home all the live long day, and seeing these windows makes it impossible for me to stay a moment longer. I must go to McKinney, where I will find a little frenzy, a little whimzy, a little crazy, a little clever, a little old, a little older. Here I go... heading for the door...
Posted by: Rebekah | 07 June 2006 at 19:06
Tara: I dreamed I bought this beautiful frilly thing (out of line with me) and pranced around a resort in it! Now I remember why! Thanks for planting subliminal messages! hehe.
Posted by: Rosa | 07 June 2006 at 18:29
The beauty we see everyday in France! Good on you to show the world what we have at our fingertips! France is full of creative inspiration, talent, delicious food, amazing flowers..it pours romance and sends waves of beauty endless through our souls. The amazing windows...as they say in French when they go window shopping:
Licking the Windows!!
Posted by: tongue in cheek | 07 June 2006 at 13:06
le rose Pod and with floral seats, no less--seulement le Francais!
truly "la vie en rose" n'est pas?
Posted by: susan | 07 June 2006 at 11:37
you reminded me of paris ..of the amazing visual attack i had there.. beauty is every where even in small peices of cake(gatoue)...merci
c'est tres tres jolie..
i hardly speak french ..but i listen to it as i listen to music
Posted by: haiderdroubi | 07 June 2006 at 11:29
These are beautiful pics! loves the white orchids and peonies. And if The Pod ever makes it to India, it shall be an instant hit :)
Posted by: jinxthegypsy | 07 June 2006 at 07:35
sooooo inviting!
Posted by: jennifer | 07 June 2006 at 07:02
Hey! I just saw some of those little pod campers on a show on tv about rv's. People decorate them all different crazy ways. It's like a cult camping club! hehe. I think it would be fun to have one.
:)
Posted by: amber | 07 June 2006 at 05:42
You're killing me!! Love everything!! Whaaaa!
Posted by: Rosa | 07 June 2006 at 05:24
This was a great pick me up for moi today. I've been stuck in the house for 2 days doing nothing.. it's nice to see the rest of the world is still a beautiful place.
:)
Posted by: bella | 07 June 2006 at 05:03
omigosh Tara. That scooter. That POD. Where do I sign up???
Posted by: Annie | 07 June 2006 at 04:14
Everything's so beautiful! If I ever get to Paris, I'm going shopping with you!
Posted by: boliyou | 07 June 2006 at 04:02
ooooh goody ... more investments !
Posted by: diana | 07 June 2006 at 03:27
Cool. I feel like I could be standing beside you, marvelling at the shoppes and drinking a latte.
Posted by: krista | 07 June 2006 at 02:51