Two female icons and cover girls are side-by-side in a quai vendor's bookstall along the Seine. I think it's interesting that the old Paris Match depicting Audrey Hepburn is bright and sunny, whereas the one showing Marilyn Monroe's face is darker, in the shadows - perhaps in recognition of the tragedy of her early death.
Vintage postcards are mixed with new in a quai vendor's stall.
La mode, la mode, la mode - A Paris television show by the same name features au courant fashion, but this vendor had prints featuring 18th, 19th and mid-20th century styles.
A 19th-century decorative design above the doorway of an avocat or lawyer's office near Notre Dame.
Wonderful post!
Jill 00
Posted by: Jill | 12 April 2007 at 14:11
I really loved this series of posts.. especially the old pics of Audrey and Marilyn.. and how you try to find the symbolism in EVERYTHING.
Posted by: holli | 04 April 2007 at 02:45
I love each and every pictorial and description from the walk along to the Seine to here...it's like a travel log and many things are items I would have been drawn to were I there in person. It's funny the excitement it creates to see other parts of the world some may take for granted as being "always there". It's like someone giddy over San Francisco when for me "it's always there". It doesn't mean these places are less amazing it's just when you cannot be there to smell the fragrances, touch the stone buildings or admire an antique or hear the language spoken etc....the interest is heightened. I am quite grateful for those of you living abroad to bring your worlds a little closer to ours.
XOXO
Posted by: Lisa Oceandreamer | 04 April 2007 at 00:40
Vintage postcards and so many other delights - my head would be whirling, surrounded by so much to see. As always - thank you for sharing it all with us! xo
Posted by: tinker | 03 April 2007 at 23:14
Delightful images all
Posted by: Di Overton | 03 April 2007 at 21:58
such a delight to stroll through Paris and environs with you - I went to Paris for the first time on my 21st birthday (in April) some 30 years ago and I loved those postcard stalls and oh! the architectural detailing, the vitrines... so these images brought me sweet memories of my youthful wanderings -
and yes you do provide a very "thinking blog" and it is so appreciated.
xox - eb.
Posted by: eb | 03 April 2007 at 19:21
Oh, How I wish I was there... standing in line at the ice-cream shop and walking around with you taking photos....I adore this post...I love little walks with you. Oh, old postcards and new.. all mixed in, how charming....I was catching up below as well. Tons of wonderful phots....Off I got to peek some more...
Posted by: Vanessa | 03 April 2007 at 18:50
Love the "La Mode" prints!!
Posted by: Lynda | 03 April 2007 at 17:59
It's always such a treat to go on these walks with you.
Sending love & warm thoughts, JP
Posted by: JanePoe (aka Deborah) | 03 April 2007 at 17:22
I am absolutely in awe....the 18th century prints are breath taking as are the vintage postcards. How divine to have these images fill your day.
XO
Kristen
Posted by: Kristen R | 03 April 2007 at 16:56
I`ll take all of that.....I`m so jealous that you can get all of these actually just along the quay....
Posted by: Gypsy Purple-Chamara | 03 April 2007 at 15:07
I loved this post. I adore those dresses!
Posted by: artzyjudie | 03 April 2007 at 13:52
Just looking at Audrey's face brightened my day - thanks!
Posted by: Amy | 03 April 2007 at 13:28
How very exquisite.
I love all that you share.
Blessings!
Posted by: Jeanne | 03 April 2007 at 12:25
Tara,
pulchritudinous my dear, simply splendiferous!
rel
Posted by: rel | 03 April 2007 at 10:23