Photo of light sculptures at the Centre Pompidou, Paris by Jordana Shalhoub.
The fall brocante season kicks off with an exceptional opening today at Marche aux Puces de la Porte de Vanves at Vanves and with the opening day of the 75th Foire Nationale aux Antiquites, a la Brocante et aux Jambons at Chatou. Plus there's a brocante in my neighbourhood on Sunday morning. Since most of you can't come along, I thought you might be interested in winning a surprise from this weekend's brocantes. To enter, just leave a comment beneath this post.
On Sunday, Sept. 30, Di of Designers' Block UK and her partner Harvey will be here for dinner. I'll ask Di to draw two winning names out of a hat. I'll then notify the winners by email and post their names on Paris Parfait. Bonne chance!
well - i may be too late - but
I thought i would try:)
Posted by: maddie | 30 September 2007 at 19:59
Tara,
Love to you and Di. How fun the two of you together!!!Wish I could join you. Sigh.
Posted by: maryam in marrakesh | 30 September 2007 at 09:50
Tara-- Oh how I would love to be with you at the brocantes this weekend! I hope if I win your drawing that the treat is aqua or sage! Your fan, Joan
Posted by: Joan | 30 September 2007 at 08:24
Bonjour Tara,
Your dedication and delight in taking us all on a magical mystery tour almost every day delights my senses to want to travel to Paris very soon. Keep up the fantastic work, you are truly appreciated.
Cheers and merci
Posted by: HeyJude | 30 September 2007 at 06:39
Oh my! please include my name for your drawing! I loved the postcard swap, this is even better.
Dawn
Posted by: dawn | 30 September 2007 at 05:26
Be still my heart.
How could I resist??
xoxo
Posted by: Colette | 30 September 2007 at 03:25
I find the beauty you share gift enough, but since you asked… please include my name in your hat and I imagine that hat is simply fabulous!
…as are you.
Posted by: Sharon | 29 September 2007 at 19:33
Good Afternoon,
although I never win a price, put me please on the list! It would be nice to win a reminder to you and Paris.
Promised, we´ll come to Paris in January and pick the price personally!
Bon weekend et bisous
Ralf
Posted by: Ralf Uhl | 29 September 2007 at 16:16
Good Afternoon,
although I never win a price, put me please on the list! It would be nice to win a reminder to you and Paris.
Promised, we´ll come to Paris in January and pick the price personally!
Bon weekend et bisous
Ralf
Posted by: Ralf Uhl | 29 September 2007 at 16:16
Oh yes! Please toss my name in your hat - so generous of you, Tara - thank you for the fun opportunity!
Lovely colors in the light sculpture photo~xox
Posted by: tinker | 29 September 2007 at 14:19
How wonderful is all that you share.
Sending love and smiles across the miles.
Love Jeanne
Posted by: Jeanne | 29 September 2007 at 12:54
Ooh Tara-what a great idea-count me in please lol!! I'm just enjoying catching up on all the posts I've missed through being ill. It's amazing how quickly you can get behind! Have a lovely weekend and enjoy yourself!x
Posted by: Sophiehoneysuckle | 29 September 2007 at 09:24
Hello,
I enjoyed reading blog. Especially love the goregeous crowns.
So lovely I would like to enter thank you Pinkie
Posted by: Pinkie | 29 September 2007 at 06:02
Oooh, yes, count me in, Tara!
Meanwhile, I just tagged you on my blog for a meme re: favorite reads. You've got an open deadline on this one; approach at your leisure! K.
Posted by: Karen DeGroot Carter | 29 September 2007 at 05:39
A treat! Wish I could enjoy the sights and feel of the brocantes myself -- it's been too long since I've visited there.
Posted by: Pamela | 29 September 2007 at 04:33
I've been neglectful of my blog buddies all week and now you are doing a giveaway! Hey, life is good!
Posted by: Mary T. | 29 September 2007 at 02:06
I am in France, but I will take a chance!
Have fun with Di, Harvey, Rel and Diane!
Posted by: tongue in cheek | 28 September 2007 at 21:16
i so wish i could go too ~ but what a thoughtful & wonderful idea to offer up to your fans a surprise. ooo ~ i do love surprises! :o)
Posted by: anjie joon | 28 September 2007 at 20:41
Enjoy your weekend and yes, please, count me in!
Love,
D.
Posted by: Delia | 28 September 2007 at 19:16
I visit you Not TOO Often to start to take your vision for
granted..just enough to retain the marvel. The gift of this
laptop a year ago when I retired from 30 yrs work on disability
has just opened an new world to me, and your column is one of the best tour guides. Thank you. Joyce in midland USA
Posted by: Joyce in the hinterlands USA | 28 September 2007 at 18:43
Oh, what a treat that would be!! Yes, please, put my name in your hat!!
Posted by: stephanie | 28 September 2007 at 17:43
Oh, yes,please enter my name. And if I win, I can pick it up in person when I'm there in April!
...but please help me out "...et aux jambons" = "...and HAM???"
Posted by: Barb | 28 September 2007 at 16:50
Iwould love to win a prize, to compensate for not being able to go to the brocantes in person.
Posted by: martina | 28 September 2007 at 16:31
Hi Tara,
I'd love something from Paris. This way you can give it to me in person. :)
Rose
xo
Posted by: Rose Dewy Knickers | 28 September 2007 at 16:20
Ok, I'm in. I never win, but still. Have a great weekend.
Posted by: Brian | 28 September 2007 at 16:18
I never win anything :(
but I want to try. Can you put my name in? Please?
Kim
Posted by: Kim | 28 September 2007 at 16:11
Yes, please! Put my name into the draw!
Posted by: Nancy Sotham | 28 September 2007 at 15:28
Since I missed the brocante, being in NJ this week, sure, I'd love a chance to win something! Thanks for being so thoughtful and generous with your "finds"! And greetings from exotic New Joisey where it has actually been HOT and SUNNY all week (unlike this summer in Paris).
Posted by: The Bold Soul | 28 September 2007 at 15:19
Have a wonderful time Tara. My spirit will fly along with you. Would love to see photos!!!!!
Hi to Di! SO MUCH FUN!
Yes, please add my name to the list!!
Posted by: rochambeau | 28 September 2007 at 13:36
I can smell it in the air already--LOVE fall and everything that comes with the season. I would be delighted to win a surprise! Have a great weekend. Thanks for the fun!
Posted by: RD | 28 September 2007 at 12:43
Dear Tara,
back in Budapest I am thinking of you and the wonderful brocantes I had the chance to visit with you! Good hunting, sunshine and all the best for the weekend. we will come to Paris in January..looking foreward
love, also to David Jutta
Posted by: Jutta Uhl | 28 September 2007 at 12:06
by the time I wrote it...it was the 19th! :) doesn't mind...I still hope the same
Posted by: Catalina | 28 September 2007 at 12:00
This is a 17th comment 17 is a number associated with Hope! :) so....I hope that :
When I will wakeup everyday more kind and peaceful people will enter this word (born or through transformation)
You will enjoy very much this dinner!!!! and tell me please Tara: what are you cooking for dinner?
I will win!!!!
Besitos
Posted by: Catalina | 28 September 2007 at 11:58
Je suis de retour, ma belle! Don't put me among the names for the drawing, but just wanted to say hello and that Paris wasn't the same without you! I'm waiting for November ;D. Have fun with Di this weekend---can't wait to see what you two get up to!
Posted by: laura | 28 September 2007 at 11:37
Beautiful image, envelopes me with warm light(s) on this dark rainy morning here in Vienna! Thank you for offering a surprise. Can't wait to see what it is. :-)
Posted by: Merisi's Vienna | 28 September 2007 at 08:06
I don't want to be in the draw - only because you can't post things here and that would be a terrible shame. But I do want to ask - that was your Jordana who took the photo? Because it is marvelous! Talented like her mum!
x
Posted by: Frida | 28 September 2007 at 07:40
Tres beau I love the pretty lights. Just here for a visit from NZ
Posted by: marja | 28 September 2007 at 07:01
I have gotten such wonderful gifts from you already!! But who can pass up a game of chance! I am sure you are having a fine time with all your company...take care of yourself!! smooches
Posted by: Leau | 28 September 2007 at 06:44
Who doesn't love a surprise... No surprises when I visit Paris next as I will be in touch long before so I can plan around the Brocante dates... Kisses, Vida x x x
Posted by: Vida | 28 September 2007 at 06:44
Who doesn't love a surprise... No surprises when I visit Paris next as I will be in touch long before so I can plan around the Brocante dates... Kisses, Vida x x x
Posted by: Vida | 28 September 2007 at 06:43
Brocants! Why didn't I know about this when I visited Paris in 2006. Although truth be told I can't even make myself go to a garage ( also known as tag sale in other parts of the world ) sale here in Canada. But there is something so french about it, so Paris. Enjoy.
Melissa
Posted by: melissa geddes | 28 September 2007 at 04:07
The colours in that photo are stunning -- thank you! And have fun at your brocante and with your company this weekend
Posted by: materfamilias | 28 September 2007 at 04:06
Jordana is an apple that didn't fall far from the tree talent-wise. That photo is wonderful.
Enjoy your visits with your blog friends...and enjoy those brocantes, I'll be with you in spirit!
xo
Blue
Posted by: Gillian @ Indigo Blue | 28 September 2007 at 03:19
Brocante?? Surprise? Paris! You know i am there! ..(ok..I know I have already been a lucky recipient of such wonders...so I shall let someone else have a go! )..Thank you for you comment on my 'story)! I enjoyed writing it!
Posted by: Pam Aries | 28 September 2007 at 01:59
I would love a chance to win but will you be able to post it to Australia?? LOL
I love flea markets, its the hunt and the surpise of finding something "just right" . Have a great time.
Posted by: melinda | 28 September 2007 at 01:45
Oh YES. I would LOVE this. Get lucky, Annie. Get lucky. Thanks for the opportunity, Tara.
Posted by: AnnieElf | 28 September 2007 at 01:36
I would love a chance! Wish I could be there this fall . . .
Posted by: tut-tut | 28 September 2007 at 01:28
...BEautiful photo Jordana!!!!!!!!
xox - eb.
Posted by: eb | 28 September 2007 at 01:27
did you say surprise?
oh yes yes yes - Tara! -
you know how I love a flea market...
it is raining and I am sending
warm butterscotch kisses from
Vermont - almost time for all those colors!!!!!
xox - eb.
Posted by: eb | 28 September 2007 at 01:26
Hello Tara,
I love your sense of style. I may be in Paris in November and would love to have a coffee with you.
Merci!
A
Posted by: Anya Cleven | 28 September 2007 at 01:14