Weekend reading from the bookshop: Turkish writer and Nobel Prize winner Orhan Pamuk's Other Colours (essays on life, art, books and cities) and The Man in the White Sharkskin Suit, My Family's Exodus from Old Cairo to the New World by Lucette Lagnado. Oscar Hijuelos, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author, calls Lagnado's book "...beautifully written...rich with history and insightful. Wonderful."
I also bought the October issue of BBC's Homes and Antiques magazine and came home to find an invitation to the Salon Antiquities at 62 Avenue de la Grande Armee, Paris. It continues from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily through October 21. Take the Charles de Gaulle Etoile or Porte Maillot metro to reach the fair.
The cover of a beautiful and imaginative collaged and handsewn booklet sent to me by the wonderfully- talented Elizabeth of Be...Dream...Play. The bronze metallic leaves are my addition, to hide the mailing addresses.
The back cover of eb's fabulous collaged booklet.
A gorgeous heart milagro from eb's art piece.
Photo of interior stairwell and glass window panels of Islamic shapes at L'Institut de Monde Arabe, Paris.
The next time you see the provocative television advertisement for Yves Saint Laurent's new "Elle" perfume, pay close attention and you'll notice it's filmed at the L'Institut de Monde Arabe in Paris. You can't miss those amazing tile panels that filter light like the lens of a camera. See more photos of the Jean Nouvel-designed architectural wonder here.
Her book is beautiful, what a wonderful gift!
Posted by: Madeline | 25 October 2007 at 06:06
Wonderful artwork from Eb! Lucky you!
Posted by: tongue in cheek | 16 October 2007 at 12:11
Oh - such lovely treasure in the mail from talented Eb! Enjoy the bounteous beauty!~xox
Posted by: tinker | 16 October 2007 at 01:08
Beautiful Tara...WOW! XXOO Missed you!
Posted by: Tammy | 15 October 2007 at 22:07
will put that book on my list - now reading Amy Tan's Saving Fish from Drowning - wow...
love the addition of the bronze leaves - lovely to be in your hands and visiting Paris again - oh Bloglandia Bliss!
many kisses dear Tara...
xox - eb.
Posted by: eb | 15 October 2007 at 17:10
I really like the letter to Mr. Ropon, very imaginative...always enjoy visiting your world
Posted by: cathy | 15 October 2007 at 15:24
A lovely weekend by the sounds of it Tara. I just adore the handmade booklet sent to you, such a treasured posession.
Posted by: Rach | 15 October 2007 at 09:45
Certainly sounds like you had a beautiful weekend. Reading and beautiful creative presents. How perfect is that!
Posted by: karen Cole | 15 October 2007 at 05:45
how fortunate you are tara, receiving art mail treasures from notre chère amie elisabeth.
have a great reading weekend!
Posted by: marita | 15 October 2007 at 01:13
Pamuk is a brilliant writer - the last couple of sentences in his Black Book is still one of my favourite pieces of writing.
Ah yes ... the World Cup ... I was wrong. I'm glad my family only threatened to take my hunch and bet on it - no money was actually lost! C'est la vie.
As always, divine photos ...
Posted by: chiefbiscuit | 14 October 2007 at 21:36
Beautiful things to enjoy and treasure. Please let us know more about "The Man in the White Sharkskin Suit" when you have read it. So far I have hesitated to buy the new Orhan Pamuk. because I still have very little time to read for fun and already a long row of books that wait for my attention.
The glass window panels at l'Institut de Monde Arabe are stunning, I enjoy each and every view you offer us.
P.S.:
Have you seen the new Dove commercial?
Posted by: Merisi's Vienna | 14 October 2007 at 20:06
I love these kind of posts. It's like sitting down for coffee with you.
I always get on very well with your book recommendations too...so thank you. I'll add to my list.
Enjoy your week Tara, xo
Blue
Posted by: Gillian @ Indigo Blue | 14 October 2007 at 19:38
what a haul you made...good books, fun art, that photo is wonderful.
Posted by: Cre8Tiva | 14 October 2007 at 19:34
Sounds like you've had and excellent weekend. Good books and surprises from eb. You lead an enchanted life!!
I'm reading Great Gatsby!! Lovin' it!
Posted by: rochambeau | 14 October 2007 at 17:21
You always find the most delicious photographs to post and things to talk about. You spark my imagination!
Posted by: cherie | 14 October 2007 at 17:06
inspiring, as usual
Posted by: materfamilias | 14 October 2007 at 16:58
Tara, sometimes I think you just like rubbing it in that you're in Paris and I'm not. ;-)
Posted by: Willie Baronet | 14 October 2007 at 16:14
Delicious grab bag of weekend goodies! xx, jp/deb
Posted by: JanePoe (aka Deborah) | 14 October 2007 at 15:59