November was the penultimate reading month of the year, obvioiusly, and also the ultimate reading post of the year. Any of the books in this post would be perfect for curling up with on the couch, near the fire if you’re lucky, a cup of tea and a plate of shortbread cookies nearby. I hope you find some recommendations that please you.
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Once again, problems with the email subscription mail-out, so I’ve put together a short Outfit of the Day post to test the system. My Bluestocking Chic Slow Fashion to ward off the blues this morning and wave hello to you from Very. Rainy. Vancouver. . . (Subtitle: How to wear bright yellow boots and a patchwork tweed coat!)
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I’m a bit under the weather today, taking a “sick day” — and it seems a good excuse to revisit some walks in Paris. Let me quickly share some public/street art and windows from my visit last month. . . And a bonus list of Things to Do Every Day from one of that city’s shop owners. . .
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Our first day in Paris this past October, we serendipitously discovered this powerful work by Ivorian artist Jems Robert Bi. Back home, I’ve had the chance to find out a bit more his work and about contemporary African art in general. Confirming for me once again that Paris will always be new to me . . .
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As gimmicky and clichéd as a visit to Rome’s Bocca da Verita (Mouth of Truth) might be. . . . when Nana and Granddad have a day in Rome with a Seven, a “willing suspension…
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