My sister Design Mom is up visiting from Normandy. They are our first houseguests. Spring has officially arrived here in Paris so we’ve been making picnics a daily thing. Today we picnicked across the street at the Champ de Mars in front of the Eiffel Tower. Hooray for warm weather!
Is it warm where you live?
I Dream Of
March 8, 2011
What a perfect way to enjoy Paris — and how wonderful that it's warm enough to pack a picnic an perch in front of the Eiffel Tower!
Jeanne
Rachel Dangerfield
March 8, 2011
This looks like one of those few "perfect moments" you get in life. I'm jealous 🙂
::: Wild lola/Naia
March 8, 2011
how many children are there? hehe, it seems so funny!
Sharon
March 8, 2011
No it is not warm here. It's raining a lot. When the the suns out it's about 40 degree. I'm freezing. Thanks for asking!
Sarah
March 8, 2011
How amazing! Such great memories for your immediate and extended family to share. I wish I could have a conversation with my child that starts with…."Honey,remember when we picnicked outside the Eiffel Tower and…" LOL
– Sarah
http://agirlintransit.blogspot.com/
Emily
March 8, 2011
Oh so fun! It's definitely not warm here; we got snow last night. 🙁 Enjoy your visit and picnics!
anne
March 8, 2011
I have lived in Paris during 9 years, close to rue Cler. I recommand you the cosy "Pain et chocolat" for breakfast or just a coffee, at 16 avenue de la Motte-Picquet. It was a place where I went with my children. It is very good. Hope you will enjoy ! (the 7ème arrondissement is definitely my favourite !).
adorninc
March 8, 2011
We're still covered in snow in Ottawa! But this has confirmed that I must see France in the spring!
CAMILLE STYLES
March 8, 2011
So excited that you're taking time to ENJOY the things that make Paris such an amazing city… the simple everyday beautiful moments!
The Maltese Kat
March 8, 2011
Amazing – I absolutely love it. How nice that you are not only creating memories with your husband and sons, but also with your sister and her family.
Not warm in San Francisco today – misty, foggy and cold, but that could all change this afternoon.
*{Maltese Kat}*| Le Blog
Shannon
March 8, 2011
lucky lucky lucky!!! What a lovely day!!!!!!!!!!!
We still have snow on the ground in Toronto….can't wait until spring arrives!
Barb @ getupandplay
March 8, 2011
I'm dreaming of spring (and in Paris- wouldn't that be great?) We got a foot of snow in Utah last night!
r8chel
March 8, 2011
It is not warm here in Pennsylvania. However, the snow in our backyard that has been there since the day after Christmas finally all melted on Saturday, so I'd say that's a move in the right direction!
Natalie | The Bobby Pin
March 8, 2011
Picnicking under the Eiffel was a highlight in paris when we visited.
Warm in San Diego per usual — and that is why I love it.
Kara
March 8, 2011
It looks beautiful. I'm jealous! It snowed a foot of snow last night. Sigh.
ieva
March 8, 2011
we're in Denmark and I don't dare to leave home without gloves yet… so quite jealous to all of you over there in Paris 🙂
janis
March 8, 2011
nooo… it's really quite depressing.
robin k
March 8, 2011
🙂 🙂 🙂
Megan
March 8, 2011
Nope, not warm. And I'm not in Paris.
*sulk*
March is a difficult month.
Lori S. Cartwright
March 8, 2011
Looks like fun! We got a few inches of snow yesterday, but it is sunny and nice today.
You are on my blog today! I posted on wallpaper and linked to your wallpaper removal post here: http://heythingschange.com/2011/03/change-in-perspectivewallpaper.html
Thanks for sharing your experience so that I could share it too.
Enjoy the sunshine!
Tina Liel
March 8, 2011
What a nice blog!!! Looks like the perfect picnic. Are you staying permanently in Paris? I am a Danish girl living in Israel. We have had really nice weather for some days but rain is on its way. That flea market looks AMAZING OMG. Hugs
Sara @ House Bella
March 8, 2011
It looks beautiful there! And no, it's not warm here. It's snowing buckets. Spring is still a long way off!
Merissa Cherie
March 8, 2011
Looks like a perfect day with the perfect backdrop!
It's warm here in Hawaii.
trisha
March 8, 2011
Weather here in Malaysia is always warm. Your sis is such a dear to come to France! Envy your picnic! 🙂
jaclyn @ thelateafternoon
March 8, 2011
a picnic with the eiffel tower as your background? how picture perfect!
~april
March 8, 2011
DesignMom is your sister? And you both moved to France? Wow! I guess I am the last person to know this…I am new to your lovely blog 🙂
YnR
March 8, 2011
Just found your blog through the Happenstance blog and thank goodness I did! I love it! I've always wanted to visit Paris (oh who doesn't!), and this is just perfect to get me by until I do. Hope you keep the posts coming!
Denise
Nikol Schiller
March 8, 2011
I have a beautiful photo my roommate took of the Eiffel Tower at night. It looks even more beautiful during the day!
I do indeed live where it's warm- on the sunny coast of California- and I've been enjoying the sunshine! Hope you are too, halfway around the world!!
Busy as a Bee in Paris
March 9, 2011
looks amazing! you are right to enjoy every second and every ounce of sun while in paris because she is a very fickle creature! the sun, i mean! winter isn't over yet, my french husband reminded me yesterday as i was gushing about the sunshine! how fun that you have your sister in normandy and that you're able to get together!
little t
March 9, 2011
No it isn't 🙁
So jealous…
rebecca
March 9, 2011
What wonderful pics! It's cold and rainy in Virginia…I dream of the day I can picnic in front of the Eiffel Tower. 🙂
Thanks for sharing these!
http://adailysomething.blogspot.com
emily
March 9, 2011
not quite warm here in dc but your paris picnic looks perfect.
Anonymous
March 9, 2011
thanks for the lovely post
this made me think of you…
http://www.etsy.com/listing/40459846/snapshot-french-cafe
amanda jane
March 9, 2011
this looks so picturesque! It's still snowy in michigan. 🙁
Shelby Rice
March 9, 2011
Have you been to Merci yet (http://www.merci-merci.com/)? It is absolutely incredible. You MUST go!
kimberly
March 9, 2011
okay, this is hysterical – well, maybe not *totally* hysterical, but funny none the less. I was just reading her blog and saw these photos and then, found you completely by accident and you have the same photos! I am so envious of BOTH of you moving your families to France – what a dream! For now, I will have to be satisfied with visiting at least once a year and looking at the real estate there…
xx
Katrina {calikatrina.blogspot.com}
March 9, 2011
Having sisters close is the best!
Looks like such a sweet afternoon you had. 🙂
Katrín
March 10, 2011
It looks so cozy! I wish spring was here. It's snowing so much you can't see between cars 🙁 Nice picnic 😉
Izzy
March 10, 2011
San Diego's getting warm too – though it really gets cold in Southern California…
I recently started following your blog – really enjoyed reading about the Paris adventures. I lived there for 4 months in 2009, and I miss it dearly!
Izzy
March 10, 2011
oops – I meant it *never* really gets cold in Southern California…
Pauliina
March 10, 2011
I just visited Paris last week-end and I loved it! I'm so jelous for you to be able to live near the Eiffel. It was amazing!
Anonymous
March 20, 2011
Hi, I found this great construction of the Eiffel Tower with Lego Duplo bricks. The construction is a room high and the children love it!
http://www.buildingexamples.com/special-projects/eiffel-tower
Making this tower is fun and good for the motoric skills for the youngsters. Have fun!