elvira |
May 9th, 2001 09:41 AM |
Viaduct des Artistes: shop called M'O' with incredible dried flowers, seed pods, etc. I bought a bunch of stuff and have no clue what I'll do with it. They also have handmade papers; and blank books, photo albums, etc. made from the papers, with gorgeous covers. <BR> <BR>Trois Quartiers near the Madeleine: sort of a shopping arcade with a great kitchen shop, bath shop, funky doodad shop.... <BR> <BR>In the Marais, gorgeous stationery stores with stunning handmade papers, unique envelopes, etc. <BR> <BR>Goumanyat et Son Royaume, 7 rue La Michodière 75002 for incredible spices (French-grown saffron), flavored vinegars and mustards, and a lecture on saffron from the owner! Don't miss the sea salt from Guerande. <BR> <BR>Gault Miniatures, somewhere on the rue de Rivoli near the Louvre. Expensive miniature buildings, but worth every dime. Every time I go to Paris, I buy another something to add to the growing 'arrondissement' in my bookcase. <BR> <BR>In the 16eme, at the corner of rue la Fontaine and ave Leopold II is an 'orphanage', which has a second hand shop run by the ladies of the church. Seein' as how this is in the chichi <BR>'hood, you can find YSL suits for $30. <BR> <BR>Re the department stores: have you checked out the stickers and crafts stuff? You ain't seen nothin' 'til you've seen THEIR miniatures... also, incredible laser-ready stationery, greeting cards, and office supplies like folios and writing pads. <BR> <BR>
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