If a patch a blue sky symbolizes hope, let’s take it. 

Have a beautiful day, everyone.❤️
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#paris #hope #lookingup
Nothing thrills me more than spotting an Orca. Imagine my surprise while strolling through a Paris flea market.😳

You can find anything here. I did not ask the price.
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#thethrillofthehunt #parisfleamarket #orca
In Paris, even the ordinary is extraordinary.
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#bridge #paris
Ok, ok. I know I post pics of the Palais Royal every time, but come on! The precision in the architecture leaves me swooning. Every time. *sigh*
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#paris #palaisroyal #columns #architecture
We were not even close to going back to the apartment today, or I might have purchased the entire bucket. The beginning of Spring is everywhere. 
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#paris #fleuriste #tulips
Not a hotel as we know it, but a hospital. It has been a hospital in some form since 651 (not a typo!). Most of what you see now was built in late 18th century. 
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#paris
Topiaries and marble steps. S’il vous plait.🥰
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#topiary #paris #perfect
People and Paris in my Pouilly Fume. 
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#happyhour #paris #workdaydone #livingmylifelikeitsgolden
My husband always comes with me on buying trips.❤️ I took this selfie of us this morning at the flea market. In case you don’t recognize us, that’s me on the left with that dreamy look as though I’m in heaven. He’s on the right—after having had a look at my “to do” list and appointments I’ve crammed into the week.  Before you ask, I don’t know who the doll is.😂 
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#selfie #paris #lespuces #myhappyplace #buyingtrip
Come for the sewing notions, stay for the storage boxes. *sigh*
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#shoppinginparis #ephemera #vintage #paperlabel
On the list of favorite things: coffee breaks in non-touristy French cafes.
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#coffeebreak
Stepping inside a courtyard in Paris, I find it remarkable how the sounds and the busyness of this dynamic city completely disappear. 

Have a beautiful day, everyone.
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#findyourquiet #paris #courtyard #intentionalarchitecture #stillness
First moments in Paris and already collecting balcony ideas. Note to self: naked statuary.😉
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#gardenstatuary #paris #balconygarden #balconydecor
Shop closed for a bit of treasure hunting, aka buying trip.

I’ll be posting pics along the way, of course. See you soon!😘
Congratulations!! If you’re reading this, you’ve made it to Friday once again. Pats on back, all around.🤗 (BTW, this little guy is on sale.)

Shop will be open 11-5 today.

REMINDER: Shop closed March 25 - April 4. Stay tuned for buying trip finds.😉

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#seattleshopping #shopsmall #supportindependentartists #friday
This wooden sphere is just great. About 20 inches in diameter. In the shop. Vintage—and plenty of scratches to prove it.

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#foundobjects #woodensphere #mcm #sphere #homedecor #shopsmall #seattleshopping
Inside the candlewick tab shirt sculpture, very discreetly hidden from view, you will find the artist’s hand embroidered signature.

A humble “wow” comes to mind. 

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@patti.shaw #artistssignature #localartist #seattleartist #textileart #embroidery #humility
Lovely, lovely “candlewick tab” shirt by Patti Shaw. You know the little metal piece that you see holding the wick when your candle has burnt to the bottom? Well, this shirt sculpture is made with hundreds upon hundreds of these, all tied together with waxed thread. And, not just any tabs, but the tabs from prayer votives from St. James cathedral in Seattle. Just think of all the prayers. 🙏

About 14 inches tall. Meant for hanging, not wearing.😉 

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@patti.shaw #localartist #seattleartist #prayer #somethingfromnothing #supportindependentartists #shopsmall #seattleartgallery #soulful
Sunshine and shadows in the kitchen nook.  Now you know why I don’t open ‘til 11am. Shhh…😉

Shop will be open today and tomorrow (3/23 and 3/24), then CLOSED ‘til April 4.

Hope to see you soon!

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#sunshine #inthekitchen #shopsmall #seattleshopping
Looks like this guy is wondering how Thursday got here so quickly. Me too, little mouse, me too. 😉

Anyway, he is full of charm and available in the shop. Come see him (and me). We’ll be at the shop 11-5.

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#sculpture #claysculpture #anthropomorphic #supportindependentartists #frenchartist #femalesculptor @laurencelenglare #seattleshopping #seattleartgallery