The Beautiful Village

Lately we’ve been spending most of our time discovering the area closest to us, where we live. Morning walks to Père-Lachaise, saying hello to Marcel and Edith. Admiring thick heavy doors leading into death, spotting stray cats asleep between the tombs. Then we stroll up and down the hills of Belleville, becoming tired, quite dizzy [...]

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Bag Essentials

I was asked a question about the contents of my bag: my essential small belongings. Here is my answer. In my bag there is always a vividly patterned wallet and a blue elephant pouch – in which I keep concealed pieces of paper, a pen, a heart mirror, phone, something for my lips. A heavy [...]

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In Belleville

Before my internet access dies – a few views from our current home in Belleville.

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I envy the pillow your head rests and slumbers

These days it seems easier to speak through images than to produce words. Sunday: baguettes from the nearby bakery, lots of coffee and chevre, making a little list of where I want to go and what I want to do next week. Very practical. Settling in Belleville, exploring unknown neighbourhoods, finding books to read in [...]

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Au Suivant

Pictures from the last few days.

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A.P.C. Boots

Yes – I bought the hyped boots from A.P.C.. Slightly against my principles, but after seeing them in store and trying them on they were more difficult to resist than to purchase. Soft suede and an equally soft fit seems ideal for boots. I tend to use my shoes for months and years until they [...]

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