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Palais Royal & Louvre Photos-Series 2

Here’s series two of the Palais Royal and Louvre Photos I shot last Sunday. Click here to view series one if you didn’t see them the other day. 

I want to thank everyone who watched my Live Facebook-Emily in Paris event yesterday, and I hope you enjoyed it. 

If you missed it, CLICK HERE to watch the video.

I received many positive comments about the black and white photo  just below. I want to let you know that this photo is for sale and print can be made and sent to you . Below are sizes and prices. 

• 10 X 13 inches Price $65 
• 11 X 14 inches Price $95 
• 16 X 20 inches Price $125 
• 20x30 inches Price $175
• Shipping in the U. S. by U.S. Mail is $14 per order 
• Photos are printed Fuji Archival paper 

 

Palais Royal & Louvre Photos-Series 1

It was a rare, clear and sunny day on Sunday, and while I was at the Palais Royal preparing for my Facebook Live Emily in Paris event this Wednesday, the late afternoon sun, light, and shadows was glorious. I hadn’t been taking much in the way of photos since Christmas, so it felt good to finally give my camera a workout. After I left the Palais Royal, I walked down rue de Rivoli facing the Louvre and there were some interesting reflections in the windows. I walked further down heading towards Hotel de Ville, and on the new La Samaritaine glass building and I discovered these really cool, distorted reflections of the old buildings. 

I would love your feedback on these. Which of these do you favor? 

SAVE THE DATE- Wednesday, January 13

I am kicking off 2021 with an exciting, free event: I am partnering with France.fr to bring you an Emily in Paris Facebook Live Tour. As many of you know, I recently filmed a 24-minute video showing off the fabulous locations of Emily in Paris and sharing some cool insider tips about them. In this event, I'll be taking you to see a few of the iconic sites featured in the show.  

The date is Wednesday, January 13 @ 11am EST

CLICK HERE to reserve your place for this exciting event and I look forward to seeing you there. 

 

Literal Street Art – Musée D’Art Moderne de Paris

Last October, when there was a short break in between lockdowns, almost all the museums in Paris had reopened. 

I rushed to Chanel exhibit at the Palais Galliera, and after, I crossed the street to see the Sarah Moon photo exhibit at the Musée d’Art Moderne de Paris. 

It was a rainy day and as I exited the museum, the large plaza of marble stones in various colors and shapes were shiny from the rain. Something about them caught my eye, perhaps the glistening surfaces and textures of black, beige, and muted red and orange. Taking the photos at close range and also framing them into squares, diamonds, and rectangles, the texture of the black shapes reminded me of the all black, textural paintings of artist Pierre Soulages, one of my favorite artists. The configuration of the geometric shapes brought to mind the work of Mondrian, except in more faded tones. 

Which of these do you like best? 

SAVE THE DATE- Wednesday, January 13

I am kicking off 2021 with an exciting, free event: I am partnering with France.fr to bring you an Emily in Paris Facebook Live Tour. As many of you know, I recently filmed a 24-minute video showing off the fabulous locations of Emily in Paris and sharing some cool insider tips about them. In this event, I'll be taking you to see a few of the iconic sites featured in the show.  

The date is Wednesday, January 13 @ 11am EST

CLICK HERE to reserve your place for this exciting event and I look forward to seeing you there. 

Correction For January 13 Emily in Paris Facebook Live Tour

I am sorry but some of the information for my live Emily in Paris Facebook Live Tour which I have been posting has been incorrect. 

The date is Wednesday, January 13 from 10am to 11am EST

CLICK HERE to reserve your place for this exciting event and I look forward to seeing you there. 

La Galette de Rois -2021

Every year starting on January 6th, la galette de Rois (the cake of the three kings), a cake made of frangipane (almond cream paste) and a buttery crust, is sold in patisseries all over France. These delicious cakes celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany, where the three wise men came to see the baby Jesus. In certain parts of France the cake is made with brioche and filled with glazed fruit.

A feve- a little china figure is hidden inside of the cake, and whoever gets it, (without breaking a cap when biting into it) is crowned king and gets to choose his queen. The cake is usually sold with a gold paper crown.

Do it in Paris has published an article with the best Galettes du Roi for 2021 Click here to read 

If you would like to make your own, below is a recipe. 

Recipe: Galette des Rois
(Serves 8)

Ingredients:
1 1/4 lb frozen puff pastry
2 eggs
7 oz almond paste

Preparation: Leave the puff pastry at room temperature for about 2 hours until defrosted but still cold.

Preheat the oven to 400°F.

Line a baking sheet or pizza pan with baking parchment or grease the pan and lightly sift flour on it. Shake off any excess flour. Roll each sheet of pastry into a circle about 12 inches across. Place one circle on the prepared pan.

Mix the egg with the almond paste until smooth and spread the mixture evenly on the prepared circle of pastry, leaving a border 1 1/2 inches wide all around. If you have a small piece of china, insert it into the almond mixture (you may also use a bean as the fève.
Place the second circle of pastry on top and press it down tightly around the rim.

Beat lightly the remaining egg and brush it on the top of the cake. With a long-bladed knife, press lightly but firmly through the egg glaze marking a crisscross pattern. 

Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden and puffed. Do not check for doneness for at least 15 minutes, as the pastry may collapse. Serve slightly warm or cold.

SAVE THE DATE- Wednesday, January 14

I am kicking off 2021 with an exciting, free event: I am partnering with France.fr to bring you an Emily in Paris Facebook Live Tour. As many of you know, I recently filmed a 24-minute video showing off the fabulous locations of Emily in Paris and sharing some cool insider tips about them. In this event, I'll be taking you to see a few of the iconic sites featured in the show.  

The date is Wednesday, January 14 @ 11am EST

CLICK HERE to reserve your place for this exciting event and I look forward to seeing you there.