Christmas in Paris 2010: Hermés

The windows at Hermés never disappoint in terms of decadent luxury and this year they have pulled out all the stops to present a fantasy world of flowers. American artist Timothy Martin was invited by Leila Menchari of Hermés to collaborate with her to create this season's windows. He he spent five months painting ten 8' X10' paintings and each one is a whimsical, flower framed original with a musical instrument or chair also composed of flowers. If you don't get to Paris for the holidays to see these beauties, don't worry, they will be up till February 21.

Hermés
24 rue Faubourg St. Honore, 1st. arr.
Metro: Concorde 

Eye Prefer Paris Photos for Sale

I am happy to announce the sale of prints of my Eye Prefer Paris Photos.  I am offering 17 of my most popular and iconic images for sale including my courtyards, doors, architectural details, statues, and monuments. They will make great holiday gifts for all your Francophile friends, relatives, and colleagues but don't forget to buy some for yourself.

Click here to see photos and for full details including sizes, prices, and shipping. Here is a sample of some of the photos.

New! Eye Prefer Paris Cooking Classes
I am happy to announce the launch of Eye Prefer Paris Cooking Classes. Come take an ethnic culinary journey with me and chef and caterer Charlotte Puckette, co-author of the bestseller The Ethnic Paris Cookbook (with Olivia Kiang-Snaije). First we will shop at a Paris green-market for the freshest ingredients and then return to Charlotteís professional kitchen near the Eiffel Tower to cook a three-course lunch. After, we will indulge in the delicious feast we prepared along with hand-selected wines.

Cost: 185 euros per person (about $240)
Time: 9:30AM- 2PM (approximately 4 1/2 hours)
Location: We will meet by a metro station close to the market
Class days: Tuesday,Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
Minimum of 2 students, maximum 6 students.

Click here to sign up for the next class or for more info.

I am pleased as punch to announce the launch of Eye Prefer Paris Tours, which are 3-hour walking tours I will personally be leading. The Eye Prefer Paris Tour includes many of the places I have written about such as small museums & galleries, restaurants, cafes & food markets, secret addresses, fashion & home boutiques, parks, and much more.

Tours cost 195 euros for up to 3 people, and 65 euros for each additional person. I look forward to meeting you on my tours and it will be my pleasure and delight to show you my insiders Paris.
 Check it out at www.eyepreferparistours.com

Comments

[dianne]

How absolutley stunning!! Paris must seem like fairyland with all the beautiful decorations.

[Teresa]

I've become addicted to your blog! Thanks for giving those of us not in Paris at Christmas the beautiful eye-fuls!! Merci mille fois.
I will be in Paris for 3 days in mid-January, though. I went on-line in hopes of scoring a ticket to the Grand Palais Monet exhibit, but they are no longer for sale. Any ideas on how to get one? Merci en avance.

[Style Maniac]

Oh my goodness! A friend sent me this ... truly wonderful.

[www.parisian-adventures.com]

I have never been to this Hermès store, seeing those beautifully decorated windows makes me realise that I'm missing out!

Cynthia

[Ginny]

These are fabulous

[barbara]

Gorgeous! Love these

[Cheryl]

I'm so pleased to know that these displays will still be up when I get there in February!! I always go to Hermès to check out their windows. If only I could indulge myself inside each time I'm there......