Venice Doorbells

As many of you know I have certain photo obsessions: doors, lanterns/street lamps, and hanging laundry, to name a few. I happily found a new photo obsession in Venice: doorbells. There was something intriguing about the shiny brass doorbells that reflect Venice and the rugged, chipped stone surrounding them in beautiful earth tones that attracted me to photograph them. I am very excited about my new obsession. What do you think, should I pursue more doorbell shots?

Self Portrait?

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 210 euros for up to 3 people, and 70 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 

Click here to watch a video of our famous Marais tour

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 Charlotte's 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,Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Minimum of 2 students, maximum 6 students.

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

New Eye Prefer Paris Photos for Sale

I am happy to announce the sale of a new set of prints of my Eye Prefer Paris Photos.  I am offering 20 of my most popular and iconic images for sale including my doors, architectural details, statues, and monuments. They will make great 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.

Comments

[Susan]

I love these! Esp. the one with you reflected, looking through your camera.

[La Veuve McDonald]

Thank you for your blog and your gorgeous photography. Love your doorbells and the shots posted last week also. While at Carnaval I tried to take a few doorbells mai trop pressé. Definitely take more...love the colors, textures and designs. Have you photographed the costumers during Carnaval? One of the highlights of my life, and quite the experience for an amateur! J'adore Venise, et Paris. Merci Beaucoup!

[Kiki]

I'm so happy to share something else with you - they ARE stunning.... I'm sure we'd find even more shared 'loves'..... :)
Made on-line 'day-to-day' advent calendars for family and friends over the years with door numbers - and Paris is a great 'find' in that respect too. Have balcony scenes, windows, and a few more things in addition to your list which I share entirely....

[La Contessa]

TRA>>LA!My dear friend in Florence has put me on to YOU!I too adore the things you seem to adore!I am headed to Paris next month!Perhaps, we need to meet up!