Shopping!

What's a trip to Paris without going shopping! Before leaving me here for the week, Dan made me promise not to break the bank... and so with that in mind, I went out this morning with hopes of controlling myself while surrounded by what is truly, without a doubt, some of the best design and fashion in the world. But what's a girl to do...

I decided to go back to the area of St. Germain that Andrea and I visited last night, where I had seen several french country furniture and design stores (my favorite), as well as some reasonably priced clothing boutiques. And don't forget the gelato cafe!

I was really impressed by design shop and furniture retailer Mis En Demeure. Honestly, the website doesn't do it justice, but I browsed every single room in the place, touching fabrics, admiring china, and marveling over incredibly unique color schemes.

I managed to use some restraint while trying on the most gorgeous dresses, beautiful blouses, and sweet sweaters at Noa Noa, as I walked away with only two purchases, even though I wanted to buy out the whole store!

I wasn't so successful with the gelato, where I had another delicious double scoop of Tiramisu and Amaretto... I guess I should feel bad, but really, I walked about five and a half hours today, and another 6 or so yesterday, and another 3 or 4 the day before that. So there!

After my mini-shopping spree, I decided I should get some French culture into my day, and found my way to the Jardin de Luxembourg. Here I rested a bit, took some pictures, wrote a bit in my notebook, and called it a day.

It's supposed to rain tomorrow, so I think that's a sign I should tackle the Louvre! A demain...