Today was much more relaxed than yesterday.
Mum got up early and went to The Louvre to draw.
I slept in, took a swim in the tub and then spent a good few minutes seeing if I could reach the edges of the bed with my arms or legs if I really stretched, wiggled or flipper over. (I can't.)
So after a productive morning I padded downstairs in my slippers in search of the salon for a bit of pampering.
Yes I know I had my hair done recently but this is the John Nollet, Room 101 salon, it's world famous! I couldn't miss an opportunity like this.
The finished article...
What do you think?
For lunch we grazed our way through the Christmas market at the Champs-Ellise.
Meats,
Oysters,
Roasted chestnuts,
Crepes
& even nuts & bolts made out of fine French chocolate.
Utterly stuffed, we decided to walk it off with a little stroll to the Eiffel tower.
My knitted dress is from ASOS (UK / US).
Who can resist a twirl at the Eiffel tower?!
I wasn't the only one posing after all…
All touristed out we headed to Galleries Lafayette to shop.
My mother is like The Terminator of shopping. Seriously, nothing can stop her, she has stamina like no other.
I on the other hand get very bored and very sick of crowds very quickly.
To me, Hell is a French department store.
10 floors of shopping and we destroyed them all. I left piled high with bags and ready to drop, Mum left grinning and feeling rather pleased with herself.
There was no way I was moving for the rest of the evening.
Back to the hotel for bubbles, the rugby and supper by the fire.
Harry Potter bath taps!
After a couple cocktails (passion fruit, apple, wild strawberries, lemon combined with vodka and topped with champagne) my batteries had recharged a little so we headed out into the night for a stroll on the cobbles.
Ok, so today was little bit naughty.
We'll get some more culture tomorrow, promise.
Mum got up early and went to The Louvre to draw.
I slept in, took a swim in the tub and then spent a good few minutes seeing if I could reach the edges of the bed with my arms or legs if I really stretched, wiggled or flipper over. (I can't.)
So after a productive morning I padded downstairs in my slippers in search of the salon for a bit of pampering.
Yes I know I had my hair done recently but this is the John Nollet, Room 101 salon, it's world famous! I couldn't miss an opportunity like this.
The finished article...
What do you think?
For lunch we grazed our way through the Christmas market at the Champs-Ellise.
Meats,
Oysters,
Roasted chestnuts,
Crepes
& even nuts & bolts made out of fine French chocolate.
Utterly stuffed, we decided to walk it off with a little stroll to the Eiffel tower.
My knitted dress is from ASOS (UK / US).
Who can resist a twirl at the Eiffel tower?!
I wasn't the only one posing after all…
All touristed out we headed to Galleries Lafayette to shop.
My mother is like The Terminator of shopping. Seriously, nothing can stop her, she has stamina like no other.
I on the other hand get very bored and very sick of crowds very quickly.
To me, Hell is a French department store.
10 floors of shopping and we destroyed them all. I left piled high with bags and ready to drop, Mum left grinning and feeling rather pleased with herself.
There was no way I was moving for the rest of the evening.
Back to the hotel for bubbles, the rugby and supper by the fire.
Harry Potter bath taps!
After a couple cocktails (passion fruit, apple, wild strawberries, lemon combined with vodka and topped with champagne) my batteries had recharged a little so we headed out into the night for a stroll on the cobbles.
Ok, so today was little bit naughty.
We'll get some more culture tomorrow, promise.
































Love Mummy Thomas's engagement ring! It's a beauty! Daddy T obviously has GOOD taste! x
ReplyDeleteIsn't it lovely?! I've admired it for as long as I can remember.
DeleteOhmygoodness! I agree! Is that an aquamarine? It's beautiful and very unique!
DeleteYou both look gorgeous! I know you've heard it before, Rose, but your hair...! Perfection.
ReplyDeleteThanks Inga! x
DeleteMy finger tips are suddenly itching to book a weekend away in Paris! Inspiring shots x
ReplyDeleteYou really should Kate! x
DeleteRose, your hair is fantastic! It looks like you had a perfectly wonderful day, I don't see anything wrong with the productivity level :)
ReplyDeleteI will be in Paris next weekend with some of my girlfriends - we're staying in the 3rd arrondissement. Any suggestions for tasty things to eat (on a budget) or fabulous things to do?
Adrienne, if you're looking for a fun meal on a budget I cannot recommend more Refuges des fondues - it's a tiny little fondu place where they serve the wine in baby bottles. You can get cheese and meat fondu and, while it's not the best meal you'll ever have, it's an unforgettable experience! I've been there 4 times since I moved back here!
DeletePics in case you want to see:
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That sounds amazing Nich!
DeleteBe sure to stop at Marche des Enfants Rouges for lunch - it's the oldest covered market in Paris with tons of delicious food stands. And splurge for a cafe or drink at Cafe Charlot to people watch! :)
DeleteI would also definately reccomend the Marche des Enfants Rouges. Also in the 3eme the street Rue Dupetit Thouars is packed with adorable restaurants.
DeleteCheck out these too
http://www.tendaysinparis.com/category/cityguide/restaurants/
http://smalllandsaxby.blogspot.fr/
For really really good burgers: Big Fernand. They make "french burger" with french cheese and a signature sauce, it's my favorite!
DeleteFor a fancy diner but still affordable, go to Café Constant. It's near the Eiffel tower. It's French cuisine with a twist!
As for sweets: Ladurée, Jean Paul Hévin, Angelina, Pierre Hermé and the list goes on :)
Thank you all so much!! You've been wonderfully helpful!
DeleteOh my! Paris looks even more beautiful at this time of year! My mom and I went at the end of August, which I blogged about too, and I fell in love! Altho our trip was not as fancy as yours but I am with you on the department store is hell feeling!
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to your next installment, living vicariously through you is delightful! xo
Looking at your pics and reading this post I know that I have to learn a lot, not only about blogging, but also about enjoying life!
ReplyDeleteLove your blog. Really.
I love Paris in winter, it's definitely one of the most beautiful cities in the world! Looks like you're having a lovely time :)
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Rose - just wondering why you always buy from the Petite sections at Asos, Topshop etc, when you are so tall? I thought they were for shortarses like me :) Charleyxxx
ReplyDeleteUmm.. embarrassingly enough I'm actually really out of proportion!
DeleteI have a pretty small torso but my legs are really long which is why I'm tall...
*mutters* like a daddy long legs.
xx
Oh I see! Well you look great and not out of proportion at all :) Thanks for answering - I'm on the edge of petite/not petite height-wise (5'4"), but have quite a long body, so couldn't work out how someone 5'8 could fit into petite! Charley xx
DeleteYou mean like an envy-inducing-leggy-beauty, Rose!
DeleteLove the twirling shot at the Eifell tower - tres chic.
ReplyDeleteMerci Louise! x
DeleteThe Terminator of shopping :'DDD ...
ReplyDeleteI want the same bath!
Show us what you bought!
ReplyDeleteI got back from Paris a few weeks ago and it was literally amazing! What a place! I had read your blog beforehand and visited Angelina and The Beef Club and both were fabulous! Loving your posts :) x (OH and your hair)
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful diary of your trip with your mum! Paris is high on my list of places to visit in 2013 x
ReplyDeleteLiv x
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Yes, yes, yes to quality mother-daughter time :-) I'm shopping with my mama in a few weeks and can't wait. She too has the stamina of no other. Hopefully it snows again, today was our first fall. Check it out on my Instagram! heather_kulp08
ReplyDeleteI love your night time dress! Where's it from? Looks like a lovely weekend away. X
ReplyDeleteWow gorgeous! I'm so jealous, my husband is from Italy and he's always telling me how pretty the US is but I see pictures of Europe and I say no he grew up in a place way more beautiful than I could imagine. I'm going to visit Italy, the northern half, in 3 weeks, I'll be spending Christmas and New Year's there and I can't wait!!!!!
ReplyDeleteSounds lovely!! These posts make me want to hop on the next plane to Paris!!
ReplyDeletexo Andrea
Wonderful and Marvelous
SOOOO JEALOUS!! XX
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Rosie where are your black ankle boots from? they're fabulous and EXACTLY what Im looking for. Please help. Merci Beaucoup! Jess xxx
ReplyDeleteRosie where are your black ankle boots from?? Please help Im after a well made pair exactly like the ones you are sporting. Merci Beaucoup! Xxx
ReplyDeleteLove the Paris blog posts. I am under 5'2 so quite excited about the knitted dress being petite already on the ASOS website to order - well a girl has to treat herself during the Christmas period. Your blog post has inspired me to plan a trip to Paris - I want to go Angelina as I love hot chocolates - I already told my boyfriend we are going next year. Love the blog :) you look stunning as always *sigh* okay ordering off ASOS time! xx
ReplyDeleteI don't know what I love more: your Mum's ring, your Mum's coat, your hair or Paris.
ReplyDeleteOooh I have to go to Paris NOW.
ReplyDeleteI J'adore Paris
ReplyDeleteYou look like your having AMAZING time :)
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Absolutely amazing post! I just love all of your photos of Paris and it seriously makes me itch to click the book it now option on my own browser!
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hey, uhh, poor student here... can i have your life please??
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DeleteThat's so lovely Rosie. You and your mom have such a wonderful relationship. I wish I could do that with my mom as well. Paris looks amazing and so do those nuts & bolt chocolates. Wow.
ReplyDeleteThe picture of you by the fountain is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteRose your comment about the Harry Potter faucet made my day! It looks like you lovely ladies are having a wonderful time, I can't wait to go to Paris/Europe someday!
ReplyDelete---Sabrina :)
Paris looks amazing, I have been to Paris before but missed half of the stuff youve been too so now im dying to go back and kicking myself for missing that mall!
ReplyDeleteYoure coat is beautiful, where is it from? You have hair similar to mine and it looks amazing with royal blue colours, so I need myself one of them coats!
Enjoy the rest of Paris!
Vanessa x
My dad is a ceramist and he is curently selling at the Christmas market on Champs Elysées, maybe you saw him :)
ReplyDeleteIf you have the time go to the exhibition on the impressionistes and fashion at musée d'Orsay, it's really great!
And for a naughty tea time: Jean Paul Hevin is a must!
Hi Rose! I ADORE your blog have been reading for ages. First thing I do every morning. Here to ask for advice... Your travels always look divine - great places, amazing food, an overall fabulous time. I'm trying to decide where to go on my honeymoon in June and thought 'of course The Londoner will know!' We're looking for a mix of sexy and relaxing, and interesting and cultural. Any ideas or suggestions? I'm so excited, but having trouble narrowing down some good options. Thank you so so much! Much love from the US!
ReplyDeleteRhodes is beautiful and Rhodes town has a lot of wonderful historic things to see. The weather is spectacular also!
DeleteThank you, Anon!! I'll check it out.
DeleteThis looks like such a lovely mother/daughter trip! Paris is so delightful as Christmas nears!
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i'm so jealous because i love paris so much! and i adore your coat, where is it from?
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Love love this post, Paris is one of my favourite cities. I was just wondering where your shoes are from in the picture where you are sitting on the fountain?
ReplyDeleteLove your blog it is such an inspiration
What a lovely trip with your Mom! She looks like the perfect travel/shopping partner!
ReplyDeleteHi Rose,
ReplyDeleteI'm an English girl living in Paris and for me nothing quite compares to the charm of this city.
Looks like you're having a fantastic time!
Having read that you went to Angelina I thought I would mention one place which I find does even yummier hot chocolate... Jean Paul Hevin there's one along Rue St Honore so close to your hotel so you must go if you havent been already ;) x
I'm in love with you blog! x
ReplyDeleteI don't think I ever commented on your blog (not much of a habit) but your. Hair.
ReplyDeleteYou're already too pretty for a human being but my goodness, what they did to your hair is unreal. It looks amazing.
Also you and your mom are the cutest haha
Hope you have tons and tons of fun!
Love from Brazil xx
I'm completely and utterly jealous. I'd love to go to Paris again! Such a lovely post
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Love the post! Rose I just have a quick question. Do you have any camera recommendations for something that isn't too big but still a great quality?
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I moved to Paris 2 months ago (I live just at the top of the Champs Elysées) and your post has made me fall in love with Paris all over again, despite a hard and long day topped off with public transport delays! So thank you :)
ReplyDeleteAhhhh tres bon! I especially love the bath taps - it does look very harry potter-esque. Can't wait to go back to Paris, hopefully going for me and my boyfriend's 8 year anniversary!
ReplyDeleteSO jealous of this trip! I've only ever been to Paris with school/uni and never got to wander 'til my heart's content. I see a trip on the horizon...
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HARRY POTTER BATH TAPS! SO COOOOL. I loved that part of the book, where different kinds of bubbles come out of each tap.
ReplyDeleteLooks like you're having a blast. Beautiful pictures!
Cool pictures! I really like your blog!
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Rosie, where are your boots from?
ReplyDeleteAlso I was wondering if you mind telling us what make up and fragrance you use/ like. Not like a make up tutorial but just a post about the products...
Your hair looks amazing and that fountain pic is incredible! Can I have your life? Please?
ReplyDeleteIf you're still in Paris I have to reccomend the Bohèmes exhibition currently on at the Grand Palais. I've been here for a year and a half and there are always so many magical things to discover!
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Oh I love Paris and this makes me want to go back again even more.
ReplyDelete♥ Thankfifi
p.s. the hair is, as always, incredible
You're seriously gorgeous! I really enjoyed this post :) Followed X
ReplyDeleteHey rose, lovely pics. I was wondering what camera did u use? I've been trying to get that fountain affect that uve got, but fail each time. Helppppo pizazz xx
ReplyDeleteRose, do you speak french? I'm going to paris in 2 weeks and I know very little of the language, am I in trouble? Can one survive in paris just with english?
ReplyDeleteYou can absolutely survive with just English, but it's always very nice to learn a little bit of the language before you go. Basic phrases like "Do you speak English?" "I don't speak French" "Thank you" & "Please"... things like that. Not speaking French might limit you to more touristy areas as well, but you should be fine! Bring a phrase book/dictionary for help!
DeleteI was in Paris in July and luckily the person I was with spoke French which was very helpful. They definitely appreciate it more if you attempt to speak French even if you aren't v good. I would recommend taking a phrase book just so you can say basics-ask for the bill, please, etc.
DeleteEnjoy your trip x
your mum is fab in that coat!
ReplyDeleteI love the pictures.Please put up lots more! Both You and your mom are beauties and the backdrop of Paris just enhances that!
ReplyDeleteOh, this post makes me miss Paris so much! I'd love to be there this time of year. Looks like you and your mother are having an amazing time! :)
ReplyDeleteKeep calm and carry lipstick.
I wish we were travel buddies! Eating my way around Paris sounds like a perfect holiday! Don't feel bad :)
ReplyDeleteI wish we were travel buddies! Eating my way around Paris sounds like a lovely holiday - don't feel bad! :)
ReplyDeleteYou have supermodel legs, lady! Nice twirling!
ReplyDeleteHey Rose, I have the same camera as you but I struggle to get any half-decent shots in the dark. Any tips/recommended gadgets to help with this?
ReplyDeleteLauren - http://www.takeontheroad.com/
I would love to lay with you in that bath, my arms gently draped over your shoulders, comforting you but not smothering you.. the water is probably hot as it is.. giving you little kisses on your neck and biting lightly on your ears, making you feel utterly relaxed as you sip your red.. when you are ready, ill make my way down with my fingers leading the way down your chest and down your cute lil pop belly (after the xmas market :))...
ReplyDelete*shudder*
DeleteThey're coming to get you, Barbara...
DeleteThey're coming to get you, Barbara...
DeleteTotally inappropriate dude, you should keep that to yourself.
DeleteThe funny thing is, she must be ok with it. In case none of you have noticed, you have to have your comment APPROVED before it shows up.
DeleteSo what is it, Rose? Creeped out or secretly flattered? Maybe she should stop posting half- or nearly-naked pics of herself if she really doesn't want it.
Thank you for the approval Rose, if the latter then I'm glad you were flattered - of course its not ideal to post these things on such a public forum but I also dont agree with the above that its creepy or innappropriate.. I just wrote what went through my mind at the time and I think everyone appreciates a compliment even if slightly sexual..
DeleteSeriously? "She should stop posting half- or nearly-naked pics of herself if she really doesn't want it" - that's some pretty messed up 'logic' - sounds a lot like the bull shit victim blaming 'logic' that rapists use "oh she was asking for it - look at how she was dressing/behaving." Maybe you should consider that she is posting these photos for HERSELF and not for some entitled asshole (you).
DeleteWow. I don't even know where to start with that.
ReplyDeleteOh my giddy aunt
ReplyDeletelol that is kinda creepy ^ ... Just wanted to say i LOVE your blog, in the midst of finals week at law school and these paris posts were just the study break I needed!!! :)
ReplyDeleteMother-Daughter time...Always love it !
ReplyDeleteI was wandering why don't you go to department stores like Le Bon Marché which is smaller and less crowded than Les Galeries Lafayette (but with a great selection of accessories, clothes and more) ?
Seems you're having a great time in Paris, enjoy it !
I love your mum's tartan coat so much!!
ReplyDeleteI'm loving reading about your adventures in Paris!! :) Your mum is exactly like mine in the shopping department, it's like she's in heaven and never wants to leave!
ReplyDeleteGem x
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I would love a trip to Paris even more now after seeing your gorgeous pictures! The ASOS dress is really cute as well!
ReplyDeleteHope you're having a great time :) xx
Been spending hours looking for that exact qoute...what is the brand or where can I get it? You don't know how much trouble you would save me! Btw I love your blog, new reader here :)
ReplyDeletesorry I meant coat*. I don't know why my phone autocorrected coat as "qoute"
ReplyDeleteI really want to go to Paris after seeing your pretty pictures!
ReplyDeleteI need that bath in my life!
ReplyDeleteu look great
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Fabulous photos, I can't wait to visit Paris! X
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