A Walk Through Suburbia

I love how they've created a passage between homes to get to the water.

Just need to be careful of the poison ivy!

Stunning little haven at the edge of this up-scale neighbourhood.

This though was quite unexpected!

Le Procope, in Paris: Napoleon's Hangout!

This piece was originally posted at EBJ- Art and History Salon

Winding cobblestone streets and a back road lane transformed by a colourful mish mash of cozy tete-a-tete tables where lovers dine and and sip their wine near merchants selling their fruit- a very bubbly and happening place this short winding street.  This is where by pure chance I stumbled upon the back way entrance to the very famous “ Le Procope”.

This happens to be the cafe where Napoleon used to hang out! At the very entrance there’s even his hat! The story has it that during his ‘poor’ days, Napoleon pawned his hat to be able to pay his bill.

This is more than a charming place- it’s filled with history.  The whole place is decorated with memorabilia of the times and photos cover the walls. There is a lovely room upstairs where Napoleon and his political crowd gathered for discussions, good wine and great food. 

 

 

 

Disappointed that we had already had lunch (apparently the place serves the finest French delicacies), hubby and I settled for their renowned coffee and sorbet (apparently still the same recipe!!) – delicious:) The staff was also extremely kind to us (seems like all of Paris was enthralled with our Quebec accent;) Anyway, they let us roam the place and take some photos. I think I had the best time in Paris right in this very place where Nappy himself enjoyed himself most.  Memorable. Honestly, I think I felt his presence more here than Malmaison!

 

These photos were taken in the cozy upstairs-attic room where all the political action happened...

 

And then, just by the hallway to the restrooms,

  I see this interesting sign...hmm...Voltaire, I'm not impressed!

 

 

If you're in Montreal this week...Montreal Fashion Week Continues!

From Melissa Nepton's Fall- Winter Collection

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Montreal  may not be the official fashion capital of the world…but it truly is the best kept secret place for outstanding fashion talent and exquisite couture.

If you’re in town, make sure to get your tickets for Montreal Fashion Week - it ends this Friday.  Upcoming Montreal designer Melissa Nepton showed her new upbeat and comfort-oriented yet sublimely chic line, on Tuesday. Melissa Nepton is  the winner of the Target Emerging Designer Award…which also means that her line will be available to us here in Montreal, at Target this December!  To listen to Melissa speak, go to the Montreal Gazette’s online backstage interview HERE.

Complimenting this event with more designers and their specialty clothing lines, Cabinet ephemere puts on a great show not to be missed as well.  Their show runs until this Sunday.

Tickets for the Arsenal go for 25$ per show, or a day pass for 75$

For more info on the Cabinet ephemere go to: www.cabinetephemere.com