23 Delightful Paris Experiences!
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The Postcard
(Click Image To Purchase)[/caption] In 6 short weeks I will be packing my bags and heading out on a Parisian adventure. Â My excitement is bubbling over into my art, and I am finding myself painting things that are rustic, antiqued and travel oriented! Â Le Voyage Paris has been put together by the amazing Tonya Leigh (Check her out - you will be glad you did!). Â Tonya's mottos is French Kiss Life! Â How fun and flirty! The trip that she has put together is for 12 women to go EXPERIENCE Paris. Â You had to apply and be chosen as one of the 12. Â Part of my excitement is knowing I am going to meet 11 amazing and dynamic women. Â I am sure that over champagne, french chocolates and vibrant conversation we will become great friends! Tonya challenged us all to think about what we wanted our Paris experience to hold. Â To me that meant more then a list of places to go and tourist attractions to visit. Â It meant doing some thinking in advance about HOW I want my experience to unfold....what beauty, allure and sparkle in Paris is calling me? So here is my list...what I intend to experience and delight in while on my Paris adventure! 1. Â Soak in the beauty that abounds at the Louvre. 2. Â Paint on the Siene in a lime green beret. 3. Â Sit at the foot of the Arc De Triumph and journal about the next bold move I want to make in my life. 4. Â Investigate the delights of the Sorbonne. 5. Â Sip a cocktail at the Eiffel Tower. 6. Â Dance with wild abandon at the Moulin Rouge. [caption id="attachment_798" align="alignright" width="296"]
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(Click Image To Purchase)[/caption] 7.  Sketch with the artists at a streetcorner in  Montmarte. 8.  Boutique shop at the Quartier de la Bastille for the perfect shoes. 9.  Rent a Velib bicycle to ride between arrondissements. 10.  Say a prayer at Notre Dame. 11.  Sip a Cafe Creme on Les Champs Elysees while watching the Parisian women stroll by in high fashion. 12.  Kiss a dashing Frenchman at a club in Pigalle. 13.  Gallery hop at random soaking in color, texture and verve. 14.  Indulge in a relaxing hotel spa massage. 15.  Purchase custom fit french lingerie after consulting with a professional lingerie consultant - ooh la la! 16.  Create my own signature scent at a parfum atelier. 17.  Savor the gourmet tastes of delicious food at a soiree. 18.  Wander an open air market with a chef and watch them cook the fresh produce for lunch. 19.  Nurse a glass of Veuve Clicquot on a Siene River cruise while watching the twinkling lights of Paris pass by. 20.  Discover the perfect scarf to accentuate my femininity. 21.  Nibble artisnal chocolates - so divine! 22.  Befriend and connect with 12 dynamic women. 23.  Smell the bouquet of lovely flowers in a public Paris garden. Wishing you the joie de vivre the french carry off with such flair!!
The Postcard(Click Image To Purchase)[/caption] In 6 short weeks I will be packing my bags and heading out on a Parisian adventure. Â My excitement is bubbling over into my art, and I am finding myself painting things that are rustic, antiqued and travel oriented! Â Le Voyage Paris has been put together by the amazing Tonya Leigh (Check her out - you will be glad you did!). Â Tonya's mottos is French Kiss Life! Â How fun and flirty! The trip that she has put together is for 12 women to go EXPERIENCE Paris. Â You had to apply and be chosen as one of the 12. Â Part of my excitement is knowing I am going to meet 11 amazing and dynamic women. Â I am sure that over champagne, french chocolates and vibrant conversation we will become great friends! Tonya challenged us all to think about what we wanted our Paris experience to hold. Â To me that meant more then a list of places to go and tourist attractions to visit. Â It meant doing some thinking in advance about HOW I want my experience to unfold....what beauty, allure and sparkle in Paris is calling me? So here is my list...what I intend to experience and delight in while on my Paris adventure! 1. Â Soak in the beauty that abounds at the Louvre. 2. Â Paint on the Siene in a lime green beret. 3. Â Sit at the foot of the Arc De Triumph and journal about the next bold move I want to make in my life. 4. Â Investigate the delights of the Sorbonne. 5. Â Sip a cocktail at the Eiffel Tower. 6. Â Dance with wild abandon at the Moulin Rouge. [caption id="attachment_798" align="alignright" width="296"]
Fleur 44(Click Image To Purchase)[/caption] 7.  Sketch with the artists at a streetcorner in  Montmarte. 8.  Boutique shop at the Quartier de la Bastille for the perfect shoes. 9.  Rent a Velib bicycle to ride between arrondissements. 10.  Say a prayer at Notre Dame. 11.  Sip a Cafe Creme on Les Champs Elysees while watching the Parisian women stroll by in high fashion. 12.  Kiss a dashing Frenchman at a club in Pigalle. 13.  Gallery hop at random soaking in color, texture and verve. 14.  Indulge in a relaxing hotel spa massage. 15.  Purchase custom fit french lingerie after consulting with a professional lingerie consultant - ooh la la! 16.  Create my own signature scent at a parfum atelier. 17.  Savor the gourmet tastes of delicious food at a soiree. 18.  Wander an open air market with a chef and watch them cook the fresh produce for lunch. 19.  Nurse a glass of Veuve Clicquot on a Siene River cruise while watching the twinkling lights of Paris pass by. 20.  Discover the perfect scarf to accentuate my femininity. 21.  Nibble artisnal chocolates - so divine! 22.  Befriend and connect with 12 dynamic women. 23.  Smell the bouquet of lovely flowers in a public Paris garden. Wishing you the joie de vivre the french carry off with such flair!!

Comments
justmarydesigns said:
Oh carolyn I hope your February trip is amazing! I am leaving in just 8 days, so my excitement is mounting!! I will blog about Paris soon!
carolyn chenault said:
This sounds like it will be an amazing experience! I can’t wait to hear about your adventure…right now I’m planning my trip to France in February!
justmarydesigns said:
Thanks so much Rhonda!!! The greatest compliment is to have my writing inspire someone else!!!
Rhonda said:
Wow, dreamworthy to be sure! Thanks for making me dawdle over your list…what a delightful inspiration for dreams of my own!
justmarydesigns said:
Cathy – I think this is the first one, but there are still spots available. Check out tonyaleigh.com for details!! It would be great to have you there!
cathy said:
I have been looking for a trip like this forever how did i miss this. are they yearly?
justmarydesigns said:
Thanks Debbie!! It will be a lot of fun! I miss seeing you guys and hope all is well with you, Aaron and the kiddos!!
justmarydesigns said:
Thanks Julie – I am sure I will be camera happy there!!
Debbie said:
Your list of Parisienne experiences is inspiring!!! Heck, YOU are inspiring! I know you will have an amazing time!
julie said:
Oh, heavenly! I cant wait to hear about your experiences – take lots of pictures and please share:) Have fun Mary! Julie x