Paris…Taking It All In
July 06, 2015
One of the things I notice most when I am in Paris are the details...
I love the cobblestones, the lanterns, the ironwork, the designs on the buildings. Maybe its because I am actually slowing down enough to see them or because this city just has a magical amount of details and character… or a combination of both.
Either way, it always seems like my life slows down a bit when I am here. Whether or not there is the lovely craziness of family around me and I am negotiating a million things at once or I am completely alone and doing nothing but absorbing what is in front of me.
Aside from the buildings, there is of course the food. And the color. And did I mention the food? And whether or not we were eating it, we were certainly taking it in with all of our senses.
In the rare case that we weren't gazing around us, eating or window shopping, we were sitting and relaxing.
See you tomorrow.
Beautiful city, beautiful photos. Lovely to see it through your eyes. Thank you.
Posted by: Elaine K | July 06, 2015 at 04:42 PM
I also love Paris and can see that you will be using the color and design in future fabric collections. Can't wait!
Posted by: Suzanne | July 07, 2015 at 05:11 AM
My favorite picture was of you in that pretty dress against that door . Of course you achieved the perfect bslsnce and color.
Posted by: Martha Cook | July 07, 2015 at 05:14 AM
Thank you for all the beautiful pictures!!
Posted by: kitty | July 07, 2015 at 05:15 AM
Great Vacation dress! Is it a pattern? Enjoy the trip. Beautiful adventure!
Posted by: Diana Marlow | July 07, 2015 at 05:23 AM
What a beautiful family you are!
Kathleen
Posted by: kathleen waldron | July 07, 2015 at 06:10 AM
What a great way to see Paris....love your pictures and felt I was there too! Best part is the memories....thanks!
Posted by: gailss1 | July 07, 2015 at 06:47 AM
I love your vacation "slideshow"~ what a beautiful place to visit! I absolutely love the last photo of you in that dress! I can see it in B&W... so classic! And French!
Posted by: Sinta | July 07, 2015 at 09:50 AM
Breathtaking!....If that dress isn't available in pattern form....it certainly should be.
Your family is simply charming.
Nona D.
Posted by: Nona Davis | July 07, 2015 at 11:40 AM
The colors are just amazing!! I can see why you love Paris: it has all those warm, beautiful colors that you love to design with! :-) You look great (I was just thinking that you were taking all of the pictures and weren't in them, but there you were in the last one!) And your daughters dimples are so sweet: her smile makes me smile!! Hugs, H in Healdsburg
Posted by: Helen LeBrett | July 07, 2015 at 12:01 PM
Thanks for the revisit,there last summer with my husband and daughter.
Soooo loved it.
R.
P.S. You have gorgeous children.
Posted by: Regina | July 07, 2015 at 01:54 PM
You look so pretty in the final photo! Did you make your dress, and if so, is it an available pattern? I love it. All the photos are great.
Posted by: Marjory Wilkin | July 07, 2015 at 03:28 PM
Oh my goodness...so much inspiration! I feel like you should just keep sharing as many photos as you have!!!
And what a fun dress you are wearing in that last photo! What a great vacation with your whole family!
Posted by: Sherri | July 07, 2015 at 06:22 PM
I have a lot more! So I will keep sharing until I run out!
Joanna
Posted by: Joanna | July 07, 2015 at 06:37 PM
Thanks for the compliment! I loved the retro feel of the dress when I bought it and it just felt like Paris to me!
Posted by: Joanna | July 07, 2015 at 06:43 PM
It is a dress from ModCloth… an online dress shop. They have so many retro styles… you should take a look!
Posted by: Joanna | July 07, 2015 at 06:44 PM
Thank you!
Posted by: Joanna | July 07, 2015 at 06:44 PM
Now I want to go and change that photo to BW!!
Posted by: Joanna | July 07, 2015 at 06:45 PM
It is a lovely little retro dress from Modcloth… an online dress shop. I love the feel of so many of their dresses. You should go and check it out!
Posted by: Joanna | July 07, 2015 at 06:46 PM
Thank you Helen. Yes, there is definitely something in the light in Paris. Everything feels a little bit different. I don’t know what it is but it has to be more than just the fact that I’m on vacation!
Posted by: Joanna | July 07, 2015 at 06:47 PM
Thank you Regina. Our kids definitely got the best parts of both of us!!!
Posted by: Joanna | July 07, 2015 at 06:48 PM
The dress is from Modcloth, an online shop. Its wonderful!
Posted by: Joanna | July 07, 2015 at 06:48 PM
Thanks - I feel I've been on a mini-vacation, too. You have a beautiful family, so glad you are taking time to spend time together.
Posted by: Mary | July 07, 2015 at 07:05 PM
Thank you for sharing all your beautiful photos. I really enjoy looking at them. You have a talent with the camera!
Posted by: Taunja | July 07, 2015 at 07:23 PM
And dare I ask . . . can we be expecting a fabric line inspired by these beautiful photos? I can't even imagine how wonderful that would be! ;)
Posted by: Taunja | July 07, 2015 at 07:29 PM
So glad to bring you along with pictures!
Posted by: Joanna | July 07, 2015 at 08:34 PM
These colors are always inspiration but who knows where it will all end up!
Posted by: Joanna | July 07, 2015 at 08:35 PM
Lovely scenes and family! It is very easy to see how your work is influenced by Paris.
Posted by: Beth Beal | July 08, 2015 at 04:21 AM
You have such a gift with the camera . . . beautiful photos.
Posted by: Deb | July 08, 2015 at 07:53 AM
Love all your photos! Especially that one of you, so happy and relaxed! Perfect Paris dress!
Posted by: Pam | July 08, 2015 at 09:19 AM
Thank you so very much. I love playing with my camera. I hope to learn more about it this summer!
Posted by: Joanna | July 08, 2015 at 10:44 AM
Thanks Pam! I thought that the dress was a perfect Paris pick!
Posted by: Joanna | July 08, 2015 at 10:44 AM
Thank you for taking me to Paris with such beautiful pictures! Joanna ~ your dress is wonderful ~ perfect for Paris!
Posted by: Quiltingholliday | July 08, 2015 at 11:51 AM
Thank you for sharing such a beautiful city and sharing your lovely family with us, also.
Posted by: Janice King | July 08, 2015 at 04:25 PM
Absolutely beautiful!!!! Thanks so much for getting me away from this rainy day and taking me to Paris through your fantastic pictures!!
Posted by: Mary Kay | July 08, 2015 at 05:58 PM
I have been thinking about the photos from your last post. ** sigh ** I've always dreamed of Paris as a romantic old world city. Your photos absolutely make me want to go and spend some time there.
Thank you for sharing Paris with me. I adore it.
I hope you continue to have a lovely time there with your family.
Posted by: Pamela | July 09, 2015 at 12:27 AM
Thank you so much Pamela. It really is a lovely city. I don’t really do much of the touristy things when I go. I just watch and walk…. a lot! Hope you get to go one day!
Posted by: Joanna | July 09, 2015 at 08:26 AM
Thanks Mary Kay!!
Posted by: Joanna | July 09, 2015 at 09:35 AM
Thank you so much for sharing your trip. Just beautiful~all of it!
Posted by: Jan | July 09, 2015 at 02:28 PM