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| Pretty French Bulldog with Flowers and Frangipanis illustration © Shell Sherree all rights reserved |
This pretty French bulldog with flowers in her fur hopes to bring you cheer. That is the primary reason she's here. And on that note ...
Happy Furry Friends Friday to you!
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| French Carousel with Flowers and Pink illustration © Shell Sherree all rights reserved |
Can a carousel carry your worries away? This one might at least chase them off for another day.
Today's illustration is inspired by a charming carousel spotted by my niece in the south of France. Knowing my penchant for them, she kindly sent through her pics and Voilà, as they say, the rest is history.
Rather than a plethora of ponies (never a problem for me, by the way!), this one delights its wayfarers with other forms of transport: hot air balloon, vintage plane, cute little fire truck, steampunk spaceship and also, thankfully, the classic, traditional pony. Your getaway might be slower but it's a champion when it comes to carbon emissions! And on that note ...
Happy Francophile Friday to you!
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| Paris Stohrer pâtisserie illustration © Shell Sherree all rights reserved |
In French, flâner is the verb for 'to stroll' ... so if you're strolling past a pâtisserie window with flans, are you going for a flan flâner ?
I suspect not, but the subject of today's illustration would be a lovely place to pause to ponder. Stohrer is the oldest pâtisserie in Paris, founded in 1730 by Nicolas Stohrer ~ pâtissier to king Louis XV. It still resides in its original location on rue Montorgueil, and its facade is as pretty as its ingredients!
Known not just for its own sweet invention Baba au rhum - prepared with dough soaked in amber rum with candied cherry, invented by Nicolas Stohrer in the 18th century - Stohrer is a treasure trove of treats that's impossible to walk past by all but the most stoically will-powered of souls. The Rubenesque black cat in the upstairs windows is clearly not one of those. And on that note ...
Happy Francophile Friday to you!
Stohrer ::: 51 rue Montorgueil 75002 Paris
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| Paris Metro Sign and Greenery illustration © Shell Sherree all rights reserved |
Ready for the Daydream Express? The Paris Metro could be just the ticket!
Today's illustration fixes our gaze on a Paris Metro sign set against a backdrop of beautiful buildings with bountiful greenery. Where will your imagination wander first ... a fine French pâtisserie resplendent with flaky pastries? A stroll in Montmartre or getting lost in a gallery? The kitty cat's only wondering about climbing the greenery. And on that note ...
Happy Francophile Friday to you! PS: Take your daydreams on a trip every day by acquiring this gorgeous fine art print for your home ... available in a range of sizes, ready for you to add the frame of your desire.
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| Berry Beautiful Pavlova Hello Sugar X Shell Sherree © Shell Sherree all rights reserved |
Wishing you a berry beautiful World Baking Day!
Today's illustration hopes to inspire you to roll up your sleeves and express your creativity in the kitchen. I've teamed up with fellow Australian and amazing baker extraordinaire Hello Sugar who has very kindly contributed her pavlova recipe for the occasion. If you live in our sunburnt country, you'll be well familiar with the humble 'Pav' and possibly also aware of the friendly debates as to its origins.
One thing that's easy to agree on is how divine they taste and how awesome they are for entertaining, no matter who first came up with the idea! Some love a super-soft fluffy pavlova, others fall into the crisp-shell camp and that's pretty much where I stand, possibly having grown up with a mother and grandmother who both made mighty fine examples of the latter. That said, both have their special charms.
Please click here to download and print the pretty illustrated recipe sheet we've put together for you. Both Letter and A4 paper sizes are available. The recipe is for a single layer version, so simply double everything then both layer and top with luscious cream and berries to replicate our photo and illustration. Bon appetit! And on that note ...
Happy World Baking Day to you!
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| Paris Galerie Vero-Dodat Escalier Staircase illustration © Shell Sherree all rights reserved |
Does this stairway have a checkered past? The stories that little black cat could tell!
Today's illustration features this beautiful Escalier (staircase) nestled within the walls of one of the relatively small number of covered passageways of Paris. This arcade called Galerie Véro-Dodat is one of the many picturesque attractions of the 1st arrondissement, not to mention a welcome escape if the grey skies have opened to sprinkle you ever so delightfully with Parisian rain.
One of the arcade entrances is located right alongside the very pretty Cafe de L'Époque which you might remember from this post a few months ago. Look closely in that illustration and you can see the Galerie Véro-Dodat sign! As for whether or not there is a checkered past, you'll have to ask the inscrutable kitty cat when you're there. And on that note ...
Happy Francophile Friday to you! {And please cliquez-ici to order this fine art print ...}
Galerie Véro-Dodat 19 rue Jean-Jacques Rousseau (and Rue de Croix-des-Petits-Champs) 75001 Paris
