Thursday, January 21, 2010

My Little Paris Apartment

Hello, I'm finally settled in my Parisian apartment. Except for taking off into a massive thunderstorm in Los Angeles, the flight was smooth as glass. Over the Arctic Circle I raised the window shade and there were the stars glowing three times as brightly as they do over the California desert. After a taxi ride to the apartment, I went out into the neighborhood to buy groceries (and other things with gorgeous French labels). The previous occupants had thoughtfully left a bottle of white wine in the fridge, and so I've settled in for a snug evening. Outside my window, there is wonderful street life. Here, even the police car sirens have a special music.

Tomorrow I will have even more to tell you -- and iPhone photos of this beautiful city.

Au revoir from the 16th Arrondissement!

61 comments:

Miranda said...

What a lovely and totally French setting! I'm living in anticipation of your photos. Enjoy, as I know you will.

TheBeautyFile said...

Enjoy your stay and your wine! I can't wait to hear all about it!!

Alejandra said...

So happy for you..........I left paris on tuesday......a great city...don´t foget to drink a hot chocolate at La Jacobine(belive me..the best)at saint germain ...www.paris.planresto.fr
bon voyage

Meiry said...

Bienvenue à Paris ! :-)
(une parisienne)

niki tennant said...

looking forward to your lovely and interesting photos of the city of lights......ahhhhh, Paris.....my favorite city! Enjoy!

Zoe said...

Looks beautiful, have fun :-)

SabinePsynopsis said...

What a great welcome! So good to know you're settling in well with a lovely apartment as a base. Sabine x

hawthorne girl said...

oh, it makes me miss Paris so much. Have a great time. Paris is such an energetic city. I loved just walking everywhere.

Laura Trevey said...

The apartment is beautiful! I can't wait to see more photos ~~

Karin said...

Welcome to Europe. Paris is so beautiful. I hope you'll have a wonderful time!

A Vibrant Journey said...

So beautiful! Hope you are enjoying yourself. I'm looking forward to reading more about your life in Paris. :)

Giulia said...

Good to know you're on the ground & warm (I hope!)...

xo

Daydream Lily said...

oh such a beautiful apartment. Have fun exploring the city lovely !

laboursoflove said...

Lucky Lucky you. Enjoy you new abode!

heleen said...

Woaah, your apartment looks amazing! My sister is actually getting herself a Parisian apartment in March, I already told her she'll have to endure me there during quite a lot of weekends! Citytrips, here I comeeee.

laura said...

My goodness, what a lovely lifestyle! And in the 16th? May I please come again and visit?

Emily said...

Looks supa cozy and lovely! Enhoy Pareeeeee!

Brandi said...

I want to throw open those doors and walk onto that little balcony. It's perfect -- precisely what a Parisian apartment should be. Enjoy your stay!

Cathi said...

How beautiful! I can't wait to hear more about your trip! :)

Rosie said...

oh this is just too perfect and parisian for words! j'adore!

M said...

beautiful, beautiful apartment! very French! love the chairs.

Unknown said...

its beautiful!!!!

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Ali said...

Oh sweet, sweet Lord...you are living my dream life right now!

Taylor Sterling said...

wow so beautiful! Love it! xx

chelsea rebecca said...

this is so wonderful! i adore it! have fun!

Maia said...

Oh, heaven! It's just lovely. May you be oh, so happy there!

Hermione said...

Oh, it sounds absolutely lovely. And looks it too. Looking forward to hearing and seeing more about this!

Ta said...

What does the window overlook? This room looks really lovely.

Anonymous said...

So beautiful! What a lovely place to stay.

Brian Miller said...

wow. looks like a lovely place.

Unknown said...

ahh france is so romantic!

{Tara} said...

So gorgeous! I hope you have some delicious, romantic French adventures!!

ashlina {the decorista} said...

oh wow. that room looks divine...enjoy pairs.

:)
p.s. i am slightly jealous that you got to leave this LA pour down and jet off to the beautiful city....

Ms. Jenn said...

ok, how did you find it and can you share the rental info! amazing!

The Simply Luxurious Life said...

To live in an apartment in Paris. . . I'm so very envious! Look forward to your next post.

Unknown said...

Hi I'm Alyssa! I just started following your blog and I find it completely fascinating. I love the photos of you paris apartment; it's making me extremely jealous!

My Dog-Eared Pages said...

So happy you are there and in a cozy apartment. Have you heard about the Supreme Court ruling here today? OMG... I think I might move to Paris!!

Classic Twist said...

Hi! This is such a cute apartment....do you mind telling me where you found the site to rent it? My boyfriend & I are thinking of a Paris trip and we love renting while we're away...I'd love your advise. Thanks!

little scarlette said...

Lucky girl! It looks gorgeous

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jessica | destined to design said...

ah, my heart swells for you. there's nothing quite like the feeling of being in paris. the energy is just different (and by different, i mean so much better). have a wonderful time.

Brigitte said...

I've only been to Paris on Google Earth. haha. My mom went when she was a teenager and she got to describe it to me, too, though. (:
I'd love to go there in person.
But google earth helps my fix. XD

Watch your bags for the pickpockets!! ;D

xoxoxxoxo

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Solanah said...

Oh wow. My jaw actually dropped. You must be having such a wonderful time!

Karen said...

I've been following your beautiful blog for a long time now! I live in Antwerp (Belgium). That's a 4 hour drive from Paris. It's weird and cool that you are so close now! I hope you enjoy every moment in Paris! It's an ancient city with a lot of soul! If you ever need some European help or a trip to Antwerp, don't hesitate to contact me. I would be more than happy to show you around.

nath said...

oh la la, c'est magnifique! hope you and your silk thermals have a wonderful time, make sure you take some time to just walk, and walk, and walk, the best discoveries in a city are made that way. i envy you, i do so love Paris.

Selma @ Crazy Little World Of Mine said...

So glad to hear you made it. :) Enjoy Paris and its French beauty! :D

otisandfrank said...

ohh, lucky lucky girl, have a great trip!

Vanilla Press said...

Wow, your apartment looks stunning!

isabelle said...

it looks like a very nice place!

Molly said...

so darling & lovely!

La Belle Lumière said...

Enjoy yourself!

P.S. Nice digs :)

Joanna Goddard said...

oh my goodness, tina, it's so beauiful!!! i'm so excited for your paris posts!!!

Daisy said...

How lovely ! Have fun!

Valerie said...

Gorgeous! I'm so jealous of you. :D I can't wait to see pictures so that I can live vicariously through you.

Destination Inspiration said...

Wow Tina, look at all these comments you're getting! Everybody so excited about your Parisian adventures, looking forward to catching up on yoru posts and seeing your photos :)

Jo said...

That is a dream apartment!!

I love that the previous guest left you a bottle of wine! I'll be curious to see what lovely surprise you leave for the guest to come after you! ;)

Natasha said...

What a picture perfect apartment! Please do post more shots and tell us how we can rent it too...I'll be there in the summer and can't wait (more so now after seeing your photos). xo

Unknown said...

ah... makes me wish I had a cup of coffee and a flaky croissant in hand, watching the morning light come in...

reckless daughter said...

me = officially jealous of your Parisian adventure!

AramintaRose said...

I too would love to know how u came across such an awesome apartment ?

the pictures look wonderful and i am glad ur enjoying yourself

Caroline @ The Feminist Housewife said...

Gorgeous and I am unbelievably jealous!

Dave Blake said...

These apartments are really nice....