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Oct

Creative Expression in the Name of Fun

by Meredith Mullins on October 1, 2014

The vélocipèdes, creative expression with bicycles at funfairs, part of the Musée des Arts Forains (Photo © Meredith Mullins)

The oldest carousel at the Musée des Arts Forains in Paris
Photo © Meredith Mullins

The Art of Funfairs and Carnivals

The sights and smells of carnivals and funfairs are layered deep in memory.

We remember . . .  Read more...

  • taking pride in choosing our favorite horse on the carousel
  • eating airy sugar in cotton candy clouds
  • digging deep to find our inner superman, someone capable of winning the largest and furriest of the stuffed animals
  • living for the heart-stopping, stomach-spinning rides
 

France (Paris)/The World's Art & Design

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Jun

Dîner en Blanc 2014 in Photos

by Meredith Mullins on June 13, 2014

Pont d'Alexandre III in Paris, site of the Dîner en Blanc 2014 (Photo © Meredith Mullins)

2014 Dîner en Blanc at the Pont d’Alexandre III
© Meredith Mullins

Full Moon over Paris Bridges

What could be more magical? A full moon. Elegant white-clad diners. Sumptuous cuisine. Infinite champagne. A gentle breeze. Warm smiles. And a view of the Seine in the changing light of a summer evening.

The Dîner en Blanc was again a success, as the secret location for the spontaneous party led to six Paris bridges.

Our OIC Moments were spent on the Pont d’Alexandre III. We invite you to take a look.  Read more...

 

Cultural Heritage & Traditions/France (Paris)

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Jun

The Magical Mystery of Dîner en Blanc

by Meredith Mullins on June 9, 2014

Woman in white in front of the Louvre, a guest at Diner en Blanc, the White Dinner, in Paris, France, a way of living life to the fullest (Photo © Meredith Mullins)

Celebrating 25 years of no rain at the 2013 Dîner en Blanc in Paris
© Meredith Mullins

Live Life to the Fullest . . . with Style

Sshh! It’s a secret. The magical mystery of the Dîner en Blanc—The Dinner in White.

OK. It’s not exactly a secret, since more than 12,000 members of this “elite” club already have it on their calendar.

Thursday evening, June 12.

The invitées know they will arrive (somewhere) at precisely 9:30 pm. They know they will bring champagne, fine wine, crystal, and china.  Read more...

 

Cultural Heritage & Traditions/France (Paris)

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