To stumble across such jewels … only in Paris.  The cobblestoned streets of the Left Bank lined with the prettiest shop windows.

Jim Thompson … one of my all time favourites.  What a joy. These windows were a spectacle.

Pierre Frey … always so smart and shades of colour to die for.

Nobilis is pure elegance.

Just take the time to explore at leisure … fabric houses for more than just fabrics. Cushions, trims and throws to play with alongside antiques and designer furniture. Shop after shop … names you have only glimpsed in beautiful magazines.

And when it all gets too much, just pop into Laduree for a restorative pot of tea and delicate macaron.