Les SOLDES!

I've been waiting almost a week for today. I went to french class, though I was very excited and distracted. Why? Because of the grande soldes! Woot! I was very prepared this year and even did as the Parisians do. I went looking for the things I wanted ahead of time. I tried them on and took pictures so that when the day arrived, I could just walk in and buy them, thus avoiding the lines. I was also able to buy some hair ties (I didn't bring that many so I've been dealing with hair on my neck...ugh) I saw these cheap earrings and it made me think of Kat.

I went all over Les Halles because it has all my fave stores (specifically Naf Naf) and is very central.  I passed by Hotel de Ville and they had a huge map on the ground showing old trenches and the forests where the wood came from. Interesting, but unfortunately, a lot of people were standing on top of the text explaining anything more.

I then went shopping near our house to look at the dress shop that I pass everytime I go grocery shopping. Even with the sales, the cheapest dress is still at least 150 euros. No thank you. Hortensia is in beautiful and in full bloom right now.

I went home and picked up Trixie to go meet Aaron at Gaite Lyrique. We then walked through our old neighborhood, down Rue de Bretagne. It was so nice to return to our old hood. In one year, it's really gone further with its yuppie feel. More lively, more cool stores, etc. The best part was that Trixie pulled us towards our old apartment and even "asked" us to let her in. Here she is, giving FACE and proud of herself for finding her way "home". 

We walked to Chez Imogene for dinner. Delicious! We shared a formule and had some delicious lardon salad! Everytime I come here, I am amazed at what a good value it is, and also how delicious and consistent the food is. I would make it a "must do" when visiting Paris.

Here I am with our chocolate crepe with chantilly. (Also, I am wearing a Naf Naf dress that I bought today!) I love that Trixie is allowed in Chez Imogene. It's very old France!

From Imogene, we then walked ALL THE WAY HOME! Trixie too! What a trooper. Our full walk was almost 4 miles today. We also stopped by Carette and I got 4 macaroons that I'll eat later on. So exciting that they were still open at 10 pm. It was nice to just be a family and walk together.