tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2564454623039772845.post5957528042387815314..comments2024-02-18T18:49:57.674-08:00Comments on Treasures from the Cherry Tree: Paris I Love YouGemhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16131918878618386683noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2564454623039772845.post-21449833926852838322012-06-15T08:20:03.344-07:002012-06-15T08:20:03.344-07:00Precious Gem!!!!
Well my dear, the party has fizz...Precious Gem!!!!<br /><br />Well my dear, the party has fizzled down to a lovely memory, and I am so happy that you participated here with such fond souvenirs, to bring us yet closer to the PARIS we know and love. I will put you down for a chance to win my little paper shoe; these really are fun to make and are getting better and better all the time! Oh I am having a blast over here!!! HOPING your beach outings will be fun and I look forward to more TALES from the shore as you explore your surroundings and bring us much joy!<br /><br />GREAT BIG HUGS, AnitaCastles Crowns and Cottageshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01780241008313365707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2564454623039772845.post-27773170339644434172012-06-15T05:41:54.642-07:002012-06-15T05:41:54.642-07:00What a fun post of personal memories of Paris. I ...What a fun post of personal memories of Paris. I felt as if I were a teenager again seeing my favorite city in a whole new light. Friendships across the miles through the years ~ very special indeed. Loved seeing your images! Thank you for sharing. ~ SarahSarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01873375271470225199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2564454623039772845.post-33710191479346575822012-06-13T21:32:36.943-07:002012-06-13T21:32:36.943-07:00What great memories you have shared. You are very...What great memories you have shared. You are very connected to that grand city and France. Happy next trip there. MaryMaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09840472612308245156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2564454623039772845.post-88694300576198183442012-06-12T08:28:23.028-07:002012-06-12T08:28:23.028-07:00Ladybird Books and Waxing Painted Furniture Bullet...Ladybird Books and Waxing Painted Furniture Bulletin...<br />Right, mrs. The books are a selection. One day soon I will take photos of them in little groups and do a ladybird book post just for you to drool over. I know I have a crochet one but I mentally lent it to a mate and it is a niggly worry now that she might nick it. I clearly remember seeing it at a boot sale and dribble running down my chin as I fell on it from afar. Before I put it in my bag, I snogged it for a while and then gazed at it lovingly in disbelief.<br />Waxing furniture- With the Annie Sloan paint you have to wax because it is chalkier than a very chalky thing.Think White Cliffs of Dover. If you didn't wax it would feel weird and I'm not sure it would stay on properly without wax. It looks like it would rub off easily. With eggshell or satinwood you don't need to wax unless you want to. Sometimes I have and sometimes I haven't and it doesn't make that much difference. If I were a pro and flogging stuff I probs would wax for a better finish. But as I end up keeping it all in my own gaff anyway it's only me who cares. <br />I've never painted anything with emulsion but I would think you would wax that, it's a bit rubby offy. I'm sure someone who's far betterer at painting than what I am will come along and put you right if I'm wrong.<br />Happy day, lovely!<br />xxxxMissyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00770551694049478266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2564454623039772845.post-24790273924182714022012-06-11T23:55:34.926-07:002012-06-11T23:55:34.926-07:00*Have forgotten most of it, not HAVEN'T. Grr....*Have forgotten most of it, not HAVEN'T. Grr. Soz, should proof read before I hit the publish button. <br /><br />PS you're the only person I correct my typos with. Slightly frightened of you and your journo ability to spot a typo at 50 paces. Ha! :-) xxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06569770144344942918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2564454623039772845.post-38803652594797554452012-06-11T23:53:50.737-07:002012-06-11T23:53:50.737-07:00Bonjour ma cherie!
Fab post, gorgeous. As you k...Bonjour ma cherie! <br />Fab post, gorgeous. As you know, I LOVE Paris - I go as often as I can and never ever tire of it. I am a bit of a Francophile anyway but Parisians are the epitome of cool to me. <br />Aren't French kids the best for teaching the language?! I was pretty well fluent at school having done A Level French but haven't forgotten most of it, apart from the swear words and phrases which are firmly lodged in my memory! Ha ha!! <br />You are sooo too good for that Minister of Monaco's son.... pah. Fancy only vaguely remembering you - LOSER. Ha ha! (He does sound gorgeous, mind you.)<br />Have a great week.<br />Nicki xxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06569770144344942918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2564454623039772845.post-73255049669288964882012-06-11T20:04:31.782-07:002012-06-11T20:04:31.782-07:00Your photos are beautiful and so much fun..I have ...Your photos are beautiful and so much fun..I have never been to Paris but it is at the top of my list.<br />Thank you for sharing! Hugs for a great week.koraleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06871934650817154453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2564454623039772845.post-43789229164588789812012-06-11T15:47:28.079-07:002012-06-11T15:47:28.079-07:00What a unique post, capturing your special times i...What a unique post, capturing your special times in Paris both earlier as a child and then later as an adult. I really enjoyed reading this and this it's great that you are still in contact with Dominique.<br /><br />Have a lovely week!<br />Heidihi-dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10194003093055617551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2564454623039772845.post-8643763321071712042012-06-11T13:52:15.318-07:002012-06-11T13:52:15.318-07:00What amazing memories you have of Paris. I have on...What amazing memories you have of Paris. I have only been to France once for a weekend. The thing I remember most about it was the markets. They were amazing! Never been to Paris though it does always sound so lovely. And you write so affectionately about it too.<br /><br />Thank you for my comment on my blog. The jar might of Gisela Graham. As that garden centre do stock a lot of her stuff. It was pretty. <br /><br /><br />P xThedarkerside73https://www.blogger.com/profile/17474364639142170652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2564454623039772845.post-53923310110082486102012-06-10T21:21:00.059-07:002012-06-10T21:21:00.059-07:00Bonjour chere Gem!
I thank you so much for your vi...Bonjour chere Gem!<br />I thank you so much for your visit chez moi...and un grand merci to darling Anita!<br />I love your story and your photos...it is fabulous that you have remained friends through the years...what fun and beautiful memories.<br />Merci, and enjoy the party..I am following you!<br />Bisous,<br />- IrinaPalomaseahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00657973188175649386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2564454623039772845.post-87821417287924828752012-06-10T15:02:10.938-07:002012-06-10T15:02:10.938-07:00How I loved reading your love affair with Paris......How I loved reading your love affair with Paris...Anita's party is so much fun, I am adoring meeting new friends!<br />a bientot,<br />NathalieDolceDreamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05324143360354660739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2564454623039772845.post-73482186055486655032012-06-10T14:05:42.958-07:002012-06-10T14:05:42.958-07:00Ah paris what a place,its just heavenly there than...Ah paris what a place,its just heavenly there thankyou for sharing such lovely pictures and reminding me how lovely it is xxpatchworkandlacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10586734932807995783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2564454623039772845.post-41964499104518370632012-06-10T06:20:41.423-07:002012-06-10T06:20:41.423-07:00Holy Dooly! Gem.
YES I did indeed FEEL THE PASSION...Holy Dooly! Gem.<br />YES I did indeed FEEL THE PASSION.<br />Wonderfully personal and so charming! Thanks for sharing your incredible memories with us.<br />I really really did enjoy this so much.♥Victoria Sayerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01015227972951118205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2564454623039772845.post-81204339172658729032012-06-09T22:55:04.015-07:002012-06-09T22:55:04.015-07:00BON JOUR!!!
OH WHAT A GLORIOUS YOUTH you had.........BON JOUR!!!<br />OH WHAT A GLORIOUS YOUTH you had.......Oh my......love that part of your post!!!!I could read it over and over...it could be a MOVIE!!!!<br />I fell in LOVE with PARIS....it calls me now...I promised my 4 year old grand daughter when you are 14 AND your 8th grade graduation gift will be......WAIT for it....YES a trip to PARIS..she also Loves PARIS and screams with delight at any and every Eiffel Tower we see......I do not think I can wait 10 years....No city I have been in calls me like this....I have been to all 50 states...NYC--CHICAGO--SAN FRAN--my own Scottsdale, Az....well my state and my friend...nothing has cast a spell on me like Paris......I will return before 10 years...I must....<br />Hugs,<br />jamie--mimiMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06070694544133528430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2564454623039772845.post-10698020966671499702012-06-09T18:19:30.189-07:002012-06-09T18:19:30.189-07:00That is an amazing story and photos! How wonderfu...That is an amazing story and photos! How wonderful that you met a life long friend on a holiday to France.<br />It's nice to meet so many with the same passion for Paris and see it in a different light.<br />Wishing you a lovely weekend! xoxo, BChampagne Macaronshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08371915176345459072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2564454623039772845.post-14225711278810980042012-06-09T07:20:50.055-07:002012-06-09T07:20:50.055-07:00What a great story... your attraction to the city ...What a great story... your attraction to the city is a delight. How remarkable to keep a friendship going for so long after so many years. Loved the post.Deana Sidneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14908407077861396161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2564454623039772845.post-10735634270032291032012-06-09T06:48:18.059-07:002012-06-09T06:48:18.059-07:00What a joy to read of your Paris adventures! And ...What a joy to read of your Paris adventures! And to have made a friend there all those years ago ~ and that the friendship continues, is very special.<br /><br />It was fun to read about your memories as a young girl, we all have them, but most don't take place in the romantic city of Paris!<br /><br />~ Violet"Create Beauty"https://www.blogger.com/profile/13351220132065841813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2564454623039772845.post-73074641353529327672012-06-09T03:00:03.268-07:002012-06-09T03:00:03.268-07:00How lovely that you kept in touch with Dominique a...How lovely that you kept in touch with Dominique and went to her wedding. It's a sweet story.<br />Great memories and photos. <br />xxMissyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00770551694049478266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2564454623039772845.post-70005205792230456392012-06-08T23:47:59.068-07:002012-06-08T23:47:59.068-07:00Thank you for letting me into your life...I feel l...Thank you for letting me into your life...I feel like I know you...I love your blog post, and I am glad we have this blog party to get to meet new people.<br /><br />I am a follower now and I would like to invite you over to my blog to be entered in my blog giveaway.<br /><br />XOXO<br />Dessa RaeAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02894580422555083055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2564454623039772845.post-83593230669014889842012-06-08T16:59:26.416-07:002012-06-08T16:59:26.416-07:00so wonderful and I love to see REAL family picture...so wonderful and I love to see REAL family pictures in blogs!smiles~Woolytales Miniatureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11618600588943391078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2564454623039772845.post-87107946798948300272012-06-08T16:01:12.828-07:002012-06-08T16:01:12.828-07:00Welcome in Paris darling...nice to met you here......Welcome in Paris darling...nice to met you here....what a great party this is !!...love Anita.....she is such a great friend for all of us.....happy week enjoy your time here....xxxx..It's mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15647922092566478165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2564454623039772845.post-58975675364188553402012-06-08T11:43:41.652-07:002012-06-08T11:43:41.652-07:00I AM BACK!!! Oh I had to go off to school this mor...I AM BACK!!! Oh I had to go off to school this morning but now I am sitting here in my studio LOVING THIS EVENT! Gem, thank you for the LOVE LOVE LOVE....and oh yes, my arms....I WORK OUT 4 days a week, lifting! OH YEAH BABY, GOTTA KEEP FIT! It ain't over 'til it's ova.....<br /><br />Have a grand time my dear....AnitaCastles Crowns and Cottageshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01780241008313365707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2564454623039772845.post-62288009300684465302012-06-08T11:36:46.208-07:002012-06-08T11:36:46.208-07:00Lovely post Gem,thanks for sharing all of your Par...Lovely post Gem,thanks for sharing all of your Parisian memories...<br />I've only been to Euro Disney,Paris but LOVED it there,lol I'm a big kid at heart.Have a fab weekend,lots of love,xxxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2564454623039772845.post-39713929670508186372012-06-08T08:31:01.382-07:002012-06-08T08:31:01.382-07:00How lucky you are - what a trip to Paris you broug...How lucky you are - what a trip to Paris you brought me on. You are so lucky to have visited it in so many stages of life - but I love the stage best with your handsome hubby and I hope you get to return many more times. We went last year for our anniversary and I said I wanted to return every year for our anniversary but that won't happen - but maybe every once in a while. Come eat a decadent breakfast with me in Paris!Jacquelinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074013194838958441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2564454623039772845.post-79781362492281043492012-06-08T06:59:45.130-07:002012-06-08T06:59:45.130-07:00This has been the most wonderful story of youth an...This has been the most wonderful story of youth and love in Paris!! Gem if I able to travel to Paris I will be in heaven; in the meantime....<br /><br />A Parisian Party<br />xoxo<br />Karena<br />Art by KarenaKarenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05206642885608991170noreply@blogger.com