Window Shopping in Paris...

We know that Paris windows are exquisite, but what about taking a stroll through Paris during the turn of the century? Here are some lovely store windows by French photography Eugene Atget (1857-1927), via Retronaut. 

Enjoy!

Avenue des Gobelins, 1925

Coiffeur, Bd. de Strasbourg, 1912

Au Port Salut - Cabaret Rue des Fosses St. Jacques (5e), 1903

Avenue des Gobelins, 1925

Avenue des GobelinsII, 1925

Boutique Jouets, 1910-1911

Boulevard de Strasbourg, 1926

Happy Weekend from the City by the Bay!

BRRRR!!!

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Finally, a Filipino Restaurant in St. Thomas

I felt like Christmas when I discovered the Asian Restaurant in St. Thomas this year.Of course, it wasn't here when I lived in the Caribbean in the 90's, but as my travels brings me back to the Virgin Islands each month, this food oasis is a welcome treat.  

When cruse ships are docked across the street in Havensight Marina, you'll find this buffet restaurant/grocery store packed with Filipino crew members noshing on a wide selection of Filipino food - think kare-kare, binagoongan babboy, adobo, lechon kawali, dinuguuan - and catching up on their Facebook posts. It definitely feels like home - even if it's just for an hour.

Dining Review: Public in Zeeland, Michigan

The first restaurant in Zeeland, Michigan's main street is bound to leave its mark on this lakeshore city that desperately needs a dining destination. Read my dining review of Public as published on MLive and the Grand Rapids Press. Click HERE.

A Boat Load of Sushi

It's been several months since I've gorged myself on sushi - which I highly recommend. My hotel colleagues and I couldn't decide on which sushi to start (I love eel, my wife loves tuna, one friend loves salmon and the fourth couldn't care less) so I made a management decision and ordered the sushi boat for the shock and awe appeal. Fortunately, the sushi chef at Ju Sushi obliged on our requests and didn't bother to give us the crappy stuff for fillers. Needless to say, we were very content, and despite our food babies, forged ahead with the bento box dinners for our entree courses. YOLO!

Just in - Pretty in Pink!

I fell in love with these Murano caged pendant lamps when I saw them. The prettiest shade of pink. Wouldn't they look lovely clustered over a table or in your favorite room?

They date to the mid-1950s and are sold as a set of three. You can get more info and purchase here!

 images: Kassie Borreson, Haus Frau Fotografie

Happy Monday!

Have a great week ahead!

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