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puttin' the daily grind cap back on...time to jump back into reality..vacation is over.

and.....re-cap of Day 2 on my Paris trip!

Day 2 was filled with shopping. Kate, our lovely tour guide, took us to the departments stores.

We got lost in the glorious creative rush we got in BHV, Lafayette Galleries & Printemps...just imagine huge stores filled with amazing *new* products to get our creative juices flowing...

from the amazing window displays in monochromatic color schemes

to new paints, pillows, fabrics, light fixtures, hair pieces...oh my! the list goes on! It was a feast for all of the senses!

Printemps has this restaraunt on top of the store...domed beauty!

We went to get the Parisian Hot Chocolate that I crave! it's thick, rich & NOT for the faint of heart. Sande & I were dying...sheer choco bliss! This domed restaurant was quite fabulous...the chairs, the tables, the ceiling...& the service? well, if you are not eating an entire meal, do NOT try to sit in the inner circle of tables. We were quickly booted out to the outer circle, with a swift kick! It was priceless & well worth the laugh!

One thing that did not disappoint was the presentation. You know, presentation is everything & every single window display or product display was genius! The fashion, the colors, the texutres, the juxtaposition....sheer genius!

Here's to a gloriously creative day....share your genius!

I'll be back to announce the winner(s) of the Paris goodies!

R