Francophile Friday: Wearing Rouge to the Epicerie

  • 20.8.10

ink & watercolour weensy meep miniature, 3.5" x 2.5" [9 x 6.5cm] ACQUIRE

It feels like we've had a sweet tooth here lately.  Not that there's anything wrong with that.  {Denial can be a happy place.}  Nonetheless, I thought we'd spice ourselves up a bit and take a ride on something red for a change {albeit faded.  Baby steps}.  This vintage scooter will do nicely, and as all good fashionistas must do, we shall stop in wherever we see a matching door.  This one belongs to an épicerie, so we're bound to find something interesting inside.  And on that note...

Happy Francophile Friday to you!
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26 comments

  1. DianneAugust 20, 2010 at 11:41 AM

    J’adore l’épicerie! We could buy some lovely produits rouge!
    Les sauces préparé : les fleurs de sel rouge : jus de tomate:
    And they would match nicely with the vintage scooter rouge. Viola Perfect !!
    ~Dianne~

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  2. Pop Culture NerdAugust 20, 2010 at 1:47 PM

    I believe I'd find more than one interesting thing in there. How much does the whole store cost? I'll break open the piggy bank and count the pennies. One cent, two cents...OK, maybe not.

    How much for the pink scooter?

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  3. Favourite Vintage FindsAugust 20, 2010 at 2:37 PM

    You know I'm always up for a ride on a vintage scooter (won't name names, hee hee)!

    Gotta have some of those fabulous macarons you made and a cuppa in your cheery kitchen before the ride.

    Wishing you a lovely weekend Shell! :)

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  4. MmeBenautAugust 20, 2010 at 2:58 PM

    A very cute meep here Shell. I love the red door to the epicerie.

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  5. Petrea BurchardAugust 20, 2010 at 4:43 PM

    Wait 'til Virginia sees this, Shell. You know how she loves red. And if she doesn't fancy it faded, I'll take it. Baby steps included.

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  6. Shell SherreeAugust 20, 2010 at 6:26 PM

    All Things French ~ ooh, all wonderful ideas, Dianne!

    PCN ~ surely they have some little bonbons...

    Favourite Vintage Finds ~ yes, heh heh, "the scooter who shall not be named" Happy weekend to you, too!

    Thank, MmeB! It's supposed to be good feng shui, I think...

    Petrea ~ I hope V gets a kick out of it! Either way, you're most welcome to the baby steps.

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  7. MiseAugust 20, 2010 at 7:43 PM

    Oh my neglected etiquette - I was quite unaware of that 'matching door' rule. I'm glad the red is faded to blend in with those lovely shop fronts or it would be a double blow to me this morning.

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  8. MarylèneAugust 20, 2010 at 9:16 PM

    Ah ! L'épicerie de mon enfance !! Et le scooter dont j'ai toujours rêvé !!! Merci ! Merci ! Merci !

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  9. le0pard13August 21, 2010 at 2:15 AM

    Same to you, Shell. Thanks for this.

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  10. AnonymousAugust 21, 2010 at 2:50 AM

    and this being a meep, I immediately looked for le chat...

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  11. AlexaAugust 21, 2010 at 7:31 AM

    Oh, I do so love your meep-ish minis, Shell! The blue door is rather intriguing too. Like Hiker, I looked for le chat—and of course you didn't disappoint!

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  12. from caliAugust 21, 2010 at 9:12 AM

    What a whimsical idea: stopping at color coded doors!

    I will just go ahead and say the name. Voldescooter. There! Cat's out of the bag. Don't want to give it more power than it deserves!

    Speaking of cats: how fun to play cherchez le chat. (Apologies to any and all French speakers and lovers of the French language.)

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  13. Shell SherreeAugust 21, 2010 at 10:48 AM

    Mise ~ I'm delighted I could return you a tip, in light of your good guidance in banishing fitted sheets from my home.

    Marylène ~ my pleasure ~ dreaming of scooters is a lovely past time!

    You're welcome, le0pard13!

    Hiker ~ much cuter than Alfred Hitchcock...

    Thanks, Alexa! We'd better pick up a blue scooter next.

    Cali ~ Voldescooter? Hahaha!

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  14. Ms MAugust 21, 2010 at 1:53 PM

    And what would le chat like from l'epicerie? Looks like she's waiting for a special delivery (probably wrapped in pink)

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  15. Genie -- Paris and BeyondAugust 21, 2010 at 8:13 PM

    Shell, what a delightful mini and the scooter is about my speed! I am fascinated at your detail and almost missed le chat!

    I love your color palette!

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  16. Shell SherreeAugust 21, 2010 at 11:38 PM

    Ms M ~ oh, I like the sound of that!

    Thanks, Genie! A few moments more and the kitty will have vanished from view altogether. ;)

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  17. KatieAugust 22, 2010 at 5:44 AM

    This is absolutely adorable! At first I thought le chat put on rabbit ears and was hiding in the front window, but then I saw her sneaking around the corner. I'm with Marylène: it's the scooter of my dreams too!

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  18. Shell SherreeAugust 22, 2010 at 10:44 AM

    Katie ~ heh, this épicerie sells red herrings. I can see you on a scooter...

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  19. Cafe PasadenaAugust 23, 2010 at 6:32 AM

    I luv Francophile Frydays. What day is for Macaron's, ShSh??

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  20. VirginiaAugust 23, 2010 at 9:00 AM

    OUI!!! J'adore votre rouge chère Shell. ( How's that for running an entire sentence together en français!!)
    V

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  21. VirginiaAugust 23, 2010 at 9:02 AM

    Macaron Mardi peut-être???
    V

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  22. Shell SherreeAugust 23, 2010 at 10:02 AM

    That's good, Cafe! And Virginia's idea is wonderful ~ by fluke, last Tuesday was Macaron Mardi!

    Formidable, Virginia!

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  23. AmyAugust 23, 2010 at 4:14 PM

    Oh, I suppose change is okay. ;)

    This is a lovely illustration, and I'd take that scooter on a spin around the town any day.

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  24. Shell SherreeAugust 23, 2010 at 4:37 PM

    Thanks, Amy ~ I try to shake myself up once in a while. :)

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  25. JoytiAugust 23, 2010 at 8:36 PM

    What a lovely watercolor piece! I just adore it...

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  26. Shell SherreeAugust 23, 2010 at 9:03 PM

    Hello, Indie.Tea ~ thank you, for your kind thoughts and for dropping by! It's beautiful over at your place...

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Merci, grazie, thank you for joining our conversation lounge. Your smile lights up the room. Even more beautifully than our crystal chandelier. x

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