Francophile Friday: Roses Alight in Paris / Shell Sherree

Francophile Friday: Roses Alight in Paris

5.8.11

ink & watercolour illustration, 7" x 8.75" [18 x 22.5cm] ACQUIRE PRINTS

Soft lamp-lighting is very much at home Chez Shell. Not only could it make an excellent training ground for guide dog puppies, but it's warm and forgiving, and makes everything look better. I've learned never to underestimate the magical powers of illumination. No surprise that this infatuation extends outdoors to the pink streetlights of Venice. Imagine my delight to see these lanterns with rose-coloured glasses in Paris, thanks to Virginia of Paris Through My Lens. {Merci et bises for the gorgeous inspiration yet again, dear V!!}

On a complementary note as we head into the weekend, I'm happy to announce the release of a sweet set of Paris-inspired flat notecards/postcards to the store, in packs of three or nine with elegant cream envelopes ~ for those who still love the handwritten note as I do.

Rose petal macarons and pink champagne all around! And on that note...

Happy Francophile Friday to you!

21 comments

Cafe PasadenaAugust 5, 2011 at 11:48 PM
I have some pics of old light fixtures. None as colorful as yours, ShSh. TGIFF!
Genie -- Paris and BeyondAugust 6, 2011 at 12:50 AM
Oh, I remember her post with these beautiful lamps in pink! Your watercolor is a lovely interpretation... Je l'adore!

Bises,
Genie
MargaretAugust 6, 2011 at 12:56 AM
Lovely, and I am appreciating good lighting more and more these day.
MiseAugust 6, 2011 at 5:22 AM
When I saw this post's title in Blogger, I knew I'd love it even before I saw the lovely painting. Absolutely charming, Shell, as are your new cards. May many, many recipients have their day made prettier by them.
AlexaAugust 6, 2011 at 7:44 AM
As always, you've done V's original inspiration proud, ma chère. You know my motto: pink light, candlelight, or no light—so you know I just love this!
Pop Culture NerdAugust 6, 2011 at 10:35 AM
As usual with the things you illustrate, I wish I had several of these around the house. I'd keep them on all day long and stop wearing makeup or even skip moisturizing for a day or two.

And I love your cards! Sent you an email about them.

Happy weekend, Shell!
AnonymousAugust 6, 2011 at 2:50 PM
Lovely cards. And nothing beats handwriting. I find handwriting a stronger connection to the past than photographs.
Shell SherreeAugust 6, 2011 at 4:23 PM
Cafe ~ we don't have beauties like these around my parts, either.

Thanks, dear Genie! They'd look stunning out on my verandah...

Margaret ~ I know it's not the green way to look at things, but I still bemoan the loss of incandescent bulbs.

Mise ~ your radar for the colour pink is excellent. And speaking of charm...

Alexa ~ I love your motto. Worth the occasional stubbed toe.

Thanks, dear Pop Culture Nerd. My reply is e-winging its way to you.

Hiker ~ I nearly hyperventilated when I heard schools here might relegate cursive writing {or running writing as we call it} to the archives. Not in my world.
dkshopgirlAugust 6, 2011 at 9:02 PM
Beautiful lights of Paris - must check out your store again soon!!! happy friday :-)
KatieAugust 7, 2011 at 1:59 AM
Gorgeous! The details are fabulous, but the way you've created the pink glow from the lights is particularly amazing. I'd love a floor lamp like this. Cool cards! I'll go check out your new offerings.
Petrea BurchardAugust 7, 2011 at 4:26 AM
Those are complimentary notes indeed, Shell!
Shell SherreeAugust 7, 2011 at 11:31 AM
Thanks, dkshopgirl, and I really appreciate all your Facebook kindness!

Katie ~ you've been very patient and only gently nudged me on cards a couple of times. ;) I confess, I was rather pleased with myself over the lamp lights...

Petrea ~ heh, thank you!
Ms MAugust 8, 2011 at 8:06 AM
Such a lovely view for us! Nothing like a rose-colored glow of light!
Cool cards, too, delightful!

I think handwriting gives you an idea of the writer's personality -- something typing cannot do.
Susan CampisiAugust 8, 2011 at 2:53 PM
Those pink lanterns are the same shade as Louise's velvet snout. They're beautiful, Shell.
Shell SherreeAugust 8, 2011 at 6:26 PM
Ms M ~ absolutely! I'm no expert in handwriting analysis but even instinctively, it tells a lot. And it gives a tangible connection to the writer.

Oh, Susan ~ what a gorgeous way to describe them! I love the idea of that.
kankanaAugust 9, 2011 at 10:42 AM
you have such a beautiful blog and the sketches are so neat. I used to sketch at one point of time .. with work load and etc .. i forgot about that hobby!
Shell SherreeAugust 9, 2011 at 5:46 PM
Hi, kankana ~ thank you, and it's lovely to meet you. I hope you pick up the sketching again sometime.
from caliAugust 11, 2011 at 5:11 AM
The colors are so striking, as usual! This illo is particularly soothing. As is your blog.

I agree with Ms M about handwriting vs typing. Which is why I prefer typing! ;-)
Shell SherreeAugust 11, 2011 at 6:32 PM
Thank you, dear Cali. As for the writing, think of the lost coloured-ink opportunities... :)
Lori LynnAugust 13, 2011 at 1:40 AM
Soft pink lighting. Beautiful. I painted my bathroom a pinky-peach shade to be flattering, and the photo made it into a magazine spread.
I cannot resist the notecards...
LL
Shell SherreeAugust 13, 2011 at 9:30 PM
Sounds beautiful, Lori Lynn. I'd love to see it! And thank you...