Francophile Friday: Feel the Pain and Eat It Anyway

  • 18.5.13

{Paris Pain de Campagne: ink & watercolour illustration © Shell-Sherree}

Today we play Guess the Location.  The prize is the warm glow of helping your fellow Chez Shell partygoers, so everyone play along and we won't let such minor details as accuracy get in the way of a good story {a philosophy embraced by many news outlets on the planet}.  That said, I'm fairly confident someone really will know which boulangerie/pâtisserie we're pressing our noses against.  {Wait ~ wrong window.  How did that get in here...}  Let's carry a casual dress code into the weekend as we indulge both sweet and savoury tooths with today's selection.  Which would you choose?  I'm on the fence.  And on that note...

Happy Francophile Friday to you!

Inspiration with thanks here.   
Update:  Location is (Stéphane) Secco, 20 rue Jean-Nicot, 75007 {thanks to our learned readers!}
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37 comments

  1. from caliMay 18, 2013 at 2:00 PM

    Lovely! It's (Stéphane) Secco, 20 rue Jean-Nicot, 75007.

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  2. Petrea BurchardMay 18, 2013 at 2:14 PM

    I love the subtle colors in this one, Shell. Super super super. And you always have the best pins! I want that blouse.

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  3. Ms MMay 18, 2013 at 2:51 PM

    Wonderful! And I'll go along with Cali on the location. I also want that blouse. :-)
    So lovely to start the weekend with sumptuous treats. And Macie noticed how Kitty "hitched" a ride inside. May there be bountiful treats for all this weekend!

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  4. Shell SherreeMay 19, 2013 at 8:14 AM

    Detective Cali, you're good! Thank you. There's a nice view of it here. The pink facade looks more subtle in some photos I've seen than others. :)

    Thanks, Petrea! And I wouldn't mind that blouse myself. {Wait ~ blouse is code for Hugh, isn't it?} ;)

    Ms M ~ Macie has good eyes. And no wonder we want the 'blouse'. :) It can be dressed up or down for just about every occasion and will always be fetching.


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  5. Susan CampisiMay 20, 2013 at 5:39 AM

    So many scrumptious options from which to choose! You bring all the delectables to life in this detailed illo, Shell. I think I'll have a macaron (or two), please. Thank you! And thank you, Ms M/Macie, for pointing out Kitty. She's like a little surprise.

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  6. Shell SherreeMay 20, 2013 at 7:40 AM

    Thanks, Susan! I'm glad I don't absorb calories from the pastries I illustrate or I'd be in big trouble. I'm not sure Paris shopkeepers have the same lenient policy for kitties as pooches {which is something that clearly should be addressed if equal rights are not in place} so tucking into the tote is the safe option!

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  7. AlexaMay 20, 2013 at 12:22 PM

    Ooooh—nicely done, ma belle! In my dream, this place is right downstairs from my charming Paris apartment. Not a problem because calories don't count even if you're actually eating them. Oh, and Hugh lives right next door and he's a VERY GOOD neighbor. (Your work is so inspiring, Shell!)

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  8. Shell SherreeMay 21, 2013 at 8:09 AM

    Mmm-hmmmmmm. So you just happen to run out of sugar constantly, Alexa, and he just happens to have an endless supply...

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  9. KatieMay 21, 2013 at 11:56 AM

    Gorgeous illustration of all my favorite sweet treats! Plus all your interior details are great. Oh and I want to live next to Alexa!

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  10. Shell SherreeMay 21, 2013 at 6:01 PM

    Thanks, Katie. And I think Alexa's going to have a steady rotation of house guests...

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  11. ShannaMay 22, 2013 at 5:40 AM

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    1. ShannaMay 22, 2013 at 5:46 AM

      Oh my. I misspelled reminder and it came out remainder. So again, let me say...How delightful! And now we have the street address to add to our notebook, which we will pen in with a few flourishes, as a reminder.

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    2. Shell SherreeMay 22, 2013 at 6:16 PM

      Thanks, Shanna ~ and here's to handwritten flourishes.

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  12. MargaretMay 23, 2013 at 1:24 PM

    Hmm I guess I'll check the kitchen for a little dessert.

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  13. Shell SherreeMay 23, 2013 at 5:45 PM

    I'm guessing you'll find a little, Margaret.

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  14. Pasadena AdjacentMay 25, 2013 at 3:35 PM

    Your idea of casual and my idea of casual are completely unrelated. But your drawing is very relatable. Do the French indulge in Bear Claws? I love them

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  15. Shell SherreeMay 25, 2013 at 4:28 PM

    Pastry is a universal language, PA. That said, I'm not sure if Bear Claws are one of its dialects in Paris. Perhaps one of our more learned pastry connoisseurs knows...

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  16. DebJune 3, 2013 at 4:30 PM

    Missed you last Friday dear Shell - but at least I've had a chance to catch up now ;)

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  17. Shell SherreeJune 3, 2013 at 6:20 PM

    Missed you too, Debs! :) I'll bob up again as soon as I can. Til then, take good care, my sweet.

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  18. Cafe PasadenaJune 4, 2013 at 7:12 AM

    Or, as many do: feel the pain, and eat it away. Temporarily at least!

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  19. Shell SherreeJune 4, 2013 at 7:59 AM

    True, puppy dog. There's a reason why we call things comfort food.

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  20. VirginiaJune 4, 2013 at 11:58 AM

    I did not look at all the comments so I can say truthfully I have no idea but want to go there.
    XXX
    V et Meeps

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  21. Shell SherreeJune 4, 2013 at 2:37 PM

    You would be right at home there, dear V and Meeps. x0

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  22. EsmeJune 8, 2013 at 11:48 PM

    Hello, I have just discovered your blog-what great illustrations you have-too bad we cannot reach in and grab a baguette.

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  23. Shell SherreeJune 9, 2013 at 8:58 AM

    Hi, Esme ~ thank you for dropping by and I'm glad you're enjoying it here. It's past my breakfast time ~ reaching in for a baguette sounds like a mighty fine idea!!

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  24. MargaretJune 14, 2013 at 12:51 PM

    That's not fair. I was ding so good resisting dessert.

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  25. MargaretJune 14, 2013 at 12:51 PM

    Doing so good!

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  26. Shell SherreeJune 14, 2013 at 6:27 PM

    I like 'ding', Margaret.

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  27. AnonymousJune 15, 2013 at 2:32 AM

    Sigh. Friday's just haven't been the same, lately.

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  28. Shell SherreeJune 15, 2013 at 7:28 AM

    Thank you, hiker... I feel the same.

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  29. VirginiaJune 25, 2013 at 3:55 AM

    I"m late, did you all leave me any???
    V

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  30. Shell SherreeJune 25, 2013 at 8:09 AM

    The treats are constantly being replenished here, dear V, and there are freshly-filled pistachio and violet macarons with your name on them. :)

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  31. MargaretJune 27, 2013 at 9:57 AM

    Well, this is making me hungry, and I haven't even had dinner!

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  32. Pasadena AdjacentJuly 6, 2013 at 9:13 AM

    It's July - it's winter for you. Time to cuddle up with your drawing supplies and hang out in Italy.

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  33. Shell SherreeJuly 6, 2013 at 9:30 AM

    Heh! Doesn't that sound lovely, PA. Escaping winter every year is on my Field of Dreams list.

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