Oh, Paris, How I Miss Thee

Today is one of those Mondays where I'm at work but I'd rather be anyplace else. Heather Clawson, of the popular blog Habitually Chic just spent a long weekend in Paris, and her instagram photos are making me yearn to return there. So much so that I was even compelled to watch Midnight in Paris on Saturday night. Le Sigh.

Photos by Pamela Graham for Cherish Toronto.

California Dreaming

Spring weather has been slow to arrive here in Toronto, so even though my closet has been outfitted for warmer temperatures, I haven't yet had a chance to wear any of my new pieces. Luckily for me, I'm traveling to Los Angeles next week on a buying trip, which provides the perfect opportunity to break out my new spring wardrobe.

I like to lay out potential outfits before packing so that I don't miss anything. I've tried to limit myself to just 2 pairs of shoes and 3 purses, since those items take up the most space in the luggage. I've done such a good job that I may be able to take the medium suitcase instead of the large!!

Day One

Day Two

Day Three

Day 4

Day 5

Day 6

California, here I come!

Sculptural Wonders

The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City houses one of the most extensive collections of Greek and Roman art in North America. Many of the marble statues are housed in the beautifully designed Mary & Michael Jaharis Gallery, where the barrel-vaulted ceilings bathe the sculptural wonders in natural light. Behind this hall, the Leon Levy & Shelby White Court features a central fountain and skylit ceiling, which invokes the feeling of entering an outdoor garden.

Mary & Michael Jaharis Gallery
Greek Art of the 6th, 5th & 4th Centuries B.C.

Head of a Herm
A square or rectangular pillar with the head of Hermes
(usually with a beard) adorning the top of the pillar.

Leon Levy & Shelby White Court
Hellenistic, Etruscan & Roman Art

Dionysos
The Greek god of wine.
Here he leans on a female figure.

Aphrodite
The Greek goddess of love, beauty & sexuality.

Hercules
Famous for his strength.

In a central section of the museum, with windows overlooking Central Park, the Carroll & Milton Petrie Court houses French and Italian sculptures, and was designed to resemble a classical French garden. This court incorporates the 1888 facade and carriage entrance to the museum.

Carroll & Milton Petrie
European Sculpture Court
17th to early 20th Century

Air

Fire

Earth

Water

All photos by CherishToronto

Beautiful!!
Bello!!
Magnifique!!

The Christmas Spirit Lingers

I've been walking the streets of New York so much that I think my feet are preparing to launch a revolt and separate from my body. I just don't want to miss anything, and that means walking everywhere and covering as much ground as possible!!

I'm lucky that most of the beautiful Christmas decorations are still spread throughout Manhattan, and these are some of the highlights:

Christmas Ornaments Make a Splash

Christmas at Rockefeller Center

Cartier Gets All Wrapped Up

Beautiful Lincoln Center

The Shops at Columbus Circle

Wreaths at The Plaza

Trump Tower Wreath
(Gold of course!)

Wreaths Adorn the Windows of Bergdorf Goodman

West Village Christmas Spirit

All photos by CherishToronto

Leaving On a Jetplane

All my bags are packed and I'm ready to go...

If the weather co-operates, I will soon be on a plane getting ready for takeoff to NYC. This trip is purely for pleasure, meaning there will be a lot of shopping, a museum excursion and a surprise here and there!! Stay tuned during the week for updates.

Photo by CherishToronto

Paris est Telephonant

Translation: Paris is calling!

Not sure if this is going to happen this year or next, but it's definitely going on the list. I hope to travel a lot more in the future, and Paris is scheduled to be the first stop.

Goal #5
Travel to Paris, France

This image makes me want to call my travel agent!!

Photo by Craig Goldsmith
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Playing Tourist

I'm outta here for a few days!!
Have a good weekend!!