In addition to treating myself to what turned out to be the best lobster salad I've ever eaten (at dinner at a neighborhood restaurant called Allard), I had an extraordinary adventure on Wednesday. Barbara Stickler, an expat friend I've mentioned before, turned me on to it. On the rue Danielle Casanova, a stone's throw from the Place Vendôme where all the fabulous jewelry stores are, there is an Ecole des Arts Joailliers (Jewelry School) that is owned and operated by VanCleef and Arpels. This year, they have mounted a special, free exhibit of jewelry made in the shape of birds, mostly brooches. The pieces go all the way back to the 1700s, like the lovely little peacock above left. The exhibit also included some prints of birds and other items with bird designs. It isn't large, but is both outrageous and enchanting. Here are some more images.
In addition to treating myself to what turned out to be the best lobster salad I've ever eaten (at dinner at a neighborhood restaurant called Allard), I had an extraordinary adventure on Wednesday. Barbara Stickler, an expat friend I've mentioned before, turned me on to it. On the rue Danielle Casanova, a stone's throw from the Place Vendôme where all the fabulous jewelry stores are, there is an Ecole des Arts Joailliers (Jewelry School) that is owned and operated by VanCleef and Arpels. This year, they have mounted a special, free exhibit of jewelry made in the shape of birds, mostly brooches. The pieces go all the way back to the 1700s, like the lovely little peacock above left. The exhibit also included some prints of birds and other items with bird designs. It isn't large, but is both outrageous and enchanting. Here are some more images.
