Tuesday 29 January 2008

Dreaming of Paris

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In a few months I am travelling to Paris which is very exciting as it will be my first ever visit to the city which I have dreamed of visiting since I was a little girl. I was recently thrilled to find The Hotel du Panthéon which is a little boutique hotel located in the Saint-Germain des Prés area right opposite the Pantheon and very close to the Luxembourg Gardens. I couldn't resist posting some pictures of the hotel above - so pretty in pink and yellow and so perfectly 'girly' as I am going with a girlfriend who will appreciate the prettiness unlike my husband who would just say in a very meaningless tone 'yes honey it's great'!!

33 comments:

a. said...

Wonderful collage - I am going in a few months too!

MABELLE said...

Oh my gosh this is GORGEOUS! Great find! I thought these were all magazine clippings at first! I can't wait to see your photos when you get back :)

Suzy said...

Ha ha - my husband says the same thing to me when I start rambling!
Have a fantastic trip, that's a great area to be staying in too!

Lisa said...

One of my very favorite hotels. I met friends staying there last spring. I always stay a little closer to the Seine as walking across the bridges is one of my favorites. Don't miss the mad roller bladers. They skate through the city Fridays at midnight....really magical. Please e-mail me Anna if you want to know of any special shops in the Saint-Germain des Pres neighborhood.

Lisa at Lisa Teague Studios

Unknown said...

Beautiful! Have a wondeful trip!

London Calling said...

Lucky you! The hotel looks lovely!

Julia said...

You will have a blast! Take loads of pictures. And how great you are going with a girlfriend! This hotel looks fabulous too!

Jessica Claire said...

I hope you get to visit Cafe Laduree for some pastries and macaroons!

blah said...

Oh Anna - don't you love husbands!!!

DY would go to me - "Um, cant you find somewhere cheaper? Are you getting Princess tendencies?"

So, I understand! :-)

katiedid said...

O-la-la! What a lucky girl you are. I hope you have a fantastic time and we expect loads of pictures.

All the best!
Katie

Unknown said...

LOVE those images! What a beautiful hotel. I just love your blog--I know I am always in for a treat!

Annie

Anonymous said...

Congrats, Anna! I am so excited for you. Paris is a lovely city. I visited twice when my family was stationed in Europe years ago and I am saving up to go back!

girl meets glamour said...

I think I'm always dreaming of Paris, I bet you can't wait to go!!

~Kate

Villa Anna said...

Oh Anna I am so envious! I had my first trip to Paris last september with my husband and kids and it met and exceeded all my expectations. I am madly saving to go back with a girlfriend this year.

That boutique hotel looks divine. I'll be bookmarking it for future reference. Thank you!

Anna :)

Villa Anna said...

Oh Anna I am so envious! I had my first trip to Paris last september with my husband and kids and it met and exceeded all my expectations. I am madly saving to go back with a girlfriend this year.

That boutique hotel looks divine. I'll be bookmarking it for future reference. Thank you!

Anna :)

Tara said...

You'll have a great time, good for you!

ami @ elizabeth anne designs said...

i am so jealous! i love paris. you're going to come back with tons of pictures and stories yes?

Anonymous said...

beautiful collection of photos! oh you will have a wonderful time...i am going to paris in the summer...i went for the first time a few years ago and it rained for the entire three days i was there, so i am very exited to go again...enjoy this time of preparation! it's so fun to get all excited for the trip!

Alkemie said...

OMG it's so gorgeous! Congrats are your upcoming trip - so exciting. I think going with a girlfriend sounds so fun and can appreciate that guys may not appreciate the girly pink decor lol.

tiel said...

i'm sitting here now, organising a trip with my husband for work in early April. It will be a Paris and Brussels event and haven't been to either. He doesn't care where we stay so this is a definite possibility. shall investigate. the problem is there are so many options...unlike little old Brissy!

Unknown said...

hi anna, that's great news, that hotel looks fab. i will be in paris shooting in mid april, will you be there then? if we can squeeze it we should try for an aperitif at the panoramic bar at concorde lafayette one evening px

Topsy Turvy said...

You're so lucky! And the hotel looks wonderful!
Lana

Style Court said...

I'm excited for you! Hope you have a great time.

pve design said...

You will adore Paris!
Paris will adore you right back!
Great photos!

Joanna Goddard said...

gorgeous!! i love this. sigh, i'm always dreaming of paris, too. xoxo

Sharnel said...

Oh Anna this hotel is SO you! You and Sal will have an amazing time. The tea set on the bed reminded me straight away of your new client ritual LOL! Which is just he most gorgeous welcome to the showroom by the way. Very special - thankyou!

Sabina said...

I love all these photos!! That hotel looks just perfect!!

Sabina ~

Jen @ RamblingRenovators said...

I just stayed at Hotel du Pantheon in October for my honeymoon and it is as quaint as it looks! You must try dinner one night at Chez Alexis et Daniel nearby on rue d'Arras. Ooh, you have me missing Paris all over again.

Anastasia said...

ohhh you lucky thing!! ive been twice and every thing about the city is so so wonderful!!!
you are going to have a beautiful time!

Anonymous said...

Bonjour !
I live in Paris and I know many good adresses in decoration, or fashion, restaurant... If you want some help, or some information, don't hesitate to e-mail me !
Bon voyage !
Anne,
Paris 75007.

Keren - The Brown Trading Co. said...

Ooohh how exciting - you will absolutely LOVE Paris - I know for me it was everything I ever imagined and more. I've been twice and I dream of going back :o)

Gorgeous hotel!

Unknown said...

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Bridal Affairs said...

Looks like a perfect dollhouse! So pretty and feminine. These images are dreamy. Have a wonderful time!!