Louis Vuitton Exhibit at Musee Carnaval in the Marais - Louis Vuitton began as a brand through the engineering and development of new suitcases that could better manage transportation of the delicate and complex garments of fashion-forward Parisian women. This was an exhibit that chronicled the evolution of the brand and its products from its early establishment in Paris. My particular favorite was a two piece set commissioned for a project by Damien Hirst. Modeled after trunks created for the Red Cross in 1914, the pieces hold over 150 surgical instruments in the green velvet casing, and the outside of the black trunks are embellished with butterflies and psyche and vanity silver skulls.
Here are some photos from my trip to Le Musee de la Chasse et de la Nature (hunting and nature museum) this past weekend. The collection of taxidermied animals, antique hunting rifles and game paintings are housed in a hotel particulier in the marais. It’s a small museum with plenty of couches and few visitors - perfect for lounging. I think it’s safe to say this one of my new favorite spots in Paris.
Here are some pictures from a recent trip to le sommet de la tour eiffel.
Currently wishing I had this problem. I firmly believe that homework should not be allowed in Paris.
In lieu of yesterdays oh-so-festive and American holiday, and that today Paris saw its first snowfall of the season, it is only appropriate that Christmas-music-listening commence immediately. It’s a bit of a family tradition to make somewhat unconventional Christmas playlists in the Pophal household, and for my own personal playlist this year was certainly no exception. I was completely unable to find christmas music recorded by my favorite chanteuses français, Birkin and Hardy, but I think I found a few other gems that make up for it (rockabilly xmas and Burroughs short stories, anyone?) (Download here)
1. Silent Night (Meg White) - The White Stripes
2. Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing – Sufjan Stevens
3. Christmas Blues – Canned Heat
4. Christmas Card From A Hooker In Minneapolis – Tom Waits
5. Christmas Lights – Paul Baribeau
6. Cold White Christmas – Etiquette
7. The First Noel – Pedro The Lion
8. Got Something For You – Best Coast & Wavves
9. Frosty The Snowman – Fiona Apple
10. Father Christmas – The Kinks
11. Santa Claus – The Sonics
12. Merry Christmas You Suckers – Paddy Roberts
13. All I Want For Christmas – Yeah Yeah Yeahs
14. Please Be Patient – Feist
15. Baby It’s Cold Outside – Steve & Eydie
16. I Won’t Decorate Your Christmas Tree – Loretta Lynn
17. Christmas Song – Cocoon
18. Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) – Slow Club
19. Candy Cane Children – The White Stripes
20. It’s Almost Christmas – Chris Garneau
21. Carol Of The Bells – Shaw
22. Amazing Grace – Cat Power & The Dirty Delta Blues
23. Put The Lights On The Tree – Sufjan Stevens
24. North Pole Rock – Cathy Sharpe
25. The Junky’s Christmas – William S. Burroughs
I am thankful for… Being able to talk to the people I love most on Thanksgiving day, even when I am on another continent.
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
This is an x ray of my chest given to me after my OFII (Office Francais de L’Immigration) appointment and medical examination. It was free. Socialized healthcare! This is definitely the best souvenir I’ve acquired yet.
There are less than 13 days left until Halloween, thus it is now an appropriate time for me to present my Halloween Playlist for 2010, (download it here).
1. Tubular Bells – The Exorcist
2. Halloween Surf - Rhino
3. Thriller – Michael Jackson
4. Evil (Is Going On) – Howlin’ Wolf
5. Werewolf Heart – Dead Man’s Bones
6. No Costume, No Candy – Rhino
7. Stranger – The Black Lips
8. Ghostbusters – Ray Parker Jr.
9. I Put A Spell On You – Screamin’ Jay Hawkins
10. I Feel Strange – The Dead Weather
11.Weeping Willow Boogie – John Lee Hooker
12. Heathen Child – Grinderman
13. Attack Of The Killer Tomatoes – Rhino
14. Whistlin’ Past The Graveyard – Tom Waits
15. Voodoo Doll - Rhino
