All photos by Coco of Nbaynadamas
Sacre Coeur bell tower in the Montmartre district in Paris! (above)
Found these photos...6 months after being in Paris. As you might recall, I spent almost two weeks in Paris last summer. Last summer, my mother had rented a wonderful three bedroom apartment for almost three months in the 6th Arrondissment on Rue Jacob...in the heart of St. Germain. At the end of the summer, I was able to bring a big group of friends to France to enjoy long Labor Day vacation.
As I sit on my sofa and feel like I am turning into a slovenly writer, I remember the day that AM, JE and I walked up to the top of Sacre Coeur and were astounded by the breathtaking sight. AM was in high heels, I was not willing to make the climb, but JE insisted that we all head to the top dome of this Romano-Byzantine church. I was glad he insisted.
The view was spectacular and the architecture was awe inspiring.
Nothing directly to do with home decor. You might say, "Coco you are going off brand again...kind of like you did with that post you did on the shoes you wore over Christmas in New Orleans. Get back on track!"
While not directly related to interior design or decorating your house, I would argue that the white travertine, the detail of the domes, the carved roof top trim, the striking bell tower are all excellent visuals that could provide great inspiration for a home. A wonderful combination of detailed ornamentation, delicate design and pristine simplicity.
Carved roof top trim features medallions with fleur-de-lis and rosette carvings at the top of Sacre Coeur (above and below)
Inside the hall of Sacre Couer's dome. Columns and arched passages are the order of the day. (above)
Top of the basilica's Cupola (above)
Exterior of Sacre Coeur from below. Completed in 1914, consecrated in 1919, architect Paul Abadie. (above)
All photos in this post by Coco of Nbaynadamas
Sacre Coeur bell tower in the Montmartre district in Paris! (above)
Found these photos...6 months after being in Paris. As you might recall, I spent almost two weeks in Paris last summer. Last summer, my mother had rented a wonderful three bedroom apartment for almost three months in the 6th Arrondissment on Rue Jacob...in the heart of St. Germain. At the end of the summer, I was able to bring a big group of friends to France to enjoy long Labor Day vacation.
As I sit on my sofa and feel like I am turning into a slovenly writer, I remember the day that AM, JE and I walked up to the top of Sacre Coeur and were astounded by the breathtaking sight. AM was in high heels, I was not willing to make the climb, but JE insisted that we all head to the top dome of this Romano-Byzantine church. I was glad he insisted.
The view was spectacular and the architecture was awe inspiring.
Nothing directly to do with home decor. You might say, "Coco you are going off brand again...kind of like you did with that post you did on the shoes you wore over Christmas in New Orleans. Get back on track!"
While not directly related to interior design or decorating your house, I would argue that the white travertine, the detail of the domes, the carved roof top trim, the striking bell tower are all excellent visuals that could provide great inspiration for a home. A wonderful combination of detailed ornamentation, delicate design and pristine simplicity.
Carved roof top trim features medallions with fleur-de-lis and rosette carvings at the top of Sacre Coeur (above and below)
Inside the hall of Sacre Couer's dome. Columns and arched passages are the order of the day. (above)
Top of the basilica's Cupola (above)
Exterior of Sacre Coeur from below. Completed in 1914, consecrated in 1919, architect Paul Abadie. (above)
All photos in this post by Coco of Nbaynadamas
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