I confess to being one of thoes people that is curious about what other people have in their shopping carts at the supermarket. Back home I guess the curiosity is simply wondering what other people eat, what their habits are. But here in France my curiosity is less about what someone has bought as it is about the artistry of the purchases.
I can't help but wonder what's in all thoes beautiful shopping baskets. The little packets of pastries & cheeses, the fruits & vegetables at the bottom so artfully arranged are all so beautiful & enticing.
Even when it isn't possible to actually peek inside, there is often some lovely thing sticking out the side of a basket, a bouquet of flowers warped in newspaper for example.
Sometimes it looks as if the basket belongs to a tourist buying all the necessities for an impromptu picnic.
While others are filled with artisanal breads & vegatables & other farm fresh supplies for the coming week.
And then there are thoes
that clearly contain the ingredients for a classic French Sunday lunch.
But no matter what the purchases are there is such a beauty to them. It almost seems as if the very act of shopping at the market in France is in & of itself an actual art form.
Today I am linking up with Paulits's weekly meme Dreaming of France.
Wishing you all a happy Monday !
I love that you photographed all those different people's shopping baskets- that's a really unique perspective! ....very clever :)
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that baguettes looks good.
Love this post. You've taken what is a mundane, sometimes even dreaded, moment here in the U.S. and shown how beautiful it can be in France. Great photos. Thanks for playing along today. Here’s my Dreaming of France meme
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh I just love this post Sally it's fantastic! I love all your pannier peering. It is artistry, seeing the beautiful in the everyday that makes France so special. All these people with special baskets, not throwaway plastic is special too.
ReplyDeleteI confess, these may be my favorite of your posts. I love markets, the baskets are great but yes, the French elevate shopping to an art and if one doesn't believe it, they've not peeked inside those baskets!
ReplyDeleteHow fun it must be to see so many beautiful baskets and wonderful foods as you shop. I am one of those who is a basket, cart peeker too :)
ReplyDeleteMmm, fresh breads and vegetables and beautiful flowers! Love them all!
ReplyDeleteI've taken a few of those types of photos myself and am now inspired to be on the lookout for mote.
ReplyDeletelike a breath of fresh air ,so many beautiful images. I haven't been blogging lately . some problems hope all will be resolved soon ,take care. theodora
ReplyDeleteAh, this post made me daydreaming about Paris and all the photos look so beautiful and scrumptious. Kisses
ReplyDeleteGreat post! I agree, the French shopping is more like art. I always wanted to shop like that but seem to come out with an overfull plastic bag. Wonderful to buy vegetables without plastic covering.
ReplyDeleteAnd the baskets... they are exquisite! Your photos are appealing too! Thanks for creating a wonderful post... very original in its content. ;)
ReplyDeleteHi,Sally,
ReplyDeleteI really love to see your all photos. Those baskets are beautifully photographed through your eyes.
Glad to visit you today,Sally.
I have been quiet for a long time.
I love just looking at their baskets. I asked a lady where she obtained hers and came home with the largest shopping basket.
ReplyDeleteMarkets, Baskets, Shopping , love it and it is so different to that of the UK , where it seems so boring, I do have a look at what they are purchasing . One thing I love is how they do make good use of their markets , which are amazing, thanks for the lovely photos,.
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