Oh, how I love having a little girl.  Sophie and I had a special "girly day" on Saturday while the boys played football in the park.  . 

We decided to go to the newly opened "Laduree" in the St. Germaine area.  It was quite smaller than the other shops scattered throughout Paris but still pretty and such a treat to spend the day with my curly girl.

The rainbow of macaroons melted in our mouths. 

Laduree just opened a beautiful shop selling candles, perfumes, and hand lotions right next to the tea shop.  I wanted to buy one of everything for the packaging alone.  

We did a little window shopping......

We walked the River Seine, looking through the stalls that line the streets full of old books, postcards and pictures.

We walked down to the river..........

Then we made our way over to the beautiful square between the Louvre and the Jardin du Tuilleries.

This is a great spot to rest for a bit and people watch.  Everyone crowds together, taking pictures of one another, wide eyed trying to take it all in, children scoot to the sides of the fountains, trying to touch the water as it splashes them, the birds walk between feet looking for bread.  

A great place to grab a cafe au lait and watch the world go by is at "Cafe Marley".  You will sit above the crowds with a great view......... 

We made our way out of the square, walking towards the nearest metro; our feet were tired.  Our last gaze was at the beautiful "Hotel Regina" with it's rows of lights and window boxes spilling ivy out the sides. 

I have such a thing for order and structure.  I love rows of anything;  columns, lights, statues, tables and chairs at the cafes.  It is calming to me......