Paris at a Certain Age

Sew Paris

If you like Paris and like to sew, go buy the July 2013, Number 167 edition of Threads magazine (on newstands now).

There is a great article by Susan Khalje about sewing related stores in Paris.

Susan Khalje is a well-known couturier/writer/teacher who also conducts sewing tours of Paris. This article is key reference material for any Paris-phile and/or sewing enthusiast. Also, go online for a companion piece on finding some of the difficult to locate places she mentions.  

Paris Secret

After walking ten miles a day in Paris, this is not what you want to see in the metro:

Instead, search for this sign:

 

Because it means you'll find this:

 

Save your knees for walking aboveground in Paris!