Category Archives: paris

Oscar Wilde – his resting place – the before and after

December 1, 2011 designrabrooks Leave a comment Blog, France, paris
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Until recently the tomb of Oscar Wilde was a mecca for all who identified with what the man and his work came to symbolise. Somewhat ironically a sign on the tomb, asking visitors not to touch the monument, went unheeded and the stone became covered in hundreds of red lipstick kisses. Continue reading →

Paris can look a little miserable when it’s grey

November 26, 2011 designrabrooks Leave a comment Blog, France, paris
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Paris can look a little miserable when it is grey and the sun isn’t shining. Shame about the Christmas decorations … Continue reading →

Condom alley

November 24, 2011 designrabrooks Leave a comment Blog, France, paris
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There’s a cute short cobbled alley on the outskirts of northern Paris containing a cluster of 19th century cottages built with the medieval stones Haussmann tore down, as well as an eclectic modern architectural oddity. Continue reading →

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