La Belle France

Paris, the beautiful city, remains just that after my television viewing of last night. The cameras showed streets filled with people making their commitment to freedom and humanity and a stand against any divisions brought about by colour or creed. What a sight! Policemen stood as sentinels on the rooftops and were greeted with cheers and chants of appreciation. There were enough people on the Unity March to represent every single Parisian. Flags of all nations were waved, politicians of all persuasions walked arm in arm. Let us be hopeful.

My two holiday makers, on their jolly in Paris, however inappropriately timed, had a good time. They stayed in the hotel used by Woody Allen in his film, 'Midnight in Paris'. I received this information when I collected Himself from the station in Bath on his return and felt rather envious - I love that film. Never mind, he brought home his hotel goody bag for me to rifle through!

Trivial - moi? You bet!

Today is not a day for going out, it's cold, wet and windy. I'm dressed for comfort and warmth. Lilac shirt from Boden, lilac cashmere jumper from Lands' End, purple velvet waistcoat also from Boden.

It fits closely to the body, just the thing for days like these and it has a nice grey-striped fabric back.

My friend Janet Haigh, the owner of Heartspace, made the enamel and bead brooch that is pinned at the neck.

For Patti's Visible Monday.