Wednesday, July 13, 2011

I'm going to Paris

For several years I've wanted to take one of the Red Shed Girl's trips to Paris. I've made sure my passport is up to date, and watched as they blogged about the trips. I did go on one guided trip with the girls to my first Junk Bonanza and I must say, they think of everything. Val even contributed to the recent Flea Market Style magazine on page 11 in an article about shopping the Paris Fleas. So I knew there was no better group to go with.



But you see I'm a cheapskate and it takes a lot for me to part with a dime, so I've been putting it off.

Then one day Mr R said to me "when you are 80, and you can't go, will you regret not going?" Of course the answer was "yes", and so that was all the nudge I needed.


After a few conversations with Val and a small down payment, I'm headed to Paris (in April) ...It's gonna be a looonnnnggg wait, but well worth it I'm sure.

I'm so excited!!!!!!! And I can't wait to share my first experience out of the US with all of you.

In case you are not familiar with the Red Shed Girl's tours, go here for all the info.

15 comments:

Attic Rat said...

April will be the PERFECT time to visit Paris. That's when I went and the weather was absolutely beautiful. You are going to LOVE it!!!

Happy hunting,
Teresa

Tricia @ Vintage No. 35 said...

What a fun trip! That would be the ultimate shopping trip!

Anonymous said...

Paris, that's so cool, I am full of envy! I know you will love it and I want to see everything :)

Marji Laine - Faith Driven Fiction said...

I'm so excited for you. What a dream trip!

Prior said...

oh, how totally awesome Margo...April in Paris and with fun girls, too. I am so glad you are going, just at the perfect age to enjoy it all! What a sweet hubby for giving you the nudge!

Lezlee

Sue (Vintage Rescue) said...

Your sweet husband is 100% right. The Paris fleas are mind-blowing. You're going to love it! Bring extra duffle bags—just saying. Unfortunately, I went 20 years ago, way before I was a dealer.... Have a BLAST (and blog about it ad nauseum)! XOXOX

Sueann said...

What an amazing time you will have. And it will be here before you know it
Sigh!! I am so jealous
Hugs
SueAnn

Shabby Soul said...

I am super jealous, but glad you are going. I will live vicariously through your blog posts when you get back! Congrats!

. said...

What a real treat! You will enjoy yourself!

Kari from Meadowview Farm said...

Oh Margo...good for you!
"Dream with your eyes open"
Kari

Unknown said...

Paris! Absolutely awesome!!! I'm glad you're giving yourself this special treat!

Unknown said...

Margo, So glad you "Bit the Bullet", I promise you will have a great time!
Val

Jane said...

Oh Margo, that sounds like a fabulous trip!! I've been very blessed to have had the opportunity to get to Paris twice and I loved it. My only regret is that I didn't get to any of the Paris Flea Markets as the group I was traveling with was not interested in that at all! Someday I'll go back and spend my entire time scouring the fleas.
I'm very happy for you!
Jane

Shabby Vintage Junk said...

Margo I'm THRILLED for you....All I can say is save....SAVE....S-A-V-E....'Cause all you're going to want to do when you're there is spend....SPEND....S-P-E-N-D.....hahahahaha....!!!!!

Cheers,
Tamarah xx

Fran Erwin said...

YEAH Margo.....sooooo happy for you and you do have a wonderful husband to nudge you. He is absolutely right. Know you will have a BLAST !!!

Blog Widget by LinkWithin