LIFE
LATELY:
It is the beginning of autumn! Hourrah, my favourite season!!! Whenever possible I go for long walks at Parc des Evaux and Forêt Onésienne.
Autumn bench in
the Parc des Evaux
Children picnicking in the Parc des Evaux
Forêt Onésienne
From the Forêt Onésienne one has gorgeous
views over the River Rhône.
CAKE
LOVERS:
It is impossible to resist these A. Pougnier mini cakes called “Pavés Tony”. The cakes are perfect. They are a delicious génoise
sponge soaked in kirsch and covered in dark chocolate. (A. Pougnier - 34, Rue St-Victor, Carouge)
WHAT I
HAVE BEEN READING: As I mentioned in many of my diary
posts, I have so many books on my bookshelf waiting to be read. But, as I am a
passionate soul, whenever a book captures my attention, I take it home. Thus, I
borrowed “Coeur Silencieux” by Anne
Brecart from my local library. This Swiss author is a wonderful discovery. I
finished this book in two days and can’t stop thinking about it. This will be
one of those books that stay with me forever. It is a reminder of what love
life is like; there are no bad decisions, just appropriate ones, made at that
particular stage in our life.
Another book that will stay with me
forever is “A woman in Berlin” by an
anonymous author. This is probably the best book I have read this year (I will review
it next month).
Another fabulous read, a very entertaining
and exciting memoir of an American outlaw. I loved it enormously! “You can’t win?” by Jack Black. I offered it to Sweetheart as a birthday
gift. Jack Black has a storytelling talent that keeps us going all the way
through the 470 pages. (I will review it next month).
BOUTIQUE: I
discovered the Pop and Chic many years ago and it has since become one of my
favourite decor shops. I especially love their top quality objects and fantasy jewels
— I came here to buy a gift for Sweetheart. (Pop
and Chic - 32, rue Ancienne, Carouge)
MUSEUM
VISIT: I enjoyed the exhibition “Le miroir
céramique” which you can visit until 10 December 2017.
This is an exhibition of the ceramic
pieces that have been selected for the 16th edition of the Carouge
international ceramic competition, The ceramists have worked on an imposed
theme. This year’s theme is the ceramic mirror. This subject leaves a great
deal of freedom to the artists. Indeed, a mirror can be hand-held,
wall-mounted, standing or pocket sized. Above all, it opens up a field of
possibilities, for a mirror can be functional, certainly, but also magical,
opening on to other worlds, questions, minds or souls. The works of 38
countries are represented. (Musée de
Carouge - 2, Place de Sardaigne)
“NOUS et, TOUS LES AUTRES” by Nathalie BENOIT
(France)
“FACETTES” by Claudia Von Boch (Switzerland)
“LE TEMPS SOUTERRAIN DE RENCONTRE” by Yun-Jung Song
(France)
HAND-CRAFTED
BEAUTY:
Savon de Marseille Soap. Sweetheart bought me these soap bars when he was in
France. I really fell in love with this soap from the brand Belle Nature which
is made in France.
This is the result of organic, handcrafted
and traditional soap making. It is incredibly gentle and can be used on all
skin types, especially sensitive skin and can be used on the face and body. The
result is pure luxury - it is gentle on my skin and the smell is amazing.
APERITIF
TIME:
Is there a better place to have an end-of-day aperitif than at a friend's
place? With a view of the Mont Salève!…On the balcony we sipped a cool rosé,
ate homemade “pâté” and enjoyed lots of laughter.
RESTAURANT: Spaghetti
D’ORO Pizzeria, a gorgeous place where you feel like an Italian. Giant pizzas
made in a wood fired oven, a great atmosphere and the address for great
Italian specialties: fresh pasta, lasagne and more. You can also order your
pizzas as a takeaway. (Spaghetti d’oro
Pizzaria - 56, rue de Carouge)
Diavolo Pizza
You can also order your pizzas as a takeaway
Capricciosa Pizza
St-Pierre
Cathedral in the Old Town beautifully illuminated in the evening…
WHAT
ELSE HAPPENED: We blew the candles out and drank bubbly for Sweetheart’s
birthday. Actually, I made the same cake as the one I did for my birthday, but
the topping is different: I used fresh exotic fruits...
Beautiful autumn flowers... Love these warm colours!!
