« One day, one elsewhere » ended with the deconfinement in France. Let’s now make way for  » One day, one discovery  » : strolls in search of light and beautiful people to open up new horizons for 2021 ! Door open to local craftsmanship ! D-28.

On a chilly December evening, let yourself be carried away to the florist in the rue de la Tombe Issoire, to take a little pleasure and comfort after a long day’s work.

On the threshold, marvel at the series of hyacinth bulbs, promises of wonderful scents to come and wait patiently for Christmas time!

Like a child, standing there for a few minutes in front of the glowing balls.

With eyes wide open, let yourself be taken into a world of dreams and poetry.

Be completely taken in by the magic of the place and the delicacy of the decoration.

Forget the bite of the cold and be blissful in front of the frenzy of colours glittering on the pavement in front of the charming shop.

Forgotten the working day, forgotten the cold, forgotten the night and the noise of cars passing in the street.

Savour the magic of this place and remember some Christmas tunes.

Contemplate the basket of cyclamen that invite us to resist the ambient cold.

Appreciate the tempting window display then finally decide to cross the threshold and continue the visit to the domain of the merchant of dreams.

Imagine that this little shop is like a Noah’s Ark for flowers and bouquets.

To be simply delighted to meet Christian who cares for all these ephemeral wonders with passion and attention.

Take a look here, a look there, you’ll end up getting dizzy because there are so many things to admire.

And suddenly, guided by the wise advice of the aesthete, let yourself be moved by a few roses that are reflected in the mirror and reveal their beauty in a sublime gradation of pastel tones.

To think that for the end of the day, it’s still a nice idea to come here, despite the cold, despite the tiredness, to enjoy all these beautiful nights.

To think that another time, we would take the Poinsettia which discreetly stands out in a corner of the shop and forcefully draws our gaze towards it.

Unless one decides to let oneself be tempted by the little ivy that runs along the workshop, with its little sign that invites us to cultivate happiness, just like the artist who is busy making what will be for us the most beautiful of bouquets.

Before going out, just after exchanging a few very nice words with Christian, the local florist, take a last look at the ladies’ orchids, which look down on the hyacinths from the top of their splendour.

To savour in a last glance, the harmony of the colours and to say to oneself that we are very lucky to still have small craftsmen who love their job so much that they re-enchant our evenings and perfume our days.

Grab hold of the magnificent bouquet of roses and enter with a light heart and an airy spirit for the days to come, captivated by their radiance. But they are so beautiful that it will no doubt be the subject of another story.

Par Nathalie

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