Happy Easter

" Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and 

few there be that find it."    Matthew 7:14

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Easter which many of us honour in our own ways represents rebirth, redemption, renewal as we wash away our old selves and are reborn into a new life.  The real story of Easter is also about sacrifice.  Many of the great things that happen in our lives are achieved either through small or great sacrifices or for the sake of not sounding so negative, through enormous effort and perseverance.  You need a lot of inner strength, faith and most of all, love in all that you do to persevere and reach the light at the end of your tunnel.  

Biennale des Antiquaires 2016 - Paris Antique Show

The 28th Biennale des Antiquaires is being held this year from Saturday, September 10th to Sunday, September 18th at the sumptuous Grand Palais in Paris.  You could not pick a grander location with its glass vaulted ceilings and stone facades. 

The bi-annual antique show is organized by the “Syndicat National  des Antiquaires” (National Trade Union of French Antique Dealers) which created the exhibition in 1962.  However, the Trade Union’s Board of Directors in line with the union’s desire to renew the image of the event voted in June 2015 to turn it into an annual exhibition as of 2017.  Professionals in the trade as well as amateur antique admirers and show attendees will no longer have to wait the two years to get up close with Picassos from private collectors and galleries.  Yes, this does happen.  It’s like going to the museum but even better.  

I attended my first show in 2010 and I instantly fell under its charm although I must admit that the venue had a lot to do with it.  The 2012 exhibit, designed by Karl Lagerfeld, was particularly impressive with its hot air balloon suspended above the central bar area.

 In the meantime, I leave you with a small teaser from the 2012 exhibition.  

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