la madeleine

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Prominently situated in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, L’église de la Madeleine (or simply, la Madeleine) has always fascinated me. So, I just had to do some research…maybe you are curious too? It is a Catholic church, but was originally intended to be a temple celebrating the glory of Napoleon’s army. After the fall of his empire, King Louis XVIII declared that the structure be a church, dedicated to Mary Magdalene. I have never been inside, but have always admired it for it’s architectural beauty.

 

clover market…

Clover-market

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Sunday was perfect. With a hint of fall in the air, sunshine, and time to wander…we headed over to Clover Market in Ardmore. I recently discovered it via twitter (hooray for social media) and knew after checking out the vendor list that it would be great. The outdoor market is filled with antiques and collectibles, as well as vintage clothing, art, and handmade goodies. I was impressed by the variety, and thoughtfulness of everyone involved. Mark your calendars for the next one…October 16th!