Fanfreluche Lensography

I live in Paris, France. I get used to it, I guess. But I miss home sometimes. Paris is beautiful but stressful, I hate noise and crowds...Paris has both. But it is nice to live here anyway. There is so many beautiful things to see.

I am a stamp collector since age 8! I love this hobby.
"Place one cent stamp here" design is available in my zazzle store: Fanfreluche on zazzle

I also collect coins (mostly ancient Roman and Greek coins featuring beasts such as seahorses, horse, owls etc) and German inflation money (AKA Notgeld).

"Big coins pop art" thumbnail image is a courtesy of Zazzle artist PopArtDiva

I am a collector of all sorts of things, even if I am not buying Royal wedding or Star Trek collectibles, these still hold an interest for me. I do collect besides stamps and coins: postcards, antique prints, old books, vintage and antiques household items...and more!

My kids have inspired me on writing some of my lenses. I am always looking for the best for them and have become quite picky when it comes to toys and TV show. The following lenses are the results of my quest for the best toys and TV shows.

I try to buy green whenever possible. My newest find are the superb El Naturalista shoes and Aleppo soaps!

I am an Ebay seller, a Zazzle store owner, I do use Twitter, I share my stuff and your stuff on Redgage, tagfoot, She Told Me, Best Review. I run 3 blogs: Stamp kiloware blog, The French magazines blog and Fanfreluche blogs about all and nothing. I also earn residual incomes on site such as: Hits4pay and Dealsncash

I'm not a fashion victim, far from it. I don't really see the point in spending big bucks on "brand names" and designers frivolities. I will pay consequent prices on outdoor clothing because I want low weight and performant hiking and rock climbing gear and they can be expensive, but that's a good investment.

I love the occasional nice clothes and will buy classics I can use for years. I will never buy the "latest trend" because It will be "so last year" a month later. I am the pround owner of a classic black robe, 2 John Fluevog pair of boots, a Carla Mancini bag and a few other pieces that won't age badly. Otherwise jeans and vintage t-shirts or a nice shirt will do great!

"Victorian fashion" thumbnail courtesy of: Zazzle artist Articles

Let's be honest, I try to buy green for my son. And I avoid at all cost anything made in China. I apply this to toys and clothes. As for food, I try to buy from local producers. Sometimes it's difficult and yes it's more expensive. But I don't see why I should give my money to companies such as Disney and Mattel to have them outsource their production in third world countries where child labor is common practice. These companies don't deserve my money because I want my toys to be made in humane and safe working conditions, without child-labor. I also want my toys to be eco-friendly, something that is not found in China-made toys.

I love cooking, I love chocolate, sushi, Indian food, poutine, falafels, pasta. I currently live in France so I have the chance to enjoy amazing cheeses and foie gras, tasty bread and desserts. It's a chance I have an elliptical bike in the house!

"Cupcake angel" thumbnail courtesy of: Zazzle artist Cupcakewear

I used to read a lot, but nowadays I barely find time. I love graphic novels, and I am very found of many french titles such as the "Adele Blanc-Sec" serie by Tardi, "Asterix" by Gossini and Uderzo as well as most of Enki Bilal work.
A good whodunit is always welcome as well!

Thumbnail image is a courtesy of Zazzle artist Jaenne

I bet that there is at least 4 or 5 artists listed below you have never heard of! Well what are you waiting for to discover them??

I love music. I have various taste and many of my favorite artists are somewhat little known to the masses. There is very few genre I don't like, besides rap. I like a bit of everything. As for rap, I don't like that and I have problems with the kind of messages it sends. I would never bring teens to a rap concert, but will bring them anytime to an heavy Metal show. It's not just about the music, it's about everything rappers do and say and the kind of following they have. I know there is good people in rap, but they are too little to change the bad reputation of this genre.

"Singing in the rain" thumbnail is a courtesy of Zazzle artist Auraclover

I love TV but I admit that I don't currently really follow anything. I zap! When I see something that might be good, I'll check a few episode then wait for the DVD. That way, less disappointment because nothing is worst than following a show only to have it canceled before the end.

"Vintage TV" thumbnail is a courtesy of Zazzle artist J32teez

I discovered Rugby because I live in france part time and Rugby is popular here. I prefer Rugby to Football (soccer in North America) just because it's still a family sport and the Rugby matches are not yet invaded by drooling retarded neo-nazi Hooligans as it is the case in European soccer games. And the Rugby players don't earn trillions of dollars per game.
"Rugby natural selection" thumbnail is a courtesy of Zazzle artist AtlasShrugging

My lenses on Nascar racetracks. If you love nascar, check these lens. If you plan on attending a nascar race in Atlanta, Bristol, Daytona, Martinsville, Richmond or Talladega you will find information on hotels, restaurants and you can even buy your tickets online!
"NASCAR cars" thumbnail is a courtesy of Zazzle artist lonvig

Right now, I have concentrate on French players. this may change once I am done with the ones I like.

This is a new topic for me. I do have toys related pages that get a special "Christmas" treatment every year, but these 2 pages are my first dip into Christmas land!

Thumbnail image is a courtesy of Zazzle artist lkranieri

These lenses have been awarded a purple star! Thank you to whoever nominated them!!

Thumbnail image is a courtesy of Zazzle artist Artamatik

My Paris quiz was awarded LotD on September 23rd. Lens of the day award is given to a page that is consider outstanding by squidoo headquaters.

You are invited to visit these beautiful bless worthy lenses. I was made an Angel in February 2011, and have been keeping record of all the lenses I blessed.

Thumbnail image is a courtesy of Zazzle artist ANGELHELEN

After hitting 100 blessings, I thought it was time to make a lens...about blessed lenses and angels!

My latest lenses. I have always a couple of page on the way, I would like to be able to publish all my work in progress lenses before the end of the year. But being a Jack of all trades means it might no be possible since zazzle, Ebay and my other online venture may come across!

Some lensmasters at one point or the other and for various reasons, sell their lenses. Over the years I have bought lenses to add to my "portfolio". I buy lenses only on topic I am familiar with so I can modify and adapt them to my liking. Most of them have been a great investment and the price I paid have been covered by the affiliate revenues they made over time.

I don't know if any lensmaster have done it before. Some don't like that people know they buy lenses. But here I go: I am sharing those "bought lenses" with you.