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5 Parisian Shops I’m Dying to Visit

francoisetmoiblog@gmail.com — Wed, 06 Aug 2014 12:55:41 +0000

Lately I’ve come across several shops in Paris that have caught my eye, not only for their swag, but also their interior design and their neighborhoods. I’ve officially added them to my travel file and can’t wait to check them out next time we find ourselves in the City of Light! Housed in a 19th century fabric factory, Merci is a 3-story design general store, if you will, showcasing products from all facets: apparel, furniture, home goods, and jewelry. Throw in a literary cafe and restaurant and you’ve got yourself a full afternoon in design heaven. The coolest part? They donate all their profits to charity! Merci, 111 Boulevard Beaumarchais. Photo via Sivan Askayo. Okay so you can visit Le Labo in NYC, but how cool is their shop in the Marais? Not to mention their impressive host of naturally derived fragrances. Must go and smell the Rose 31. Le Labo, 7 Rue Froissart Photo via Vosgesparis. La Droguerie. A Parisian craft supplies mecca for the crafting inclined. Need I say more? La Droguerie, 9 Rue du Jour Photo via Mokkasin. Handmade in an antique Bastille workshop originally home to Napoleon’s silversmith, Astier de Villatte’s milky-white glazed black terracotta pottery celebrates classic forms inspired by 18th and 19th century […]

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Wrap Session

francoisetmoiblog@gmail.com — Fri, 29 Nov 2013 16:08:17 +0000

I have to say, I’ve never gotten into the Black Friday craze. Waking up at 4 am to brave the massive, cut-throat crowds for Holiday deals doesn’t quite top my list for how to spend a long weekend. Though I don’t partake in Black Friday, I do find great pleasure in finding clever and thoughtful gifts for those on my list, as well as finding festive ways to wrap them all up. Below are some creative gift wrap ideas I look forward to trying out this year. Enjoy the long weekend, everyone! Woodland Wreath Wrapping via Odessamay Society DIY Paper Feathers via Lia Griffith Tassles in lieu of Bows via MaeMae Paperie Winter White Monochromatic Wrapping via Chairo-Latte Lumberjack Plaid Wrapping Paper via Norman’s Printery Newspaper with Monogram Tags via Allora Handmade

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On the Home Front…

francoisetmoiblog@gmail.com — Fri, 08 Nov 2013 13:29:09 +0000

I’m fascinated by the way people live. From a person’s daily routine to their clever storage solutions to the tools they use to rock the daily grind with flair and efficiency. Here are a few of my personal routine favorites: one: The french press is critical to our morning routine. We love the strong coffee it brews up for us. two: We have quite a small galley kitchen where counter space is definitely lacking, so we swapped our bulky, counter top knife stand for a wall-mounted magnetic knife strip and happily reclaimed our coveted work space. three: We refer to La Tartine Gourmande Cookbook whenever we’re stuck in a food rut. Her recipes are not only delicious and fresh, they often include unusual ingredients like amaranth flour or saffron, and they inspire us to try something new. four: The amazing mandoline helps me thinly slice just about anything like a pro in seconds. five: Not only do we use trays for entertaining, but also for corralling books and magazines on our coffee table, as well as for special breakfast-in-bed mornings. six: I received this quirky wine opener as a gift several years ago. It’s extremely durable and not to mention a great conversation starter […]

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