I adore this home office by a favorite French blogger!
In her post, she includes offices that were her inspiration.
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05 November 2018
sodeco office
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02 November 2016
Deedee's Office
Deedee began working in an office-share environment and has made it a beautiful, cozy place to work!
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29 November 2015
Parisian Apartment (Marion)
Marion runs an interior design firm in Paris, so no wonder her apartment is stunning!
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25 November 2015
Florence's Parisian Apartment
About the Parisian home of Florence: "From her top floor, typical Parisian apartment situated at the foot of Montmartre, she can nearly touch the clouds. Because what she loves is when the sunlight breaks through the walls and explodes in your face to magnify the white. Florence loves this immaculate white and she has it everywhere, from the old ceramics in her kitchen, to the linen sheets in her bedroom and the teepee she has built in her lounge for her children. She cares for her interior with a passion and it makes you want to do likewise."
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14 October 2015
balcony makeover
Coline is a French blogger who has a fun style. My French is not that great but you don't have to speak French to enjoy her videos.
Here's Coline's balcony makeover:
And her morning routine:
If you're a fan of French style, check out my pinterest board.
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16 September 2014
26 July 2014
paris + amsterdam
The last few photos are places I dreamed of when reading a myriad of books as a child.
via Milk Magazine (click on individual photos to be taken to their specific stories)
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05 February 2013
Madeleine Ably's Paris Home
This blog was born as an orderly place to keep the home photos I found that were not all "matchy matchy" (as I call it), formally decorated homes. I was born in the States but have a feeling Europe could just as easily have been my birthplace given my fondness for non-American homes and styles.
This Parisian home of Madeleine Ably is an excellent example. I am fond of the mix of colors used as well as the vibe the home gives off that a family lives there. Well done.
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11 December 2012
09 November 2012
07 November 2012
Anne in Paris
Anne in Paris has such a beautiful style in her flat.
I like how Si (of French by Design) put it: "This flat is happy, and it shows!"
images via French by Design
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16 August 2012
French design by double g
The previous post included a photo from double g. I was delighted to find many apartments and a restaurant designed by double g that were well designed. I couldn't stop posting :) [Click on images for full size photos.]
Happy Thursday to you!
- S
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28 June 2012
danish + scandinavian + french
What a unique combination of styles.... Danish home owners use Scandinavian touches in their home in France!
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30 November 2011
grey days + baking
Lovely images for a grey day - perfect for a warm beverage and a good book.
Did I mention it's also a perfect day for baking?!
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I can tell it's the Christmas season. Much to do, little time at the computer, stacks of projects to complete. Tonight I get to help at church in a group of teens, but tomorrow night shall be set aside to work through some of the projects. May even set aside a front closet shelf for "action items" such as a baby gift to be wrapped up and sent off, a few Christmas gifts to be wrapped, and a stack of books to return to their rightful owners.
How are your projects? Do you have a lot to do or are you relaxing more this season than last?
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15 November 2011
industrial kitchen
Bliss would be swapping out this kitchen for my rental one.
Seriously.
via vosges paris .....a most favorite blog on my reading list
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07 October 2011
14 September 2011
olivia + light
Olivia's blog, avec un O is so very beautiful.
Here are some photos from a recent post called "Light" (and one more tossed in for good measure!)
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01 September 2011
beautiful French town
Peggy Wong has taken some stunning photos of La Rochelle, France.
Stunning.
Her photography blog is worth exploring!
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28 July 2011
17 July 2011
a charming, chic, circus-themed wedding!
Enjoy these wedding photos by davidone of a French couple who wanted a wedding with a circus theme. It's done so chicly I wouldn't be surprised if more couples chose a circus theme for their weddings! If the photos here don't provide enough of a glimpse, all the photos can be found on davidone's site.
All photos by davidone (found via parisian party)
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09 May 2011
if I were french...
images via hello neest
if I were French.....
here would be my village, my house, and my kitchen in that house.
just sayin'.
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05 April 2011
parisian chic
I'll give you four guesses as to what book arrived in the mail today?!
photos by sunnygirlsf
Answer Options:
a) Scooby Doo, the Real Story Behind "Ruh Roh"
b) American Idle Idols
c) Fairytales That Don't Scare Children
d) A Style Guide to Paris
There's also a video about the book:
I have a free night tonight and cannot wait to jump into this book and pretend I'm visiting Paris in the next month or so.
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25 March 2011
bubbles Miluccia (house tour)
All photos by Les Bulles de MiluCCia via French by Design
Celine of Les Bulles de MiluDCCia has a home that wowed me with its artful simplicity + industrial chicness. What fun to be introduced to a new-to-me blog by Si (of French by Design) as she and Celine participated in a virtual house swap.
To see French by Design's home, click here.
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03 February 2011
A Paris Home (via IKEA Family Live)
Please join me in this indulgence in decor that is French and IKEA in a few photos from Muriel and Ed's Parisian home. The original flat was dark so they knocked down some walls and personalized the home.
A cosy home in 12 steps
1. For Muriel and Ed, comfort and aesthetics are key. ‘We have lots of art. It makes our home unique.’
2. ‘Stripping back and keeping things simple has helped us make the most of natural light.’
3. ‘A good weekend starts with a long lie-in.’
4. ‘At the centre of our kitchen is a table where we can eat together as a family.’
5. ‘We chose a classic neutral-toned sofa and added extra colour with cushions.’
6. ‘Life at home should be easy - so we use furniture we can move around to suit our needs.’
7. ‘Ed arranges lamps to fit what we want to do – read, relax, chat…’
8. ‘We love to read and we can do that comfortably all over the apartment.’
9. ‘The apartment’s original features give the place character.’
10. ‘I like the texture of things, the stories they tell…’
11. ‘We love having plants and flowers around the place.’
12. ‘A big sofa gives the living room a focal point and provides space to add interest with colourful cushions or throws.’
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25 January 2011
Si of "French by Design"
Meet Si of French by Design - the blog and the online shop. Since she's French and I've been enchanted by all things French since I was in high school, I asked Si for an interview. She graciously accepted.
Sunny: What are your thoughts on the image Americans tend to have of the Frenchwoman?
Si: Americans see French women as very sophisticated. It’s not necessarily the case. We can spend hours to get ready but feel completely sexy in a pair of jeans too. It’s a question of self assurance : if you feel great, you usually look great.Also, French women don’t try to fit a mold as much as American women do. We each have our own style and it’s ok not to look like your neighbor or best friend. We actually appreciate the difference. I feel that in America, beauty and style are more standardized.Finally, comfort is as important as look for us. If we don’t feel comfortable and at ease in an outfit, we don’t feel good and sexy. Again, if you don’t feel good, you don’t look good!
Sunny: I agree! So then what is your personal beauty routine?
Si:I don’t wear a lot of make up, most days, I just put some dried power to unify my skin tone. I ALWAYS clean my face at night.I apply a lot of cream (daily cream with SPF for the day and extra moisturizing cream for the night). I do not wear liquid foundation. I use Clarins cream products and Kenzo bamboo and lotus flower moisturizing night cream [Crème Planante KenzoKi - not available yet in the US]. As far as make up : if makeup time exceeds 3 minutes, it’s not for me :eyeliner crayon, mascara, and some moisturizing lip balm {I’m hooked on the Clarins tinted moisturizing lip cream]
Sunny: Do you have a workout routine or do you fit activity into your daily life?
Si: I love running. I have been running for 3+ years – on and off because of a knee injury, but I recently stopped smoking (hey, I’m French!) so I am sticking to a serious running routine as part of the new healthy and smoke-free me : a 30-minute run twice a week and one 1-hour run on the weekend. I also walk a lot and never take my car if I can avoid it.
Sunny: What items are in your clothing wardrobe? Do you have any favoriteitems?
Si: I usually spend more money on classic pieces (leather jacket, white shirt,black dress) and buy cheaper “fashion” pieces – because I know I don’t necessarily need them to last. And for some reason, I find myself less interested in fashion pieces as I age. And I have a thing for shoes and scarves. The right scarf can transform a casual look into a city casual look. Same goes for shoes: a good pair of Italian leather shoes transforms an outfit.
Sunny: Describe your hairstyle and what products you like to use and styles you prefer.
Si: I currently wear my hair long – shoulder length - which is the longest I’ve had. I like it because it’s practical with my running routine and requires less styling {after a run, I just shampoo my hair and let it dry}. I sometimes blowdry my hair straight when I go out and want to look formal or make a fancy chignon, which gives me a stylish look without spending hours styling my hair. I don’t use a lot of products on my hair, expect if I blow dry, then I apply a lavender moisturizer on the ends of my hair (Aveda). I hate hairspray and never use any.
Sunny: Do you have style icons you look up to?
Si: Audrey Hepburn and Charlotte Gainsbourg. Stylish but all natural beauties.
Sunny: What is your decorating style like?
Si: Vintage eclectic. I love to mix and match pieces from different eras. I am a big fan of Scandinavian design and industrial era pieces. And I adore vintage pieces. If I can get an original vintage, I don’t buy a replica or newer replica.
Sunny: Do you favor a minimalist or non-minimalist approach in your home/life?
Si: I tend to stick with the less is more philosophy. After moving internationally a few times, I’ve learned that keeping pieces and furniture you are not attached to does not make sense. So my rule is : if you don’t use it or wear it for more than 6 months, give it away. Plus, chances are you’re helping a needy person. Double bonus. Also, I feel more at ease in a home less furnished and more open in floor plan. In feng shui, anything that blocks the eye blocks the good karma/spirits. I tend to agree.
Sunny: What are your favorite foods/meals?
Si: Wine and cheese [stinky cheese if possible] of course, roasted lamb with pommes de terre sautees [garlic and herbs sautéed potatoes] and tarte tatin (upside down apple tart). I don’t drink sodas when I am thirsty, I stick with water. And coffee, hmmm… haven’t gotten used to American coffee yet so we bought a Nespresso machine. But when my American friends come over, they think my coffee is way too strong…In summer, we cook almost every meal outside on the BBQ and have a lot of grilled veggies and salad to accompany the meat cooked. And we always eat together as a family, always – unless one of us is traveling.
Sunny: Any other thoughts you'd like to share with us about being a Frenchwoman living in the States?
Si: Loving every minute of it, even if I need my French trip fix once or twice a year ;-)
Thank you so much, Si, for your time!
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11 January 2011
la tartine gourmande - beautiful new kitchen
I'm a longtime fan of Bea's blog La Tartine Gourmande. Bea is a French expat who lives in Boston with her husband and her daughter Lulu. Bea's blog is full of gorgeous photography and scrumptious looking food. When she revealed her new kitchen to readers, I knew I had to post the photos here for you!
images via la tartine gourmande
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05 January 2011
Zoe's Parisian home
First of all, these photos are from Si's blog French by Design. Totally worth checking out. (Hi, Si!!). Secondly, how pretty is this Parisian home? I have just finished looking at more than a few blog entries of homes that are filled with matchy-matchy items. I looked at my friend and declared matching items are so not my style. Then I saw these photos of Zoe's home and all was well with the world again!
That box with the red cross on it...where would one purchase it?
Those chairs! Those stunning, non-matching chairs!!!!
No upper cabinets. Nice.
all images: by Morten Holtum via French by Design
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30 November 2010
more French children's rooms
As I delved further into the Milk Magazine website, I found some gorgeous children's rooms. Had to share them with you ASAP! Enjoy.
These last three images look like dollhouse rooms, don't they?!
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inspiration from Milk Magazine
Inspiration from Milk Magazine (a French magazine). My favorite photo has to be the pic with the bright card file and the cozy sleeping corner!
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22 November 2010
19 November 2010
french chic {flora}
Loving this French look worn by Flora.
It's the bag and the scarf!
Here's how Google Translate worded the outfit description:
Flora has a very nice look, very easy to adopt but at the top...A gray jacket you know gray is the new black so it is imperative you one in your wardrobe, then the big scarf, needless to repeat that the scarf is the ultimate accessory trend this winter and we love the choice of orange that enhances this outfit and bring a touch of color, quite pleasant in this weather all gray and it will pssssstttt THE color this summer. Then the jeans, the essential good basic very well cut, the Camargue which all good, good shape, good color and cherry on the cake ... THE bag a sublissime Saint Laurent, the Muse, which we are all absolutely gaga
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16 November 2010
12 November 2010
L'encre violette
L'encre violette [the purple ink] is a French blog that is new to me. I fell instantly in love with the dolls above - including their wardrobe! The labels below (the Noel ones are my favorite) are reminders that Christmas is a mere six weeks away. Not sure how that happened!
images via l'encre violette
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22 September 2010
paris flat full of color
I have new goals in my apartment: pretty bedding like Sandrine Place, a French stylist, has in her Paris flat, a mix of brightly colored furniture - painted fun colors and placed near each other, and a bright entryway with art and other whimsical bits.
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24 August 2010
Journal de Jours
Aren't these cute photos? They're from a new-to-me blog called JOURNAL DE JOURS, a blog by Hermine in Antwerp, Belgium. She also has a Tumblr page.
I had a vacation day yesterday which produced some good news (in a way) and some bad news. The "good" news is that when my car was looked at yesterday, they found the brakes were in awful condition and so those got fixed. I feel safer driving my car now. But the bad news is that there are three oil leaks and one of them is so bad my brother recommends I start looking for a new car.
My little Honda which I've named Sophie has close to 170,000 miles on it, of which 145,000 are ones I put on the car during the last nine years. Now I have to save up to replace Sophie. Would love a Honda CR-V but that could just be wishful thinking.
How was your weekend?
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04 August 2010
decluttering in brussels + design journal
Am reading a new-to-me blog called Ladybug which featured a decluttering session and inspiration pages posted into design journals using pretty masking tape. (Aren't you happy I explained what the photos already illustrate?! Sheesh!). It caught my eye because I just went through a huge stack of magazine pages dating back five years and ended up tossing over half the pages because my style had changed. But in that stack were some treasures - some articles I'll post here very soon in case they could be your treasures as well.
Another blog worth checking out is "journal futile". Both this one and Ladybug are written in French so I depend on google translate to help me read the posts.
I read a blog post recently that pretty much kicked my butt. It mentioned how someone might talk forever about travel but never do it. Anyone who knows me realizes that I love all things French and want to visit Paris someday. Apparently I'm all talk and no action, thus my goal is to start saving up to visit Paris by 2011 or 2012. Heck..how about 2020?
photos by Marie of Ladybug
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27 July 2010
inception + fun at the box office
So...I visit a small town theater last night to see the Leonardo di Caprio film "Inception". I picked up a friend's daughter to go with me and we stopped for snacks to take into the theater, then we met up with a friend of mine.
I had a voucher for a free ticket after purchasing some products at Walgreens recently. The ticket agent processed the ticket while I dug around in my wallet for my bank card to pay for another ticket and a soda. The agent had me sign for the $7 ticket (small town price at a small town theater) and the confusion began. I couldn't figure out why she charged my card for a ticket then wanted to charge me again for another ticket and the soda. She couldn't figure out why I was challenging her. sheesh. we went 'round and 'round... and finally she shook her head to clear it, realized that the free ticket voucher had issued a receipt I'd signed and that I hadn't yet turned over my bank card to pay for the other items.
THAT made sense. Not a good start to a night at a film that makes you think, and think, and think some more when you leave the theater and try to get a good night's sleep.
I also managed to declare loudly that my friend didn't need to pay me for the whole ticket since SHE BOUGHT THE CANDY. I'm sure the ticket agent thought "ummm..you didn't buy any candy yet...... ma'am..please leave the premises!" but she didn't say a word.
Did YOU see inception? What did you think? You can email me your thoughts. I'd love to bounce some ideas off you about Inception. I'll tell you this much: I will be seeing the film again in the near future.
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10 March 2010
cheerful bedding + linens!
Am down for the count. Sinus infection that is lingering on. Was going to find a cute, comfy photo of a bed to portray "sick....will be back soon". Then I saw the photo above of an apple duvet cover, and I perked right up. Etsy products tend to have that effect!
The duvet cover and shams sold out in 2007 (oops! I'm a bit late to the game) but the seller, Pata Pri, has a plethora of adorable linens and other items that are all designed and hand silkscreened by Pata Pri. She describes her work as "modern, fun, happy textile & paper goods".
Pardon me while I do some shopping.
An apron that comes with a cotton bag. Cute!
Thought I was done but nope. Found her blog! She's from Chicago but staying with her grandmother in Japan and just whipped up some drawstring bags from some towels. Nice talent!
EDITED: I kept calling her Pata Pri..which is her store's name, but the designer is Yuko Uemura. Beautiful work, Yuko!
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09 February 2010
inspiration from Bodie and Fou
If I lived in London, I'd frequent the Bodie and Fou shop. Since I'm in the States, I'll settle for browsing their blog and taking inspiration from their many photos and stories. If you browse their blog, be sure to find the interview that has photos of a house in France. GORGEOUS. These two have style!
Mr. Darcy's proposal - dishtowel
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02 February 2010
french style
I adore French style. These outfits are so pretty! What is it about the French? The clothes and ensembles look so tossed together so chic!
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