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Showing posts with label France. Show all posts

Inspiration by invitation...





A few of my favorite things...  French Chateau's, Peonies, vintage and Astier de Viallatte.  Surrounding yourself with people and things you love is the ultimate luxury.  They don't have to be the trendiest, newest and the most expensive or but they should be what makes you laugh, smile and bring you joy. 
 
"To live content with small means; to seek elegance rather than luxury, and refinement rather than fashion, to be worthy, not respectable, and wealthy, not rich; to study hard, think quietly, talk gently, act frankly, to listen to stars and birds, to babes and sages, with open heart, to bear all cheerfully, to all bravely await occasions, hurry never. In a word, to let the spiritual unbidden and unconscious grow up through the common. This is to be my symphony."

William Henry Channing (1810-1884)
 
Today's post is part of a wonderful group of bloggers who have been brought together by Marsha over at Splenderosa.  This quote is a great example of how so many of us would like to live.  Stop by and see what everyone has come up with.

Wishing you a wonderful start to the short week!
 
 
 
 

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Weekend wishes...



Wishing you a wonderful Saturday!

Enjoy this little bit of a day dream from the gardens at Versailles.

What are your plans for the weekend?

  I think I might go by the flea market in Pasadena and see if I can plan a little picnic with the family...


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French day dream


I am so loving this beautiful space... How wonderful would it be to live with such history and beautiful detail!

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Window shopping in Paris















On our first night in Paris we did a bit of window shopping after we ate.  I love the shops in Paris, each has a unique and fun aesthetic.  It is inspiring to just walk through the streets, peek into the shops and just imagine that you could purchase everything.  
This is yet another reason that I love Paris!

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Shopping in Paris: Merci



Their natural linen bedding was amazing!







I fell in love with those lights, if they were wired for the US I would have bought a few to clip over artwork.





This is a display of a table and chairs hanging on the wall by the stairs, I love that bag!



Baby Tolix chairs



Cafe in the basement level.






While in Paris we visited Merci.  This was the first time that I have been to the store and it was so fun!

It was 3 floors of great housewares, furniture, clothing, jewelry, stationary, bedding and accessories.  They had an Urban Picnic theme going on which was very cool, with all types of reusable flatware, dishes etc.  I did not have time to visit the little library/cafe area though sadly, it looked so cool (you can see it in this last picture that I took while we were outside).  

  I will be back for sure and start earlier because I love stores like this one with unique pieces and beautiful displays!  If you are moving to Paris and want some goodies to fill up your place I think this would be a great place to start- the basement level has some super great pieces (like the tolix chairs- even kids chairs) and they are reasonable too!

I highly recommend it if you are visiting the city there is something for everyone!

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Versailles in the garden




The gardens at Versailles were so expansive and amazing.  I cannot even imagine the creative minds that it took to make such a beautiful statement.  I plan on spending a little time tending the gardens this weekend here at home.

What about you?  What are you up to this weekend?

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