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5-Star Hotel Le Ritz’ garage sale at Artcurial

The Rond-Point des Champs-Elysées has many treasures, not always easy to find. One of them is the beautiful Hotel Marcel Dassault, the Parisian headquarters of auction house Artcurial, on the corner of the Avenue Montaigne currently hosting the auction of 5-star hotel The Ritz’ furniture. …

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Fashion designer Alexis Mabille & Monoprix: wedding dresses at the supermarket

Fashion designer Alexis Mabille (Dior, Yves Saint Laurent, Lancôme,..) did it again. After the black dresses he designed for the supermarket chain Monoprix in 2013 (aren’t black dresses like white shirts, you never have enough of them?), you can now buy the most beautiful wedding outfit ever while doing your groceries.  …

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What I liked at Maison & Objet, the ultimate home decor and lifestyle fair

It took me some time but I really want to share the things I liked while visiting the interior design, home decor and lifestyle fair Maison & Objet in Paris beginning of this year. Always a moment full of inspiration and new ideas. …

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Cocktails with a view

While writing a press article about the best hotel bars in Paris I decided to try this address in Montmartre which had been recommended by so many friends recently. …

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Fun things to do with small children in Paris

If people ask me whether Paris is a child-friendly city I tend to say no. But Paris is so incredibly irresistible to me that this has never kept me from doing my very best to make my children love and enjoy Paris as much as I do. …

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When I say Roger Vivier…

Some might think of Ines de la Fressange, being the ambassador of this very Parisian shoe brand for several years now. It actually reminds me of Catherine Deneuve, in the movie Belle du Jour wearing a pair of Vivier shoes. …

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Never make anything ugly, someone might buy it

“Never make anything ugly, someone might buy it”

Jean-Louis Dumas // Hermès

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Hôtel: a Parisian brand turning discarded hotel curtains into jackets

For people who like products with a story like I do, Hôtel is an absolute thrill. While walking through the streets of Paris Alexandra Hartmann found a pile of discarded curtain fabrics from a hotel nearby. …

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MADE IN PARIS LÕU.YETU JEWELRY

Made in Paris # Lõu.Yetu jewelry

You might have noticed my passion for products Made in Paris. Not just because they are from Paris, but they often represent everything I love: passion, craftsmanship, authenticity. …

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7 trendy French singers you just have to know

If you would like to push the refresh button when it comes to your knowledge of French music, this article may help. While many parties in France still end with Claude Francois or Dalida, there are so many new French talents, it is too bad to miss out on any of them. I have made a list of what my friends and I are currently listening to. …

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Kids etc, the French children festival

Imagine: a bright, stone wall apartment in the 11th arrondissement fully dedicated to French children clothes, crafts, decoration, furniture and DIY. I think this is called paradise. And it exists, …

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10 gifts from Paris, delivered at your doorstep

Let Christmas be an excuse to offer yourself or your loved ones a little piece of Paris. I have done some shopping for you to make a highly Parisian selection of ideas: the Parisian wishlist. All of these gifts can be ordered online (just click on the images) and shipped to your home right in time! …

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Never leave Paris without having done this

A stay in Paris is always too short. Over the years, I have become an expert in making any visit to this city as Parisian as it can get even if time is limited. These are the 10 things I just have to do before leaving Paris. Do you see any of your Parisian habits among them ?

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10 reasons why Claire Underwood looks so Parisian (and 2 why she doesn’t)

House of Cards season 6 or not ? This post might help out Kevin Spacey since it focuses on Claire. Mrs Underwood is the most perfect example of how to be Parisian even if you are not.  …

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Absolute myths about La Parisienne

Reading all books and articles written about la Parisienne would be a full time job. The more I read,  the more I get somehow uncomfortable, it seems as if the Parisian woman is turned into a concept instead of a beautiful source of inspiration based on actual people…Time for a reality check ! …

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Do you really know how to appreciate champagne?

I hereby publicly admit that I must have been drinking quite some champagne (refusing is impolite, right?) without much knowledge about it.  …

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#10-2017 My Paris

Eventhough this blog is not a city guide, I often come by some great places or spots I really want to share with you.  I try to do so regularly enabling those lucky guys going to Paris to have an updated list of hot spots. These are the ones I would advice not to miss out on at the moment:

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From Paris with love

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This photo is from www.lemotdamour.com where you can order handwritten love letters. Lea and Maria are the experts in French romance…

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All about the blue & white striped shirt

Hi there fashionista all over the world walking around in Breton striped marinières.

I  love traditions with a story, why didn’t I ask myself before where these stripes come from ?
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How to dress your children the French way

Photo Balzac Paris / Tartine & Chocolat

I always love to see how French children are dressed for school.  They look as if they are all taking part in a photoshoot for the Cyrillus catalog. It might not be the most child-friendly way of dressing your little mini-me’s, so give it a try before they decide for themselves. Here are some tips on how to turn your kid into a French style icon. …

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