Are you going to Paris soon? A helpful list at the bottom if so (or even if not)!—Katy Schneider & Simone Kitchens Also: If you’re liking this newsletter so far, forward it along to a friend! (And if someone forwarded this to you, you can sign up for yourselfhere.) |
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Lawn furniture can be truly bland. Notthese(incredibly expensive) Paola Lenti Hiro lounge chairs. Separately but relatedly, we’ve been following influencer Reese Blutstein’s hunt for outdoor furniture. Most recently, she postedthis pretty 1950s wrought-iron Woodard set, which she couldn’t get because she’s not in New York.\xa0
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Paola Lenti lounge chair. Photo: the vendor |
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Designer Laura Chautin says she really loves herTulip shade, which slips over ugly fixtures. We’ve been seeing these around for a while, and weren’t sure about them, but have to admit it looks nice in her place. (If you’re curious: the shelf is from Good Behavior, the littlecatis from Zozo’s General, and the bread isPampshade.)\xa0
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Laura Chautin’s Tulip shade. Photo: Laura Chautin\xa0 |
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- Spotted a pink George Sherlock sofa in a beautiful house the other day and was reminded that they’re alwaysso great.
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George Sherlock sofa. Photo: the vendor\xa0 |
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We asked writer Monica Mendal for a list of her favorite Paris-based home stores, and the best things to get at each. It functions as a travel and shopping list both! |
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Brigitte Tanaka: As I’m definitely more of a guest than a host these days, I never attend a soirée empty-handed. Brigitte Tanaka’s shop on 18 Rue Saint-Roch (right off of Rue Saint-Honoré) has a quirky assortment of daily accessories and decorative objects, like cheese-shaped candles and croissant light fixtures (made of real croissants) that make for pretty epic host gifts. I’m particularly a fan of their organza totes (available online and shipped worldwide), which I use for transportingwine,flowers, or abaguetteto a dinner party.
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Brigitte Tanaka organza bag. Photo: the vendor |
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Michele Aragon: Michele Aragon is one of thoseif you know, you knowplaces, discreetly situated on an antique-filled street in the heart of Saint-Germain-des-Prés. Michele’s home-décor shop is a cornucopia of good taste, including tabletop items, lighting, and vintage textiles. The shop owner’s assortment of pottery is a mix of antiques and custom-made pieces she makes in partnership with a French faience factory. I’ve always loved her marbleized collections, but I’m currently obsessed with herasparagusset. She’s old school, so she doesn’t have a website; the best way to shop, if you’re unable to visit her store at 21 Rue Jacob, is to call orDM her on Instagram.
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Michele Aragon dishware. Photo: Michele Aragon |
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Oeuvres Sensibles by Sarah Espeute: I have admired artist Sarah Espeute’s brand, Oeuvres Sensibles, for years. Her shop and atelier is actually in Marseille at 32 Rue Mazagran (for those of you traveling to Marseille this summer), but she does have a select few items currently selling at Bon Marché through August (or you can just shop her website). She makes the most beautiful embroidered items for the table, like tablecloths, napkins, runners, and placemats. Obviously, they make for the dreamiest tablescapes, but I love using them for whimsical picnics. Oh, and she’s also doing cushions and bed covers now too.\xa0
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Oeuvres Sensibles tablecloth. Photo: the vendor\xa0 |
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Borgo Delle Tovaglie: One of the best-kept secrets in the 11th Arrondissement is Bolognese brand Borgo Delle Tovaglie’s immersive Paris outpost at 4 Rue du Grand Prieuré, housed in a former rubber factory. The Italianbistrotoccupies the front of the shop (with a hidden patio in the back) and extends into a larger space showcasing the brand’s distinctive home décor, fromstain-resistant linen tablecloths— a hallmark of the brand — tohandmade lampsdesigned using vintage books and linen. After I spend way too much money here, I soak up my regrets (I regret nothing) with a bowl of pasta.\xa0
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Mélodies Graphiques: I love this old-school paper shop on a really pretty street in the southern slopes of the Marais. It immediately makes you feel like you’re traveling back in time — and like you may want to take upcalligraphyor send party invites out with a wax-sealed envelope. It’s the perfect place to get a little lost and stock up on paper goods, like prettystationery,journals, marbled papers, or funbundled goodsfor gifts or party favors.\xa0
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Passy Brocante: This is part flea market, part antique store hidden in an alley off of Rue de Passy in the 16th Arrondissement at 5 Impasse des Carrières. From funky homeware to antique furniture and oil paintings, get ready to do some treasure hunting. Unlike the overpriced stalls at Les Puces de Saint-Ouen, there’s room for bargaining here so you might actually score some deals. You’ll have to come to Paris for this one, as there’s no online shop —\xa0sorry!\xa0
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