Can This Apartment Be Salvaged? How the Crémant Looked Before!
December 31st, 2015We love seeing Paris apartments transformed into warm and lovely living spaces! Since we receive so many requests about tips and help finding the perfect apartments in Paris, we want to give you a little glimpse into the process. Here is a unique Paris studio apartment we helped a client purchase a few months ago. Do you think it can be salvaged? We’d love to hear what you think and how you’d remodel this apartment! ... Read More
French Design: How to Easily Make Your Home Feel Parisian
July 21st, 2015How do you achieve the Parisian dream without actually moving to Paris and living in an old, fancy building? Just add a few key décor pieces and you’ll be surprised at how your home transforms. These 5 additions are easy and inexpensive, and will keep your dreaming mind satisfied until your next voyage to Paris! ... Read More
Paris Apartment Remodeling: Check out the Champagne!
March 9th, 2015Remodeling a Paris apartment takes passion, patience and a whole lot of experience. The Champagne apartment is the perfect example! Check out our remodeling tips, lessons learned and the beautiful final results to create one of our most popular vacation rentals. ... Read More
Where to Shop For Fabrics, Curtains & Tassels in Paris
October 25th, 2014Looking for that perfect French touch or a gorgeous Toile de Jouy fabric for your home decor or renovation project? Then you’ll want to visit this fabric shopping district in Paris near Montmartre. Don’t miss your chance to experience this unique shopping spot in Paris! ... Read More
Our Most Stunning Paris Apartment Remodels
March 14th, 2014We’ll be sharing before and after photos from our latest apartment remodeling adventures in Paris and London very soon, but before we do we thought it would be fun to take a look back at some of the most remarkable apartment transformations we’ve had the pleasure to see. ... Read More
Old French Paperbacks – A Unique Decorating Idea!
March 13th, 2014One of the neighbors of our Cognac apartment has been leaving piles of dusty old law books on the landing and we were intrigued. Surely there was something that could be done with them! Take a look at what Madelyn created – the perfect decorative touch for a Parisian apartment! ... Read More
It’s Starting to Smell A lot Like Christmas!
December 13th, 2013The perfect scent brings back the very best memories … and I’ve been in search for the best candles and diffusers that remind me of the douglas fir Christmas trees and holidays as a young girl. Success … I found the perfect Christmas candles! ... Read More
Decorating for Autumn – Table sprinkled with leaves
November 3rd, 2013On a recent drive to Burgundy for a fabulous, relaxing weekend we enjoyed seeing the end of the “vendange” and the beautiful autumn colors along the way. I love the change of seasons in France! ... Read More
Before & After: Introducing the Enchanting Marsannay Paris Apartment
March 8th, 2012Remodeling an apartment in Paris in an adventure from beginning to end. Yet, there’s nothing we love more than that WOW moment when you finally open the door and step into a beautiful new home in Paris. We invite you to see the before and after photos of how the Marsannay was turned into a gorgeous 2 bedroom apartment in Paris! ... Read More
The Merlot Apartment in Paris: Before, After & After Again!
October 21st, 2010Our Merlot apartment in Paris was redecorated recently and we just took new pictures! We thought you’d be interested to see the evolution in styles and colors over the years. ... Read More
Decorating Tips: How to Antique French Furniture!
June 2nd, 2010We spend so much time remodeling Paris apartments that our own living room has become neglected! I enjoyed the yellow/orange textured walls with matching silk curtains for the past fifteen years, but my tastes have shifted from richer colors to a softer French country look. My first step in transforming the room was to antique the large gold leaf mirrors sitting on the two fireplaces! ... Read More
