the 2 Z bedroom

Zephir and Zadig, both Z, are two happy boys in this fun  bedroom and vitamin designed by their mother.
I have been able to discover on her blog Cardamone this vintage and colorful atmosphere.

A wardrobe, a magazine rack and shelves found on flea markets set the tone.

The beds were found at our favorite Swedish shop as the duvet cover. They were painted with a grey painting from Farrow & Ball. The antique bed offers a peaceful seating for a reading corner.

On the shelf a globe to travel and a book that belonged to their grandmother when she was little and that inspired her daughter to the choice of her children names,

The kite from  Petit Pan flies above the fish garland in wool made by their aunt and installed in their bowl designed by their mother on the wall.

When the kids shut the door of their room, it becomes a hanging place to expose their drawings, maps, memories with clothespins!

When fun and practical mix up so nicely I just love it!

Photo Credit: Cardamon blog

SF girl bay

SFgirl bay, is a "san francisco based blogger, hopeful photographer, design junkie and bonafide flea market queen"as Victoria her editor/writer defines herself.
Everyday she writes new product reviews, shopping tips, including art, photography and design resources, as well as home entertaining and lifestyle stories. Her ‘Bohemian Modern Style’ provides 6 – 8,000+ daily readers. A great new way to visit the city!

You can also visit Victoria interior. Part of her goal was to create a cozier corner for the sofa, near the fireplace since winter is coming, and to provide a view of the bay from where you’re sitting on the sofa.
Enjoy!

Papillon et Bonton

Irene Cohen (step-daughter of Bernard and Marie-France Cohen who founded Bonpoint in the 70s) had already delighted fashionistas moms by launching Bonton in 2001, a leading Parisian concept store for children.

She repeated this year with the opening of a new shop to introduce her new brand Butterfly and Bonton.

This time she has teamed up with Eve Cazzani (stylist for Bonton) to launch this new collection more classic, signing a come back to fundamentals and basics such as tweed, Scottish, cashmere ...
It is also an opportunity for us to admire a new parisian boutique with a magical design.  Moms will dream with their children. Try a princess dress under a majestic chandelier or a small trousers next to a trophy deer ... what else!

PAPILLON BONTON

84 bis rue de Grenelle
75007 Paris
Tél : 01 42 84 42 43

Lundi au samedi de 10 h à 19 h
Credit photos: Paillon et Bonton

Get ready !

Hallowween is already there!
Here few ideas found on the web to get ready with your kids.
Main inspiration: Martha Stewart website of course!.I like above these simple ideas such as clothespins bats on a light garland, paper mice silhouettes ( to buy at Michael's), folded paper hang-ups, tree decorations...




ideas also for your Halloween table with many ideas in orange and black...

To complete your table I like this spider web by Crate and Barrel,

and these haunted house placemats by Poterry barn kids,

and these pumpkin sets to transform your pumpkin in a pirate or a cat, still at Poterry barn kids
Enjoy !
Photos credits : Martha Stewart, Crate and Barrel, Pottery barn kids

Boys turn !

Once upon a time...a boy's room! Sorry but with my two daughters at home I am often more inspired by girls interiors.

But I had a crush for the poetic atmosphere created by  Pomme for her two little boys ...

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the sweetness of a light garland, suspensions in paper wich fly in the air, drawings by the two little artists on the walls,



a mobile with colorful elephants from the Danish brand Flensted wich can perpetually move..



and small ephemeral scenes just waiting to be rebuilt according to the desires of two happy little boys!

Photo Credit: Pomme Blog

A room with a view

An incredible view on the roofs of Paris with a minimalist and chic interior : this is how Amelia Bethia-Gillier could define her new apartment.

The former artistic director of Zadig and Voltaire embarked on a new adventure: the creation of her own brand  LoveMilla with vintage, romantic and luxurious clothes.

Her apartment is a reflection of her new life.

The huge windows overlook the Luxembourg Gardens and give the impression of a dive in the sky of Paris.

The whole apartment can enjoy this view thanks to large openings  in the living room, sliding doors installed in the kitchen and dining room.
The furniture are minimalist to let the space opened and were selected from Christian Liaigre.

A photo of Jean-Baptiste brings a touch of color in the kitchen.

More intimate atmosphere in the bedroom lined with silk taupe and some of her models hanged as pieces of decoration.

A very parisian chic apartment for one of the trendy fashion designer of the French city.
Photo Credit: cote Paris magazine, September 2009