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

When Designers decorate their kids bedroom...

The new French magazine Milk arrived in France and in California on my computer! A big bravo to the writers for the Deco pages.

I adore visiting the homes of others and especially their kids ones. So this issue on French kids bedrooms decorated by their parents also designers is a gift !
Carlotta, the daughter of Madelon, one of the two creative sisters of  April Showers collection, can enjoy the sweet creations of her Mom as her blankets to sleep at night and a fun and colorful day with a simple and charming decor.
Her desk is a board painted with fuchsia, the little chair in chocolate color. Miffy doll, idol of Carlotta, found refuge in the bedroom such as the hooves from Holland, the native country of the family.


In Ophelie Esteve home the atmosphere is bohemian. I just love this little shop and stove made for her daughter Luna.

Let's stay in the pink atmosphere with Brune and Fleur's bedroom.

 Their mother Estelle has designed for them a unique room with sliding doors and hand-made furniture which can quickly store girls'toys . To complete this little cocoon, nice touches here and there such as the pink shelf and photo holder by Conran Shop, the lighting garland by Tsé et Tsé for habitat, a retro apron by petit Pan and a Barbapapa character to watch the kids..

Change of scene and atmosphere for the boys with Antoine's bedroom in London.
The shades of red and khaki and the steel of the cabinet coexist harmoniously.

We are ready now for the whole special issue on decoration by Milk magazine. We should not wait too long...
Credit photos : Milk Magazine, septembre 2009.

Summertime

The French Elle Decoration magazine offers us a beautiful summer issue with the desire to escape to the Mediterranean, Adriatic and Atlantic Ocean .. Above the beautiful terrace of an hotel in Italy who settled in an old tower of the sixteenth century.

In Corsica, a house is completely turned and opened to the sea ..

In Provence the charm of old Bastides is still operating ...

In Cape Town, South Africa, a home near the Atlantic Ocean offers a sober decor, ecological and respectful of nature: ground cement, wood, lime on the walls.
Its decoration consists essentially of small details with elements broughts by the Ocean: garlandss of shells, driftwood ...

And here some ideas to bring shadow on your deck or balcony and enjoy a cool summer...


Happy holidays!

Daddy cool!

The new Milk magazine issue arrived in France ... a special Father's day issue in which we can enjoy charming fashion pictures.


Also a beautiful travel through the open spaces in Texas.

Thanks to the Shopping pages I discovered two new shops in Paris for children: a new Antik Batik boutique in the Marais and le petit bazar, a green new store full of eco-friendly products.

Read also the exhibitions and travel pages to find great ideas to spend the summer in Paris with your kids.

Antik Batik, 1134 rue vieille du temple, 75003 paris
Le petit bazar, 128 avenue Emile Zola, 75015 Paris

LMNOP... and more !

The new issue of the Australian LMNOP magazine is available on their blog.
I just love the great pictures taken by Hallie Burton of the great loft in Tribeca, in downtown Manhattan, of Hanne Larsen and a family who moved from Australia to NYC.
A ideal family home and a paradise for the four kids India (eight), Atticus (six) Arlo (four) and Banjo (18 months).
They can enjoy a great mezzanine playhouse and fun bunk beds in the boys' bedroom.





The living room offers a peaceful atmosphere and the large windows bring plenty of light. The kitchen is full of fun pink and another area for drawing, coloring, doing the homework for the kids!




In the fun kids bathroom, a grass-motif floor welcomes their feet and a sink that used to be in the kitchen has been painted in green to match.


Also enjoy in the 6th issue of the magazine, the fashion pages and especially this cute picture of this Bohemian couple.
And what the girl is wearing ? Our famous French Bensimon shoes!

Small summer issue

The new Small magazine issue of the summer has arrived and is available to download here.
As usual the new issue is a great pleasure to discover and read.
First, to travel in the fashion pages so lovely with great bohemian silhouettes that I love so much for children ! It makes me think of the atmosphere of the French designer Antik Batik!



Secondly, to appreciate the work of artists such as Katherine Edmond and Jess Browns, who make great hand-made dolls and their delicate costumes. "They create a beautiful balance between art and play."


Their passion? Natural processes and vintage materials such as French artists like Minilabo or Clemence G!
Their inspiration? Jess wanted the dolls to look like a french rag doll she had seen.
I think she did it!


I am also a big fan of the draws and the atmosphere of the Californian Mati Rose Mcdonough. With her draws the kids will travel in a narrative, poetic and sweet universe !


Finally to enjoy a small project : wonderful birds to create and hang up!
A good way for me to introduce a similar atmosphere than the work from Appoline in Paris im my interior in the USA!

Pictures credit: Small magazine.