Paris
48 Hours in Paris
I was lucky enough to travel to Paris twice recently – both for 48 hour intervals. With 48 hours in Paris the first thing one must get right (in my… Read More.
High Drama Homewares by Jean Paul Gaultier
Internationally renowned fashion and fragrance icon Jean Paul Gaultier has teamed up with French fabric house Lelie’vre on an adventurous collection of fabrics and accessories for the home that live… Read More.
Voyages Imaginaires at Paris Design Week 2012
Paris Design Week is one the highlights of the Maison & Objet Fair. It is one of the most exciting events, showcasing lifestyle innovations, international trends, new design materials, designers,… Read More.
Maison et Objet 2012/13 – Inspired Furniture
Buying furniture internationally is not as glamorous or easy as many think it is. Generally you have to think creatively when interpreting a collection and ensure you’re curating for your… Read More.
Maison et Object 2012/13 – Favourites from the Fair
At most furniture fairs there is just too much to see and buy and Maison et Object in Paris is no exception – halls as far as the eye can… Read More.
Maison et Objet 2012/13 – Best Stands, Best Brands
Having not been back to Maison for a couple of years, it has been really great to get back to Paris. Maison is always a stunning show and Paris is… Read More.
Colour Love: Red-Purple
Enigmatic, bold and alluring, red-purple is one of my favourite colours. Radiating energy, this colour makes me think of exotic flowers such as orchids or fuschias. It’s a colour I… Read More.
From Paris to Milan with Paola Navone
I recently became aware of Paola Navone – a Milan based architect, designer, art director, interior decorator, exhibitioner and event organiser…. Paola Navone is one creative gem! Here is a… Read More.
Parisian Antiques at Les Puces de Saint-Ouen
The most famous flea market in Paris is the one at Porte de Clignancourt, officially called Les Puces de Saint-Ouen, but known to everyone as Les Puce’s (The Fleas). It… Read More.
Oustanding Stand Styling at Maison et Objet 2012
Stand styling at Maison Objet was pretty varied in scale and style, perhaps one common denominator was a natural element running through most stands. Flamant Flamant used lots of timber… Read More.
Lions, Tigers and Bears… in Paris
While recently in Paris for the Maison et Objet home products fair I had a chance to visit Deyrolle, a 170 year old shop in the St.Germain district of Paris.… Read More.
Maison et Objet 2012- A Sneak Peak at Colour
I’ve just finished a week at Maison et Object, but still enjoying Paris… thought I’d update you guys with what colours were happening at the show! This year it was… Read More.
Picasso Exhibition – Sydney
This summer see the greatest Picasso exhibition ever come to Australia. Some 150 paintings, drawings and sculptures will fill most of the ground floor of the Art Gallery of NSW. … Read More.
Luxurious Honey
Who would have thought that one of the world’s most famous luxury brands Louis Vuitton would be making honey? Well they have done just that in true Louis Vuitton style.… Read More.
Maison et Objet 2011- Hot Themes
WASHED TIMBERS Timber was featured en masse, both washed and simplified. A wonderfully constructed table from Dekoninck’s new Simply Solid range. This Belgium company displayed beautifully simple pieces with witty… Read More.
Parisian Chic – Top Trois Interior Stores
Merci A must on the list is Merci in the Bastille. You need look no further to find a modern concept store that brings together a range of boutique fashion,… Read More.
Oldie but a Goodie
How do you know a timeless Design? It is the enduring and cohesive mix of function, style and form, classic lines and shapes that have been replicated over time that… Read More.
European Outdoor Trends
There seems to be no hierarchy between indoor and outdoor living spaces these days. We are currently witnessing a seamless transition of the interior to the exterior. Plush, fully upholstered… Read More.
