Paris Vogue 1970

Swimming Laps (in Paris)

Sara and I swam "comeptitively"for about eight years or so (ok-I only lasted about 4),

 so this choice of venue brings back such vivid memories. 

For me, not neccessarily good, but memories nonetheless. 

Jacquemus, Paris F13

Piscine de la Cour des Lion

Factory/Garden Home in Paris

I LOVE the dark, moody, Paris home of Laurence Simoncini,

owner of well known children's boutique Serendipity.  

In a converted steel factory, the"loft style" home designed by Valerie Mazerat (of Merci fame) 

is the perfect combination of minimalist achitecture and warm organic colors and textures.

 The courtyard garden situated in the center of the home adds the perfect amount of nature and light

 to a otherwise industrial space.

Paris Vogue June/July 1972

Christiana Stiedten by Rubartelli

Chanel 2013

That sh*ts kray

Marie Antoinette meets Canal Street

Love the kicks, patterns, and silhouettes

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EGG

This was one of those stores in which I sweat, and fret 

over being too nervous to take  ask to take pictures*. 

Entering Egg, Maureen Douherty's (of Issey Miyake fame) shop in the Knightsbridge area of London, 

you immediately want to live the minimalist, quality driven lifestyle they convey (and sell).

 Within seconds I was worshipping the most beautiful and SIMPLE linen garments, woven scarves, basic white button downs and wanted it all. 300 pounds for a white shirt? No problem! (Who am I?!)

Everything from the the way the items are displayed by color and style on the walls and tables, the small staircase leading to more treasures upstairs, to the laid back manor of cute shopgirls; 

Egg is a place you don't want to leave. 

*These photos are not mine, all found online from other egg lovers! 

Furniture and the Muse

Not many know of of Michele Lamy,

Rick Owen's wife, muse and partner for more than twenty years. Remember this?

AnOther magazine gives us a stunning view inside some of their work together in,

"A Little Bit Eternal." 

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Surrealist Hand Painted Photographs

I love these hand painted photographs 

by French surrealist/ Dada movement artist 

Georges Hugnet (1906-1974).

 His series, "The Love Life of the Spumifers" was completed in 1948, 

and is now being shown at Ubu Gallery in NYC.