The Beginning of a Painstaking Restoration Contemporary art dealer Pierre-Alain Challier fell in love with a romantic castle as a boy and finally fulfilled his dream of one day ruling the roost. When asking children what they would like to be when they grow up, the answers are often about being a firefighter, a movie

5 decor Lessons from Gorgeous French Homes
Found this fabulous article on Architectural Digest. The content is taken from a new book AD France that celebrates the designers behind the country’s famously nonchalent style. We turn to the French for lessons on how to dress, how to parent, how to wash our faces—and, of course, how to design our homes. Back when Marie

An elegant 19th Century Apartment in Lyon
When interior designers Pierre Emanuel Martin and Stéphane Garotin moved into their new apartment in an historic district of the French city of Lyon, they faced a significant design challenge: it hadn’t been decorated in many years and was in their words “in a dreadful state … the utterly basic kitchen was separated from the

Paris Apartment in St Germain
Just stunning! Sitting on the top floor, this large and beautiful Paris apartment overlooks the boulevard St. Germain. What a beautiful location, and what a gorgeous apartment. With high ceilings, wood flooring, panelling and large windows with little balconies … just perfect. Design by A + B Kasha Source: dustjacketattic

Ritz reopens after four year renovation
After four long years of restoration & renovation, the ‘Ritz Paris’ reopened its famous doors this month in opulent style. The interiors are just amazing, stunning details, sumptuous materials, and grand decor in the beautiful tradional French style … to stay, would be like stepping back into a piece of Paris history | photos via

Clare Waight Keller’s Paris Apartment
Any time I can’t find a person’s home online, I conclude that it must be promised to a certain magazine. I’ve been searching for photos of Chloé designer Clare Waight Keller’s Paris apartment for years and it will finally be published in WSJ.Magazine on Saturday, April 2, 2016. The large Haussmann apartment is located in

A French Apartment
Tucked away behind a stucco-fronted facade dating back to the 1900, this beautiful apartment in Lyon, France has all the classic features. The wonderful parquet herringbone floor, architectural mouldings, marble fireplaces … with calming monochrome interiors, the apartment has been furnished with a mix of designer pieces, vintage finds & family heirlooms. Photos & styling
