Feb 19th, 2010 by haveninparis
Text and Photos by Tory Hoen
When I lived in the 5th arrondissement, I spent hours pounding the pavement (or the cobblestones, as it were) just exploring and trying to make sense of the diverse elements that make up the neighborhood: the historic Place de la Contrescarpe with its charming cafés, the lively market street Rue Mouffetard, the wild Jardin des Plantes, the magnificent blue-and-white-tiled mosque (La Mosquée de Paris), and the unexpected Arènes de Lutèce (a first century Roman amphitheatre). But more often than not, my walks ended with me staring up at the breathtaking Institut du Monde Arabe (Arab World Institute), my face tilted skyward as I struggled to take in the awesomeness that is this structure. Continue Reading »
Tags: arab world institute, arene de lutece, institut du monde arabe, jardin des plantes, jean nouvel, michael herrman, mosquee de paris, place de la contrescarpe, tory hoen
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Feb 12th, 2010 by haveninparis
Our friend Nichole Robertson over at Little Brown Pen just clued us into Jennifer Causey’s new book, Simply Paris, which is a photographic journey through the City of Light.
Text & Photo by Nichole Robertson
Ever have one of those moments where you jump off your chair, couch, whatever you happen to be sitting on? Well a few minutes ago, I had one of those moments.
It happened when I was reading Jennifer Causey’s blog. I’ve been a huge fan of her Simply Breakfast blog for years, and it’s a constant in my Google reader. Apparently, I was a little behind in my reading, because on January 29, she announced her new book—Simply Paris. Continue Reading »
Tags: jennifer causey, little brown pen, nichole robertson, simply paris, simply paris book
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Jan 20th, 2010 by haveninparis
Object of Sound collection by NOCC studio. Image courtesy of NOCC.
Text by Sarah Raymond
As if Parisians weren’t already chic enough with their fabulous clothing and accessories, this weekend the city throws its twice annual home fashion show, Maison & Objet. And fashion show it is indeed – much like the runway shows, Maison & Objet has a degree of exclusivity and is invitation-only. Sadly, the invites are available only to professionals in the home & furnishings industry. Luckily, our secret sources have slipped us a few photos of pieces that will be on exhibit, and we just couldn’t resist sharing them with you. Of note is NOCC, an up-and-coming Paris-based design studio that we love and that has been selected as one of the Talent à la Carte designers to be featured at the show. They will be displaying their Object of Sound, Radiation, and Undished collections. Don’t have an invitation to Maison & Objet? Fear not, you can find them at their studio in the 12th arrondissement… more information on their website.
Items from NOCC’s Object of Sound collection. Images courtesy of NOCC.
More photos from other designers after the jump… all images below courtesy of Maison & Objet.
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Tags: design, home, home fashion, home furnishings, maison & objet, NOCC, sarah raymond
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Jan 11th, 2010 by haveninparis
Having lived in Paris, our friend Nichole and her husband Evan have serious skills when it comes to capturing the aesthetic details that make this city so gorgeous. For Christmas this year, Evan gave Nichole an illustration he had done of the main Rose Window at Notre Dame. One illustration led to others (in other colors), and Evan put together this awesome color-themed collage by integrating the illustrations with photos that he and Nichole have taken in Paris. We’re in love!
Photos by Evan Robertson
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Tags: evan robertson, little brown pen, nichole robertson, Notre Dame, paris images, paris photos, rose window, tory hoen
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Dec 20th, 2009 by haveninparis
Images Courtesy of VIA.fr
Text by Geneviève Sandifer
Not that there is any shortage of exciting things to do in Paris in December and January, but the Pompidou Centre has just teamed up with VIA to put on a stellar exhibit featuring some of France’s most influential contributions to the interior design field in the past 30 years. Conceived to present pieces considered “most representative of French design when applied to lifestyle” to the public, you can expect early and important works from giants such as Philippe Starck, Martin Szekely, Jean-Paul Gaultier and many more. The exhibit runs from December 17 to February 1, 2010. Continue Reading »
Tags: Decor Exhibit Paris, Design exhibit Paris, Jean-Paul Gautier Design Paris, Martin Szekely, Philip Starck, VIA exhibit Pompidou Museum
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Dec 15th, 2009 by haveninparis
Looking for a gift for the Paris-obsessed people in your life? Pia Jane Bijkerk’s book Paris: Made by Hand explores 50 of Paris’ hidden shops where artisans of all kinds are crafting one-of-a-kind items. You can read more about Pia’s work as a stylist, photographer, and author on her blog. Guest blogger Vanessa Joie (of Pois Rouge) discusses the book and some of Pia’s secret spots…
Text by Vanessa Joie
I’ll be honest, growing up the words “handmade” or “homemade” made me cringe. I had visions of little old ladies knitting big, bulky, awkward sweaters I would be forced into while my friends wore something cute and “store bought.” I would long for Oreo’s while my mother spent hours in the kitchen baking delicious smelling treats. Fortunately, when I was 19 I took my first trip to Paris and fell in love—not with the big shops, but with the markets and the boutiques and the studios where the real treasures of Paris were hidden. Continue Reading »
Tags: artisan paris, bagues, crafts, design and decor, fait main, flea market, joie butter, le petit atelier de paris, paris: made by hand, peps, pia jane bijkerk, Shopping Paris, tombees du camion, vanessa joie
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Oct 9th, 2009 by haveninparis
Text: Geneviève Sandifer
Attention all design and interior décor gurus! This weekend there will be no respite for the aesthetically minded. After a week devoted to decorating the flesh, it’s time to think about the home. October 8-11, two not-to-be-missed events are competing for weekend shoppers – the Puces du Design and the Mondial de l’Antiquité – and turning the outer-limits of Paris into a playground for decorators and amateurs alike. Continue Reading »
Tags: Antique Shopping Paris, Flea Market Shopping Paris, Les Puces du Vintage, Mondial de L'antiquité, Paris Flea Markets, Puces de St Ouen, Vintage Decor Paris, Vintage Shopping Paris
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