olivier de sercey

Olivier de Sercey is a gorgeous Parisian stationary boutique whose personalized papers I can't afford but love all the same. I’m not alone in my de Sercey obsession… As you can see, their clientele includes some of the biggest names in the global fashion and entertainment industry. I love the beautiful, intricate, clean details that have become a hallmark of their work. One of my long-term "goals" is to find a local stationary shop in Kansas City (or elsewhere) that creates inexpensive, like-minded cards… As always, if anyone reading has a recommendation please let me know! In the meantime, you should definitely browse their site. It'll make you want to write handwritten letters again - promise :) 

olympia le-tan + the world of interiors

This spring, something magical happened: Olympia Le-Tan, one of my favorite designers, was covered by World of Interiors, one of my favorite magazines. Queue cartwheels. Ms. Le-Tan, who debuted her coveted clothing line just last season, recently settled into a delctable Parisian showroom. I'm of the opinion that pink and green have never looked so good (sorry, Lilly). I would love love love to visit this little jewel box in person. Who's with me? :) 

escape to paris

Really and truly, there is nothing I love more than discovering an amazing new blog (especially if said blog is based in France). Ensuite, my newest find, is just that. The site is penned by Clarisse Demory (that name!), a writer/designer/artist/photographer based in Paris and (sometimes) Sofia, Bulgaria. Can we say “girl crush”? I literally spent hours browsing through Clarisse’s archives… each page seemed to feature more beautiful photos than the last. The images snapped chez Tara and David Meyer, pictured above, are among my favorites. Located at the foot of Montmarte, it’s everything I imagine my dream Parisian abode to be (my requirements? rich crown molding, seasoned hardwood floors, Diptyque candles littered about...). But who knows? Maybe someday, Clarisse will be taking photos of my flat : ) 

maison givenchy

On October 15 and 16, the Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy group opened the doors of twenty-five of their legendary European businesses for special tours to the public. To drum up buzz for the event, the group took a few photos inside Maison Givenchy to give potential tour-goers a taste of what was to come. The results are incredible! Oh, what I would have given to promenade through the workshop in person. For those of us who were unable to attend (my private jet was in the shop - what's your excuse? :), you can read a first-person account of the tour here. 

j.crew in paris

The September 2007 J.Crew catalog was certainly one to remember. How could one forget these iconic Parisian shots? Although this catalog is four years old, the clothing featured here hardly looks dated (reason 1001 why classic clothing is king). I haven’t visited Paris in years, but I’m just dying to go. It seems like everyone has plans to visit or has visited recently... but me! (#whitegirlproblems, anyone?). My little sister just got back from a ten day vacation in the city and a close friend of mine is scheming to spend her Christmas break there (which I support 100%, if only so I can live vicariously through her). Anywho. If you need me, darlings, I'll be sipping coffee, eating croissants and listening to Edith Piaf on my front porch. You're more than welcome to join :)