an idea of paris…

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 “Humphrey to Lauren: We’ll always have Paris. Me to Humphrey: Wrong, Humph. 

You’ll never really have Paris, Humph. Paris is too potent for that.” 

 

I love this excerpt from an article by Jon Henley (French correspondent for The Guardian, London) in the 2006 Hermes catalog. Yes, I saved it that long…it’s a bit lengthy to share here and I cannot find it online anywhere unfortunately. He writes of the idea of Paris…of the mind, of memory. It was thought provoking for me, and I agree that Paris is an IDEA. Paris is not to be HAD. Do you agree with this, and what are you thoughts?

 

scheming…

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As a designer, working with color is what I do!  I  love color, but there is something so soothing to me about a neutral color scheme. For those who know me well, they know my favorite "colors" are ivory, white, beige, brown, and black. My color preferences permeate almost everything in my life, like fashion, and even my blog! Our living room design scheme is shown above, and texture plays a big part, which I recommend when keeping things simple with color. Wood floors also help to keep it warm and inviting…that is the ultimate goal after all. 


our town

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I am smitten with our little town in Pennsylvania. It seems as if we were here before and have returned, that's how good it feels. For someone that loves history, living in a city that came to life in 1769 is a dream. The downtown area is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and as you walk along  the worn brick sidewalks, you can feel the past.  We discover something new and fascinating on every walk, it's wonderful!



marie laurencin

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I happened upon this beautiful original artwork the other day at a local shop-it literally stopped me in my tracks on the sidewalk. I did not know about Marie Laurencin before this, I am slightly embarrassed to say. Born in Paris, she ran in the circle of Picasso, and became known as one the few female Cubist painters. These particular sketches were done in 1946, 10 years before her death, when she was experimenting with more feminine styles. I’m coveting the one on the left. ;)

(Thank you to Acorn Cottage in West Chester PA for letting me photograph these!)