Speaking of learning French...

This video from EF is so cute that I thought I would share it!


EF - Live The Language - Paris from Albin Holmqvist on Vimeo.

A bientôt Paris!

Exciting, exciting, exciting!  For my birthday, Patrick surprised me with a trip this winter to Paris!  So I've been searching for what to do and where to go and stumbled upon this video which is absolutely romantic and I hope is the essence of Paris.


PARIS MON AMOUR from PLMONZA on Vimeo.



Now, only four and half more months to learn french!  Santé!

Book lust list....

I am an avid book fan.  I love the saturated colors of the pages, the feeling of turning page by page, and the sense of accomplishment after finishing a good read.  Design book are especially fun because they  include incredible pictures that never cease to inspire me for days.  Two of my current favorites that I actually own are David Hicks: A life of design by Ashley Hicks and Modern Glamour by Kelly Wearstler.  Living in Style Paris is a close runner up as well.

It seems these days design books are constantly being released which is exciting but also means my wish list keeps growing.  Maybe we all could start a traveling bookclub?  Just a thought...

Designs on Film.  I've flipped through this book and the photos are stunning.

Why Architecture Matters.  So I've read this book but  I don't actually own it and would very much like too.  It presents very compelling theories on architecture... very intriguing!

The World of Department Stores.  So I know most design blogs focus on the home but maybe you've noticed I can't stick only to residential stuff.  I love the way people experience commercial spaces and this book seems amazing.  Must have...

Color Inspirations.  It's from the Colourlovers community...what more needs to be said?

Ralph Lauren. He's obviously brilliant...

Savage Beauty.  Confession:  I didn't get to see this at the Met.  I'm super disappointed about it as well.  McQueen is clearly a genius and the world of fashion and design lost him way too early.  I've looked through this book already and loved it... I can only imagine how incredible it was to see this in person!

Louis Vuitton: Architecture and Interiors.  Not available quite yet... but it looks super delicious!  I know it's going to be amazing.

Dealer's Choice: At Home with Purveyors of Antique and Vintage Furnishings.  Mostly because I love antiques and am hoping this book reveals the best secrets!

Atlas of World Restaurants.  This features hundreds of restaurants from around the world... yes please!

The Great Lady Decorators.  Where it all began...  with a foreword by Bunny Williams...

Quite the list... I know.  I'm working on acquisitions.   What if I admitted this isn't even the entire list?