If you’re a designer with a shop you need to find one of a kind pieces. Traveling, reading, searching … enriching the homes your clients and their families enjoy. One must not remain in an insular world… seek the beauty others enjoy. Our trip to France was a quest for new suppliers at Maison et

If one is lucky enough to have a sister living in Paris, whose amour happens to own a vineyard, then you will sample his wine with beautiful cheese and charcuterie at P. Legrand at 1 Rue de la Banque. We enjoyed a bottle of Arboises from Romain’s winery Domaine Guiberteau in Saumur, Loire Valley. The original decor

Formula for grand entrance: Black and Carrara marble floor set on diagonal, doric columns with a classic architrave topped with harp and putti in limestone … add panelled doors with gilded sun king motif. Have you ever seen a taller set of terrace doors? Note the parquet panels. Loving the French grey with the sandstone

Some of the most beautiful examples of French furniture can be found in the Versailles apartments.  This incredible bench with sun king motif tapestry in crimson, gold and green. The gilded frame with harp stretchers makes this piece fit for a king … I could see this at the end of a client’s bed. We’ll