Last year I stayed in a gorgeous apartment in Paris while I was working on my book. Owner Maria did an incredible job with the renovation – sourcing light fittings, door knobs, bathroom fixtures and furnishings from brocantes (French flea markets). I will show (+ tell!) you more of this beautiful space this coming year, but for now I just wanted to take you for a little afternoon aperitif at Maria’s stunning bar, situated in the hall of the apartment. Isn’t it gorgeous? This fresque is an original and is a typical Brittany-scape, you can see the women on the cliff in their traditional dresses, and the sailboats below. Maria had it restored and added the bar stools which she had upholstered in a turquoise plush velvet.
how I wish I was right there……I´m back at the office after the holidays and it`s rather dull at the moment:-(
January 6th, 2009 | #
Oh, Pia this is amazing – is this where you stayed when we caught up in Paris? WOW! Can’t wait to see more pics! Hope you’re having a lovely time with your family in Aus!
xx
Anna
January 6th, 2009 | #
It looks like a beautiful place – I love the photo too.
January 6th, 2009 | #
lovely. thanks for the description.
January 6th, 2009 | #
i love rooms like this, whether nooks or grand castles. so easy to become lost in the space, back in time with your own story. thank you for sharing.
January 6th, 2009 | #
really?? this is in her apartment. mon dieu!
January 6th, 2009 | #
That is just gorgeous!
January 7th, 2009 | #
Bliss.
I’m also back at the office, so this image provides some much needed ‘breathing space’. 🙂
January 7th, 2009 | #
so lovely…
January 7th, 2009 | #
stunning!
happy new year pia!
January 7th, 2009 | #
i heart the bar stools …
January 7th, 2009 | #
love it!
January 7th, 2009 | #
inspiring!
January 8th, 2009 | #
This is sublime. Thanks for the photo!
January 12th, 2009 | #