Dispatches from France: Saturday in Paris

Contributor post by Bodie and Fou

 

I arrived in Paris on Thursday night to attend Maison & Objet, one of the largest international interiors trade show and source some gorgeous new designs for the shop (more of this later). As I'm staying with my sis' until Tuesday, on Saturday we paid our usual visit to MERCI, Paris' fabulous concept store.
This time, MERCI was celebrating Japan with gorgeous packaging, calligraphy and simple, utilitarian objects, beautiful to look at. 
For the fist time, the floor dedicated to lighting, furniture and home accessories didn't really rock my boat but I loved the men's corner which had a great combo of industrial furniture, soft cashmere jumpers and beautiful leather bags. 
On the top floor, my favourite corner was their linen corner, piles of gorgeous table and bed linens in hues of grays, mustard, crispy white, the kind of bed linen shelves I dream to have at home (with actually someone else to do the ironing bit). 
Saturday was boiling hot in Paris so Elodie and I had a drink at the MERCI's cafe and it was quite funny to see the crowd coming in and out of the shop...I hope these few pictures will make you feel as if you were there...


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About BODIE and FOU
A French girl, living in London with a Neo-Zealander, mum of a five-years old freewi* called Mila. Karine Candice is also the Creative Director and Co-Founder of the fabulous online concept store BODIE and FOU which she launched with her sister Elodie in 2005. 

Jan Halvarson

7 comments:

Jacaranda Designs Jewelry said...

The photos certainly convey the look and feel of this store. I'm very envious .. the assortment of products looks very diverse and fun.

viktor said...

Nice shoots, i love the colours!

vosgesparis said...

J'aime <3 Love this post sooo much!

Will @ Bright.Bazaar said...

Great post! I love Merci so much!

Anna of The Analog House said...

wonderful photos and thanks for introducing me to Merci!

xo, Anna of (green gable)

London Still said...

Beautiful shots-- i could *smell* Paris!

gluten free gift said...

Merci!! Great images... love the tiny packages tied up with string... but even more - I want that car!!