Paris Apartment Update

Wednesday 21 January 2015


It's freezing cold and grey in Paris, so since I've been back I've been spending most of my time inside, cocooning as much as possible, cosy on the sofa, bundled under throws and drinking numerous cups of herbal tea - the January health plan is currently underway. I went on a bit of a framing frenzy at the weekend, so thought I'd share a little update. (There's nothing like nosy-ing around someone's home to distract you from your current task!) 

Furnishing the apartment these past few months has become an ongoing job and pleasure (read obsession). Yet at the same time I'm apprehensive about showing more and can already see things that need improving in the photos I'm posting - such as a new bedside table and lamp for example, but for now the boy's vintage side table and old Ikea lamp do the trick. We finally have a sofa, but still need a table, chairs, rug, curtains, coffee table, wardrobe… the list goes on. You can often find me staring across the main room envisioning various pieces of furniture and trinkets – mapping them out in my mind. The boy must think I’m a nut as I change things on a daily basis – I like to call it 'curating'. I’m a perfectionist and like things just so. There are a few corners I’m (almost) happy with - namely the fireplace and free-standing shelves we bought from Muji, which I’m constantly styling and rearranging. As the apartment is in an old Haussmannian building (big plus), we can’t fix shelves to the walls just in case they crumble down (slight negative).  There are already a few cracks, which I’m a little concerned about, which might scupper my prospective art wall of framed prints in the bedroom...

Atop the shelving, the print is from the newly renovated, Picasso Museum (a must see if you come to Paris). I'm a big art fan, but more and more prefer prints with minimal colour. I would rather have a neutral palette with pops of colour in the flat, a bit like the clothes I wear. The bowls were made by my mum who has been potting for years - I love the turquoise and blue colours. (My new year's resolution is to learn.) And I currently have a thing for copper and picked up the lamp and candlestick I picked up in Amsterdam. The apartment is slowing taking shape and it's feeling a lot more like home. I'd love to know what you think?!

Scroll down for a 'get the look' with links. 

19 comments :

  1. It's really coming together beautifully! I'm a big art fan myself and have all my favourite prints around the appartment - it gives the space so much character! Anthropologie also has some great stuff you might like. Bon courage and can't wait to see your next update :)

    Sandy
    www.smarksthespots.com

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    1. Thanks so much Sandy and for your comment :) Yes I'll be adding to the collection ;) and Anthropologie is great - they have some lovely things! xx

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  2. Marissa, you're doing an amazing job! Your place seems just so perfect, I love tha there's so much white!
    Can't wait to see more :)
    xx
    Ylenia

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    1. Thanks sweetie - can't wait to have you over :) xx

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  3. Oh loving it! It looks perfect - I love the neutral colour palette and all your little details make up the place nicely too. I have baskets like that also (for laundry hehe) that world map is a nice minimal alternative to to usual type. Ax

    theloveassembly.com

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  4. looks amazing, what a gorgeous look, like out of a magazine! hola from freezing Hondon de las nieves, but at least the sun is shining. did not think spain could be so cold. xxxxxxxx

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  5. You shouldn't deprive yourself of amenities that will be of great benefit to you. Any time you can get them, you should seize them. That lamp is looking rather sleek. It keeps up with the intelligence of the rest of the bedroom layout. You really scored a big one in there. Anyway, thanks for giving us a tour of your abode, Marissa! All the best to you!

    Gwendolyn Haynes @ Table and Bedside Lamps

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  7. Hi, Beautiful Apartmants with Perfect colour. I really like this blog which is about Paris apartments.

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  8. Oooohhhh.....Your flat is gorgeous, I love the neutral palette oh so much, thank you for letting us peek in ;) xo

    Shanaz | Fashionista NOW

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  9. Your apartment looks great! I love its style and furnitures. I believe that the arrangement of a home reflects the personality of its owner, and with that, I can say that you are a wonderful person because your apartment is looking so fabulous. Thanks for sharing, Marissa! All the best!

    Sean McCrory @ Graham AK

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  11. Great blog of apartment It's really coming together beautifully! I'm a big art fan myself and have all my favourite prints around the appartment - it gives the space so much character! Anthropologie also has some great stuff you might like.Thanks for sharing.......

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  12. Great looks amazing, what a gorgeous look, like out of a magazine! hola from freezing Hondon de las nieves, but at least the sun is shining. did not think spain could be so cold.Thanks for sharing.......

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  13. Hi,
    It looks great, so different. I like the old furniture.The apartment has a gorgeous look

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