First Impressions

Monday 10 November 2014


When I moved to Paris, I was admittedly desperate to live in a traditional Parisian building, complete with wooden floors and original character features. Nearly two years later and my dream has come true. We fought for a good week for this flat (which included bugging the estate agent on a daily basis), but it was worth the stress. One of my main criteria for finding a new apartment in Paris was light, not something that is easy to find living in Paris. This apartment has oodles of it. The light streams in through the three large windows in salon and there's not one, but two floor to ceiling windows in the bedroom. We had to sacrifice a few things - we live above a busy boulevard, so often hear sirens roaring by, but luckily there's double glazing that drowns out a lot of the noise. It's also a little rough around the edges with a dated bathroom and kitchen, but the marble fireplace, cornices, parquet flooring and of course the view more than make up for it. And best of all it's almost unfurnished - not so easy now (we only have two chairs and a bed), but it means we can put our personal stamp on it. The sofa will arrive in three weeks and we'll be adding to it over the coming weeks, so expect many more posts! But here are a few first impressions. 


16 comments :

  1. DREAMY. Hon I am so happy for you! Can't wait to see what you do with it. Hooray for you two's little Parisian nest <3

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  2. O.m.g your flat is incredible. Can't wait for your housewarming party!!! <3
    Lali

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  3. Oh my, your apartment is so dreamy! The view is absolutely gorgeous. Can't wait to see more photos!

    dearlaura.co

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  4. Wow the light is incredible ! It's what I'm missing the most in my current appartment...

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  5. It looks great! Love the period features <3 And like you said, you're very lucky to have some light :-) Can't wait to see more photos. xx

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  6. looks better each time i see the photos. for some reason i did not get an email alert saying that you had blogged, my bestest friend Julie told me and said she was pleased to see my pots on the mantelpiece. As am I. They look great against the white so I will miss them less. Can't wait to stay once the sofabed arrives. Mooxxx

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  7. Wow! So beautiful! Can't wait to see more photos! x

    Amrita

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  8. Breathtaking!! You've found quite a gem! Views and light are so, so important. And all those pretty historic touches and details! Can't wait to see how you put your own stamp on it =)

    www.threadandbones.com

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  9. You are living the picture perfect dream in this apartment!

    Rachel

    Creator at www.Simplymilkco.com

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  10. So Lucky !! Hope you'll enjoy your new place ;)

    http://asiliveicook.blogspot.it/

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  11. Hi, I am currently going through the exact process here in Paris. If you could provide any tips or agencies that would be a very special and well recieved post. Are you on Boulevard Magenta by any chance? Merci

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  12. Oh my gosh! That apartment is absolutely gorgeous. I love the story behind you guys acquiring that gem, and I definitely agree that it's worth all the time and effort you spent. I love the gorgeous views. Thank you so much for sharing your little piece of heaven with us! Wishing you and everyone else all the best!

    Beverly Roberson @ TexasRenters.com

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  13. It's beautiful! Congratulations.

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  14. It's true that apartment hunting can be stressful. But once you found the right one, everything will seem to fade away and you'll feel nothing but the excitement of getting to furnish your new home. And I’m sure you will feel more than that once you finish decorating it. Enjoy!

    Rick Greer @ Finlay Brewer

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