Finally, I have been able to get some material for my Friday French Lessons! I have been so busy this summer I am just regrouping!

A fabulous house in France. What's not to love? Beautiful both outside and in with gorgeous hydrangeas in the garden and shelves of beautiful books behind glass in the library! I love the modern twist given to very traditional things. The glass walled dining room addition to the house is just what I mean.

(Photos via French Elle Decor scanned by me)

Merci

Merci (thank you) is the store to go to in Paris, France. Located in a former fabric factory on the edge of The Marais District this 16,ooo sq. foot "general store" was founded by Marie-France and Bernard Cohen. The store's merchandise is comprised of everything and anything- an assortment of the eclectic and unexpected. From vintage furniture, household linens and used books to flowers and classic clothing. It's a place where you can pick up tin picnic plates, a YSL classic, an African Violet, and clay-bead chandelier or disposable plates made of sugar pulp. The best part is 100% of Merci's profits go to children's charities in Madagascar.

Macaroon Store!

Though this pâtisserie, Theurel & Thomas, is located in Mexico they specialize in French Macaroons (as you can very well gather from these photos). Not only do their colorful macaroons look heavenly but the store itself is lovely. I am always falling for beautiful furniture painted white, so this decor definitely speaks to me. With the all white surfaces and pops of colorful (edible) items this store must be a joy to enter!

Learn French:

Food-Nourriture

Business-Affaires

White-Blanc

Color-Couleur

(Referred by;Lushlee; Photos Via: Theurel & Thomas and Anagrama Branding)