Current Obsession: Linen Napkins

For us, quality always trumps quantity. Whenever we create a new display, let's say a tablescape for instance, we're often reminded how frequently it takes just one right item to make all the pieces fall into place. Our current obsession comes in the form of table napkins. Each one is carefully spun by hand, using only the finest linens, and with a combination like that, you better believe they'll make your table look good. With only subtle tones to choose from, these napkins unify your tablescape rather than stand out as a distracting accent, keeping your place settings clean and simple looking, just the way we like it.

Available in various sizes at The Paris Market.

Weekend Inspiration: Children's Toys

It's all too easy to get distracted while working at the store. The Baby area in particular, is one section that always seems to steal our attention. So many wonderful toys and odds and ends fill this little nook it's a wonder our customers find time to see the other parts of the store at all. One of the greatest aspects of the Baby section is the variety of toys available. Whether your child enjoys retro toys or contemporary ones, our selection is sure to keep you and your children inspired. Personally, our favorite is the mix of old and new, modern and vintage. From circus mice to compasses, slinkys to rocket ships, tops to marbles, having fun couldn't be any easier. With toys like these and the weekend right around the corner, we can't help but be excited to play!

The Game of Chess

When it comes to games, there's nothing more classic than chess. With strategy, logic, and chaos all on the board, you have to make every move count. On its surface chess appears to be a fairly simple game, however, in reality it is one of the most intellectually stimulating and challenging games one can play. We've always been fans of chess, however our fondness has only been amplified with obtaining our newest set. Created with a minimalist design, our new chess set brings a modern touch to this historic game. Carefully carved out of exotic woods, this one of a kind set was made using reclaimed pieces of wood from the off-cuts of various pieces of furniture. The clean design and miniature-sized board offer engaging and intimate rounds of strategic warfare. Its portable size and lightweight design make for the perfect set to bring to your favorite coffee shop or bench in the park. Designed by one of our very own, Collin Garrity's chess set sheds new light on the game for us, enticing us to challenge one another in a modern round of strategy and logic.

Further reading here and here.

On the Table: The South of France

Continuing with our summer inspired tablescapes, our most recent display takes us to the south of France. Utilizing the natural textures found in the terra cotta pots and linen napkins, we continued our motif with the inclusion of our hand carved olive wood utensils. The combination of bold, modern shapes found in our cheeseboards with the delicate, vintage plates brings a freshness to the table, keeping it from feeling too stale, while all the while retaining its timeless aesthetic. Though we were restrained in our distribution of color, the earthy palette undoubtedly keeps the mood relaxed, in an attempt to reflect not only the colors of France's countryside, but the lifestyle of those living in the South as well. If traveling to the South of France is out of our means, then at the very least, we can bring the best of it to our table for a memorable summer evening. 

Bon Appétit!

Currently Inspired: Clocks

Even though it's not possible for time to actually speed up, every year seems to go by more quickly than the previous one. Our lives may be demanding us to stay busier throughout the day, but we still like to take time to appreciate the small things in life. Although we're not spending the day watching time pass, we do enjoy surrounding ourselves with a beautiful clock or two. We never realized how each one possesses such a distinct personality until seeing several of them next to one another. With a variety of styles to choose from, whether it be classic or modern or somewhere in between, if you're searching for a stylish new way to keep time, you are sure to find the right clock hanging on our beautiful walls.

Available at The Paris Market.