Attention! Summer Hats are Here!

One Great Hat

Sleek and Chic in Summer's Heat

As a Leo, I am astrologically ruled by the sun, but that doesn’t mean wrinkles have to be part of the deal or that I must always don sunglasses while I’m flipping through Vogue out on Tybee.

All you need is one great hat.

And my search for the perfect beach hat is finally over. We just got in a nice fresh heaping of hats earlier this week; in a great selection in cotton, raffia, and straw. And I want to let you know they are going fast, one style in particular- a great big floppy brim straw hat, is literally flying off the shelves. That’s available in light beige, tobacco, gray, and black and white.

Hats, also, for some reason I can’t quite articulate, put an instant air of charm and romance around you. It’s a sort of mysterious sophistication - maybe it’s the added height and dimension that extends your presence just a little bit more. And beach hats in particular only get better with age – a little broken in, a little softened up, maybe slightly tattered, gently acquiring that salty air beach smell...

 Ah, summer…a Leo’s paradise of a season.

Mother's Day at The Paris Market

a guide.

I’ll be seeing my mom in New York soon, and per Reba’s post, giving her a bunch of Lily of the Valley seems so much more sophisticated then what the little de rosa kids did for mommy: Homemade breakfast in bed (probably not that good) served on the metal foldout strawberry shortcake tray, and tulips and daffodils ripped from the backyard and thrown in a glass of water. (we tried to chic it up as best we could.) “You didn’t rip up all of them did you?” she asked.

This year maybe you’ll get something from Paris Market, Mom! Wouldn’t that be nice?

 There is literally something for every Mom in this store, 

so take a look and get down here...

 

Alors,

I would start with a great tray from John Derian. THIS is one of my favorites.

Then, I would add a sweet little bottle of perfume.

Of course there is always a fabulous selection of Art and Design books...

And if a super rad, adventurous, edgy woman is your Mom, I suggest this. LOVE!

See you this weekend & get your Mom something Good!

Writer in the Window Update

For those who haven't guessed, I have gone from being The Writer in the Window 

to The Writer in The Paris Market. I'll be blogging here about all the amazing and
creative things that go on here everyday - so many of them behind the scenes!

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My other news is that I got a serious upgrade this past weekend. 

Those formidable elves at Paris Market gave me an even more deluxe space and 

I went from having  pretty nice sized chalkboard to post my ramblings to a super 

huge display with some stellar signage to boot. Thanks Paris Market!

I’ll be here this last week in April (the 25th -29th from 10am - 6pm) for one last encore!  

So come check it out, before I disappear for good.

Ask me esoteric questions, give me topics to write about or make any special 

requests suited for a Paris Market Scribe. 

À bientôt!

Marrakesh à la Paris Market

If you can’t make it over to the famous Red City...

a slice of Marrakesh is yours for the taking at The Paris Market!

Wake up your space (and your imagination) this spring with spicy oranges and brilliant blues. Let your home blossom in vivid colors, delicate patterns and rambling floral motifs. 

                                           photos above and left courtesy Heincker Design

Good living reaches new heights with soft yellow

and lavender leather poofs and brightly patterned patchwork quilts of which we have a beautiful selection. They’re made from particularly tasty

shades of lilac, magenta, turquoise and turmeric. 

(Besides being gorgeous, they're perfect for picnics in the park or relaxing with a good book in your backyard.)

Toss in some regal purple pillow covers with contrast stitching, a perky tea set & some fancy tumblers.

Create a warm, welcoming space that invigorates as it inspires.   
                                                                             An optimistic, energizing peacefulness awaits you…