Postcards from Paris: { Proenza Schouler à Paris }

Sometimes there are things that take us away from what we enjoy doing most, and periods of time where time itself moves along in a manner that we can't really define. One thing is certain, that there is always a different air to the city when Fashion week comes around; like a change of season.
There is a crowd that moves about the city with a different air. Of course Paris is Paris and is always chic, but come the week of fashion the brands become a little more flashy, the heels a little higher, and the lipstick more bold.
One of my favorite American fashion houses, Proenza Schouler has set up camp at Le Bon Marché. As my current routine takes me there each day, I was pleasantly surprised to see the exposition being installed on the rez-de-chaussée. Their vibrant textiles pop-out amongst the black palette, and anyone wearing the recent collection would stand out from the crowd.
We need the courage from the fashionweek crowd to come around more often and inspire us with their unique style and boldness.

Bisous,

Reba

A Few of our Favorite Things: Meagan

We would like to welcome Meagan to the Paris Market team! A native of Boulder, Colorado, Meagan made the move to the Hostess City of the South to study at the Savannah College of Art and Design, where she graduated in 2012 with a B.F.A. in Fibers. Though Meagan is fond of many disciplines within Fibers her greatest passion lies in weaving and embroidery. Fueled by her childhood memories of adventure, Meagan states, "I make objects that are a platform for experience. I make objects that encourage adventure or initiate a memory. With an innate knowledge of a material’s potential to create sentiment or memory, I craft home embellishments that spark the potential for experience. The intimate pairing of materials and process remains central to my work, this pairing ends with refinement in the details of an object and its purpose." When she's not busy at The Paris Market or making beautiful work in her studio, Meagan enjoys spending her time outdoors. Her delightful personality and positive attitude make Meagan a joy to work with and we're so excited to have her on board! Take a look at Meagan's store favorites below and be sure to check out the beautiful work on her website!

  

 1. Salem Gilded Plates | 2. Tocca Florence Hand Cream | 3. Striped Wool Mulberry Throw | 4. Old Silver Salt and Pepper Shakers | 5. Assorted Pinecones

Vintage Find of the Day : Monogrammed Card Case

Today's vintage find is truly a unique treasure. Excavated from the depths of history, we've recently discovered a beautiful case of playing cards from America's famous first luxury leather goods brand, Mark Cross. Established in 1845, Mark Cross Company specialized in saddles and harnesses before introducing their numerous other leather goods. Providing top-notch quality leather products for over 150 years, Mark Cross sadly closed in 1997, until recently in 2010, the company was reborn. Though Mark Cross has been established anew, our card case is unmistakably vintage. One look at the set and it becomes clear Mark Cross' precision in making their products is astonishing. Each item included in the case is in remarkable condition, including all six decks of cards and the four beautiful brass pencils. For the card players out there, this set is a unique piece of history and a must-have for any vintage lover and card collector! Perfect for parties, family gatherings, or any social event, this beautiful set of vintage cards will surely bring hours and hours of fun gaming!

Available at The Paris Market.

Weekend Inspiration : New and Vintage Ribbon

Pull your favorite pair of scissors out, find a comfy chair and get ready to have your weekend's schedule fill up because we've added a whole plethora of new ribbon to our shelves for all those long overdue projects you've been waiting to work on! Overflowing with a delightful new selection of colorful and patterned ribbons, our shelves are stacked to the ceiling with spools, spools and more spools! Though we love all of our newest additions, we're most excited to be including the numerous vintage ribbons we acquired on our recent trip to France. And, we're even more excited to see all the amazing creative projects you'll turn them into! Stop by soon to see more of our new and vintage ribbon findings!

Available at The Paris Market.

This Just In : Colorful Kitchen Towels

It's time to get rid of those dirty old dish rags because our new kitchen towels are here to brighten up your house! Perfect for drying dishes, cleaning up countertops or simply as hand towels, these colorful cloths bring an array of vibrant tones and textures to the kitchen just in time for spring cleaning. From simple stripes to classic plaid, it's clear this year we're all about the patterns! Made with a range of natural fibers and available in numerous sizes, these kitchen towels not only look stylish, but their durability will keep them going strong through all of your kitchen duties as well.

Available at The Paris Market.

Currently Inspired : Striking and Simple Jewelry for Spring

Today is a great day. Not only is the weather in Savannah beginning to feel like Savannah again, but our jewelry cabinet has just been packed full with an entirely new collection of exquisite jewelry by Jacqueline Rose. Cast from original vintage findings using the lost-wax method, each piece of jewelry brings with it a unique part of history. Simple and striking and available in a range of contemporary designs, each piece is without a doubt our go-to accessory this spring. Although we couldn't pick a favorite, we're especially fond of the necklaces and bracelets that have been cast from ancient byzantine coins. The subtleties within each accessory is what makes them so beautiful and original, so be sure to stop by soon and see the entire collection up close!

Available at The Paris Market.

Rue de Marli's Bathroom Essentials

Now's the time to create some space because our new line of grooming products is planning a complete bathroom take over! Available in two intoxicating scents, original and citron de vigne, these bath and body products will instantly transform your bathroom into the streets of a spring morning in Paris. Apothecary-inspired and crafted using traditional soap making methods, each bath product consists purely of certified organic ingredients and plant based essential oils that hydrate and relax both you and your skin. Spring is almost upon us, which means it's time to start anew and hydrate and repair the dry skin winter has left us with. Come see us soon and bring a little bit of Paris back home to your bathroom. Your shelves will be overflowing with soaps, lotions, fragrances, candles and bath salts before you know it!

Available at The Paris Market.

This Just In: Fresh Office Supplies for Spring

When it comes to reorganizing the workplace there's nothing we love more than a fresh batch of office supplies to spark our creativity! With the winter months finally coming to an end we can't deny spring cleaning is on our minds, and with our latest collection of colorful desktop accessories, spring has most definitely sprung up on our shelves. If you're anything like us then keeping a pocket notebook at your side is an absolute must, which is why we can't get enough of all our latest acccessories. From handy dandy reporter notebooks to wood masking tape, mini letter pressed notes to baker's twine, we're ready to stock our desk drawers full of fresh paper goods! Stop by soon and see the rest of our office collection!

Available at The Paris Market.