Journal

a table of treasures at port de vanves market

Notting Hill guide

Today, we're delving into my own neighborhood of Notting Hill. I’ve lived here (on and off) for 6 years now, and the village atmosphere is still my...

A close up of an antique Josef Hoffman chandelier in an ornate ceiling rose

A lighting tour of my home

I have four obsessions in life: sweets, jewellery, luxe travel, and really great lighting. I have crushes on beautiful and weird lights: pendants, ...

Paris travel & market guide

I have always loved Paris. I hate to be a cliché, but there we are! The food, the architecture, the antique treasures, and, of course, the deliciou...

My guide to choosing art for your home

Antique oil paintings, intricate tapestries, bold pieces of contemporary art – the art we choose to hang on our walls says something about who we a...

Isla Holbox travel guide

After toying with the idea of the Bahamas, Virgin Islands, and various places in Mexico, we finally chose Isla Holbox, a low-key island on the Nort...

Beppe the bulldog on an antique Persian runner

#flinthewild, pups on rugs edition

Every #francesloominthewild is a joy to behold, but nothing puts a smile on our faces quite like the pups on rugs. Here are some of our favorite fo...

Bespoke staircase reveal & banister inspiration

I can get really fixated on certain details and the handrail in our new home was one of them. A gorgeous staircase can be a real wow factor in a sp...

Revealed: The laundry room in our Notting Hill flat

Laundry room reveal & sink skirt inspiration

This post doubles up as a mini laundry room reveal and sink skirt inspiration, along with a few other space-saving hacks that you might find handy.

Moroccan rugs: how I've styled them over the years

I've long been a big lover of a creamy, fluffy Beni Ourain rugs as well as the wild colors of some of the other Moroccan tribes. The pieces I love...

Recreating my main bedroom & bathroom

The best part of this bedroom is actually the view out the French doors. It overlooks a small patio, completely private with trees and hydrangea. N...

Recreating my new Notting Hill kitchen

Welcome to my kitchen/dining room. It's the trickiest space in the house because it seems like 2 separate spaces, but they bleed into each other an...

Fall Foliage Tour: where to stay (and eat) for the ultimate cozy retreat

Autumn is my favorite season. The leaves changing colors is about the prettiest sight I can see. If you're like me and want to spend a few days tak...