When you think Spring is coming, a little break to soak up the sun in the fresh air of the countryside is always a good idea. I can’t get enough of this house.
It’s continuously blossoming.
Where do you go to relax?
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Cozy tones & a good brew
As a side note, I have many memories from University on Rue Chapon. It’s a lovely street near the Pompidou with various gross sales shops and beautiful buildings with shadow-filled streets. But now there’s a new hub on this very quaint rue: Café Loustic.
Café Loustic was opened oh so recently by coffee connoisseur and avid Yelper, Channa. Let’s just say his taste in déco is unlike any other café I know of in Paris. It’s perfection. The tones are relaxing and are as cozy as can be. The wallpaper is sublime, and from the tiles to the the bench of seats facing the shelf of deliciously plump tartes and treats, your eyes will wander. Every pattern goes together just perfectly, and it’s got this sort-of-rustic-vintage-industrial-chic feel that makes me crave an espresso as soon as I walk in. Like a sudden need for a burst of energy.
The café itself is set up in a way that is wonderful for a chit-chat, with the people you came with, or for other coffee lovers sipping one of Channa’s delicious brews next to you.
The grub comes on and off from the fabulous Kale Project, Sugar Daze as well as Emperor Norton (see the fancy sandwich in the below). What I loved the most was that the sandwich was toasted and not microwaved, which made it nice and crispy yummy… not too big and not too small. For lunch they’ve got deals with quiches and salads with a bevvie and the likes. Or even pop in for a sweet and espresso for an afternoon pick-me-up. But be careful, you’ll sink into the beautifully patterned, über comfortable couches in the back and getting up will seem slightly harder than you expected.
I’m pretty sure popping in here to sip an espresso once a week and flipping through a magazine before work would be the most amazing routine of all time.
A perfect spot for a cuppa and smiles. I’m anxious to learn more about coffee. He’s got some intense equipment & contraptions at Loustic.
Loustic
40, rue Chapon, 75003
Tél: 09 80 31 07 06
Métro: Arts & Metiers (3) & Rambuteau (11)
The Countryside
My in-laws have the cutest house in the world. Also with the best taste in decoration of all time. Not kidding. You’ve probably seen it before on the blog, like here and here. I just can never resist sharing it some more.
It’s always so relaxing to come here, and every time I discover new eye candy that I hadn’t noticed before on the walls or on a shelf somewhere. This particular timed I noticed my mother-in-law’s records and metal ashtray sets. They are just as cute as can be. I love the contrast in their home. There are knick knacks from every corner of the globe, with so many stories behind them, and tasteful mixes of modern and vintage.
It was cold a few weekends ago, so we mostly stayed in and cozy up in the very 70′s section of the house that Louis’s father built when he was in his late teens.
We went through old photos of Louis’s family, travel and everyday life. Something about going through old photos warms the heart. Perfect with a cup of tea.
The older section of the house has the most beautiful wood finishing and wallpaper. Its fireplace warms up the whole room.
Contrast at its finest.
We are back here in Montargis this weekend cooking up a storm.
I hope your weekend was filled with warmth, good eats and some slices of sun rays.
Polka dots & Coffee beans
Sometimes it’s nice to start a Saturday morning with a coffee date da ladies. This place we found randomly, right in the heart of Paris’s 7th district, only a short walk from that big iron tower that everyone loves so much.
This café and restaurant, Les Parisiennes, is where Home in Paris used to be, and it is precious as can be!
The pink polka dot room was the perfect surprise and just what we needed that Saturday morning… a burst of color and some coffee.
Little habits like this are so nice. It’s good to wander and get out of the house and such.
Cozy corners with oodles of whipped cream have a soft spot in my heart.
Les Parisiennes
17 avenue la Motte Picquet, 75007
Tél: 01 47 05 07 37
Métro: La Tour Maubourg ou École Militaire (8)
A la maison
The sun was shining through the other day and it brought some new tints into the apartment. It was so refreshing.
Some sunshine in the home always does some good. With the cold it makes me so anxious for spring.
Lately I’ve been such a homebody. Not really sure why, but it’s been an intense end to winter, and I feel so cozy and at ease at home. It’s nice to just stay warm and avoid the bitter cold at times with a cup of tea. I always find new ways to put holes in my walls and add some this & that’s.
I’m anxious for the longer days.