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July 2011, Issue 42: Bon Jour from France!

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Bon Jour!

I just returned from a trip of a lifetime to France with my daughter Jenna.  We spent time in Paris and Provence.  We visited all of the favorites as well as many markets and villages that were beautiful!

 

The next couple of E-Zigns I will highlight some decorating ideas straight from France.   I will cover design ideas from Galleries Lafayette, to the most beautiful hand made lace store in Provence.

 

I hope you enjoy  the visit as much as I did.

 

And remember, if you would like to translate these French ideas into your home decor,  I can be reached

 

at Windowdzn@aol.com .


Until next time.... Au Revoir......

 
Sincerely,
 
Diane Sherman 

Galeries LaFayette

The most beautiful store in the world!

Paris, France
 
The flagship store of Galeries Lafayette in Paris is a 10-story department store.  The architecture of the building is amazing!

 

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The store looks more like a theatre then a department store. 

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 How about that view from the women's department!  

  
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  Galeries LaFayette has a separate building for their home goods departments. In this building they featured their drapery department.
The bright colors were gorgeous.
Above you can see their great selection of tasseled tiebacks and decorative pull backs.
Pillows  
  Bright colors are "in" in France!! Specifically pinks, purple and shades of orange.
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They make it very easy for the consumer to shop.  Draperies and accent pillows all together for the choosing.
  
Chair drape  
Mostly grommet panels here, ready to hang.  Very contemporary, very urban.
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More grommet panels.  Dramatic color block options to add even more color. 
  
Usually it takes 12-18 months for trends to come over the water from Europe to the United States.  But I have already received fabric sample books that follow this color trend.  One of my favorite fabrics lines that I carry already has these color options to offer. 
  
Can I help you add a little French color into your home?  I can be reached at

Please give me a call and I can design the perfect one of a kind window treatment for you!

Window Designs by Diane - Elegance in Windows

Tel: 847-955-0083
 
 
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