Kelly Doust introduces readers to her wonderful world of reviving and customising vintage pieces, while bringing a modern and unique twist to wearing vintage clothes – Dita Von Teese
That city of light
My whole family’s been struck down with ‘flu and we’re all feeling a little sorry for ourselves at the moment. It seems a fitting time to flit through pics of Paris from our recent visit.
The most inspiring sights? The Eiffel Tower, Le Jardins Tuileries and Sacre Coeur give you a little thrill just to be there, of course, but mostly I was entranced by the window displays and statues, particularly in the Marais where we were staying. Details in street lamp ironwork, metro signs and gates. Perfectly clipped trees, hidden gardens spied through huge ornate doors, and the glow cast by sun on stone during the golden hour. The pastel rainbow of macarons in patisserie windows, and the delicate balancing act of fitting two plates and two drinks on one brasserie table.
I’ve returned with a clear idea of the next book’s feel and layout, and a thousand design ideas buzzing in my head. It will be a little French-inspired, to be sure, but very Australian, too.
I just read somewhere we came second place in a poll of countries with the best quality of life, after France. I don’t know… I reckon it’s a tie. Even if my blocked nose feels differently today.
Wow – if those photos (& memories) don’t make you feel at least a little brighter, there is certainly something wrong!
Just popping by to say that I made your peg bag a couple of days ago & it was a great success! (http://punkysmamma.blogspot.com/2010/08/need-vs-want.html)
Love the whole (The Crafty Minx) book, it’s beautiful, and the projects are perfectly me-proof.
Thanks Vic, it really did cheer me up… anyone unable to find inspiration in Paris must be dead!:)
Thank you for the lovely words about the book, as well – the peg bag’s one of my favourites. I use it every second day for and it’s hardy as anything x
I’m with you Kelly! Paris is heaven on earth and I could move there (with hubby and out little one) in a flash!! I love how the very few McDonalds in Paris even had to have wrought iron signs rather than the gaudy yelllow ones. And Le Marais…you lucky ducky…bliss!!! Hope all is wonderful with you and that your cold has evaporated over night
I’m already on the mend, thanks Steph
Yes it was wonderful in every way, but I’m always relieved to realise how much I adore being back in Sydney and our home.