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couture, crepes, Galeries Lafayette, inspiration, Julia Child, Paris Deco Off, peacock, Pierre Frey, tulle, wedding dress
While attending the Maison & Objet there was another show going on in Paris as well. It was the Paris Deco Off and the showrooms for fabrics and trims were opened up to the public. As we were walking toward Galeries Lafayette to get in some shopping we discovered that we were on Rue de Mail where the high-end showrooms were and decided to take a peek while there.
This particular display is from Pierre Frey. Note the warm shade of tan with the cooling effect of the robin’s egg blue. Very calming to look at, it begged to be seen in greater detail so we made our way into the showroom and discovered some gorgeous embroidered silks!
This was another display from a showroom who’s name escapes me but it too begged to be seen. This is an interior shot of the display. It is a stuffed peacock sitting on a divan of pillows and a gorgeous blue/tan fabric. Note the fabric behind it detailing the peacock feathers. The feathers were approximately 20″ tall and just gorgeous on the white background.
This display was for a wedding dress shop but look at how gorgeous these dresses are and how well they can cross over into couture draperies. Note the dress on the left which totally inspires me to want to incorporate these layers of tulle into a couture drapery. I can totally see it at the bottom of a panel and then in a mini-dose at the header.
Here was another shop that inspired me in a different way. This is the famed kitchen supply store in Paris and I just had to stop! Since I beat the living daylights out of my crèpe pan for the past 16 years, (just ask my friends who eat my crèpes), I found the dream crèpe pan and just had to buy it! While checking out, I looked up and saw a picture of Julia Child using a copper pan from this store! Another way to express my artitstic nature, cooking is a pleasure for me. Just like I need to have the right equipment to make my couture draperies, I need to have the right equipment to create fabulous meals.
Kathy Cragg said:
I love hearing about your trip and your inspirations. I was shopping the other day for a dress to wear for our Exciting Windows! Conference Gala Awards Banquet. In the pile I took into the dressing room was a drapey, form fitted gown out of a STUNNING fabric. It had big, bold peacock feathers all over it! (a bit too low cut for a work function, unfortunately, but oh how I wanted it for another evening out!) During the holidays, I also saw the most elegant Christmas tree in New York decorated with peacock colors and feathers…drop dead gorgeous. You’re on to something. Thanks for reporting the latest and greatest from Paris.
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Rebecca Deming Rumpf said:
Where was I that day??? I LOVE the peacock feathers. Thanks for sharing these! And one day, I will show up on your doorstep demanding crepes…
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Anne Lubner said:
Tami, love your pics and descriptions, I want to get back to Paris even more now. I haven’t had crepes since I lived near Philadelphia, you’re making me want them…and I so agree, one must have the best tools to make the best creations!
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Tammi said:
thank you Kathy, Rebecca and Anne for your comments! I love getting feedback!
Rebecca, I think you were on your elusive search for that perfect Eiffel tower! And please, do show up for crepes. It would be a delight to make them for you!
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le petit cabinet de curiosites said:
I haven’t read this post and it is funnny to see we liked the same thing. I took also a picture with the dresses in the window . I thought it would be a perfect wedding dress
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Willis Evinger said:
You know what, I liked this.
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