Sadie lives in Denver, CO with her mom Lauren...we've noticed a trend: cats seem to love the Chinoiserie Duvet Set! Lauren says the birds make her indoor cat feel a little more in tune with nature...we love that and Sadie, we love how you dwell!

I love a diorama - I love the Museum of Natural History in New York.  My kids love it too so it's no surprise that we checked out the Museum National d'Histoire Naturelle in Paris.  I have to say that it was amazing.  The newly restored building highlighted the collection perfectly. The open concept parade of animals in the main hall was awe-inspiring.  From the skeleton of the whale that greets you to the minimal vitrines in the main museum - the place is perfect.

The parade of animals is majestic  - you can almost reach out and touch them.

The soaring ceilings show off the giraffes perfectly.

A tiger climbing an elephant is an impressive sight.

The life-size whale that greets you.

The French merchandise everything so beautifully.

For more information or to plan your trip when in Paris go to their website here.

 Jodi and Matilda sleeping in Draper Stripe sheets and Sketch duvet set.

Since Jodi handles our technical design, she is constantly problem-solving.  Lately, however, her biggest problem is how to work (sleep, eat, or do anything really) with a dog on her head. Meet Matilda, Jodi's dog.

Jodi and Matilda, we love how you dwell!

I’ve been a long-time fan of Vosges Chocolate for their multiple bacon/chocolate and other unexpected combinations, but I fell in love with them all over again for their new Easter Collection – it’s as beautiful as it is yummy with none of the cheesiness.

There are four flavors of the exquisitely beautiful eggs but I’m partial to the Bacon and Eggs with bacon caramel covered in dark chocolate and the Organic Peanut Butter Bonbon Eggs with creamy peanut butter infused with Himalayan and Maldon salt to make the flavor really pop.

The Mad Hare Orchestra  is also adorable, with bunnies playing the sax, accordion, drum and violin and a rooster conductor in dark chocolate with Tahitian vanilla bean or milk chocolate with Himalayan salt.

All images from the Vosges website.

The amazing new Bon Ton concept store on 5 boulevard des Filles du Calvaire in the Marais – just steps from Merci – is beautiful. This is a large scale store in the same spirit as Colette and Merci – replete with a café, hair dresser, a home section, a toy section and, of course, the signature clothes. The building itself is lovely. It must have been a town house. The white interiors with fabulous moldings and what is clearly the de rigueur black trim are a gorgeous black drop for the very special clothing. My daughter was in heaven (my son was asleep) and my very discerning husband was impressed too. From the special hand-made dolls to the great selection of exclusive toys, It’s really worth a trip to this northern tip of the Marais. We walked away with a little of everything! 

A little home set up  - so inspiring for a little girl

 A fantasy nursery set up

 The very hip mint with copper dot landing

 sweet bird mobile

 Lovely space and light

In our daily blog trolling, we ran across this great post on Desire to Inspire about photographer David Meredith.  Lo and behold, we found a photo of our Chinoiserie for Anthropologie bedding in one of his photographs.  We don't know who lives in this bedroom, David, but we love how they dwell!

I love the black trim – it’s so chic.  Reminds me of something Roman & Williams would do.

There has been a lot of hype about the Merci concept store on Boulevard Beaumarchais in the Marais. I had to stop by on this trip and check it out for myself. They, like mes amis at Targay, are doing a Liberty of London for Merci moment. The place was awash in flowers. On a very cold and windy day it was pretty sight. From the Liberty Mini that greets you through to the Bonpoint Liberty children’s clothes – its lovely. No doubt the place is inspiring – in a city where space is a premium – Merci is huge. It’s gorgeous, the merchandise is beautiful and the presentation is Parisian perfect.

A “Liberty Mini” - I’d like to drive this in the summer.

Liberty fabric streamers hanging everywhere – looks like an upside-down garden!

They’re selling Liberty fabric by the yard – it’s a very DIY moment.

The beautiful table top floor

Lots of chic Liberty things

A highly anticipated email appeared in my inbox today – the Sollo Rago upcoming Great Estates auction catalog is now available online!  Sollo Rago is a mid size auction house that has gained popularity in the past few years. David Rago was featured in the New York Times last summer.

Of course I had to put down everything else and take a look because it’s no secret that I love estate sales.  It’s peek into someone else’s world by seeing the objects that surrounded them everyday...objects that may just have to end up in my surroundings!!!

Obviously no one NEEDS a collection of eight miniature porcelain busts but I think it would be funny to have these on display somewhere – little 3 5/8” tall military men on a console. BID HERE.

Speaking of console tables – this is a great one at a great price (or estimated price).  Love the mix of metals with a stone top.  A piece like this can add just that perfect bit of drama to a room. BID HERE.

I am always on the lookout for affordable barware and glassware.  I don’t need a matched set and like to enjoy them without worry about breakage so buying vintage is the perfect option for me.  This is a steal for a 55 piece set! BID HERE.

Ok so I have a weakness for vintage Louis Vuitton.  Although I recently learned that the more stickers and banged up hey are, the more expensive.  Which is not good for me since that’s how I like them! BID HERE.

I walked over to the design department this morning and it looks like their Pantone books have exploded yet again. I got the scoop - they are busy at work on our new baby and kids collection for next fall. I see a lot of great oranges, corals, greys and mint green...and oh, is that a mustard yellow? Can't wait to see the patterns these will fill in...

We joke that my mom Ruth should be an honorary DwellStudio employee because I am always getting helpful emails on a range of topics - from store owner feedback, to pointing out our products in magazines, to stock levels at Target, or sometimes even typos on our blog (oops!).

The other day I was talking to her and she said, "I'm not cool, I don't really mix the squares with the stripes, etc. I just like it all to match." She titled this image "It all works!"

Well, we definitely agree it works and we love how you dwell, Ruth!

Ruth mixed this rug with this, this and this pillow - so cute!

We love the mix of high and low in the bedroom - Ruth chose our Hedgerow bedding (on sale now!) with this and this pillow - so cute!

One of our favorite new products at Target - sorry not online yet!

And in the bathroom, Ruth put this shower curtain with this bath mat and these towels. We love!

Ruth lives in Columbus, Ohio - her house is our unofficial Midwest headquarters. Thanks Ruth!

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