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Expert Advice: A Day in the Marais
When Alexa headed to Paris, she realized that much of what she wanted to see was centered in the third and fourth arrondissements. While she was there, we asked her to put together a one-day tour of...
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Monsieur Bleu: A Parisian Restaurant with Attitude
As a little girl, it was patently obvious, at least to me, that the book characters Eloise from the Plaza and Madeline from Paris were best friends. And now as a grownup girl, I am certain that the...
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Giving Thanks: Paris' Most Exciting Shop Is Now Online
We first posted on Paris' charitable superstore, Merci, back in 2009 when owners Bernard and Marie-France Cohen (the founders of children's line Bonpoint) opened the shop in an old factory building....
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Map Quest: Paris en Famille
Just off the press: Paris en Family, a vacation-changing annotated map to the city. Published by Herb Lester Associates, a British design studio specializing in the world’s most charming, retro-looking...
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Beau, Bio, Eco: Couleur Chanvre in France
French fabric company Couleur Chanvre produces rustic yet refined linens made from unbleached hemp grown in France. Dedicated to green manufacturing (the motto is "beau, bio, eco"), the company...
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5 Favorites: Beautiful French Soaps, House Gift Edition
On our radar lately: perfectly packaged, delightfully fragrant French soaps (perfect as a house gift if you're invited away for the weekend). Here are five we're coveting: Above: We particularly like...
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Style Counsel: Unfussy French Girl Style with Lucile Demory
I first got to know Lucile in the same way many friendships begin these days, through email. After writing back and forth for a few months, we finally met in Paris last month; what struck me...
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Current Obsessions: Nautical Notes + David Stark Book Party
We're happily slipping into summer with a nautical theme next week. In the meantime, here's what we're up to: Above: Brooklynites can catch Remodelista NYC editor Francesca Connolly and party planner...
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Feeling Blue: Baths from the Remodelista Architect/Designer Directory
Sailing into nautical week, we're reminded of how much we love serene marine blue baths. Here are ten from members of the Remodelista Architect/Designer Directory. Above: Azure glass tile in a bath by...
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Summer Storage: Jute Containers for Under 25 Dollars
In need of extra storage for the summer? We just spotted these good-looking, compellingly priced jute bins from The Container Store. Perfect for storing swim gear and summer towels by the pool or for...
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A Hampton-Inspired Beach Club: Watson's Bay Hotel in Australia
We have a thing for beach clubs: the Ace Swim Club and the Montauk Surf Lodge are two of our favorites, but if we were to travel Down Under we wouldn't mind a swim (or a drink) at Watson's Bay Beach...
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An Artful Hotel in Louisville: 21c Museum Hotels
This post is brought to you by 21c Museum Hotels. Laura Lee Brown and Steve Wilson, art collectors and preservationists, opened 21c in Louisville in 2006; their vision was to bring contemporary art...
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10 Easy Pieces: Striped Sheets
Much like the French mariner's shirt, striped bedsheets have a nautical vibe; here are 10 we like—ranging from ticking stripes to awning stripes. Above: Toast's Aegean Bedlinen, a favorite of...
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Expert Advice: The Enduring Appeal of Shiplap
Characterized by long horizontal (or vertical) panels formed by overlapping "rabbets" (grooved boards), weathertight shiplap has long been popular in areas with harsh climates. Because of this...
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Nautical Hardware: 7 Cleats for Home Use
We've long been fans of marine-style hardware, and nautical cleats are no exception. Designed to hold boat lines (and handle weight of the attached bouy or boat), this tough, weather-proof, high...
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Oysters by the Bay
In the summer, when the temperatures begin to head into the nineties (and higher) in the Bay Area, there's nothing better than piling into the car and heading to the more temperate climes of the coast....
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Gift Guide: 10 Father's Day Essentials
You know you've got a good gift for someone else when you're secretly coveting it for yourself. When we were putting together our Haberdashery Issue this past February, we all realized this was the...
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Know Your Waters: 10 Rooms with Nautical Map Decor
My favorite subject in grade school was geography, which probably explains why I love vintage maps. Lately, though, I have been drawn to nautical charts (there is definitely something about getting to...
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DIY: Painted Runner Tablecloth by David Stark
Tonight in Brooklyn (Wednesday, June 12, at 7 pm), David Stark and Remodelista NYC editor Francesca Connolly talk table settings—specifically, quick DIY tricks for creating a serene summer tablescape....
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10 Favorites: Porthole Windows
On a boat, the porthole window is about being water- and weather-tight. On dry land, it's about being on the boat. Here are 10 favorites: Above: At sea, the function of a porthole, when open, is to...
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