Before moving to Paris, I had known Côté Bastide for their great bath products. But after walking into their shop, I discovered it’s a whole lifestyle. I sometimes fantasize about a vacation house in the French countryside and it would basically look like a Côté Bastide shop.

 

 

(habitat.fr)

Another one of my go-to stores in Paris was Habitat. I just love it. (And I’m loving their current all white display!) It’s where I went for things like frames, kitchen utensils, shower curtains  . . . practical things but that were designed and made well. I can’t think of an American equivalent so I would describe it as the Conran Shop in aesthetic crossed with Crate & Barrel or West Elm in practicality and price range.  There must be something like Habitat here  - what am I overlooking?

(blancdivoire.fr)

One of my favorite stores in Paris is Blanc d’Ivoire. It was my go-to shop whenever I needed linens or something for the table because I knew I’d always find something I liked, something very French. They have beautiful furniture as well. Before we moved, I had a list of stores that I had to visit to stock up on goods to bring over with us and Blanc d’Ivoire was one of them. I’m planning a trip back to Paris this spring and that got me thinking about all the shops I used to love. I’ll post some other favorites this week.