Yesterday’s post about french music and art conjured up memories of Paris and everything I love about french design. My passion for the city of lights began on my honeymoon back in November of 1991. It was my first trip to Paris ~ filled with love, romance and beauty. I can still remember the way the Place de la Concorde looked in the late afternoon sun or the first time I tasted baked eggs for breakfast…and so began my romance with Paris. Today’s post is the first in a series of french favorites ~ everything from design to fashion to film. Let us begin our journey with the legendary french designer Jacques Grange. The recipient of France’s greatest tribute, the Légion d’honneur, he is without question France’s most famous designer. Decades of work for high profile clients such as Yves Saint Laurent, Princess Caroline and the Lauder family, catapulted his career and earned him a reputation synonymous with fame and celebrity. The images in today’s post are from his Paris apartment, once home to the novelist Colette, it overlooks the lush gardens of the Palais Royal. His home boosts an impressive collection of paintings, sculpture, and furnishings from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. Above all, it is a place for him to live with the things he loves. C’est magnifique!
photography by Vincent Thibert for Architectural Digest
Hi Nellie,
I have been so busy with work that I just colapse at the end of the day and since friday have been in bed sick. I am still ahuge fan and will get back to you on the wonderful work you are doing later this week.
Love you!
Hi Karen, I’m so sorry you are sick!!!! Please get some rest! I hope you feel better very soon!
love you!
You know how I love all things French! What a great feature! J’aime beaucoup.
Bonjour Liz! Merci!!!!! By the way, Happy Belated Birthday!!!!! We must plan a girls night out in Wellesley very soon!
Bon anniversaire ! Joyeux anniversaire !
Hi! Love your website. Wondering if you know, or does anyone reading know, what fabric Jacques Grange uses on the couch in the May issue of Architectural Digest, page 158. It looks similar to a beehive design. It’s also featured in his book and some other homes featured in other magazines over the years. Would love to know where one can buy it!
Thanks!
Dear Margaret, Many thanks for writing! I don’t have an answer to your question but hopefully someone out there knows! best, Danielle