111 boulevard Beaumarchais

May 7, 2013 By 5 Comments

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When my email popped up saying Merci had launched it’s online store, the hellish tube ride to work quickly vanished from my mind. Instead, memories of my last trip to Paris came flooding back – to be specific, stumbling into Merci and quite truly believing I’d found heaven in a shop!

So much more than a shop, Merci has heart  -  and a very big one too – combining luxury consumerism and philanthropy by donating all profits to education and development projects in Madagascar. The owners simply wishing to pay it forward and say – “MERCI to life!”

While being French is almost a guaranteed pass on the style front, Merci could exist anywhere in the world and still take your breath away.

If like me, you don’t live a train ride away from Paris (just let me gloat!) then Merci online is a far more accessible option; opening up a world of linens, Merci medallions, ridiculously stylish plates and bowls, oh the list could go on!  Admittedly, it doesn’t quite capture the true amazingness of the Marais store, but it does give you a pretty good taster.

Love Jemmi x

Visit the online store here - www.merci-merci.com/en

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& Other Stories

March 14, 2013 By 8 Comments

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I have my lovely London-based sister to thank for this latest post. With a finger firmly on the pulse, she excitedly told me about the launch of & Other Stories – H&M’s latest endeavour. With interesting silhouettes, clean lines, and a design edge that is rare among retailers of this size, I can see this becoming an exciting and different mainstay on the retail front. And the real triumph – the shoes!! What are your thoughts? x

P.s. Thanks to all of you for your lovely comments recently. It makes blogging so rewarding!

Images via & Other Stories

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Emerald Coast

February 22, 2013 By 3 Comments

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As if I needed another reason to dream of traveling to Mexico…

Find out more about Hotel Azucar here.

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Du Tresor

January 14, 2013 By Leave a Comment

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You know your obsession to plan holidays has reached an all-time high (or should I say low?) when you begin researching over a year out from your departure date. Not only does it make it a particularly long 12 + months, but you also get confused looks from people when you clarify that the trip you’ve been planning is not happening in 2013 but 2014…

You can probably guess where this is going…

After deciding to head off on another buying trip for May/June/July next year, my excited planning has begun. Which is how I stumbled across this old Riad in Marrakesh, Hotel du Tresor. So understated, yet bursting with eclectic touches reminiscent of Morocco and its history, it seems like the ideal base to explore the souks.

P.s. I’ve never been to Morocco so would love to hear what your favourite places are x

Images via Hotel du Tresor and Lonngren Widell

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Washi Tape

September 14, 2012 By 1 Comment

The endless possibilities of Japanese washi tape… x

To buy, head here or here. Images via here, here, here, and here

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Bucket List

August 23, 2012 By 2 Comments

After cancelling a trip earlier this year to start a business, I very reluctantly had to cancel my booking at the Rockhouse Hotel in Jamaica. It is still on my bucket list and I cannot wait to get there one day… Doesn’t it look incredible? x

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