Moi Decor

A pretty 'Love' infused inspiration board

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To say goodbye to the month of love (and to celebrate the leap year) we've put together a 'Love' infused inspiration board just for you. Spice up your home with some pretty home accessories...all in reds and whites ofcourse! Comptoir de Famille, the French brand we import, has some pretty items featured in the board below...feast your eyes! They will LOVE you for it! Happy Leap Year xxx Photo credits: Liefde box & red birdie: melaniewessels.com All other pics: moidecor.co.za

On the fifth arrondissement of Paris, you will find the charming Rue Mouffetard.

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One of Paris's oldest and liveliest streets and we love it there! It is in the Latin Quarter and there is so much to see!

One of our favourite shops on La Mouff!

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We believe that if you haven’t been to visit “ La Mouff” – known by locals, you haven’t felt the heartbeat of Paris. It is not frequented by tourists. Just the same ~ If you haven’t been to Duncan Yard, you haven’t experienced Pretoria!

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While it is open to traffic, it functions for the most part as a pedestrian street - which is a big part of its charm. Also it only comes alive after 11am in the morning as we discovered too late. We were so excited , we were there at 09h30! Luckily in time for the fresh market.

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This little street has become a big attraction for Parisians - especially the young ones. Being one of the oldest streets in Paris, there are houses here that date back to the ninth century!

Androuet!

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There are more than 200 varieties of different cheeses to choose from at Androuet! Don't you just love the Frescos on the walls! It warms my heart to see it every time!

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On this charming street you will find boulangeries, fromages, pâtisseries, florists and more…

until next time rue Mouffetard!

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Every time we visit this little street it looks different but strangely familiar...

Moi Decor at Duncan Yard has expanded!

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We are happy to announce that an expanded Moi has openend her doors. We are opposite the Deli on Duncan. Next week we will be blogging about our favourite little street in Paris, rue Mouffetard, that reminds us of our beloved Duncan Yard. So be sure not to miss that post!

Déjà vu at Moi Decor

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We have been unpacking FaBulouS new stock and have been remininscing about our recent trip to France and indulging in the enjoyable recollection of past events at our little store that is now all grown up. We lov, lov, lov when you share your experiences and fond memories from day one. It comes with a warm fuzzy feeling, knowing that you love what we do. Merci!

Moi ~ since February 2004!

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Moi Duncan Yard was born in the month of February 8 years ago ~ in the month of love. It has been one of our greatest pleasures to bring french romantic decor to your doorstep. We look forward seeing you in our expanded flagship store. " Joyeuse Saint Valentin "

Ooh la la, Hotel Belfast ~ Paris!

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If you have to be close to where it is happening, even closer to where it is pretty, where it is clean, where it is French, like us... then we will let you into our secret ~ a little gem. Hotel Belfast is our retreat in Paris. It is situated just off the Champs Elysees, fabulous! www.hotelbelfastparis.com ***Our Duncan Yard store is now OPEN! Brides-to-be can view our items to rent.***

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It’s affordable, clean, the service is wonderful and it is a few metres away from the following: Metro Line One (yellow line) which is the main metro line in Paris, feeding the other metro lines ~RER train line. Airport Shuttle drop off & pick up (this is great as we don’t have to waste any time or Euro’s on cab fares to get to and fro from the airport. And when you travel like we do, saving on the per suitcase tariff means a nice lunch at a Parisian Cafe instead, mon amie! ) A stop for the Tour Hop on and Hop off buses. (We enjoy this ride and is worthwhile in every large city.)

Stunning view of the Arc de Triomphe, and a view of the top of the Eiffel Tower.

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The windows in our bedroom were double layered, so we got no street sound, and our little balcony looked straight onto the stunning view of the spectacular Arc de Triomphe, and a view of the top of the Eiffel tower.

Avenue Carnot! One of the streets that radiate from the Place de l'Étoile.

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The area has some fantastic cafés and brasseries and we also stumbled upon a little fresh food and flower market close by (where the locals get their fresh produce from) just outside the metro Ternes.

Hotel Belfast, Paris...highly recommended – “ Enjoy! “

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What a 'tres jolie' trip we had to France!

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We're back, mon amis! We experienced a lovely trip to Paris and have many stories to share and pics to post! We visited popular spots of course, but then also made our way off the beaten track to antique markets and neighbourhoods which are popular with locals. We'll be posting quite a bit on our trip in the next few weeks, so you won't miss a thing! Our lovely Duncan Yard store is also going to re-open this week after 2 weeks of renovations, and as soon as it does, we will let you know! We're so excited for our bigger flagship store...watch this space.

And...we are off to Paris

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We hope you've all had a wonderful festive season! As of next week Tuesday, we are bracing ourselves for the cold for a week, visiting the Maison & Object show in Paris to bring you more of what you love to find at Moi. Photo credit: moidecor.co.za Our Duncan Yard store will be closed for renovations from Sunday 15 January until the end of Jan, but our Parkhurst store will be trading as normal during this time. We are looking forward seeing you soon! Au Revoir x0x0x

Pretty items to hire

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We have been updating our rental catalogue over the last few months, and we realised we haven't actually done a post about this! Here are some of our pretty items to hire - find the catalogue here. xoxo

Moi's New Years table as seen on Lovilee

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We hope you had a wonderful and safe Christmas! Many of you may be looking for some New Years table inspiration and ours was featured on Lovilee last week! Take a look and enjoy! xoxo Photo credit: lovilee.co.za via moidecor.co.za

Joyeux Noël ....

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We wish all our clients and friends a wonderful and safe Christmas. Thank you for your continued support during 2011! xxx

Christmas Table Inspiration

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With Christmas around the corner we can’t help being in a Christmassy mood here at Moi. So much so that we decided to inspire you with ideas for your Christmas Eve table. Inspired by the French Comptoir de Famille red brick range, and the traditional Christmas nativity scene, here is our take on a very merry dinner table. Clockwise from top:
Pic 1: Comptoir de Famille paper serviettes, fabric red brick napkins and vintage peg, from Moi
Pic 2: Tealight container, to rent from Moi
Pic 3: Wooden cheese board, poinsettias and rosemary in planter and red enamel milk jug, from Moi
Pic 4: Nativity scene, stylist's own
Pic 5: Comptoir de Famille Christmas decoration
Pic 6: Candelabra, vintage books and ornate silver milk jug, all to rent from Moi. Le Creuset Stoneware dish stylist's own

4th Avenue Parkhurst Candelight Shopping 2011

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Last week Thursday, 24 November, saw our Moi store in Parkhurst, together with the other traders in 4th Avenue, celebrate our first Candlelight Shopping evening for 2011. With all the traders taking part and trading into the evening, it was a shopping experience enjoyed by all! Thank you to all our friends and clients for your support that evening...our second Candlelight Shopping evening will be held this Thursday, 1 December at BOTH Moi Stores! Duncan Yard is hosting its very first Alfresco Shopping Evening for Christmas and Parkhurst is hosting its second Candlelight Evening this Thursday. Hope to see you there! And happy shopping xx

Christmas Shopping is here!

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Join us this festive season at our store in Parkhurst for our annual 4th Avenue Candelight Shopping evenings, 24 November & 1 December 2011! It's a purely enjoyable evening of cafe dining and boutique shopping under the stars. For more info, visit the Parkhurst 4th Avenue Facebook page. Also on the cards on 1 December is the Duncan Yard Alfresco Shopping evening, where you can enjoy some shopping after hours before settling in at Pappas or the Deli for a bit to eat. Stock up on those stocking fillers, pressies for teachers, something special for a loved one or just treat yourself! We have the perfect array of gifts and goodies for all...

Duncan Yard hosted a spectacular Alfresco evening last week Thursday.

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Très bonne

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" Merci Brenda! It was très bonne! "

What a great way to spend a Summer evening!

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Wine tasters enjoyed some late evening shopping at the Yard.

"Allons-y! "

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Our next event this festive season is our Late night trading evenings in Parkhurst for our annual 4th Avenue Candlelight Shopping, held on 24 November and 1 December.

Alfresco @ Duncan Yard

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You are invited to the Music & Wine Festival at Duncan Yard on Thursday, 10th November 2011 - join in the fun and pop into Moi to say hello! We are looking forward to seeing you in Pretoria! Visit the Duncan Yard website for more details: http://www.duncanyard.co.za/

Parkhurst 4th Avenue Candelight Shopping 2011

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It's that time of year again where the whole of 4th Avenue in Parkhurst, Johannesburg, gets into the festive spirit by hosting 2 late night trading evenings. On Thursday 24 November and Thursday 1 December, come and enjoy late night shopping and a bit to on one of Joburg's most loved streets, 4th Avenue! Starting from 5pm till late, shops stay open for your shopping pleasure and restaurants buzz with cafe style diners. This year, we Moi Decor in Parkhurst will be hosting a candy bar and selling teddies on behalf of the Bear Hug Project, a local charity committed to helping kiddies with cancer. For more information, visit the event on Parkhurst Fourth Avenue's Facebook page! We hope to see you there!

Our French stock has arrived!

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For those of you who have been eagerly waiting for our French items, they have arrived! Both stores (in Parkhurst and Duncan Yard) now stock the latest Comptoir de Famille homeware, including runners, serviettes, napkins, tea towels, round and square chairpads and the popular handmade savon soaps... as well as some other pretty goodies. Pop into one of the stores to see! Happy shopping x

Laguiole at Moi Decor!

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"Good cutlery brings sophistication to any dining experience. Excellent French cutlery however, can ad that certain “je ne sais quoi” of European sophistication to your everyday dining. Originating in the Aveyron region of France, Mr Pierre Dubost a cutler’s son started production of Laguiole knives in a small workshop. Two hundred years later the cutlery is still being crafted in the same area, shown by the bumblebee emblem on all products. Perfected through generations this range is a symbol for fine craftsmanship with its traditional classic design. Ranges include various cheese knives, steak knives, spoons and forks. Any piece from the Laguiole selection is certainly a special treat to use when dining and makes a stunning gift too." Moi now keeps regular stock of the authentic Jean Dubost - French cutlery range Laguiole.

French Burlap Inspiration on Lovilee.co.za

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View Carla's blog post on Lovilee.co.za! Thanks for featuring Moi Decor!

Al Fresco Dining

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What lovely weather we are having in South Africa, perfect for Al Fresco Dining! This is a time to take out your beautiful table linen, cutlery, crockery, baskets, fruit, fine cheeses and wine and linger outside a little longer. Enjoy the scented air, smooth background music and fabulous food! Bon appetit! via prettystuff.tumblr.com

French baguettes, cheese and wine

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via flickr.com

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Nom, nom, nom! via flickr.com

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What a lovely table setting we found on stylemepretty.com

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via flickr.com

Bon appetit!

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via prettystuff.com

French gardens for Spring

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Take some inspiration from these lovely gardens.... Photo credits clockwise from top: vignettedesign.blogspot.com frenchlarkspur.blogspot.com www.bhg.com www.countryliving.com http://www.dreamhomedecorating.com/french-country-interior-design.html bleubirdvintage.typepad.com belleinspirations.blogspot.com flightynaty.blogspot.com

Bedroom Boudior Inspiration on Lovilee.co.za

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Carla posted a wonderful article on her bedroom inspiration on lovilee.co.za. View the full post here.

Happy Spring!

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Lov this balcony in Paris...

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via vintage rose garden

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Merci! Brabourne Farm

How stunning are these pink roses...

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via bailiwick designs

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Moi Decor's Wedding Blog: Teapots and Tulle will now entice you with Wedding Ideas

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We have been so inundated with Wedding Decor enquiries that Moi Decor now has a separate blog especially for brides - Carla will now keep you updated at Teapots and Tulle, enjoy!

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We found these Stunning vintage photos and wanted to share them with you...s'amuser!

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Just for fun! We hope you lov them as musch as we do! xxx

Trés jolie n'est-ce pas?

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Isn't she pretty?

Paris...

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So Chic

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Vintage

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Soooo French!

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Ooh la la!

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One of Moi's most favourite photos of all times ~ Robert Doisneau - lov!

"au revoir"

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J'adoreeeee!

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Oh Wow! The latest trend in blogging is the cinemagraph picture! How awesome is this! Just had to share it with everyone at Moi! Enjoy! http://shannoneileenblog.typepad.com/happiness-is/page/2/

Happy Bastille Day!

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Celebrations...

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Paris...

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The storming of the Bastille happened in Paris on the morning of 14 July 1789. This day was the beginning of the French Revolution and is celebrated all over France.

The French celebrate this day...

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The French celebrate this day by having wonderful French cheeses, French wines, French bread, pâté and favourite French gourmet treats.

"Liberty, Equality, Fraternity!"

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Parkhurst - Christmas in July 2011

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It is that time of the year again! Save the date, love to see you!

Our most favourite French movie star!

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5. "There are thousands and thousands of stars in the sky, but we don't have enough fingers to count them"- Capucine. http://vimeo.com/2113477
Ta da!!!!!!!! And our blogger award goes to: Chouprincess, http://chaas.tumblr.com/ Kiekiephotography http://kiekiephotography.com/blog/ bebeboneca ://bebeboneca.wordpress.com/ A seed of thought http://seedsthoughts.blogspot.com/ chicinjozi http://chicinjozi.blogspot.com/

Since the age of six

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4. Ella - truly believed that she was going to live in a castle one day! http://thebridescafe.tumblr.com/post/3286648299

Bubble Baths

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3. Carla - the only person we know that indulges in a bubble bath Every single day! http://vimeo.com/2113477

The Princess and the pea

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2. Nicci - can carry a full conversation in her sleep! http://vimeo.com/2113477

Cupcakes

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1. Carla loves baking cupcakes... http://thebridescafe.tumblr.com/post/3286648299

Our very first blogger award! Toot!

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Oh Wow! We are in Très chic company! We have to share 5 random things about us and then pass it on to 5 other bloggers. Lov! Lov! Lov! Merci beaucoup to the lovely girls at: http://www.lovilee.co.za/

Beautiful kiekies of Moi Decor

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The wonderful Schantel van der Merwe of Kiekiephotography popped into Moi Parkhurst last week and took such stunningly beautiful pics of our store and our Carla :) You have to see these pics, she is so talented - we lov lov her style! Thanks Shcantel! Visit her blog kiekiephotography.com to view.

Moi Decor on Lovilee!

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Lovilee is such a beautiful blog, run by beautiful people. The lovilee Melanie Wessels took such precious pics of our Parkhurst store last week! Thank you lovilee.co.za! View our post here

Moi Decor in Troukoors!

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Some of our beautiful items were featured in Troukoors.co.za's May edition. The photographs are stunning!!!

For more info visit: www.troukoors.co.za

New Winter Scarves!

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These are great for winter and make tres chic gifts :) Only at Moi Parkhurst!

Which look to choose for your French wedding...

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So it’s your wedding day and you've decided to go for the French inspired look. But where to begin and what to choose? Parisian Chic, French Country, Trendy Vintage? A good place to start is your colour palette, which will set the tone of your look from the getgo!

Parisian Chic - A sophisticated palette of greys, taupes, and soft whites are perfect for a minimalist Parisian chic look, accompanied by a few statement decor items like an over the top bling chandelier and mirror boxes. Fleur de lis votives & hurricanes will complement the elegant look. This photographs very well and won't date, which is tres chic! French Country – Simple yet understated elegance with rustic lanterns, candelabras, candles in votives, jugs, urns and wooden boxes. Herbs could be incorporated into your flower arrangements as they look very natural (almost as if though someone picked it that morning) together with ribbons and chalkboard name place tags. Nice touches to this outdoorsey look. Trendy Vintage - Introducing soft pink, peach and earthy tones will provide a more girly, romantic look. Teacups can be used as part of your centrepiece, placed on stacks of old books. Birdcages, any old china, old crystal vases, lots of vintage silverware, lots of flowers, especially roses and peonies ... the idea is that nothing should match, so let your imagination take flight with this look! This can be a very fun theme and will be sure to start dinnertable conversation Visit www.moidecor.co.za/weddings.htm for more info on these looks

What a graceful Chateau!

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We got a little side tracked this week - since we are looking for accomodation in Provence...We want to share this opulent find with you. It is one of the most beautiful places ever and if you click here: http://chateaudemoissac.fr/life_at_the_chateau.html you will land on the official website. Chateau de Moissac - Enjoy!

Staircase to heaven...

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Qui, qui! http://chateaudemoissac.fr/life_at_the_chateau.html

Croissants Madame?

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Imagine having breakfast in this fabulous room!http://chateaudemoissac.fr/life_at_the_chateau.html

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http://chateaudemoissac.fr/life_at_the_chateau.html

You have to feel like French Royalty...

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http://chateaudemoissac.fr/life_at_the_chateau.html

Lov this! Monogrammed linen...

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Can't wait to visit France again... http://chateaudemoissac.fr/life_at_the_chateau.html

We do lov interesting mirrors...

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How cute are they? Little petit fours domes...

Looks like a French Chateau window!

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This mirror is one of my all time favourites, I saw a similar window at the Puces de Paris. The reflection in the mirror is a stunning canvas of French shutters.

This range brings back dejavu of Paris

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I love those tiny little chimneys on the rooftops in Paris. Ah what a beautiful photo! Thank you to Kaylibell!

They are in stores - new Comptoir de Famille serviettes

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Lov these linen cushions and tablecloths that we have received...

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Moi now offers items for wedding and event hire!

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From bling mirror boxes...

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Plan your wedding day with a French and Romantic touch.

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French romantic weddings...Moi loves this!

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to quaint hearts...!

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"À votre santé!"

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French, romantic, vintage weddings...

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