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Perfumes & cosmetics by OFFICINE UNIVERSELLE BULY 1803
Iconic perfumer of the XIX century, Jean-Vincent Bully opened a perfumes and cosmetics boutique in Paris in 1803. He invented the famous “Bully aromatic vinegar” (fashionable anti-mephitic vinegar of those times…). But he went through bankruptcy when the 1830 Revolution destroyed his shop. He spent the rest of his life paying off creditors and in deprivation. His life inspired the French author Balzac for the novel untitled César Birotteau ! In 2014, the Victoire de Taillac and Ramdane Touhami couple brought up to date the brand, renamed “Officine Universelle Buly 1803” (Buly with one l now). And lately in 2021, the French luxury group LVMH became the sole owner of…
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Liquors by NOYAU DE POISSY Distillery
The NOYAU DE POISSY Distillery, established in 1698, is the last historical distillery in the Paris region. The Seine Valley has long been renowned for its sunny slopes planted with numerous apricot, sloe and cherry orchards. The kernels of these fruits all have highly aromatic qualities. The idea of macerating them in locally-produced fruit and wine brandies must have evolved fairly early on. These first liqueurs, known as ratafia, were extremely popular for a long time. The first two liqueurs : “Gobelet d’Argent” and “Sceau de Saint-Louis”, are made using apricot kernels that are macerated or distilled in a superior quality spirit. Depending on the recipe, a fine brandy may be added, then…
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Miniature shop fronts by LILY LEBEL
“Les boutiques chéries” are exquisite miniature shop fronts ! Mrs Lily Lebel is an independent illustrator and graphic designer. Since 2016, she had the great idea to handcraft these interior decorations, displaying the antique Parisian boutiques. Baker, cheese, macaron or flower-shops, fashion boutique, restaurant…Diverse shop fronts are available. Theses miniatures (20 x 15 x 4.5cm) are numbered and signed by the artist. With a gold and black color mould frame (resin), the interior decoration is graphic conceived and print in the workshop. The miniatures are also light diffuser if you place them in front of a lamplight; the delicate glow will reveal even more the inside details. Such a…
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Book “Paris s’envole” by HELENE DRUVERT
The Eiffel Tower is bored….so she decided to fly away and visit Paris ! Flying over the Seine river, you will follow her during her poetic walk, her monuments’ and Parisian ambiances’ discovery. A black & white poetic book with refined paper laser cuts. The author is Mrs Hélène Druvert , a talented illustrator but also a textile and paper designer. Among others projects, she also created 2 others poetic paper laser cuts books (New-York Melody and Mary Poppins). You can buy the “Paris s’envole” (“Paris up, up and away”) book in traditional Parisian bookstores.
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Candies by PAPABUBBLE
Papabubble was initially created in Spain in 2004. In the candy stores, you can watch the artisanal process of making hard candies, lollipops, etc. It is a nice show for young and old children ! In the Parisian store, they even sell french colors candies… Last but nor least, these sweets are gelatin, gluten and lactose free. Even the food coloring are without component of animal origin. You can buy these candies on the e-shop, in the Parisian boutique or in the others boutiques around the world !
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Opéra inspired candles by UN SOIR A L’OPERA
The brand “Un soir à l’Opéra” (a night at the Opéra) was of course created by an Opera aficionado ! In her youth, the franco-russian Katia Gortchakoff used to slip in the Opera de Paris and attend the shows where her mother performed as a Mezzo singer. Katia’s candles are the olfactives memories of those times and places. You can bring back home a piece of one Opera’s atmosphere. These candles are made with a 100% vegetable wax and the fragrances are created by French master perfumers. The company also created personalized candles for major institutions ( Eiffel Tower company, La Comédie Française, UNESCO, The French Decorative art…
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Costume jewelry by ASTRANCE & CLEMIDE
Astrance & Clémide is a costume jewelry brand created in 2012 by a former fashion designer. The graphic style highlights the refined engraved work on black oxidized brass. Each piece is handmade and brings out a golden pattern. Each collection contains various bracelets models, earrings, necklaces… Perfect with all styles of clothing outfits ! You can buy these unique accessories on the e-shop ( Europe delivery only…) or on retailers boutiques (Pooow! stores, Les Pétroleuses concept store).
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Perfumes by ORIZA L. LEGRAND
Who would have guess that a brand founded in 1720 would still be there nowadays in Paris ? Fargeon The Elder was the perfumer and distiller of the Royal Court in Versailles during the Louis XV’ reign. He founded La Maison Oriza: the name was refering to the “Oriza Stavisa” rice species which was included in his beauty creams & powders…. Only God knows how La Maison Oriza survived through the historical turmoils… but the Fargeon House was famous for being the French Royal court perfumer (Queen Marie Antoinette, Emperor Napoleon Ier, Empress Joséphine, Emperor Napoleon III..). And later the provider of largest foreign courts (Russia, Italy, Ingland)…no less!…
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Paris books by BARBARA KAMIR
The publisher Barbara KAMIR is a tireless Paris lover. Since 2015, she had the great idea to compose a Paris books collection, while strolling around the french capital. Several tittles are available (and they are in FR/UK bilingual version): Paris Boutiques d’antan et de toujours / Paris’ old favorite boutiques Paris Restaurants d’antan et de toujours / Paris’ old favorite restaurants Paris Antiquaires Brocanteurs / Paris’ Antique favorite shops Paris Salon de thé de charme / Paris’ favorite tea salons The beautiful pictures are from the photographer Christian Sarramon, specialized in interior design and the art of living. And the publishing House is Parigramme, specialized in parisian themes books. You…
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Dove jewel by CECILE & JEANNE
CECILE & JEANNE was founded in 1990 by Mrs Jeanne SEROUSSI & her brother Elie. More than 30 years later, the iconic costume jewelry is still in the Parisian place and sold even worldwide ! The brand became famous with the iconic dove symbol jewel, a message of peace and harmony. It was worn by welknown personalities: Leah Rabin, Soha Yasser Arafat, Madeleine Albright or Hillary Clinton, among others… The creative jewelry is designed by Jeanne and handcrafted in the parisian workshop. Tin or brass covered with 24K fine gold or silver, molten glass, cristal paste, resin, fresh water pearls….the creativity is endless ! You can buy the CECILE &…
