Trending In Paris
As soon as my overnight flight landed at 8am, I hit the ground running. I stashed my bags at the hotel, grabbed my camera, and set off for the Marais to absorb the new Parisian trends (after a quick stop at a café, of course). Pastels, geometrics, and quirky illustrations greeted me in almost every shop. My favorite shop was Fleux, a trendy home décor store that spanned several streets, winding through alleyways and up narrow staircases. I was overwhelmed with inspiration that I quickly filled several pages in my notebook with ideas.
Next Stop Maison & Objet
For the next two days I attended the incredible Maison & Objet show, which echoed many of the trends I had seen in the Paris streets the day before. The show also gave me a taste of some unexpected, upcoming trends including pinecones, vintage balloons, and pineapples. Many trends and color palettes were still going strong from years past such as spice colors, neutrals, and feathers. My favorite trend, which almost every showroom had incorporated, was botanicals. From photographs to old bookplate charts, minimalist illustrations, and the soft, natural green palette, I hope to see much more of these trends in the future.
Au Revoir Paris
On my last day in Paris, the overcast skies finally parted and I spent the day wandering through winding cobblestoned streets taking photos of cafés and shop windows full of colorful macaroons, miniature hot air balloons, and antique scales. I could have wandered those streets for days, finding more things to photograph with each step. I ended my trip with a sunset walk along the Seine, the Eiffel Tower in the distance, and my mind full of inspiration for the months to come.