This was the apartment my Sons and I stayed at in Paris.It was just PERFECT!I cannot believe I forgot to take snaps of the bathroom!With its Venician mirror and hanging chandeliers with a baptismal marble sink shaped like an egg!Good grief what is wrong with me!Maybe the owner has one she can send so I can do SHOW and TELL again!!!??How did I find this apartment in Paris……………..well, let me bend your ear a moment or two!It all started a few years back…………maybe six?We had company staying with us a Madame MISSY and her man SHAUN.She told me about a blog she followed from France.TONGUE IN CHEEK.The writer was a California gal from WILLOWS, married to a FRENCH MAN.She writes daily ,has not missed a day in seven years.Now it maybe closer to eight!Anyway, I became hooked…………this was my first BLOG to start following and subscribing too.Oh, she could make me smile and even laugh out loud.I found we shared a lot of similar things.For example ,she called her husband FRENCH HUSBAND. I have always referred to mine as the ITALIAN HUSBAND.French Husband seems divine and willing to let COREY run wild at the flea markets.ITALIAN HUSBAND does the same……..we are both lucky girls for many reasons.She found French Husband in a disco in San Francisco!I took Italian Husband to be , to the SAME DISCO when his “girlfriend”arrived out of the blue from Italy!That song Y M C A was popular then!HA!How many years ago was that people?Just know we share a lot of little daily doings that I find out through reading her GORGEOUS ,FUNNY, INFORMATIVE blog called TONGUE IN CHEEK .
So, fast forward a few years and she posts that they have an apartment that they will be remolding and wanted to know anyone out there want to rent it for a week!!!DING DING DING!Bells and whistles go off in my head as I have already been plotting the CARLA LOVES PHOTOGRAPHY shoot!So, I was lucky enough to be the second guest on RUE du CHATEAU.The only disappointment to me was as the date drew near the big chandelier that the MOTHER IN LAW, the FRENCH HUSBAND and the contractor guy told her was too big(I of course saw it and commented on her BLOG IT IS NOT TOO BIG DONOT LISTEN TO THEM!) had gone out for some primping (on a broom stick down the road one of my favorite recent posts)to bring it up to code and was not going to be hung on my stay!But someone was on my side and the chandelier arrived and was successfully installed the day after my arrival!The best part was I got to see Corey again (I drove to Willows last November to meet her) and she spent the night with me and we had such a delightful evening chatting,sharing and eating that I was sorry to say good~bye.Her taste in the apartment was exquisite and I feel so lucky to have been apart of it!I also caught a glimpse of the daughter CHELSEA as she slipped out the door………….EVEN MORE BEAUTIFUL IN PERSON!
COREY AMARO
foodiefan says
What a fabulous place, made more special by the connection with its owner, Corey. We stayed in a place in Toulouse not dissimilar that had so many interesting nooks and crannies filled with beautiful treasures, created by the most gorgeous husband and wife. Don’t you love how reading a blog you can be totally swept up and before you know it it has enhanced your life and travels in such memorable ways. Loving being taken on your journey!
contessa says
My LIFE has been totally enhanced by following these blogs!They are a real fun way to start the day!With coffee of course!
Finding people who share your passions, similarities,interests and the photos just add so much!
When are you going to start a FOOD blog???
Iam waiting………….so are many other people!
XXX
foodiefan says
No food blog on the horizon yet!! All our trips have been enhanced by hunting out interesting food places recommended by others, wether it just be for a coffee, a bite to eat, a special restaurant or to look at new food products and it has often taken us to areas we wouldn’t have perhaps explored before which has always been exciting. Food and travel are a marriage made in heaven! X
Missy Craig says
ELIZABETH!!!! Gorgeous photos and amazing story of things happening just the way they should! You and Corey were meant to meet to be BFFs. Can you imagine the fun if the three of us plus the French, Italian and Seattle husbands all got to cook dinner together? And drink ze wine??? Hahahahaha.
Again, gorgeous, gorgeous and many bravos to Corey once again for this amazingly spectacular and stellar apartment in our dreamland!
contessa says
I CAN IMAGINE IF WE ALL GOT TOGETHER……….ESPECIALLY with YOUR HUSBAND FROM SEATTLE IN THE KITCHEN!SEATTLE HUSBAND IS A FIVE STAR CHEF!And he knows his wine!IT WOULD BE A BEAUTIFUL NIGHT!SOMETHING TO PLAN PERHAPS IN FRANCE NEXT SUMMER,although ITALIAN husband tells me I am home bound for awhile!I can work on that!!!
XXX
corey says
Oh Thank you Contessa; I love seeing our apartment through your eyes. I think you should have left your necklace laced around the little figurine. It looks so good there!
xxx
contessa says
I hope that was okay!I was VERY gentle placing it there!!!!!!
IT SPOKE TO ME!
Thanks so much for a beautiful stay………..WE all loved it!
Penelope Bianchi says
Are you kidding? We are all studying those two (there are two) necklaces……draped on the small bust (La C is a total genius!!!) and trying to figure out how we can copy those necklaces.
(forget about the earrings…….sheesh!!!)
Just the necklace combination………it is sorcery! I thought it was just “Magic”!
No! “Sorcery”!!
Studying…….and love the apartment……it is magic too!
Penelope
ps give me a break on the chickens……I have chickens…..also…..but to arrange for the chickens??? In Paris?????
and to know a person who could “pull it off and photograph it”????
I sent the pics to the designer of the DRESS!
NEVER HAVE I SEEN SUCH A THING!!!
I BOUGHT THE DRESS…… (not to compete or try to replicate in any way) OOOPS!! I LIED!
I AM TRYING TO COPY HER NECKLACES!! YES!!!
YIKES!!!!
jamie westdal says
You found a Kindred Soul
contessa says
I DID INDEED…………..We could be double trouble together!
Penelope Bianchi says
LA CONTESSA HAS FOUND more than ONE KINDRED SOUL!! (I cannot duplicate her brilliant use of CAPS!!) BUT I AM PRACTICING!!!
SHE HAS BEEN on almost ALL OF my favorite blogs!
MY PREDICTION IS THAT THIS SHOOT WILL GO VIRAL!
WHY SHOULDN’T EVERYONE SEE THIS MIRACLE SHE CREATED!
Penelope
Sarah says
Gorgeous apartment Elizabeth and lovely story behind its discovery and your connection with Corey!
contessa says
It would be the perfect spot for two sisters I know from down under to escape too!
XOXOX
Vignette On Ruby Lane says
I had the pleasure of visiting the beautiful Paris apartment just before Elizabeth and her adorable sons stayed there . I knew it would be the perfect place for them to stay while on their magical photo shoot…….Still can’t decide which pic is my favorite from the shoot, ……. maybe one will end up in a book someday ! Meanwhile what a fantastic souvenir and Father’s Day gift to Giampiero.
Penelope Bianchi says
YES!!! A BOOK!!
IT HAS TO BE A BOOK!!
BRAVA!!
PENELOPE
D. A. Wolf says
I stopped by via Heather’s place in Arles. Delighted to meet you!
All these images make me want to reach out and touch the objects. I adore the textures founded in homes that appreciate what is worn and retains its glorious patina.
A bientot, j’espère. I will be sure to return.
contessa says
So, TRUE the worn,the textures,the patina……….the “new” stuff just does not compare in my eyes.
Lovely of you to have popped in!Your a name I know I seem to always comment after you!
XX
Loree says
Ah, there you are. You left a comment on a few of my posts and I always wanted to return the favour but could never find your blog. Well, now I have – through sweet Heather. What a marvellous photo shoot you have had. As for the Paris apartment – it is tres chic and I love it.
contessa says
Loree,
Here I AM……….I usually do not hide.Happy you found me!Your right the PARIS apartment was TRES CHIC we enjoyed our stay VERY much…….we had the butcher the bread maker and the Italian wine & dine spot all under our noses!A two minute walk to the METRO!Just a few more minutes and you were at one of the BEST flea markets in town!
James Andrew says
My Darling La Contessa.
You certainly know how to live well!
Looking forward to more of your marvelous musings.
Love
JA
contessa says
JAMES………I am working my way up to your level of exiting the CASA!You know what I mean……..NOT there yet,but I so admire how you put yourself together!How big is your closet?
Thank You for popping over………….its getting chilly here in California so you are not missing anything!You have the gorgeous seasons and the Fall color……….we on the other hand just let the leaves drop, race to scoop them up(sad),and have bare trees for a long,long time!
XXX
Penelope Bianchi says
JAMES! GIVE ME A BREAK ON THIS??
HAVE YOU EVER, EVER EVER???
NOT ME! NOT EVER!
I AM SO HAPPY YOU SAW AND COMMENTED!
Your blog is beyond divine! And no wonder it is so popular!
PENELOPE
PS …….legions and legions of people have subscribed to my blog all because of YOU!!
Now I have to PERFORM!! (I am not kidding……hundreds……maybe a thousand! I don’t even know!!)
Come back soon!!!
Penelope
ps love to McBee…..divine creature!
suzanna says
Fabulous ~ simply fabulous ~ hi Corey too ~ love this, drooling…so excited !!
contessa says
SUZANNA!
IT WAS FABULOUS!To think the sofa will be arriving soon………..just MORE JEWELS FROM COREY!
suzanna says
hee hee, I am so addicted to these blogs my eyes hurt in a good way, and to find yours today,
my mouth is drooling again ~ I LOVE that door & the pearls with the locket ~ nothing like down
to earth glamour with a group of sweet souls to boot ~ i gotta force myself off here to eat
something, lol ~XO
Susan Hunter says
New to your blog and love it!
contessa says
Welcome!I hope I can put a smile on your face from time to time!
Shelby Allen says
Another new reader via Corey!
contessa says
So, happy to have you checking in on me!Lovely, of you to have left a comment too!Appreciate it.I know to leave a comment is not easy sometimes.Just remember to push ENTER on the TITLE………then scroll down.
COREY is the BEST!
Penelope Bianchi says
what a lovely apartment! I will write about it!
and perhaps visit it; when I take my daughter (Ella; named after my mother) and my granddaughter (named after me!!(a total surprise!!!) Penelope……to Paris for a photoshoot! It is my DREAM; which is a GOAL!!
How about Elizabeth and Carla! And this apartment looks just perfect to me!!
Penelope
(also from California!!!
Penelope Bianchi says
I FORGOT TO SAY! (I CANNOT do the caps like Contessa! Try as I might!)
But I want you to know; the black candles in the jar…..the hand door-knocker that my Mother had on every outside door….just sitting there…….next to the candles.
I get it all. And I have no idea who else “gets it all” but whoever does…..we are kindred souls!
LA CONTESSA………GETS IT ALL….!!
And I believe will go viral! Please save a week or two for me with my daughter and granddaughter….
I have to plan!!
HOW DIVINE ALL OF THIS IS! SUCH A CELEBRATION OF LIFE AND LOVE!!
PENELOPE
contessa says
Candles are not black but a beautiful hue of purple!I have the same ones in my house in California!
Corey and I are kindred souls………….have the same taste in STUFF!AS you do too MADAME P!
XXX
Stubblejumpin Gal says
You gals and your exotic lives!
While here I am in Saskatchewan, living with “Farmer Husband” … LOL …
I’ve enjoyed peeking in at the connection you two ladies have made. Thank you for sharing.
-Kate
HRH The Duchess of State says
What a pretty french apartment dahhling! love the way you collect people as I do. Bravo!
Lee says
I followed Corey too! Haven’t blogged much since I quit my own blogs… you are the only exception… Thank you for the link… you did it!!!! This apartment is wonderful… and the Carla photo shoot with your gorgeous sons was divine! Thank you for taking time out of your day to indulge me!
xxoo
Lee