paris correspondence

"Are you sure?" "Will we make it in time?" "Can we really do it?" Big events are full of anxiety right up until the last minute! The Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games are no exception, with many rumors circulating. The other day, I was messaging with a friend in Japan who is a fan of Paris. She explained all the regulations during the Olympics: I was surprised to find that they had the same information as me (the same as I did when I attended the Paris Tourism Board's webinar!). Apparently, this information was from a video by a...

In January 2024, Maison & Objet, France's largest design fair, will be held again this year. To coincide with this, Brand Julie's owner, Nakagawa, traveled to France. Owner Nakagawa always takes this opportunity to visit Astier de Villatte exhibitions. This time, my wish finally came true and I got to visit the atelier! Because, The venue for this exhibition was Astier de Villatte's office and atelier. First, I would like to greet Ricardo, the sales representative for the Asia Pacific region. I think this every time, how beautiful the tables set by Astier de Villatte are! Apparently this is usually...

Have you seen the video of Brand Julie owner Nakagawa visiting Elodie's house yet? Elodie is the MICE Development Manager at the Paris Tourist Board. He is an expert who knows everything about Paris. Her love for Paris was evident throughout her home. The top floor is reached by climbing a magnificent wooden staircase typical of a Parisian apartment. Elodie opened the door and welcomed me. He led me straight to the kitchen. The wallpaper "Map of Turgo" is impressive! The Turgo map, created in 1739, This is a valuable document that gives us an insight into what Paris was...

The Astier de Villatte exhibition was held again this year, coinciding with Maison & Objet in September. With customers gathering from all over the world, founders Benoit and Yvan are extremely busy dealing with the occasion. Among them, Owner Nakagawa was given special treatment. It is clear to see that these two people, and Nakagawa himself, treasure the long-standing relationship of trust. Eastland President Masahiko Shimada was also in attendance. Numerous collections, including new works, are displayed on the upper floor of the exhibition hall, while the first floor serves as a reception space. What new items did Owner Nakagawa...

The interior and design trade fair Maison & Objet took place over five days from September 7th to 11th, 2023. On Instagram, Brand Julie owner Nakagawa said, I'm sure many of you have checked it out. Don't miss the report video on YouTube. I also met up with Mr. Nakagawa at the site. At that time, Nakagawa-san asked me if I had noticed any changes this season, and while I was thinking about what there might be, First, Nakagawa-san "I remember that the last time, it was all about eco, "I felt that this time it was very colorful." That's...

Spring is the season for spring cleaning. It's also the season for brocante and flea markets. In Japan, the big cleaning is done in December, which marks the turning point of the year, but in France it is done in the spring. The reason is that the windows that were closed during the winter were opened wide, Because it's the perfect season to give your entire home a thorough clean. The junk and unnecessary items that came out after the general cleaning are I'd like to sell it cheaply and get rid of it. Polish the windows and let the...