Petit Pan

petitpan3 On a recent trip to Paris (oh, how we love thee!), we discovered Petit Pan - a charming little shop filled with all kinds of marvelous things...

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Like this lil' rabbit, that came in his own "petite maison" (a cardboard box with holes cut out for his ears - one has to let the ears breathe, clearly!)

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The aesthetic is heavily inspired by Chinese folk art and popular culture (no one does that particular shade of hot pink quite so well) but with that je ne sais quoi that is so very French...

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Adorable bags...

kites

Love these fabulous kites...

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Love this children's chair SO MUCH...

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In addition, they have a shop dedicated entirely to beads, baubles, ribbons, and fabrics and offer what are, no doubt, fabulous classes in drawing, textiles and kite-making, among others.

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If you ever find yourself in Paris, you must visit - it is a truly magical little place.  You can order from them online here, or visit them in Paris here: 39 (the haberdashery) and 76 (the shop), Rue François Miron.

Wedding cars!

Rally 3 It pays to have friends in the right places! Bristol-based illustrator Tom Frost creates these adorable bespoke cars as wedding gifts for his lucky friends! This car features colors from both the German and Norwegian flags - the native countries of the newlyweds. Tom takes commissions too - click here to learn more.

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Via GrassRootsModern.

Real wedding: Nicole and Wolfgang

nicolewolf_0465_xl Nicole and Wolfgang's gorgeous wedding is featured on Martha Stewart Weddings! The couple choose our Orchid design for their Napa Valley wedding, featuring real orchids by Sharla Flock Designs.

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The wedding took place at a private home of a friend of the couple. Dinner was served in the remodeled barn on the property, with catering from The Girl and The Fig, a local Sonoma eatery.

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The couple choose Alison Events to help with the design and coordination of their wedding.

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All photos by Anna Kuperberg. More photos here.

Jess Brown Love

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We love, love, love Jess Brown's rag dolls (and are deeply envious of their fabulous outfits!)

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Coveting this very bohemian little dress and linen jacket...

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Each doll is handmade from muslin and cotton and bits of vintage or recycled fabrics, and every one is completely unique...how adorable are these circus girls?

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Turns out that Jess Brown is from our neck of the woods, even!  She lives in Petaluma, just a few hours north of San Francisco, and has, with her good friend, a little shop called Maude there.  See more of her dolls here...