Tag Archives: Shops

Several months ago I wrote about my favorite shop in Paris, Muriel Grateau. I, clearly, am not the only one to find her and her shop an inspiration. Last Saturday the WSJ Off Duty section did an interview: 20 Odd Questions with Muriel Grateau.  I have attaching a link to the article and reposted my own:

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I have been searching for a large mirror for my sitting/dressing room for too long. I decided it needed to have a gold leaf frame with a lovely worn finish, perhaps a little decoration and, of course, I needed a specific size. I imagined I would easily find it in one of the “antiques” centers I visit regularly. Alas, nothing with the right finish or size has yet to catch my eye or suit my pocketbook. So it was on to the web. I love the Dering Hall site and decided to shop there. I’m having a great time exploring the mirrors they offer.

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I love small shops whose owners so tastefully decorate for the holidays. This past weekend I went back to the Privet House in Warren, Ct to find a couple of last minute gifts and was delighted to see the shop looking so festive. There were great gift ideas for everyone on your list from the dog to the smallest child.

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Last week I went to The Hickory Stick Bookshop, my very favorite book store, in Washington Depot, CT. They have a delightful and personal inventory that always includes the latest books on design. Waiting for me on the shelf was a new book by Shax Riegler; 813 colorful, wonderful dinner plates. Despite the fact that most of my own dinnerware is white or cream, I love decorated plates. They bring design, color and drama to the dining table says Shax, whose day job is Features editorEat House Beautiful.

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