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Paris Markets

September 25, 2015

What to do on your next trip to Paris… Parisian food market: a feast for eye and tooth! No visit to Paris is complete without going to the markets, each area in Paris has a few each week on different set days. I remember when I was growing up in Paris I would go and…

The Art of Woodcarving

September 21, 2015

The art of fine woodcarving has a long tradition that goes way back into antiquity. Wood is a wonderful material to carve, it has a resonance that we can relate to. Carving into shape and decorations is not a one way process, the wood itself, with its grain and figure somehow speaks to the woodcarver…

Cipri Italian Restaurant

September 14, 2015

Complete with a warm, friendly, and welcoming environment Cipri stands as my favorite Italian restaurant in Sydney! Hiding in a little lane of Oxford Street, Paddington is my very favorite restaurant. Run by three Italian brothers, you will find the best quality and best value Italian food in Sydney. It has become my regular place to…

A Parisian apartment on your wardrobe

September 11, 2015

How about a little magic to trick your eyes so that every morning you wake up in Paris…. Exclusive to Christophe Living is a wonderful range of trompe l’oeil [an art technique that uses realistic imagery to create an optical illusion] murals that depict Parisian apartments, libraries, beautiful rooms, and Louis paneling. These are printed either…

New Double Bay Shop

September 10, 2015

A little bit of Paris in Double Bay…. I am very excited to let you all in on my preparations for a new shop in Double Bay, it’s located at Shop 5 in 4-10 Bay St Double Bay! Of course it will have our furniture, lights, beautiful fabrics but also a kitchen display – yes,…

Christophe Living VIP Wine Offer

November 18, 2014

  “As a lover of all things fine and French, as well as a way of saying thank you to my loyal customers and lovers of French-style interiors, I’m very excited to present this selection of fine French wines. Both in interior style and in food and wine, the French seem to have a way…

Filtering Sunlight with Curtains

October 17, 2014

With the imminent arrival of summer, now is a good time to think about filtering the sometimes harsh light and create a relaxing atmosphere in your home. The right curtains will also protect your furniture, upholstery, floor covering and art from damage from the sun. We’ve had a great response to our light linen sheers,…

Romantic French Bedrooms

September 3, 2014

A treasure trove of personal objects and a delicate decorating touch give these bedrooms a rich and intimate feel. Walking in to the master bedroom, the first feature you see is the bed, crowned by a swag and tail with pale cream silk dress curtain held by beautifully carved and gilded tiebacks. Complementing this soft,…