A New Year, A New Apartment

In Paris it seems that one changes apartments like one changes hats.  This year we will reluctantly pack up and and find a new dwelling.  It's one of the drawbacks of renting - you can be asked to give up the little spot you call home at any moment.  And no, this is not my apartment, sadly.  It was the 17th century Marais apartment of M. Christian Lacroix which he sold for $2.6 million.  Just a little eye candy.  The apartment search is slow and depressing as prices seem to have skyrocketed this last year and no longer rely on any real scale of worth.  I dream of 4 meter high ceilings, versailles floors, a chambre de bonne and a terrasse.  

Je rêve, je rêve...

(photos via Fashionologie)  

La Bûche by Christian Lacroix

In France, "la bûche" (the log), is the traditional Christmas dessert. It's considered a bit tacky in the States, but here is France it is not only a dessert, but an œuvre d'art. Here is la bûche interpreted by Christian Lacroix for Lenôtre. A lucky 700 people will be picking up their limited edition yuletide log this week for 125 euros. I hope it tastes as good as it looks. Chances are, yes. And there is a little miniature Christian Lacroix standing gaurd!