merci
The first shop I visited in Paris was Merci. This first ever charitable store is an artfully merchandised collection of clothing, housewares, furniture and accessories. Designers such as Stella McCarthy and Yves St. Laurent worked with the creators of Merci, Marie France Cohen and her husband (known for the children’s line Bonpoint), to transform shopping into an unique philanthropic experience. Portions of the profits benefit charitable causes. Two cafes offer charcuteries, amazing coffee, Parisian sweets in an relaxed atmosphere, although the patrons’ excitement is palpable as one walks through the store. I was jumping out of my skin, loving every bit of it! Take a tour of Merci through my lens.
merci cafe
view from the store into the cafe
third floor looking down
merci's mascot, a fiat 500 seasonally accessorized
curved sofa
fabric detail
dressing room
wood and leather chair
wood bead chandelier
wood beaded chandelier
white washed wooden chairs
porcelain light
wall of chairs
Parisian version of Zoe's woodland table set
stay tuned for more out-and-about's
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That shot of you at Merci — like a kid in a candy store!
Love that photo of the fiat! You have such a great eye, Debra!