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    Paris: 50 Shops Where Decorators and Stylists Source the Chic and Unique (Paperback) By (author) Pia Bijkerk

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    Short Description for ParisThere's a new trend among the young designers and decorators of Paris: an embracing of an aesthetic called "fait main." Literally, this means "made by hand," but in this case it includes not only new items fashioned by hand but vintage objects and found objects that are valued as they are, or that may have been reworked. What unites them is the "handprint" of a talented creator.Stylist Pia Jane Bi...
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    going with me to Paris next time I visit4

    liberal sprinkles I lived in Paris 10 years ago and still visit every 2 or 3 years. I would definitely take this book with me the next time I visit. The size is just perfect to carry around and there are a lot of interesting shops featured that are new to me.

    Pia Jane Bijkerk is a well-known blogger-photographer-stylist. Her work as a stylist certainly put her in good stead to find cool off the beaten track shops selling interesting artisan, handmade, vintage and unique ware. Unfortunately, a lot of them are expensive but I couldn't resist checking them out and rummaging through the treasures inside. The book would probably be of interest to Paris residents or regular visitors but I don't know how attractive it would be to a first-time tourist with limited time in the city unless he/she has a special interest in such shops.

    The book is nicely structured with the shops listed geographically according to Paris districts, and useful information is provided like the shops' addresses and websites. But a map with the shops marked would have been helpful, especially to new visitors to the city.

    While I appreciated the information in the book, I found the photography somewhat dark and moody, although that may be popular now with the off-focus /soft focus trend thanks to apps like Hipstamatic (this book is now 2 years old though). I didn't think that style worked well with a book like this, where you want to display the products and not just the shops.

    As a Paris lover, I like the book. If you don't know the city well, it may not be on your must-have list. by liberal sprinkles

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