One of my friends, Bettina—a Swedish interior designer living in a lovely chalet in Chamonix—writes a fantastic new weekly newsletter (definitely worth signing up here). In her latest edition, she recommended taking a look at the wonderful world of Fabienne Nomibis on Instagram, and I was so excited by what I found.
An antique dealer, Fabienne uses her charming French home as a photographic backdrop for the antiques she sells through her brick-and-mortar store, Archives, in Reims as well as online. Needless to say, every corner of her home features an ever-changing treasure trove of furniture and fascinating trinkets, with every single possession telling a wonderful story of a past life.
Also, keep an eye out for beautiful tiled floors, internal windows that help the flow of light, and bookshelves laden with tomes and other curiosities. There's so much to look at and feel inspired by! Ready to take a look? Bienvenue!
Does this make anyone else feel like planning an urgent flea market road trip? Now that spring is in the air, I’m sure many will be throwing open their doors here in Sweden too—and I’ll be ready and waiting.
If you’re passing through Reims in France, Archives is open for business as well–and there's also Fabienne's online store Nomibis!
Did anything catch your eye? Perhaps a particular room or a specific item? Do you have a lot of antiques in your home? I grew up in a house full of antiques but sadly feel like I don’t have enough in my own home. Hopefully, that will change soon!
I’ve featured some beautiful French homes here in the past, including those of Swedes who have made the move south—like photographer Anna Malmberg with her lovely abode—and the holiday home of Kristin Lagerkvist. I am also a big fan of these charming French homes:
A stunning French country home filled with antiques
Old meets new in a former basketry workshop
An idyllic home on the south of France
As a child, we’d visit France all the time since it was easy to make day trips over the Channel. We also went with school a lot to practice our French (not that it got us very far!). It’s a little further away from us here in Sweden, so sadly I don’t get to go as often—which is why I really enjoyed today’s virtual trip. I hope you did too!
Niki
P.S. I’m looking forward to sitting in the sunshine with a coffee this afternoon and reading/responding to all your comments from last week. Thank you so much for taking the time to write; it’s always a pleasure to read your thoughts.
Can I please move in? How do you choose one piece that you like, if you love everything? I am dreaming of flea markets all over Europe to find new pieces for our home... lived and storytelling pieces to enrich our space and add even more stories to them... Have a lovely week :)
ReplyDeleteHow amazing would it be to go on a road trip around Europe with a big van and pick up beautiful vintage pieces to bring home? A dream for sure!
DeleteI love it!!💕
ReplyDeleteStunning. I prefer color on walls, but this see
ReplyDeletems so curated. I like homes that are collected by time and love.
I love your description 'by time and love' that is exactly right.
DeleteHer home has layers of personality and treasures! Loads of unique and special items. Contuing with my mirror obsession, I like the aged one on the shelf in the bathroom. It seems to be placed in front of a plain mirror and adds a nice depth. I also spotted the other pretty shaped mirror by the tub. As fellow reader said, how do you pick just one thing?! The tapestry over the desk and the rattan chair by the curtains and bench/table were also favorites for me.
ReplyDeleteThe mirrors are lovely, i am so happy you pointed them out! I love the little round one over the chest-of-drawers!
DeleteHow fun!
ReplyDeleteNiki this is so gorgeous, it speaks to me and my offbeat, flea market loving, Francophile heart. How special this is, thank you for sharing it.
ReplyDeleteHow lovely to see you pop up here Holly. This is very you in so many ways :) a beautiful home!
DeleteI like this. Full of interesting things (I like a bit of intellectual stimulation in my decor!). I also like the touches of pink throughout - even in the bookcase. Is that an apple tree ladder in the bathroom?
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