Coco Chanel's Private Apartment, rue Cambon, Paris

Coco Chanel entertained in these rooms above her atelier, now the famous boutique off rue St Honore.  I've had the incredible privilege to visit the apartment a few times and hope these photos will bring to life her exquisite taste.

The Salon

The sofa is covered in signature quilted ultrasuede.

Fabulous chandelier with amethyst and rock crystal drops.

Look closely to see the interlocking Cs, No. 5 and G in the metalwork.

View from the sofa in the Salon

Glorious tablescapes

More Salon views

A favorite corner -- love the mirrored top, cut to fit the curves of the table.

The dining room

One of a pair of blackamoors in the Foyer

The chair where Chanel sat, attending to alterations.

A beautiful chair in the Salon

Paris Sales -- Les Petites Marques!

In spite of the rage for all the grand, high-end global labels, I find it's (sometimes) more fun to shop for the unadvertised, quietly chic French and UK designers.  Love my new Cheet London, Mysuelly, and Avril Gau purses...I can even use the Avril Gau chain as a necklace!  Another tres fabu find was my tree necklace, complete with a swinging chirper and fellow squirrels.  Had to snag one in each metal colorway, silver & gold.  My guru fashionista LisaLulu had to have one too.  Now THAT's a compliment!

Cheet London Bag, Irie Dress

Mysuelly Bag
Merci Florence for the Inspiration!

Tiny Avril Gau Clutch -- The chain is as marvelous as the bag!

Franck et Fils Tree Necklaces -- Enjoy Yours LisaLulu!
Also featured:  HRH Collection Hera Necklace....Divine.