Flat envy...

Ah the Hausmanian apartments. Arguably the most beautiful apartments in Paris. This one belongs to the French designer and architect Florence Baudoux and once belonged to the French royal family. It was the private residence of the Duke of Montpensier, the fifth son of King Louis Philippe.

I suspect it will lead the charge to Farrow and Ball for mushroom tones in the NY.

House envy...

...even if it is in Clapham.

But I'll always make an exception for people who own Pasmore prints. The very definition of good taste.

Photo wizardry...

Photography by Erik Johansson. It's just not natural. 

The best of times, the worst of times...

On the Christmas list: Dalton's Shit London 2. Coffee table gold.

More stylish chalets...

This time from A&K: Chalet One Oak in Megeve. Sleeps 12. Very comfortably.