Dinner at the Apartment

At home

 

At home in Paris.

The Apartment is live-able, missing a few pieces such as, the massive chandelier and a sofa, and a few other things I haven't found (Though as my friend Renee said, "A designer designs a beautiful space, but a home takes time to create, piece by piece, memories from here and there.")

But it is live-able. Chelsea and Sacha came over for dinner.

 

In the kitchen

 

Chelsea came over after work. She brought dessert.

Chocolate cake that looked like fudge and ice cream.

 

 

In the apartment

 

Sacha was checking out the bedroom, and sighed, "Why can't I live here?"

I reminded Sacha, "Chelsea and you, could both live…" Before I could finish my sentence Chelsea chimmed in, "Dibs on the bedroom."

 

In the space

Sacha looked at me, with his hands in the air, and I said, "I guess that means you would get the floor."

Months ago when the apartment wasn't renovated, and looked horrible they both decided they would rather rent somewhere else.

They both decided it wouldn't be good for their brother/sister "love" to live in the same place…

They get along.

They both are neat freaks…. but well Sacha takes ten hours in the bathroom… and that is no joke. 

I think they regret it now.

 

Conversation

But they don't regret that we now have a place where we can meet and be together that isn't nine hours away by car, or three hours by TGV.

Sacha started film school today.

 

Dinner and faces

Sacha had stories to tell, Chelsea of course made faces.

I think she should go into acting… clowning.

They are both my heart throb happiness, and I am grateful beyond words to be their mom.

Yann had to go back to Marseille, so he missed the dinner.

We missed him.

 

 



Comments

30 responses to “Dinner at the Apartment”

  1. The place looks great Corey, and of course, I love the armoire. And the maps, and the kitchen cabinets.

  2. Instead of calling it Chateau de Rue Chateau, it should be called Chateau de Joie!
    Ten hours in the bathroom? ay yi yi

  3. Wow, what an incredible job you did. I can see why they would want to live there. You really have amazing style.

  4. Just spectacular! LOVE every frame you shared. So glad everyone is happy today.

  5. Sweet potatoes, I love what I see! You created a magical Paris apartment, no wonder they want to live there. I adore the simple and elegant style. You are amazing!

  6. It’s always a treat to see Chelsea and Sacha together.
    Such a transformation you all have made in the apartment. So beautiful!

  7. What a lovely warm and serene space you have created Corey. Can we please see more of the rooms/ inside the bedroom so we can see bed covers etc…bathroom finished; how does the painted decorative wooden door look? and…and…and…

  8. Very cozy, with a rustic, modern, and French antique style. Interesting! I’m sure you will be spending more time in Paris.

  9. Chico Sue

    You’ve done a lovely job with the apartment and of course, your greatest creations are your beautiful children. Enjoy!

  10. You’ve outdone yourself, Corey. It looks sensational. Perfect blending of quality, taste, and French flair.
    Salut!

  11. Corey, what a gifted eye you have to have been able to envision the metamorphosis you all performed on the apartment.
    Perhaps Sacha and Chelsea could live there together if you added a half-bath, and installed a comfortable sofa-bed (if that’s not an oxymoron, LOL!) in the living room.

  12. P.S. No photo of the chocolate cake that looked like fudge and ice cream? Sob!

  13. It gets more gorgeous with every picture you post — & even more special with family sharing good times within this wonderfully planned & decorated Parisian home.

  14. Gorgeous! And even better…it’s been blessed with love. Good karma for whoever is lucky enough to stay there.

  15. Making a lovely home is indeed a work in progress – your apartment looks lovely!

  16. When does the armoire get painted?

  17. Ah! At last. Nice that they are both in Paris.

  18. aww, the 1st dinner in the apartment, I love how you put drawers under the windows in this space….I live in a tiny place, often referred to as living on a boat, or a bunker as it is made out of concrete & steel ~ everything has a place or I would be overwhelmed due to size ~ love the oval painting next to the island too ~ the collage of maps of Paris in the bedroom on the walls, perfect to me ~yummy darling home away from home ~ XO

  19. Country French Judi

    You nailed it, stunning, stunning, stunning. put me on the list waiting to rent it! Isn’t it wonderful that with the blogging world you have made so many friends that you don’t even have to pay an agent to rent your apartment, you will have a waiting list!!!!!

  20. XiijnTEXAS FRANCOPHILE

    Just the best! More pics, more pics, more pics!!!!! Tell us when the booking begins so we can reserve reserve!

  21. Corey, it is so wonderful to see it come together for you. Your new home is beautiful and you’re right– being able to share it with your kids is really the best.

  22. Beautiful! Just Beautiful! Enjoy your time with your lovely family.

  23. Corey,
    You had me at photo one!I have tears in my eyes……………THE APARTMENT IS BEAUTIFUL!The kitchen, the stone steps up to the bedroom, the a moire ,oh my!Cheryl, said its the most beautiful apartment in PARIS and she is so right!I cannot wait to step foot through the front door………………your touches are so me!As far as the SON in the bathroom for hours………I have one of those too!How exciting film school!You have done a beautiful job raising two beautiful children!I applaud You and French husband.You may never get to stay in the apartment as word spreads and I will do a lot of that ,you will be BOOKED two years out year round!YOU DID IT!!!!

  24. What an inviting space! Love the lighting and the hominess of the space. The steps to the bedroom, how inviting is that!! You are one blessed Lady, Corey.

  25. Corey, the apartment looks very beautiful. what a compliment that Chelsea and Sacha would now like to live there. i am glad you have it for family times, it was very much a wise choice to purchase it! Staying close to family/our children while we can is the best! xo jody/fl

  26. I just love your blog. I have always loved stories about families. I never miss reading yours.

  27. It’s beautiful….just like I knew it would be.

  28. Harmonious…the colors, the shapes, the light…the apartment has been beautifully renovated and an old soul dwells here.

  29. Lovely place! I’m so happy for your, Corey!

  30. Heart throb happiness! I know exactly what you mean! Family is everything. Oh, and your Paris apartment is sublime! Bisous

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