La Vie a Paris: Parisian Living in Vancouver featuring Faubourg, Joue Design and PAPYRUS

Summer is nearly upon us, and naturally, we’re daydreaming of escaping the city. We may not be privy to the hustle and bustle of L’Avenue des Champs Élysées, but thanks to Faubourg, Joue Design and PAPYRUS, we’re able to enjoy authentic Parisian living right here in Vancouver. From original watercolour throw pillows to delicate, artisanal macarons, these handcrafted, Parisian-inspired goods will transport you the Eiffel Tower – without the cost of a plane ticket. We have a feeling this may just be the je ne sais quoi you’ve been looking for.

1. Soleil throw pillow, Joue Design, $140.00
Included in Joue Design’s first-ever capsule collection, Soleil is bright and vivid in tone, designed with an original watercolour painting and hand finished with gold paint that conjures images of the sun glistening on la Seine.2. Lavender Earl Grey Macaron, Faubourg, $2.00
A Parisian adventure just wouldn’t be complete without the macaron. Pop by Faubourg a Lavender Earl Grey treat – we bet you can’t eat just one.

3. Marcel Schurman “Merci” Letterpress Flat Cards, PAPYRUS, $7.95
Revisit the art of the handwritten letter with these “Merci” Letterpress Flat Cards. Pair with your choice of Marcel Schurman envelopes in Tabriz Blue, Harvest or Ecru for a luxe feel.

4. Zoe ‘A’ throw pillow, Joue Design, $279.00
The Zoe collection evokes memories of a spring meadow in the south of France, while borrowing colours from the crystal lapis blue of the Cote d’Azur in the French Riviera. Go on, pair it with Joue’s Saison. It’s a match made in heaven.

5. Paris & Airplane Wooden Music Box, PAPYRUS, $29.95
Set the mood with this handcrafted wooden music box, adorned with the iconic Eiffel Tower and an airplane that circles it, as the tune of Tchaikovsky’s Waltz of the Flowers plays on.

6. Viennoiserie, Faubourg, $2.40-$3.60
Did you know that the croissant is part of a family of other scrumptious delights called Viennoiserie? Try Faubourg’s Pain au Chocolat or Pain aux Raisins and you may just leave with a new favourite.

7. Saison throw pillow, Joue Design, $140.00
Part deux of Joue Design’s capsule collection, Saison is infused with lapis blue of the Cote d’Azur in the French Riviera. Need we say more?

8. Zoe ‘C’ throw pillow, Joue Design, $259.00
Measuring smaller in size than Zoe ‘A’, Zoe ‘C’ draws its colours from the same blue waters of the Cote d’Azur. With its crisp white and watercolour blue hues, it’s très belle, non?

9. Pastries, Faubourg, $5.05-$6.25
Éclairs, lemon tarts and tiramisu, oh my! Indulge in Paris’ sweet side with these iconic treats that will have you coming back for more. Don’t say we didn’t warn you.