Most of the members of my immediate family are taking a luxurious trip to France this coming August. They will be visiting some far-off distant French-ie relatives on a quaint farm in the french countryside.Unfortunately, due to timing, money, work, and a plethora of other annoyingly ordinary reasons I will not be attending this little adventure of sorts.

However, this fact has not stopped me from becoming inspired by some sleek yet simple french ceramics from L'atelier de Madame M. today. I love love love them.
Also, these beautiful photos of Paris by Alicia Bock will make you want to sink in to a giant bed made of croissants, while simultaneously sipping a cappuccino and listening to the serene rhythms of Madeline Peyroux.