for what it’s worth

hello guys, i hope you’re already off to a fabulous sunday.

it’s the first time in a while i’ve had alone so, well, here i am doing what i want to do! and that happens to be indulging in an obsession i’ve had for a couple days.

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in spare moments i’ve been collecting shots of the soon to be redecorated (the interior NOT the exterior) hotel de crillon in paris. i’m stashing way too much but thought you may enjoy a little of the edited collection. some of the links to the photos are at the bottom of the post. if any are yours please let me know.

the grand hotel has been on my mind since richard mentioned on his blog that it was going to be ‘redecorated’ over the next two years (not torn down). some of the contents will be sold at auction next week to make room for improvements.

here’s the link to the items on the auction block: artcurial.com/en

i once had a ball there with claudia T and hate that they’re taking some of it apart.

pretty things

it’s one of the oldest and most ornate hotels in paris.

perfect for fairy tale weddings and chic fashion shoots since it’s such a magical public palace.

known for impeccable service

the perfect place for high tea or a quiet rendezvous

great ambiance

attention to detail

and the food’s good too

oh, and desserts

legendary

beautiful garden restaurant grounds

started in the 1800s, she hasn’t changed much since her unveiling in 1909

watching the well heeled come and go

the perfect backdrop

thousands of stories on a romantic stage

the rooms could use makeovers on the upholstery and bedding

but taking down the chandeliers?  :(

and the marble mantles? those are up for sale too, for some reason they’re taking the originals out. to replace with what?

they’re also  selling linens, dishes and the hotel silver.

it’s always been the place to see and be seen  (myrna loy photographed on the roof deck)

and photographers love the setting

even the outtakes are good

not to mention the finished product

it stirs creative imagination

fashionmagazine.com/blogs/fashion/2012/10/11/couture-photo-shoot

links in this post:

sashaparis.wordpress.com/2013/03/11/a-la-russe-presentation-in-hotel-crillon-paris

flickriver.com/photos/22771024@N02/4385399986/

flickr.com/photos/concorde-hotels

waeiskiani.com/blog/2012-11-27/wk-crillon-debutante-ball

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Random Facts:

The Hotel de Crillon in Paris is one of two identical stone palaces on the Place de la Concorde, wich was constructed in 1758.

In 1788 the Count of Crillon, acquired the building for a hotel.

Address: 10 place de la Concorde, 08 Arr., Paris, Ile-de-France, 75008, France

Website: crillon.com

hi again! just thought i’d share some of what’s for sale in the hotel. i may be over reacting (someone wrote and called me a drama queen),  but i just don’t get why you have to take out the orignal and traditional in the process? like these fireplaces, why are they being removed? why aren’t they worth preserving?

Lot 2327

CHEMINEE DE STYLE LOUIS XV
En marbre blanc veiné gris
H. : 108 cm. L. : 145 cm. P. : 38 cm.On y joint une paire de chenets, en fonte, à décor rocaille
H. : 23 cm. P. : 44 cm.(19)Estimation 400 – 600 €

Lot 918CHEMINEE DE STYLE LOUIS XVI
En marbre gris veiné, à décor de feuilles de laurier
H. : 102 cm. L. : 125 cm. P. : 32 cm.(303 / 305)Estimation 400 – 600 €

Lot 946CHEMINEE DE STYLE LOUIS XV
En marbre blanc veiné gris
H. : 110 cm. L. : 145 cm. P. : 40 cm.On y joint une barre de cheminée en métal doré
H. : 83 cm.(311/315)Estimation 400 – 600 €

Lot 1091CHEMINEE DE STYLE LOUIS XVIEn marbre blanc veiné, à décor de cannelures
H. : 101 cm. L. : 130 cm. P. : 39 cm.On y joint une barre de cheminée, en métal doré
L. : 83 cm.(343)Estimation 400 – 600 €

Lot 1TROIS VITRINES DE PRESENTATION MURALES ECLAIRANTES
En métal doré, ouvrant en façade par un vantail
H. : 119 cm. L. : 68 cm. P. : 31 cm.(ENT)Estimation 800 – 1 200 €

Lot 65LUSTRE DE STYLE LOUIS XV
En bronze doré, à six lumières, agrémenté de pampilles en verre taillé
H. : 97 cm.On y joint une paire d’appliques de style Louis XV, en métal patiné doré, à deux lumières, agrémenté de pampilles en verre taillé
H. : 27 cm. L. : 37 cm.(102)Estimation 300 – 500 €

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. anyway i’ll calm down now!