Victoria Magazine: Our Paris Apartment

ALL Photos via Victoria Magazine May/ June Issue 2016

 

Several months ago Victoria Magazine asked if they could publish an article about our apartment in Paris. I was thrilled, they set a date, and then I scurried to have everything in place. 

When the photographer and artistic director arrived at the apartment I thought they said 1pm and well no the rendez-vous was at 11 am.

Thankfully, the apartment was in ready I on the other hand... well let's just say it didn't matter what I looked like because the apartment was the model. 

 

 

 

The photographer had his cameras, the art director had pink flowers and I stood back watching my baby being photographed.

A few weeks later an editor wrote to ask me a few questions:

How did you come to live in France? 

"I am a Frenchman's American souvenir."

What do you do there?

"B-R-O-C-A-N-T-E" 

Tell us about your style?

"B-R-O-C-A-N-T-E "

What is the story about your apartment?

I wanted to say:

"Do you want to see a calendar of the hunks who work hard transforming it? Your readers will love them!"

 

 

 

 

 Thank you, Victoria.

 

 

Comments

[s/e]

Corey:
So pretty: Congrats: I love the pink pillow on the bed!!
Your homes published in 2 magazines this month: Wow:
Victoria & French Cottage:

[Diogenes]

Congratulations Corey! The pictures are lovely.

"a Frenchman's American souvenir..." lol, lol, too funny.

How is Casa Cassis coming along?

[Marilyn]

I was thrilled to see this article when my magazine arrived this week. Lovely, gorgeous!!

[Toni]

Congratulations - those are lovely photographs!!!!

[Kathie]

France AND Prince Edward Island in the same issue -- oh la la!

Found this link to the online preview, including the comment, "Decorating inspiration abounds in a chic Parisian apartment":
http://www.victoriamag.com/celebrate-charming-french-style-with-our-mayjune-issue

Imagine, your work being called "chic" in print -- parabéns, Corey & Yann!!!

[Sharon Ann]

How wonderful to be photographed! A lovely apartment indeed. Yes, we WOULD like to see pictures of the hunks that worked on your remodel!

[Debbie]

Congratulations! You must be and should be so proud of your achievements! Can't wait to see Cassis - I am sure it will be equally stunning.

[jh]

absolutely wonderful! your style is well loved here & it's great that you are recognized in your Paris home, too! congratulations just doesn't cover it!

[Robin]

Beautiful, Corey. You must be thrilled. Congratulations.

[Lana Kloch]

can't wait to get my issue of victoria may 2016... to re-visit your singular beautiful apartment in paris... i have never seen one more beautiful..

bravo corey amaro..

missing you so much...

[Julia - Vintage with Laces]

Congratulations on that great feature, Corey! It's very well deserved! Enjoy! :)

[Jamie Earles]

Hey Corey! Even though you didn't get there unti 1, I'm sure you were your "beautiful
self" later that day. ( we can't be perfect all the time) I'm excited about the magazine
articles, I'll look for the magazines when I go to Dallas
tomorrow.
All my best,
Jamie

[Alena]

Congratulation Corey!
Amazing, can't wait to buy the mag!

[Teresa Young]

Congrats on your beautiful creation in Paris! You are the most amazing decorator and so deserving of the public recognition. We have such great memories of the apartment. Peace my friend. Teresa & Dave

[Kristin]

Wonderful article - capture so much of your style and flair for making anyplace look welcoming and warm. Your mix of styles and art is fantastic and the pieces of the story that are readable in the photos says that "Victoria" got it right. Bravo...a great article about a fantastic place.

[Ali]

How wonderful .....I was looking through the magazines at the store and what a surprise. Yes I bought a copy. Maybe I should get it autographed....

Ali

[Terri N Texas]

Cool! Photos are great.

[Camy]

Corey,

What wonderful news to have your beautiful Paris apartment featured in Victora magazine. They are lucky to have you! We wanted to move in and never leave when we stayed at your apartment last fall. Hope to see you later this month!

Hugs,

Camy

[French la Vie]

Oh that pink pillow, I found the pair at Vanves 10 Euros! I did a dance right then and there. See you in October! And your letter and purchase came in ! xx

[French la Vie]

Oh the Casa in Cassis is coming together just fine. Plaster walls on the middle floor are done, and that bathroom is this week. I wish you were here!

[French la Vie]

Thank you!

[French la Vie]

Yes the photographer did a good job.

[French la Vie]

I won't let it go to my head! lol. Maybe they used that word as a selling point, ;)

[French la Vie]

Sharon, when we were renovating the apartment I posted so many photos of the three men who were working on it. As it was summer they had their shirts off. Man was it hot that summer. (Photos are on my blog July 2013

[French la Vie]

Thank you! Fingers crossed for Cassis.

[French la Vie]

It was fun! I wish I could do this for a living! Thank you for your cheering me on.

[French la Vie]

I am I am. Thank you!

[French la Vie]

Thank you Lana. Hope to see you soon.

[French la Vie]

Thank you xx

[French la Vie]

Oh no, I was a sight! Truly a sight. Thankfully they were too polite to say anything.

[French la Vie]

Thank you!

[French la Vie]

You will have to come again! How was Roundtop?

[French la Vie]

Ah thanks for the generous compliment!

[French la Vie]

lol! Iove that!

[French la Vie]

They did a good job. Thanks!

[French la Vie]

Oh when are you coming? Will you be in Apt? Are you coming straight from Barcelona?

[s/e]

Did French Cottage send you a copy? Would you like a copy?

[Kathleen Botsford]

so lovely. Have loved your blog for years. love seeing the pics in the magazines! You are such an inspiration to me!

[Ana María]

Victoria is one of the best magazines in the market and has been one of my favorites since it was first published in 1987. Seeing you, my favorite blogger, featured in it was a special treat!

[Mardog]

Impressive but not surprising. You do and make beautiful things.

Enjoy and well deserved attention for your work/passion!

[Deb Archer]

How wonderful Corey, you've created a lovely brocante space! I will buy the magazine to read the story.

[NancyO.]

Bought the magazine today....beautiful!

[Gail]

When I opened the magazine last week I turned the page and thought, "Hey... I know who lives in this beautiful apartment. It's Corey and Yann's Paris apartment!" Now THAT has never happened to me before. Such a fabulous tribute, wonderful to see your work featured in a publication that you admire. Congratulations! Much deserved.

[Paula Tyner]

Just today I opened my magazine. Thrilled to see your place. You are such an inspiration.

[Gracie]

Wow...you must be very proud...and with reasons. Congratulations, I'll try to get the magazine.

[La Contessa]

THAT IS SPECIAL..............what month do you know yet???
Come visit my BLOG!!!

[Rebecca from the pacific northwest]

"She freely mixes periods and textures ... to create a bespoke look." Love that term, bespoke look. Sounds so fancy.

When you said they brought pink flowers, I thought "Oh no!" but they're subtle and not overpowering and nice.

How fun for you. and us.