Fukami

· Art, Fashion

I am finally back on this blog after quite some times because of a very busy schedule in terms of work and entertainment.

But I missed writing on this blog and before starting again (and maybe finish one day) my report about my winter trip to Japan, I am taking you today to a new Japanese chapter.

 

A japanese summer

Indeed, the Parisian summer is full of surprises because until the begining of next year a lot of events related to Japan will be held, as part of “Japonismes 2018”.

 

Without knowing it, I visited the first exhibition of this cultural operation at the Palais de Tokyo and while checking the coming program, it led me to the Salomon de Rothschild hotel.

 

Japanese aesthetics at hotel de Rothschild

This time, I discovered the Fukami exhibition, which takes us to the Rothschild hotel and its Japanese aesthetics.

 

The raw and minimalist pieces of work are perfectly mixed with the nearly flashy architecture of the hotel, full of gildings and carved moldings at every corner.

Seascapes by Hiroshi Sugimoto

 

I loved the contrast of this living room with an apocalyptic ambiance, result of the piece of work from the Korean artist Lee Ufan.

“Relatum Dwelling (2)” by Lee Ufan

 

Another style, “Echoes Infinity” ephemeral art work form Shinjo Ohmaki, made of colored pigments drawn with a stencil on a ground of baize that will be destroyed with visitor footsteps at the end of the exhibition (I must come back to see the carnage ahah!).

“Echoes infinity” by Shinji Ohmaki won’t remain intact for very long !

 

Here are a few pictures of my visit, which will give you a quick overview and who knows you might want to come after me.

“Raiya” and Ranmei by Ryo Hiraoka and “Co(Al)xistence” videoclip by Justine Eymard with Mirai Moriyama

 

“Foam”, the impressive foam cloud artwork by Kohei Nawa

 

“Kajikazawa dans la province de Kai” by Hokusai

 

Anyway, I enjoyed this very inspiring cultural trip and I am looking forward to the following ones: if you can’t go to Japan, Japan will come to you! (English translation by Quiterie)

My Outfit

Jumpsuit American Vintage (orange color here)
Belt Sézane
Sandals 70/30 (already seen here)
Bag brought from Bali, Ubud (similar here)

The Ibiza bohème aperitif

· Decoration, Food

This post marks the beginning of my collaboration with the BHV Marais for the next few months, with the mission to explore the “Food” part of the department store. I’m very delighted – you know my little love for food – so it will be a pleasure to pretend to be a food reporter for some time.

By the way, this summer, the BHV Marais is in the colors of Ibiza to bring extra Spanish warmth to our capital.

If you visit the shop before July 31th, you will find a number of animations, sunny set ups to enjoy the sun as much as we should (while offering a bit of freshness during this scorching temperatures).

 

 “Ibiza bohème” tapas

My mission was to do grocery shopping at Le BHV Marais to prepare an aperitif just like in Ibiza! When people say “Spanish aperitif” I always think right away about tapas (more than drinks = sorry party drinker people, I am not really one of yours, haha !)

So here is what I prepared with my 100% from BHV groceries, that you may have discovered with my Instagram stories. Here is my recipes for a successful yummy “Ibiza Bohème” aperitif !

 

I wanted to select products that make us travel a bit but at the same time easy to prepare the tapas, even if you are not a cooking expert. You’ll see with my super easy recipes it will be easy to get away while enjoying your aperitif at home.

 

PATATAS BRAVAS “IBIZA BOHÈME” STYLE

INGREDIENTS:

  • 2 big potatoes
  • “Spicy Ajvar” roasted peppers sauce “Granny’s secret”
  • Paprika garlics “Calle el tato”
  • Flower petals salt”Sal de Ibiza”
  • Olive oil
  • Chive
  • A little pan “Serax” (found at BHV Le Marais tableware corner)

RECIPE:

  1. Boil water with salt in a sauce pan and cook the peeled potatoes
  2. Cut in small pieces the garlic with paprika
  3. Once the potatoes are cooked (slightly firm), cut them into large cubes and stir in with olive oil and prepared garlic.
  4. Meanwhile, heat up the sauce with grilled peppers (with microwave or a small saucepan with low heat)
  5. Display the brown potatoes inside the saucepan and coat with the heated sauce.
  6. Sprinkles with some chives, the flowers petal salt and it’s ready!

 

 

“IBIZA BOHÈME” TARTINES

Super easy and not really a recipe as I won’t insult you by explaining how to spread things on a piece of bread: products make everything!

INGRÉDIENTS:

  • Tartines du sud “L’Epicurien” box :
  • Dried tomatoes and basilic tapenade
  • Cream of chickpeas with cumin
  • Duo of eggplants and peppers
  • Tapenade from the “Varois” shepherds “Au Bec Fin”
  • Olives “Calle el tato”
  • Paprika garlic “Calle el tato”
  • Sausages with herbs and walnuts from Normandy “Roches blanches”
  • Sardines in oil “Ortiz”

RECIPE:

  1. Toast slices of bread.
  2. Spread the sauces of your choice and liven up with cold meats, sausages, olives, sardines, cherry tomatoes…
  3. You can get inspired by my tasty associations or just follow your instinct: anyways everything goes well together!

 

“EFFORTLESS” TAPAS

If spreading or frying is too much for you (heat, laziness, etc..) I have the solution with these products that just need to be opened (needless to say, with love !), displayed on a plate/bowl and maybe heat up (for the stuffed peppers with tuna for instance).

 

A special mention for the Ibiza salt and white truffle flavor chips, very crunchy and subtle taste. I also like the packaging of the tuna and sardines from Ortiz, so vintage!

 

 

…and the drinks !

As you know I still don’t tolerate much the alcoholic drinks (maybe, it happens the same to you?), so I tried to find alcohol-free alternatives in the shelves of the BHV Le Marais. I came across these 3 original beverages:

 

Mojito mix “Quai Sud” is initially made (as the name says) to prepare Mojito: it only requires to mix beforehand (1h) 40cl of rhum with the mix of the bottle already including mint, lemon and sugar and then add up sparkling water and the mojito is ready !

Must be enjoyed with moderation… with so much moderation for me that I just added up sparkling water and it worked too haha!

Ze Fresh touch “Les 2 Marmottes” : I knew the herbal tea from this brand but not these bottles. Here, it’s a herbal tea with spearmint / passion with green tea. To savor “on the rocks”: special mention for the taste not too sweet and refreshing.

So Jennie : I just love this elegant bottle : here again, the party is much more fun with this sparkling grape juice without alcohol and delicate bubbles.

 

 

I hope you liked this “Ibiza bohème” aperitif and it may give you some inspiration to prepare your own and enjoy a refreshing and yummy summer!

However, if the laziness is too strong, you can enjoy the POD (Parisian Omnivore District), the BHV food court (located on the BHV Hommes side): a place 100% friendly with various food booths (Vietnamese, Corean, oriental…). You can enjoy the aperitif outside and more if you hit it off.

I will probably introduce this place later on during the collaboration so stay tuned… (English translation by Quiterie)

 

This is a promoted post and was made in collaboration with BHV Marais

Five senses #9

· Beauty, Decoration, Fashion, Food

Here is a new episode of Five senses, the kind of article that I love writing because it allows me to talk about very different topics in one post. Let’s discover now what seduced my five senses lately.

 

SIGHT

E. Gallina table for AM.PM
Couch Ikea
Pot La Redoute intérieurs

 

I fined tune our interior decoration in order to make it even more simple (soon I might end up with only one table and one chair…).

It’s difficult to not pay attention to the new decoration trends that are changing almost as fast as the fashion ones… I try to resist as much as possible and to only use timeless pieces. I would like our interior to be simple but sophisticated at the same time, without too many ‘trendy’ items unless they are easy to change.

 

Cushion cover PB Home
Embroidered cushion cover La Redoute intérieurs
Fake fur cushion cover La Redoute intérieurs
Tassel cushion cover AM.PM

 

It was actually the case with my graphic black and white scandinave pillows that I recently changed with new covers more simple. The result is more relaxing for the eyes, isn’t it?

 

TOUCH

Linen duvet cover La Redoute intérieurs
Linen pillowcase La Redoute intérieurs
“Mambo” bedside AM.PM
 “Mistinguett” lamps La Redoute intérieurs
Roof light Georges Nelson

 

The bedroom is almost done in term of decoration (it may miss some greenery to display on the edge of the wall on top of our bed but the essential is already here).

Once again, we kept it simple and the fancy touch will be made by the colors of the duvet/pillow covers: I’ve already got a set of white and grey washed linen. Here is a third one, pink that I can mix with the others I have.

For the bedsheets, the prewashed linen is a good option for the ones who don’t like ironing (which I don’t… especially when it comes to duvet covers: I am really wondering who does it?!) because it doesn’t require any special care apart from washing and the more it’s crumpled the best it is!

 

HEARING

Audio book “Harry Potter and the half-blood Prince” on Kobo by Fnac
Pillowcase La Redoute intérieurs

 

I am admitting with shame that it took me over a year to finish the 5th tome of the Harry Potter saga. Indeed, since November 2016, I have been trying to catch up with my shortcoming about Harry Potter but I actually don’t have much time to read (or I don’t make the time for it!). Therefore this offer from Orange was quite a good opportunity for me: they offered me one audio book per month until the beginning of next year. I will be able to read while doing something else!

I’ve been testing this service for a few weeks now with the 6th tome of the Harry Potter saga “The Half-Blood Prince” and I actually kind of like it (I already reached half of the book, what a miracle!): it’s very convenient for me to listen it in the subway, while drawing, while I cook or iron (yes, apart from the bedsheets, I sometime have to do it!).

The narrative voice is quite dynamic (even though, the conversations are sometimes quite silly because all the voices (men and women) are “performed” by only one and same person, but I won’t complain as it allows me to move forward and read!). So I am reaching the denouement of the saga quicker than what I thought!

 

SMELL

“Santal 33” Fragrance Le Labo

 

I received as gift some time ago this fragrance Santal 33 from Le Labo. I am actually not really used to wear woody smells (I am usually more into flower scents) but I really like this scent, very invigorating and cosy.

It reminds me of the “wood fire” candle smell (not as intense though). When it was still a bit chilly (I don’t recommend this scent when it’s really hot but more during autumn/winter), I used it a few times and even though I love it, my friends were more hesitant about it, thinking it was a bit too strong and was not really matching with me.

So I will try again this autumn because the main purpose of a fragrance is too fit with you, isn’t it? Worst case scenario, I will use it as home fragrance!

 

TASTE

I still love trying new asian restaurants and lately, I went to this place called CINQ FOIS PLUS (Rue St Martin, Paris 3e) to try a few Sichuan dishes.

It ended up being a mix feeling as I was a bit disappointed by the bánh bao (not very tasty and a bit dry) but the vermicelli with minced pork and Shichuan choucroute were much better… and spicy!

 

So I would recommend these last too. The terrace not far from Beaubourg is anyway very nice. (English translation by Quiterie)
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