HeyJaredA Breath of French Air
A Breath of French Air is a collection of reflections from Chloe Legras - founder of Boxwood Avenue - on interior design, intentional travel, and the honest creation of a life that feels as beautiful as it looks.
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Inside a Week of an International Interior Designer: Working Across Two Continents (opens the original)
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Living in Paris while maintaining the majority of our clients in the USA means I find myself on a plane, a lot.We have clients across the globe, my team spans coast to coast, and I get asked a lot: How the heck do I make this work?The answer is a lot of caffeine, very little sleep…and really good skincare (more on that below).I have been traveling back and forth to the States for the past two years, and while it’s certainly not for everybody, I figure it is the proverbial ‘tax' I pay to live the
The Only Thing Standing Between You and Your Dream Life, Is You (opens the original)
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Within each of us is an inner knowing: that we are meant for more.For the big life, the business, the family, the art that calls to us in the middle of the night. The life we dream of.Yet, very few ever actually make it a reality. Why is this?You may think it’s luck or circumstances (and let’s be very honest, there is certainly some of that), but at the end of the day, the few who actually bring their dream life into existence do so through the countless reps of stepping through fear, doubt, and
The Places I Love in Paris as an Interior Designer: The Bucket List (opens the original)
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Like any city, Paris is a melting pot of beauty, tourist traps, and hidden gems. As an interior designer living here, I am constantly on the hunt for the most beautiful places for inspiration…the places that are generally not on any “lists”.Since moving to Paris about 2 years ago, I’ve been slowly curating my very own list of “Boxwood Approved Spots” ranging from museums to restaurants. As I curated this list, I realized that I was spending more time behind a screen, making the list, than actual
An Interior Designer's Guide to Paris' Trendiest Neighborhood: Welcome to Le Marais (opens the original)
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If you’re coming to Paris, a day in the Marais is an absolute must.What was once “the marsh” (literal translation), a neighborhood known for being quite poor and unfashionable, is now one of the trendiest neighborhoods in Paris.And if I only had one day to spend in this bustling neighborhood, here’s exactly where I’d tell you to go…the design lover’s version.<a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!_USo!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/ht
Running my Business From France: How I Built a Bi-Continental Design Firm (opens the original)
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I’ve been asked many times how I manage an interior design firm, international retreats, and e-commerce shop all in Paris when our clients are primarily based in the States.Or more specifically, how I’ve built a bi-continental business while giving myself the freedom of this beautiful life while being able to support myself.Today I am diving in to the nitty gritty of it all, in hopes of encouraging you that it truly is possible to build the life of your dreams!<div class
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