Away from my Shop

The shop is closed for the rest of the month. I post a note on my door yesterday -to let everyone know-
Even if I will miss the shop (it's only for a week, baby!) I think being closed for the rest of January is a good choice since it's the best time of the year to take a break : I'm usually closed and home away in January...

So I will use my last week wisely being more productive, enjoying the time and getting ready for what's coming next for me. This coming week, I will also be talking remodeling and mezzanine with an architect...I feel lucky to do what I want / when I want.
I'll be back at the store on Thursday February 2nd..but right now, "it's breakfast in bed time"! You can say it in French too: "c'est l'heure du petit-déjeuner au lit"!

xoxo-Aline

Pont des Arts, Paris

I'm working on a-line...
We all have a "sailor" tee in our closet. ( Who doesn't ? ) Now, what about being able to wear more than just a "French stripes tee" ?- that's called options. Im keeping the French stripes: I just want to see them every-wear :) on both women and yes, on you too men! That collection will be available at Aline's Closet for Spring!
To be continued.

Deja Vu

This art print could be part of some of the dreams I once had and can't remember once awake...it brought back to me a huge déjà vu feeling...a happy elephant (mammoth /mountains) swimming in the sea surrounded by the moonlight and a boat in a distance.. Wow! I love the design with two scenes in one..
This may not be my exact dream's vision, but It's for sure, an Explosions In The Sky poster. DKNG design studio were asked to create one for their Minneapolis show. The idea behind the poster came from an interview in which the band was described as having a “Mammoth Sound”.

This is pure joy to me!- It is truly beautiful and I love the innocence of it.

Cultural expeditions

Peru.
Benin.
France.

C'est un long voyage!

Benches and flowers

Im dreaming of a whimsical outdoor setting surrounding the shop... Something that will reminds anyone of a French country house kind of idea-Top priority is to bring back nature, then everything will follow: design, art, etcetera.
I want benches and flowers, so people can seat in a beautiful environment facing my windows and simply enjoy the time passing by around a great little corner...

Letter to January

Dear January,

It's time to restock the Closet here in San Francisco. Please say hi to Paris for me and sorry about not making it for Fashion Week. I'll be pretty busy here sewing and making jewelry. Don't get me wrong: I do miss you, Paris and Benin a lot, but I had to change plans this year and stay by The Closet. The Closet really needs me right now. He looks kind of empty...but he said it's a good thing because he's been taking care of people and everyone has been really nice visiting him during the holidays season ! So, it's my turn to take care of him now. I plan to visit February in Benin this year for a couple of weeks. I may have the chance to see March too! I will make sure to stop and say hi to Paris anyway! I'm already super excited! Benin and Paris told me they have tons of treasures they've both been saving for me so I can't wait to bring them back to The Closet in San Francisco! It will be perfect for Spring! January, If you are already gone by the time I'll make it there, forgive me ! By the way, where are you going to?
-You should stop worrying, cause everything will be fine. I will be busy working. Be brave and Lots of Love.

Aline

2012

To celebrate the year 2012, I wish You find your way to Happiness, the one that leads to Joy, Fulfillment, Peace-the same that push away fears and aggressiveness ... I wish you Health, Luck and Prosperity. I wish you to know Love.
Today is the 3rd day of the year and I'll be between mounting wooden treasures, feeding of sweets, cake and chocolate and talking about Aline's Closet 2012 DREAMS. I probably would not be here to open doors at the shop today but it's all about sharing a moment and making tomorrow looks better !

Thank You for making 2011 such a beautiful year! From a distance in thoughts or in person right at my doorsteps: Clients, Friends and Family, You've all brought me a piece of joy in 2011. Thank You.
May those moments of pleasure and complicity follow the track of 2011, in new 2012!

-Very nice and happy new year. See you at Aline's Closet in 2012.
Aline
xoxo