Tue 8 Dec 2009
Merci is a charity shop where designers give their collections and the shop sells them at lower prices to help underprivileged children. I kept hearing about the store and finally decided to make a visit. Even though the prices are lowered, I didn’t find anything I could afford but I liked a lot of it.
The showroom upstairs. They sell furniture, clothing, fresh flowers, and jewelry. There’s also a little tearoom.
I rather like this portion of a chandelier-it appeals to the humor in me.
I like quilted things which is probably why I was drawn to this couch.
This little car with a Christmas tree on top was in their courtyard.
Oh you got there then …thats good. I love this shop, yes not much I could afford, but the concept and the layout of the shop is so interesting. I will go again, next time I come to Paris, will take my friends, I don’t think they have been yet.
Could you afford the tea? The shop is a great idea.
What a great idea. Wish there was somewhere like that near me… but will definitely drop in next time I’m in Paris.
Looks a nice place but these places are always expensive I find.
Being expensive is a good thing, though, isn’t it? It probably is less expensive than the actual designer goods, but raises a lot of money for the charity. I may not be able to afford it, but the more people pay for it, the more money goes to the charity.
Looks interesting – and love your photo of the little red car with a Christmas tree!
What a wonderful shop! Love the little red car!
I love that couch!!!