feeling french?

when i lived in manhattan, i managed to make a few weekend trips up to the hudson river valley.  during one detour, i discovered a gem of a shop called basic french in a tiny town called red hook.  it's full of great french imports, mostly everyday items like elegant housewares, comfy pj's, lovely children's toys, frenchy books and paper goods, and great smelling soaps and toiletries.  now that i'm in california, though, i really love their well-edited website - i go there whenever i'm pining for a little paris or provence.  the owner also created a blog (which hasn't been updated in a couple of years - oh well) about some of her adventures while summering in a house in the french countryside... it's good for a little vicarious vacationing!

Comments

[Alyce]

Where can I find Ellen Barkin's Olatz pj's?

[Alyce]

Where can I find Ellen Barkin's Olatz pj's?

[wish i were there]

hmmmm.... i don't know what pj's you are referring to, or how you found my site, but i do know that olatz schanbel has an amazing store in NYC, in tribeca, that sells pj's and bedding... and i can't think of too many other olatz's. the shop has a website, and here's a link to the cotton pj's (though i have no idea what kind ellen barkin would wear... but i know i would enjoy these!). they're about $300 and come in a million color combos:
http://www.olatz.com/collection.cfm?deptid=5&collectionid=142

if olatz's are too pricey, you should just scoot on over to brooks brothers and buy youself an almost identical pair. they're designed for men and probably don't come in pink - but who cares? i think that's quite chic as well. i hope that helps.

[Charlotte Corona]

Thanks for the info on Olatz pj's. Yes I read Ellen Barkin's article in Oprah's magazine about loving and living in the Olatz pj's. She's such a doll I couldn't resist googling the name. I live in CA too and $300 is a bit of a stretch so will take your advice about Brooks Bros. pajamas (not in pink). Thank you,
Charlotte