Aline Asmar d'Amman. Photo : Ruy Sanchez. As the festive seasons settles in, sparking joy and imagination, we find ourselves drawn to reinvent our interiors and tablescapes, adding touches of whimsy to our homes, dressing up the spaces with themed touches for the holiday. Before leaving Paris to the Swiss mountains of Engadin for our yearly family gathering, I find myself wandering in museums, shows, and eventsβthe street offering the best of themβsoaking in a world of creativity and spirited fantasy.
From miniature antique crafted silver shells to larger vintage conches reminiscent of beach strolls on the shores of Lebanon, nothing seems out of place when they eye wanders with delight, lit by the flame of curiosity and joyful memories. In the silver coasters, exotic fruits are assorted with hand painted glass Christmas balls found at Bloom Paris. My joy is complete when I get to share the creative moments with my boys. On my dining table, elevated to a surreal banquet, a decadent composition of silks and taffetas I often use in our interiors for their perfect couture aesthetic and theatrical shine, set the stage for my personal curation of eclectic elements, mixing heirloom family silverware and crystals, candy like colored stones, surreal shells filled with the sound of the waves I constantly miss, artfully blending in with contemporary creation and the evocative touch of savoir-faire.
The past months were rich in singular finds and discoveries through my multiple voyages for our projects, sourcing vintage pieces or contemporary creations for our projects, that make me venture towards unprecedented artistic dialogs and improvised scenes. The fearless and opulent mix on the table is a nod to the surrealist aesthetic born from the improbable encounter of unique elements, patiently gathered, passionately discovered, layering in their textures, stories and seductive imperfections.
Eclecticism reigns in the library, where there's a polished-bronze chair by Vouke nas Petrides Fumi Gallery. The rug is my design made by Tai Ping. The old family book of hand-illustrated Swiss crests is a personal favorite. In the niche, a pair of 90s rare optical glass sculpture, Helmets by artist Bernard Dejongh against an antique 19th century gilded mirror.
Their earthy texture and dense vibrancy dialogue with added touches of dry florals by Debeaulieu. The flicker of the deep purple candle adorning the majestic silver candelabras adds to the atmospheric whimsy and textured drama.
