Objects that will be passed on from one generation to another: why some gifts can’t be forgotten
There’s a special category of objects in life: the ones you carry around with you every day, sometimes for years, sometimes forever. A wallet you received when you were twenty. A watch worn by a parent before you. A scarf tied on a winter’s morning and never really returned. These objects aren’t necessarily worth much […]
Board games and handcrafted leather: when playing becomes an art of living
The board game has long been relegated to a closet, pulled out on evenings of internet failure or rainy Sundays, then put away until the next time. And yet, something is changing. In interiors that are increasingly designed to be beautiful as well as functional, a new question is emerging: what does this space really […]
Bracelet symbolism: history and meaning across cultures
The bracelet is one of the oldest pieces of jewelry known to mankind. Long before pearl necklaces and gold rings, even before the first organized civilizations, men and women knotted something on their wrists (a thread with a stone or a piece of bone, a leather strap), and this gesture was not insignificant. The symbolism […]
Behind the scenes of our tailor-made projects since the takeover of Midipy
Since taking over Midipy, we’ve worked with hotels, restaurants, real estate agencies, luxury concierge services, interior design agencies and companies to design bespoke genuine leather objects, made in our partner workshops in the Tarn and Rhône regions of France. Placemats, room keys, menu holders, desk sets, personalized plaid straps: each project starts from a concrete […]
Choosing a gift that lasts: what it says about caring for another person
Some gifts are forgotten the next day. And there are others that you keep for years, use every day without thinking about it, and end up becoming part of the décor of your life. The difference between the two isn’t always about price, it’s about intention. Offering an object that lasts means saying something specific […]
Choosing interior colors with care
When redecorating an interior or choosing a new object for your home, the question of color almost always comes last, after material, price and size. And yet, color is often the deciding factor. A shade that doesn’t suit you, and the object stays in a drawer. The right color, and it stays for years.Choosing the […]
Genuine or imitation leather: how to tell the difference
Leather occupies a special place in the world of decoration and everyday objects. A living, durable material, often associated with craftsmanship, it accompanies objects that stand the test of time. Yet another material has become widespread: imitation leather, also known as synthetic leather or PU. At first glance, the distinction may seem subtle. But on […]
Living home consciously: revealing our inner selves
Our interiors are never neutral. They speak for us without our being fully aware of it.They tell us about our relationship with time, security, beauty, rest, work and others. They reflect the rhythms of our lives, our contradictions, our aspirations, our weariness too. For a long time, the interior was thought of as a space […]