Ginette en voguette

A little boutique full of pep and imagination, this family-run enterprise was started in the 18th arrondissement in 2011, just next to the town hall. Père creates unique lamps from foraged bric-a-brac – old alembic stills, colanders and other finds – priced between €200 and €1800. Mère restores furniture in the unique Ginette style – everything from sideboards to commodes. The daughter, Sarah, stocks the shelves with artworks and objects she’s fallen for, creating a colourful, slightly mad universe full of leather goods, homeware, jewellery and gifts. At the back is a room devoted to kids, with baby clothes and original present ideas. Also holds cocktail hours in the little courtyard at the back to promote designers and artists.