An Apartment in Paris

Photography by Lauren Athalia

Girl Meets Boy

While our protagonist innocently sips a cappuccino in Ruskin Place—the tasteful and gorgeous artist colony tucked away in the architecturally acclaimed resort town of Seaside, Florida—a serendipitous meeting is in the making in front of An Apartment in Paris.

 

An Apartment in Paris is a Parisian–inspired lifestyle store and hidden gem on Florida’s Gulf Coast just off Scenic Highway 30-A in Seaside. Jewelry, artwork, clothing, home goods, perfume, and so much more await those looking for a touch of Paris.

The alluring Emme Martin channels our artistic inspiration from the Netflix series Emily in Paris as we present a playful fashion exposé that intends to conjure a certain joie de vivre. Let’s celebrate the joy of life, fashion, and new love!

If you haven’t binge-watched Emily in Paris yet, there is a good chance your daughter has. For those in the mood for admiring the sights in and around Paris and drooling over a playful wardrobe styled by Patricia Field (Sex and the City), it’s worth it. Yes, it’s geared to tantalize women who are thirty and under with a parade of over-the-top fashion worn by the star of the show, Lily Collins—daughter of musician Phil Collins. (Think “Sussudio” from the ’80s—who doesn’t need a fun and frivolous love story, right?)

The show’s theme centers on a beautiful nubile twenty-something American named Emily, who is transferred to Paris by the marketing agency for which she works when they ask her to bring an American perspective to their French sister firm as a social marketing guru.

Daydreaming

Our heroine daydreams about her new beau in her flounciest, prettiest pink dress as she twirls about the charming paths of Ruskin Park.

Picnic in the Park

What’s a girl to do while waiting for something exciting to happen on a balmy summer day? Plan a picnic, of course!

Biking & Strolling

Contemplating the offer of another date from the charming café cutie, she takes a scenic bike ride to mull things over while taking in the town’s sights, sounds, and styles.

Pretty in Pink

She decides to say Oui! Of course, such an occasion calls for a special look, and “Emily” looks simply stunning in this pastel pink ensemble.

Open Eyes and Open Hearts

This might be an imaginary story of love found when you least expect it, but really, love can be a walk in the park if you are open and ready!

A Budding Romance

Who says only men can give flowers? A fresh bouquet is the perfect symbol of something new blossoming, and l’amour is in the air as our couple celebrates the sunny day.

Hairstyling and Makeup: Renae Currey, Love 30A (@love_x_renae)
Models: Emme Martin as Emily; Caleb Whitworth as her beau; Anne McClain Hebert and Gigi Romano as her girlfriends
Special Thanks: Ruskin Place Artist Colony (@ruskinplaceartistcolony); Sylvia Forbes, An Apartment in Paris; Holly Speight of Albert F’s Fashion, Art & Designs; Rebecca Margarites, Whitewash Boutique; Red Bird Gallery; Tricia Moore, Red Bird Gallery; Disco (@disco30a); Anthropologie at Grand Boulevard Town Center (@anthropologie); Ophelia Swimwear (@opheliaswimwear); Peach Creek Blooms (@peachcreekblooms30a); Pedego Grayton Beach (@pedegograyton); BECASA at 30Avenue (@becasa)

 

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Ruskin Place Artist Colony

Photography by Hunter Burgtorf

The founder of the critically acclaimed town of Seaside, Robert Davis, is a visionary through and through. Now his beachfront village is all grown up, celebrating its fortieth anniversary this year, and there continues to be a boundless array of topics on it that invite discussion. We spent a day at the Ruskin Place Artist Colony in Seaside for our cover feature and fashion editorial and fell in love with it all over again. “Ruskin Place is considered the absolute best place to live in Seaside if you plan on residing here full-time, as the residences have parking, the homes are large, and you have a beautiful backyard with the lush Ruskin Place park,” Davis says. He adds, “The architectural master plan and design were modeled after two upper-crust exclusive towns in London: Belgravia and Mayfair.”

Another claim to fame for Ruskin Place is being an integral part of The Truman Show, filmed in Seaside and released in 1998. The movie’s producers endowed the Ruskin Place Homeowners Association with $125,000 to renovate the park after the movie wrapped. Jim Carrey’s character, Truman, went to work every day in the Art Deco building located there. With the gift from the movie producers, the Ruskin Place homeowners were able to design and build a new park that would become a respite from the hustle and bustle of the now busy little town. Landscape architect Brad Davis was hired for the project, and the rest, as they say, is history.

The iron gate in Ruskin Park holds hidden symbols of Seaside, encouraging visitors to linger and try finding them all. Artist markets each Friday afternoon showcase the wares of the local shops and artisans—Red Bird Gallery, Whitewash Boutique, Albert F’s, and An Apartment in Paris. They also showcase curated work by guest artists and live music from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Take a stroll through Ruskin Place one Friday afternoon this summer and see for yourself!

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