{"product_id":"joie-ajiri-aki-9780593236574","title":"Joie: A Parisian's Guide to Celebrating the Good Life","description":"\u003cb\u003eEmbrace the joy of Paris wherever you live with American expat Ajiri Aki, founder of the French lifestyle brand Madame de la Maison.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"More than being a terrific guide to the city, it's a thoroughly comprehensive guide to better living.\"--Chioma Nnadi, editor of \u003ci\u003eVogue \u003c\/i\u003eonline\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe French are known for their joie de vivre--celebrating the simple things--a philosophy that tastemaker Ajiri Aki embraced all of her American life. As a child, she frequently tried to convince her Nigerian-Jamaican mother to pull out the fine china for everyday meals or when hosting friends. Her mother always said she was waiting for a special occasion, which sadly never came before she passed away when Ajiri was only twelve. Ajiri promised herself she would never hesitate to use her treasured pieces. When she moved to Paris, France, as an adult, she learned how central that idea is to French life, and she also began to absorb other essential lessons from her new friends: treat yourself to fresh flowers just because, take time to source the best baguette, and perhaps most importantly, enjoy 黎re--just being. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn this beautifully photographed volume of everything French, Ajiri shares what she's learned about living in Paris--from hosting the perfect ap駻o (happy hour) to lingering around town like a fl穗eur (loafer) to thrifting for antiques at the market. While exploring the prettiest cafes and shops, you'll be inspired to reclaim your right to leisure as the French have, so you, too, can savor the spontaneous, joyful moments that happen every day.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Ajiri Aki\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0593236572\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780593236574\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Clarkson Potter Publishers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/18\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 272\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.63lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.24h x 8.29w x 0.96d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 04\/01\/2023 pg. 61","brand":"Ajiri Aki","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44069393039615,"sku":"9780593236574","price":37.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_9d1995ca-c922-4a36-a4dc-34e06ae33c4b.jpg?v=1685424468","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/joie-ajiri-aki-9780593236574","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}