Interior Poet

Poetical and enchanting, Aude Jolijour’s style reflects her love for colour, nature and 1900s Paris...

Photos and styling: Aude Jolijour

In our Autumn issue we had the pleasure to interview stylist Aude Jolijour…

Tell us a bit about you and your professional background 

I have always been fascinated by colours, materials and interiors. As a child, I would dream of being a painter. I finally studied Applied Arts in textile design since that was what allowed me to have a profession in decoration. I started out as a stylist for a big French magazine, I also taught Textile Design and Plastic Arts, and I also had my decoration shop in Paris.

What inspires you?

My senses are always awake, and so what inspires me is a rose bush in a garden, old decrepit walls with old wallpaper, a thousand and one very beautiful little things ... the chirping of birds, the display of a florist, a pretty dress ...

How would you describe your style?

I have a very eclectic style. I am not looking for perfection but rather for the harmony of materials and colours. In fact, I choose my furniture or my objects in general in my favourite second hand shops.

How do you approach styling a room? 

I try to find its soul.  Each place has its own story and I try to recreate it. I am obviously much more sensitive to old places.  Then I look for the colorful atmosphere that I want to develop.  The rest is obvious ...

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