Although I stood up against the obvious and overtly racist acts, what had gone undetected was just how pervasive systemic racism is and how in its latency, it impacts almost every facet of life for people of color.
A poster from the Orangerie Museum became the inspiration for the room. It’s set in an old mat and frame from my childhood bedroom, which I think embodies a lot of the inspiration—old and new,
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data-animation-override> “My husband and I were just talking about this very thing. I totally agree!”
— Rachel on ‘A Case for Fuss-Free First Birthdays
data-animation-override> “Just a quick note to let you know how excited I am for this new project! Congratulations on the launch and everything you’ve created thus far. I can’t wait to see all of the miraculous things you all do in the coming months! ”
— Chelsea
data-animation-override> “It (Très Américain) has completely lived up to my expectations!”
— Ashley
data-animation-override> “I love the writing. I love the connection between the French and American lifestyle. I love it all. Because who wants to choose between French and American? Instead, it embraces both ideals, and I can’t wait to see the business grow even more.”
— Ellie
data-animation-override> “I switched to this mindset a few years ago when a friend made me realize that saying no to one thing is simply saying yes to yourself and something that fuels you [and your family] even more. it was such an empowering move and it feels good to pour yourself into what truly matters.”
— E. Dufrene on ‘Much Ado About Nothing’
data-animation-override> “The launch of Tres Americain is super exciting for me because as a Vietnamese-Texan, I’ve always loved French classics and Southern comforts. ”
— Thu
data-animation-override> “I think you’ve struck a perfect balance between celebrating both French and American lifestyle. I sometimes notice a tendency to look at the French way of life and say they’re living life better than Americans do. It’s true, in some ways they are, but there’s so much to appreciate about American lifestyle and I’m glad to see that comes through in your approach.”
