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Author: Lisa Fontanarosa Collection

Sometimes the best gardens are the ones we never planned.  Our amaranth patch wasn’t planted by our hands—it was gifted by the wind, scattering seeds that found their way here and decided to bloom. Now it’s a sea of color, a little reminder that nature always has surprises of her own.   My home ….where every shade of red feels like home

It is here in my greenhouse where every table tells a story 

My home has been a quiet conversation between gardner and plant, intention and chance.  My garden unfolds as a gentle walk-through to three distinct garden patios and four garden rooms forming a loop around the house. Our beloved greenhouse, is our welcoming room.

Flowers soften the structure of a room while adding a little unexpected drama

In the quiet dapple of a French garden,  Marie Christophe brings flight into being.

With patient hands and lengths of wire, she coaxes birds from air itself listening to nature and shaping wire into wings

Elevate your space with the timeless beauty of French sculptor Marie Christophe. This custom sunflower, delicately crafted in wire and ceramic, floats above the fireplace like a golden whisper of Provence—elegant, airy, and unforgettable.

Paired with simple  slender wire birds perched  in quiet conversation, their silhouettes soft and lyrical, as if paused mid-flight.  And  with candles,  the composition becomes a living still life—refined, romantic, and effortlessly luxurious.

The most gorgeous room EVER conceived with the magnificent creations of Marie Christophe!

All I can say is……Dazzling!

Marie Christophe created this beautiful custom chandelier and lantern for a palazzo in Turin, Italy.

Laced with watercolor beads and whimsy, these pieces are a study in delicate elegance.

In the words of Pierre-Louis Mascia:  something special has come to life

Marie Christophe returns to Pierre-Louis Mascia, this time to dress our new boutique in Milan.
A sculptor of wire and light, she shapes airy silhouettes that naturally dialogue with our prints.
At our space,  she weaves her magic- transforming the boutique into something luminous and alive. 
Two artists, one shared language…. and this dreamy place where it all comes together.

Among the most captivating elements of Pierre-Louis Mascia’s new Milan boutique are the custom crystal flower hangers by sculptor Marie Christophe. The lily, a personal favorite, shimmers in delicate crystal, suspended among Mascia’s richly layered textiles—an elegant interplay of light, texture, and quiet opulence.

Trellis, Adam & Viktoria’s more popular patterns, ( and one of my all time favs  and featured in Vogue!!)  is a sweet flower repeat with Russian influences- block printed on silk taffeta, silk velvet applications and heavy embroidery.   Love it paired with New Kyoto Light Kelly Green and Hybrid large lumbar pillow in green 

Among the most captivating elements of the boutique are the custom crystal flower hangers conceived by sculptor Marie Christophe. Suspended  like a constellation in bloom, these delicate forms evoke blossoms caught in a moment of quiet bloom, as if time paused at the precise moment of flowering.  Each one meticulously shaped in transparent crystal to capture and refract light.

Rather than simply decorating the interior, the hangers act as beautiful sculptures —drawing the eye.

The gorgeous hangers create a landscape where light blossoms, and where the boundary between nature and creation gently dissolves.

Purple and green picked up from Monet

Since 1997, my work has been guided by a simple ethos: made by hand, shaped by human touch, inspired by faraway places, and filled with meaning that deepens over time.

I still remember the moment it truly began. Paris, 1999. Suspended in a quiet gallery were Marie Christophe’s wondrous wire creations—delicate, luminous, almost alive.

My heart skipped. I didn’t just see beauty; I felt connection. In that instant, I knew her work was something to be shared.

Today, that same feeling lives on in each and every creation by Marie Christophe and her  singular ability to transform wire into something poetic and enduring.

Delighted to share Marie Christophe’s latest masterpiece…… Palanquin, a breathtaking crystal mirror sconce that radiates whimsy and elegance and transforms light into art;  handcrafted with an exquisite palette  of gorgeous green crystals, warm wooden beads, and a delicate bird delicately poised on a branch.  It captures the poetry of nature and with all her creations, the sparkle of a refined design.

Created for a discerning client,  this piece will be a radiant addition to interiors where elegance meets imagination and invites both nature and enchantment into any space.

There are pieces that simply arrive—and others that feel as though they have always belonged.

This sculptural fish by French sculptor Marie Christophe has landed effortlessly into its new home, finding its place among a wall of collected beauty ….a curated wall of art where texture, and story meet.

It carries a sense of the sea into the stillness of the room—an echo of distant shores, shaped by hand and imagination.

Yellow is having a moment again. 

Soft, buttery yellow—the shade of budding buttercups and Adam & Viktoria’s velvet pillows—brings a gentle warmth that feels instantly uplifting. 

I love layering their pillows throughout my home. The mix of prints, textures, and shapes creates a space that feels personal and ever-evolving.

  I have always believed in surrounding ourselves with objects that carry a story—shaped by human hands.

One of my favorite projects…Marie Christophe’s custom pagoda-style chandelier, which features birds winging their way around wooden beads and crystals, is the centerpiece of  Amanda Ross’ beautiful bohemian dining room created with Muriel Brandolini as seen  in Architectural Digest January issue.

Marie Christophe’s latest – a sensuously shaped, sculptural and skirted chandelier — is over 6 feet tall and 4 feet wide yet it’s as light and airy as a piece of lace.

 Specified for David Kelinberg Design Associates for his new home in Tangier!!

A luminous garden suspended in air….Pierre-Louis Mascia opens the doors to his new Milan boutique— and unveils the new custom creations by Marie Christophe

Marie’s latest creation… hand-sculpted wire snake lamps adorned in a dazzling dance of vibrant green, red and blue crystals it coils with grace beneath a custom shade in Mascia’s signature fabric.  A radiant fusion of artistry and enchantment, these lamps bring luminous intrigue to any setting.

Obsessed!!!

Utterly seductive… completely and madly in love.!!!

Exotic and elegant, Marie Christophe’s new Moroccan-branch lantern is illuminating my client’s Telluride dining room.

This beautiful creation pairs wooden beads with crystal birdies that look as though they are about to take flight.