Notes on JOIE with Ajiri Aki

Recommendations and insights from an American living in France on French travel, design, antiques, Parisian life and culture to encourage you to seek out beauty, joy and to soak up the good life.

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A Few Spots Left For The Good Life Retreat

Join me this fall in Provence for days filled with beauty, joy, and unforgettable experiences.

Jun 19•Ajiri Aki

The Joy And Beauty List

A little list of things to bring joy and beauty to your life this week

Jun 2•Ajiri Aki

The Joie Review No. 16

A few places and things that have brought me joy recently.

Apr 30•Ajiri Aki

Exhibitions in Paris this Spring 2026

A few ideas to take in beauty and inspiration while bloom something.

Apr 13•Ajiri Aki

Marrakech

Twenty years later, my return to this vibrant city.

Mar 25•Ajiri Aki

Exhibitions in Paris this Winter 2026

A few places to take in beauty and inspiration while you are Wintering in Paris.

Jan 26•Ajiri Aki

The Joie Review No. 15

Although we've come to the end of the road on this year, here are some notes to save for the new year.

Dec 23, 2025•Ajiri Aki

Table Topics with Cedric Terrell

Get to know one of my favorite photographers in Paris.

Dec 2, 2025•Ajiri Aki

Announcing 2026 Provence Retreat Dates

Come to Provence with me this Fall and live the good life! Plus we added a new location.

Nov 20, 2025•Ajiri Aki

The Joie Review No. 14

Some (lot of) notes from months gone by.

Oct 24, 2025•Ajiri Aki

Jewelry for the Home: My Collection with Modern Matter Is Here!!

A big exciting hardware collab I have been silently cooking up.

Oct 1, 2025•Ajiri Aki