ESCAPING OUR MODERN WORLD and revisiting the past in my everyday life

Some of us need to find ways, habits, tools to escape this modern world driven by technology and devices of all kind and reconnect to a past made of paper, ink, old books, silence and details. I show you how I do it in my own humble way in my art and everyday life living in an old apartment in an old french town.
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Hello I'm Laetitia Miéral a Paper Magician living in St Etienne, France.You will discover in my channel, my Paper Secrets, glimpses in my studio and my Kingdom , my artwork , characters, carriages, dollhouses, Vlogs and Fairy Tale decor videos.---------------------
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February 2023

[@jamesaritchie1]

It is wonderful that people like you still exist.

[@Merveillesenpapier]

I'm sure there are many people like me who share this mindset but they are probably not very visible in the digital world.

[@maryanneevans9563]

I love to escape into your videos. They are so calming and full of beauty.❤❤❤

[@lianapalumbo8457]

Isn't it interesting how many people are actively slowing down with technology in their homes. I'm noticing more and more that we are starting to take up activities, like writing letters, mending/making clothing and soft furnishings, pulling away from the craziness that is our world. Lighting a lantern at night to sew or read a book, instead of having bright overhead lights on and noisy TVs, is much more preferable. Thank you for another wonderful episode Laetitia 😊 xx

[@Merveillesenpapier]

Yes I think it's a good sign that some of us are saturated with this technology, and dare doing things differently at least all the things we can control in our homes.What a difference it makes long term in our quality of life, Thank you Liana :)

[@nathaliebaissard8061]

Merci Leatitia, ton univers est très romantique.

[@Merveillesenpapier]

Merci !

[@artofnikolettafarkas]

We are soulmates! Best wishes!

[@Merveillesenpapier]

Glad you like twhat you see! Thank you :)

[@scoodler]

I always get excited when I see that you have a new video up. Every one is a visual delight. Love your clothing outfits too, here and in previous video. It's all part of your beautiful and unique aesthetic.

[@Merveillesenpapier]

Thank you Tina, it always makes me happy to know that! :) oh you are very kind, these dresses and skirts were fun, pretty cheap finds last autumn, every detail matters!

[@katiemynette4285]

❤Good afternoon LAETITIA! I hope you have a good WINNING WEDNESDAY! KATIE ❣️ KENTUCKY😊!

[@rozanidesignsmasquerade7050]

Wonderful❣️I love the quills and seeing your inspirational script. Also, those amazing books and articles from the past are always interesting. Such a fun shoe house design. Thank you for continuing to share your talents and knowledge and great videography with us. It is very uplifting. 💖👍

[@Merveillesenpapier]

Thank you Rozani Yes these magazines and newspapers are always so much fun and so refreshing to read compared to our news these days. Thank you for stopping by and always taking the time to post a kind encouraging comment under my videos ♥

[@alisaaustin8431]

Inspiring! 😊

[@Merveillesenpapier]

Thank you ! :)

[@Heather_LoveTheLittleHouse]

A great reminder to do the non electronic things to unwind and feed our creativity. 😀❤ 🎀

[@Merveillesenpapier]

Oh yes , more necessary than ever in our digital times and our quality of life and art benefit so much from these breaks :)

[@davidjohnston9356]

Such a scenic walk to the bakery. Love the old narrow roads in Europe. I miss the breads the most. Celebrating and emulating the past is so important in an otherwise fast pace world. Really enjoyed this little journey away. Many thanks for putting so much effort in your videos. 🍃

[@Merveillesenpapier]

Thank you Sabine! yes bread is such an addiction,I can imagine for you it must be hard sometimes to live without a good bakery next to you. I on't think I could survive ;) yes slowing down is so important for our mental health and happiness. Thank you glad you appreciate them :)

[@davidjohnston9356]

I appreciate your time to reply. I believe you would like the small but beautiful illustrated book called PAPA GATTO An Italian Fairy Tale by Ruth Sanderson. It's about a very well dressed cat,( he is the prince advisor) his kittens and quest to find the best caretaker for them.( after his wife passed away) 😀 It's published by Crocodile Books. Have a nice week

[@Merveillesenpapier]

It looks beautiful ! thank you for the suggestion ! ;)

[@totallydomestic433]

Your shoe house reminded me of the nursery rhyme….There was an old lady who lived in a shoe, she had so many children she didn’t know what to do. But your shoe house is much prettier than hers.😁

[@wheelhouse5793]

The way things are going I think that's a great idea 🙏

[@Merveillesenpapier]

Thank you Sabine I can imagine it must be hard sometimes, good bread is a bit an addiction ! ;)It would be hard for me to live without a good bakery next to me Ive always had goods one a few minutes from my different appartments since I live in cities . yes we need to slow down it would be so much better even for the planet. Thank you :)

[@totallydomestic433]

Your shoe reminds me of the nursery rhyme. There was an old lady who lived in a shoe who had more children than she knew what to do. But your shoe house was prettier than hers😂

[@wendygale4808]

How lovely, love your videos!!!

[@Merveillesenpapier]

Thank you very much Wendy ! :)

[@lynnedaniels650]

The shoe is absolutely breath taking Laetitia! One day I plan to take one of your workshops. I really love your videos... in the meantime I will continue to watch as to live vicariously through your wonderful artistic imagination! Thank You 🥰

[@Merveillesenpapier]

Thank you Lynne you are most welcome , happy you like them! : )

[@amandareynolds3108]

Thanks for the reminder to live creatively! ✨

[@Merveillesenpapier]

You're welcome Amanda !

[@deannab9511]

Love french history, thank you for bringing beauty to the world!

[@Merveillesenpapier]

Thank you :)

[@helenhoelck5825]

Thank you for a lovely enchanting visit!

[@Merveillesenpapier]

Thank you Helen for joining me today :)

[@ianmedium]

When perusing your next antique market I highly recommend trying to find an antique ink wells set your beautiful decor would suit either glass or pewter ink wells. I love writing with my 1928 Parker that has a beautiful flexible stub nib that gives similar line variation to your beautiful quill pen. When on one of your walks keep an eye out for swan or goose feathers and make your own quill pens.

[@Merveillesenpapier]

I do have one on my desk actually I put my ink sometimes in it, but I find it more convenient to use it from the ink bottle.Oh I didn't know some parker pens could do that too, that's interesting ! I tried to write with feathers but the ones we can buy in shops or online don't give the same result than the ones they were using in past centuries. Sharpening these feathers was a real art that seem to have disappeared, the ones I tried to sharpen myself were even worse....

[@lynndopson1821]

I love the way you have embraced the beautiful life! You have inspired me to dust off my old calligraphy pens and reacquaint myself with that elegant art.

[@Merveillesenpapier]

That's very good , I'm very pleased to read that Lynn !, yes it's so much more enjoyable than typing on a keyboard!

[@epic5945]

Madame, you are immensely talented in your artwork, writing, decorating, and creativity. I too love the era of France in the eighteenth century. My home is decorated with a likeness to Versailles. Bravo to your channel.

[@Merveillesenpapier]

Thank you, you are very kind! "A likeness to Versailles", wow that's intriguing ! Thank you for your message !

[@nerys723]

Beautiful!

[@Merveillesenpapier]

Thank you! :)

[@elegantwitchery2054]

I love your world. It's so enchanting 💖

[@Merveillesenpapier]

Thank you ! :)

[@michelleeveille4435]

What a wonderful apartment which transports us in a world of poetry and original colours and creations . I would love to visit it !!! It was a pleasure, thank you very much. I will watch all your videos

[@Merveillesenpapier]

Thank you Michelle for this kind message :) Hope you will like the other videos !

[@fabchn6340]

Chère Laetitia, merci pour tes vidéos et pour celle-ci en particulier, j'avais du mal depuis quelques semaines à échapper à ce présent, anxiogène et parfois laid, et cette vidéo a eu l'effet d'une thérapie. J'ai hâte de voir ce que tu vas continuer à créer et à nous montrer.

[@Merveillesenpapier]

Contente si cette vidéo vous a remonté le moral !! Merci de votre passage par ici ! :)

[@nancysadirondackart50]

Your videos always are encouraging to me. Thank you.

[@Merveillesenpapier]

Thank you Nancy!! :)

[@DianeDavis-k5j]

What a lovely home and life you're creating. Your writing is also so beautiful.

[@Merveillesenpapier]

Thank you , it's a sweet compliment ! :)

[@poppysstorytimetv]

We are so lucky to share your beautiful and unique vision. Thank you! I enjoy every video you make and look forward to seeing you do a BBC special one day - you are a superstar.

[@Merveillesenpapier]

Thank you ! Well! who knows? Your comment made me laugh!! :) You are very kind ♥

[@zetasattic]

Such a beautiful life you have. You’re so right life should be filled with little moments that become warm memories. Thanks for making beautiful moments for us ❤

[@Merveillesenpapier]

Thank you Dawn ! It's a very poetic way to say it , yes absolutely !

[@martinadelaney221]

Absolutely, totally exquisite, Letitia. Everything here. But, most of all, you. 🙂👌🌼💐🌼

[@Merveillesenpapier]

You are very sweet Martina ! ♥

[@roksannastephens4375]

It's another inspiring and lovely video. Yes, a more meaning life style. Going back to our roots, I most certainly need to do this more, and we in our lives, don't we?! Your collections are so intriguing and ever so beautiful. You live in such an awesome town with architecture, so it's easy to go back in time. Ahhh, ink and quill in hand with the sound of quill scratching across the paper is heavenly. And who doesn't love the sound of a ticking clock?! Thank you again so much for such an inspiring video. Hello Choclette Question? Are your workshops more than directions and video demos? Do I need to supply my own art media and supplies?

[@Merveillesenpapier]

Thank you Roksanna ! yes I know for us europeans, to time travel simply wandering in our towns is so easy yet few people really pay attention to it, Clochette sends you a cat hug. I'm not sure I understand your questions the workshops are made of detailed videos,with all the informations, links, supplies required, sometimes printable documents are available too , people can interact and ask their questions under each videos we also do live video calls the first weeks after the launching of each workshop. I'm not sure if it was your question though !.

[@totallydomestic433]

I really need to get back to my calligraphy. Handwriting is so important. I use pin & nib, but have never used a quill.

[@valarkov6455]

Anything changed in that 1 month?

[@TheZeyre]

I am delighted to have found your channel and I hope to join a workshop this coming year. My thanks. 🙏⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Joanne

[@Merveillesenpapier]

Thank you, I'm very glad your friend gifted you with this magazine :) ! You will be most welcome, Happy New year to you !

[@SandiWiensz]

You are so inspiring!

[@Merveillesenpapier]

Thank you ! ; )

[@hilarywallace9927]

Beautiful video . Your writing is wonderful ! The shoe house is gorgeous ❤

[@Merveillesenpapier]

Thank you Hilary :)

[@jessicastrideart]

I love living near to very old streets too, it’s a joy to see buildings that are still there after centuries isn’t it? Your shoe house is very beautiful, it reminds me so much of the nursery rhyme of the Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe. I loved this rhyme when I was little!

[@Merveillesenpapier]

Yes it is most people who live in towns like us don't notice these buildings and all this past anymore , they take all that for granted !I'm not familiar with this rhyme, will try to find it !

[@jkom601]

Dear Laetitia, what a sweet surprise as always ❣️Having vacillated from one word of the year to another, after watching this beautiful episode, you inspired my ultimate choice. Intentional ❣️❣️Laetitia, was wondering if this new shoe course is included with the older one? Your lovely living room looks so bright and cheerful with all of the light streaming in from the windows and equally cozy with candlelight ❣️🦊🧚‍♂️hope you and your family are all having a wonderful early Spring ❣️❣️💐💐🐝🐑🍄

[@Merveillesenpapier]

Thank you Mary Anne! no the access to this workshop is only available to those who purchase it . Yes whenthe ssunny days are coming back it's very pleasant to be in this room Thank you! A beautiful transition to spring to you too !

[@anthonylewischurchill-theg233]

Thank You so much once again, Your work is superb and so inspiring.🧡

[@Merveillesenpapier]

Thank you very much Anthony. Glad you appreciate it !

[@anthonylewischurchill-theg233]

@@Merveillesenpapier 😍

[@starbuono825]

Hi Laetitia. I love watching all your videos and also, aside from your beautiful artwork , I love how you decorate your apartment ! Are all or most of your furniture antiques ? I love everything French and am trying to decorate my bedroom in a French style and I have gotten many ideas by watching your videos so thank you very much for that I'm even listening to classical music for inspiration ! Keep up your great work and Thanks again !

[@Merveillesenpapier]

Thank you! In the precise french meaning of the word "antique"/ Antiquités no, none are.They are all late 19th or copies of furniture of the 18th but made in the mid20th century , une antiquité would be precisely made in the 18th for example would cost several thousands at least 1 thousand euros each piece and totally out of my budget, and too precious when you live with a cat... Glad if my videos inspire you for your home ! Thank you !

[@ivanovicsonja3225]

Krasno ma tako bih dušu kod tebe odmorila.

[@mariondapsance7803]

Un peu de beauté dans ce monde hideux, vous avez mille fois raison!... mais il suffit de sortir de chez soi et de voir des gens en jogging scotchés à leur portable pour que le moral retombe aussi sec.

[@Merveillesenpapier]

Il ne faut pas y prêter attention il y en a beaucoup mais heureusement on arrive encore à croiser des gens habillés différemment qui regardent dans le vide lorsqu'ils font la queue ou dans les transports et ne se précipitent pas sur leurs téléphones , mais je reconnais qu'ils ne sont pas légions.