There are five of us: Jean-Charles, my husband; Mahaut, Isaure, and Brune, our daughters; and me, of course. Not forgetting our dog, Tomate! After the second lockdown, we longed for outdoor space—a place where we could truly breathe. This is a 1970s house that we especially love for its grounds and its lush, green surroundings. We’re in the city, yet completely immersed in nature. At the end of the street stands the Villa Cavrois, and just behind the house is a wooded area. There’s also the Forêt des Deux Lions, the Grand Château, and plenty of open spaces where we can walk with the girls. I go running every morning. It’s an incredible luxury to have that as part of everyday life.

In this northern town, there are very specific architectural guidelines. For example, window and door frames cannot be white or black. It encourages you to find colorful solutions, but in very soft tones that blend naturally with the surrounding landscape, which is largely defined by brick architecture. For both the façade and the interior, we chose neutral foundations—white, wood, and timeless materials—which can then be accented with more personal touches. I’ve moved away from mustard-yellow walls; in the end, I think you have to be careful with very bold colors in the rooms where you spend the most time. Today, I prefer to bring personality into a space through objects, textiles, and patterns.

In the dining room, we had a table with a marble top that I absolutely loved, but its legs felt too traditional. We removed them and had two large metal cylinders custom-made and fixed underneath the table instead. I love the result—it’s much more graphic. It gives the piece a real presence and creates a beautiful contrast between the materials.

I use them in small touches. I love their ability to instantly transform an outfit or a room. You can wear jeans and a white T-shirt, and simply add a leopard-print accessory—it immediately adds character. I work in exactly the same way when it comes to interior design. A simple base and a few strong pieces are enough to create an atmosphere. It’s this contrast that interests me.

I’ve been increasingly fond of hunting for vintage pieces. The Marcel Breuer chairs in the dining room were found second-hand and then re-caned, with a more raw, lighter woven finish. I love these chromed, tubular pieces that evoke the 1970s. The chromed armchair in the living room adds a more graphic dimension to the space. It’s these kinds of details that I really enjoy. As for flea markets in the region: Emmaüs, Le Troc de l’Ile, and of course the Braderie de Lille. But you have to get there very early, otherwise there’s nothing left!

The kitchen! It was designed as the heart of the home. It opens onto the garden, with a very open view. It’s where we spend most of our time. It’s also where we have our family ritual: dinner. I work a lot on screens, and this is the moment when I put my phone away. We all come together—just the five of us—to talk about our day. Even if we don’t stay at the table for hours, it’s a real daily ritual.

Homemade pizza! The girls often take part in making it. It’s simple, convivial, and everyone can get involved. It has become a staple in our home.

Exactly. I’m very family-oriented, very close to my friends. I’ve always lived in the North, and all my circle is here. It’s not the weather that keeps me here, but the quality of life! People are warm, everything is accessible, and you feel good here.

I would first recommend Vieux-Lille. You should take the time to look up and observe the architecture. I especially like the area around the Cathédrale Notre-Dame-de-la-Treille and Place Louise-de-Bettignies. And then there is, of course, the Opal Coast. I am very attached to Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, where I have been going since childhood. I enjoy having lunch at La Base Nord, walking along Rue Saint-Jean, and enjoying the beach bars as soon as the sun comes out.

I grew up in Villeneuve-d’Ascq. I have three brothers, and I’m the youngest. It was a very free childhood. We played outside, went off to collect tadpoles until late, wandered around without phones or constant supervision. It’s a childhood that leaves many memories of freedom. Unfortunately, we don’t give children the same level of independence today, but in this environment our daughters still have a wonderful playground.

My mother was a stylist. She always made my clothes, knitted, and taught sewing classes. She was very creative. My father ran an IT company. But it was mainly my mother who passed on to me a love of textiles, materials, and combinations. It’s something that comes very instinctively to me.

I started five years ago with buying and reselling, but my goal has always been to create my own pieces. For the past two and a half years, we have been developing our collections through regular releases. I like imagining recognizable garments with character. My aim is for a piece to be identifiable at first glance—like that leopard cardigan!

Yes, very much so. We mainly produce in Portugal, but also in the North of France. Some of our knitwear is made in particular in Roubaix. For someone living in a region historically tied to textiles, working with local expertise makes a lot of sense. It’s a way of contributing, in our own way, to this ongoing story.