Hi everyone,

We are back with another curated auction edit for Drouot Paris, and this time we decided to throw our very own soirée. Think of it as a small rehearsal for the festivities ahead.

After a deep dive into their December catalogue, we selected nine design gems we would invite as our guests of honour. From a penguin wine decanter that doubles as a music box (yes, it sings too) to a funky cabinet turned DJ, a flirtatious petal chair and two party ready outfits, we are in good company.

Like any well mannered hosts, we have also prepared a few gifts. A longlist of small but precious items we would happily slip into a goody bag.

We wrap up with our traditional poll with François, also our guest, about the one item that could take our party up a notch. For full disclosure, all three of us now have one win each, so this round will determine the grand champion. Choose your team wisely.

This is our final auction issue of the year. We hope you have enjoyed reading them as much as we have enjoyed curating them.

Happy reading, happy bidding.

Malika & George