Step inside Compagnie du Sénégal et de l’Afrique de l’Ouest (CSAO*), an ethnic African retailer, and discover style that’s both cozy and eclectic. Its founder, Ondine Saglio, blends a dash of bohemia with a playful mix of colors, patterns, and styles.

Ondine Saglio and her small family have set up shop on the ground floor of a building in Paris’ tenth district. Located in a former storeroom on the other side of an interior cobblestone courtyard, the space, with its warm, chic, and no-frill style, resembles its owner in every way. The L-shaped kitchen and living room area connect the master bedroom, located closest to the entrance, to a lovely patio, which separates the children’s room from the rest of the space. The apartment’s somewhat unusual layout in no way detracts from its charm—quite the opposite, actually.

By Françoise Diboussi

The full article is available in the 3rd issue of MOYI.