Motti Casa opens in Studio City, showcases global goods

Nora Natali wanted her new Studio City showroom to be eclectic, just like her favorite Paris boutiques, Merci Paris and Colette: “casual but elegant with a French twist,” she says.

Walk into the sunny space on Ventura Boulevard and Natali’s love of international products becomes apparent: Bright blue tablecloths from Africa share display space with handcrafted resin serving boards by San Francisco artist Tina Frey. Rattan mirrors are hung salon-style next to a collection of Egyptian cotton throws. French fare -- teacups and tea towels -- blend seamlessly with modern furnishings by Danish design brand Menu.

While jazz plays softly on a turntable in the background, Natali shares some of her favorite items: The Minister side table by Karabachian Design Office ($320), I Profumi di Firenze perfumes, soy blend candles from Maison Louis Marie and Rosemunde tank tops. “I want to mix it up,” Natali says. “I want everyone to come in here and not feel intimidated by beautiful things.”

Motti Casa, 12222 Ventura Blvd., Studio City. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays; noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. (818) 761-7282.

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