13/08/2026
We got a little dressed up for you.
After years of white tiles and frosted windows, Madame & Yves has finally decided to show a little more of whatâs going on inside.
Part pâtisserie display case, part party after someone opened the second bottle of ch*****ne. Croissants tumble, desserts misbehave, everyone seems to be reaching for the best bit.
We wanted the outside of our little corner of Clovelly to feel as joyful, indulgent and slightly unserious as we are on the inside. Something lovely for our neighbours to pass on the way to the beach, and something that tells anyone meeting us for the first time exactly what theyâre in for.
And then we found ilana bodenstein who got us. Completely.
She somehow took the craft, the characters, the beautiful mess and the very serious business of not taking it all too seriously, and drew it all over our walls.
In Ilanaâs words:
âItâs been a pleasure to draw into existence the sweet heart and soul of Madame & Yves. A French Patisserie that takes their craft very seriously, but with the most unserious of intentions. I wanted to show off the many beautiful things they make inside, in the way they were intended to be enjoyed! Sharing mess, chaos and a cheeky race for the best bits. I can confirm their treats are delicious and their joy is contagious. Thank you for having me Madame and Yves!â
Merci, Ilana. We couldnât have imagined a more delicious introduction.
And to our neighbours: we hope our new party scene makes the walk past just a little more fun.
Although, naturally, itâs even better from the inside.