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So what started as an instastories poll is becoming its own thing! As I finalize the 2021 Paris journal planners - I'm adding neighborhood stories, monthly mantras in french and English, blank daily pages, typical Parisian weather, basic language tips, and more! In the meantime - head over to Instagram and get in on the poll for your fave Parisian neighborhood. I have to include a few lesser-traveled authentic (up and coming) neighborhoods too, so you can get your fill of al[...]

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Favorite French Perfume Brands

December 2, 2020

I must admit that before I moved a France I was a pretty "basic" perfume kind of girl. I do remember when I was 16 like everyone else but then I wanted to wear CK One cologne and even after being gifted every Christmas with a special perfume by my older sister I never actually thought much about perfumes and all that and “girly" stuff. The typical tomboy, I guess... Even though I have always enjoyed fashion and I’ve always obsessed it but never became a fragrance fanatic until I mov[...]

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Dreams of moving to France, I can help!

October 13, 2020

photo by the talented Gabi Alves @gabialvesphotography Hi loves, Some of you already know that I'm a marketer and event planner by trade so I have a few years of experience helping brands launch in France. Two years ago when I added tours to my activity I also started to consult women and families looking to make the move to Paris or other parts of France. Think of me as your Parisian Auntie. I've been here for 13 years, have pretty much done it or been through it all. I'm being a bit dramat[...]

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Being black in Paris right now…

June 21, 2020

hey loves Just a little update. I've been trying to write a blog post about what's been going on with me right now and I still can't...everything has been super heavy and I just want to take care of my mental health right now. Especially while most of Paris and France still pretends like there is no problem with racism, adding even more weight to the feeling of invisibility that black people feel in this country and the present worldwide crisis. I've been more active on instagram.[...]

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BOOKCLUB Meeting – #1

May 7, 2020

Bonjour loves A quick note to say that I'm super excited for us to be going live this Sunday at 8PM Paris time for our first Rendez-Vous online book meet up! Look at us! Being so inspired and dedicated to everything francophone and personal development. We will touch on the topics in the book over wine and also talk about life in Paris. To join us be a part of our Patreon community here https://www.patreon.com/myparisianlife a bientot![...]

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Featured: METRO News, Best travel Secrets from locals.

May 3, 2020

I know you are still dreaming of Paris and all the wonderful things you'll be able to do when the lockdown is over and Coronavirus is behind us. If you also love authentic experiences and a local take on Paris then you'll love this piece from Metro News where I'm interviewed on one of my best kept secrets! Man, it was a hard one to give up - because I love the quirkiness of this place so much and it holds so much history and #feelgoodparis vibes. But caring is sharing, right? hahaha An[...]