Paris Openings

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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Best of French Beauty Pop-up Lab at Place Monge (until July 15)

June 11, 2019

Are you Visiting Paris for June and planning on stocking up on French beauty products? well, I have a special treat for you because pharmacy Monge has an amazing pop-up with 7 of the best (mix of well known and newbie) beauty brands! natural and Also, read on for the 10% Discount code! I had a chance to meet the brand CEO’s and directors in an intimate evening the day before the official launch at the para-pharmacie Maybe you’ve seen my instastories where I did a video interview with th[...]

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Larchimede: 11 Rue Marie et Louise, 75010 Paris

July 13, 2018

When the weather is nice in Paris there is nothing more enticing than having a great dinner “en terrace” on a quiet street with a tall glass of white wine that pairs perfectly with your fish and foie gras But hold your horses, I’m jumping a bit ahead. LArchimede has good food - but you’ll also find two pals with a love of customer service and quality produce. The small restaurant has lots of heart you can taste and feel. And promises to be a local favourite in a nei[...]

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Yellow Tucan: 20 Rue des Tournelles

April 1, 2018

There's a new coffee shop open in the Marais (actually closer to Bastille metro) on a calm side street that's already famous for another cafe we love. Yellow Tucan is calm and friendly with great service in French and English. Yellow Tucan (75004) has coffee roasted at Five elephants in Berlin right now, so if you know these guys you know the coffee is great! I had a cappuccino for 4.50 eu, espresso 2.50 eu, tea and fresh pressed juice 5 eu. Lots more on the menu: granola, cookies cakes[...]

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Caoua Coffee Shop – 98 Quai de Jemmapes, 75010 Paris

March 10, 2018

New to Paris is Caoua Coffee shop at 98 Quai de Jemmapes, 75010 Paris Coffee roasted from Hexagone and a cool plant infused decor with an interesting menu focused on homecooked food - lots of avocados! Have we not seen the explosion of the avocado and toast bubble yet? maybe not, but you'll have your heart's content with great coffee and a nice place to meet with friends for lunch along the trendy Canal Saint Martin area. I haven't tried the food yet (they just opened last week) but I d[...]

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[Paris Photos] VENDORAMA: BOUCHERON’S 160 YEARS EXHIBITION

March 7, 2018

Boucheron, The famous jewelry house has a lot to celebrate with their Vendorama exhibition that ran to January 28th here in Paris. 160 years since the "Maison" installed the first jewelers on the iconic Place Vendome. Here are some photos of the event held in the historic Monnaie de Paris. Boucheron's exhibition was as to be expected: one of intense luxury, deep historical reference as well as artisanry. VENDÔRAMA: A CELEBRATION OF JEWELRY BY BOUCHERON At home in every age, Boucher[...]

POLL – Your Fave Parisian Neighbourhood?

Best of French Beauty Pop-up Lab at Place Monge (until July 15)

Larchimede: 11 Rue Marie et Louise, 75010 Paris

Yellow Tucan: 20 Rue des Tournelles

Caoua Coffee Shop – 98 Quai de Jemmapes, 75010 Paris

[Paris Photos] VENDORAMA: BOUCHERON’S 160 YEARS EXHIBITION