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Best Jewelry and Handbags in Paris

August 20, 2023

Are you looking for the perfect way to accessorize your outfit the Parisian way? Do you want to embody the french style by adding timeless accessories that will remain in your wardrobe for years to come? Then you stumbled upon the right article! When you continue reading you will discover the best Jewelry and Handbag brands that Paris has to offer. Now before your trip you will know all the best shops to visit . If you're still wanting someone who can customize a tour to bring[...]

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I give HuffPost Advice: “What not to do in Paris”

December 19, 2019

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I'm excited to have been interviewed by the Huffington Post for their article on mistakes to avoid while visiting Paris. Written by Caroline Bologna and featuring other Paris experts, Authors, and bloggers that I'd highly recommend you follow too! You can read the full article here Hang with us: FACEBOOK**INSTAGRAM**YOUTUBE*PINTEREST[...]

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Paris Strikes Big! – December 5th, 2019

December 4, 2019

I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but I also hate to not share pertinent information. So here I am between a rock and a hard place. Thursday, December 5th 2019 - be prepared for a massive strike in France that will affect all major transportation. I received a note in the Les Halles metro when getting off the Line 4, being handed out that read something like this" We are not trying to make your lives difficult, we just can't stand the government policies and have to fight back, and w[...]

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THINGS TO DO IN PARIS : [September 2019]

September 9, 2019

The weather in Paris has gotten a bit chilly on some days of late, so you may want to pack a light jacket if you're planning on arriving soon. Who knows it may not stay chilly, but you'll be prepared for your trip. The leaves have started to fall off the trees here. September we have the traditional returning of Parisians from vacation and the kids going back to school. La Rentree - sort of like a new year here ( like they have some calendars that start in September ..hahaha!) It's a big de[...]

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The Poster Paris Map

July 21, 2019

Prepare your trip to Paris with our curated map of the best 2019 places to eat, drink, stay and wander. This is the same map that goes out into each of our Paris Foodie Bag orders (LINK) It's also a great souvenir to have framed in your apartment. For the past 11 years, the blog has been your refuge for everything that's authentic hip and yummy about Paris. We're serious when we say No Tourist Traps! It's with this in mind that the poster map was created - of course, it would t[...]

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THINGS TO DO IN PARIS : [JUNE 2019]

June 10, 2019

June in Paris is definitely one of my favorite months (yes, I know that I say this every month about being in Paris!) but seriously June is when you really start to feel summer kicking in Paris. we have the French Open, we have Fete de la Musique and we have some really warm weather! There’s also another amazing thing happening this June in Paris were celebrating our 11th year anniversary of the blog! HAPPY ANNIVERSARY PARTY So our monthly coffee meet up is special this month -[...]