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Christmas Decorations in Paris

I love the Christmas decorations in Paris, especially the way stores adorn their awnings. Here are a few photos that I took last year at Christmas time and am just now getting around to posting them. Many of the decorations are sophisticated while others are a bit kitschy. Funny enough, if I had to choose…

The website for Patrick Roger refers to him as a sculptor. This title does not seem that strange until you realize the medium for his work is chocolate. I remember a few years ago walking down Avenue Victor Hugo in Paris and spotting a very realistic looking baboon in a store window. After a quick…

The best time of the year for window shopping…

J'adore faire du lèche-vitrines when I am in Paris! But my favorite time of the year for faire du lèche-vitrines (literally licking the windows) is the holiday season. The grand department stores like Printemps, 64, Boulevard Haussmann, 75009 and Galeries Lafayette, 40, Boulevard Haussmann, 75009 go all out decorating their windows beginning in mid-November. Each year the department stores…

Last week was a bit grey and dreary in Paris, but color still could be found on many of the trees.

In the mood for unique woman's clothing with a Parisian flair? Head to Heimstone, 23 rue du Cherche-Midi, 75006 or 20 rue Cambon, 75001. The clothing and accessories definitely follow current trends, but what really sets Heimstone apart is the gorgeous textiles used for the pieces. The lovely Alix Petit (see photo here) designs all her own…

Have you heard of the meringues from Aux Merveilleux de Fred? If not, I recommend a stop at one of their five shops in Paris and get ready to sample something truly marvelous. You will find six flavors of meringue cakes with whipped cream coated in some truly decadent toppings. Fortunately, the meringues come in different sizes.…

Another visit to the Palais Garnier (Opera Garnier)

The Palais Garnier (or the Paris Opera House) is so beautiful that I could visit it over and over again. I updated my last blog post on it with some recent photos. Check them out here. P.S. I stopped by the nearby Cafe de la Paix, 5 Place de l'Opéra, 75009 for lunch based on a friend's recommendation.…

I am going to tell you the address of a great place to shop for vintage home decor in Paris (at least I think so). I am a bit torn as I sort of want to keep the store a secret. But the last time I was in the store, I spoke with the owner for…

Have you been to the SoPi (South Pigalle) neighborhood? I wrote about this hip area in the 9th arrondissement here and mentioned that I particularly enjoy spending time on rue Henry Monnier and rue des Martyrs. I shared my notes on rue Henry Monnier here, but today I thought I would share some of my favorite…

Last month I pulled together some suggestions for visiting the Saint-Ouen Flea Market (here) and alluded to the fact that I have a few stops I always make when I head there. One of those places is Un Singe en Hiver (read more about it here). But if I was forced to vote on my favorite shop at…

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