Shakespeare and Company
March 7th, 2013On World Book Day 2013 we’re visiting the famous Shakespeare and Company bookstore located in a dreamy spot in the 5th arrondissement just steps from the Seine and across from Notre Dame. Come along for a visit to one of Paris’ most famous bookstores! ... Read More
Paris Winter Soldes 2013
January 26th, 2013Paris is in the midst of soldes season … sale time! The annual winter sales last only until February 12th this year and now is the time to get the best bargains. Leave some extra space in your suitcase for treasures if you’ll be visiting Paris in the next two weeks! ... Read More
Christmas Market on the Champs-Elysées
December 13th, 2012Enjoy holiday shopping in a festive setting at the Champs-Elysées Christmas Market in Paris! Surrounded by magical lights, wooden chalets sell traditional gifts, seasonal food, mulled wine and more. Holiday fun for the whole family! ... Read More
The Perfect Paris Souvenir for a Child
June 21st, 2012Recently I went on the search for the perfect French gift to send a friend to celebrate the birth of her first granddaughter. After much searching, take a look at what I found at Galeries Lafayette in Paris! ... Read More
Longchamp’s Famous Le Pliage Bag Now in Leather!
February 23rd, 2012From March 5th to March 20th, Galeris Lafayette will be launching the new Le Pliage Cuir leather handbag in a world-wide exclusive! ... Read More
The Best Children’s Clothing Stores in Paris
January 5th, 2012Here’s our list of some of the best children’s stores in Paris, many of which are a short walk or bus ride from of our central Paris Perfect apartment rentals. ... Read More
Christmas Shopping in Paris at Galeries Lafayette & Printemps
December 12th, 2011Two of the must-see places during this time are les grands magasins –Galeries Lafayette and Printemps. Beyond the unbelievable decor, they are also two of the best places for Christmas shopping in Paris. ... Read More
The Best Hidden Shopping Street in Paris – La rue du Commerce
September 23rd, 2011Would you believe me if I told you that one of the best shopping street in Paris is hidden just around the corner from the Eiffel Tower? Follow along with me, and I’ll share with you this little shopping secret in Paris’ 15th arrondissement, just across the beautiful Champ de Mars. ... Read More
Les Soldes! The Paris Sales have begun!
June 23rd, 2011Now is the perfect time to head to Paris – the weather is warming up, there’s some great festivals being held throughout the city and the sales have begun! ... Read More
Paris Fashion: Boots Are All the Rage!
January 31st, 2011Boots are all the rage in Paris this year, not just for winter, but to wear all year long. And what a selection… ... Read More
Our Favorite Kitchen Shops for Chefs
September 8th, 2010If you love to cook, we recommend a trip to E. Dehillerin and A. Simon where you’ll find with everything a restaurant needs from monogrammed dishes, blank menu boards, wonderful porcelain terrines, to knives, pots and pans, even Styrofoam shaped as the Eiffel Tower, which you can take home as a kitsch souvenir or use for cocktail parties, covered with cheeses and cold meats, tomatoes, and so on. (Yes, that’s what I use mine for.) ... Read More
Discount Designer Shopping in Paris – Luxury for Less
August 23rd, 2010If you like designer brands, but also like to save money, then you’ll love La Vallee Village, a Designer Outlet shopping mall about 45 minutes from central Paris. ... Read More
Summer Sales in Paris!
July 21st, 2010Got up early last week and took a nice long walk through my favorite streets in the 6th and 7th on the Left Bank . One thing was obvious, everything in Paris is on sale! ... Read More
