The Parisian Dream

I have just returned from Paris and could not be more in love with a city. I was only there for just a brief weekend, but am sure it was love at first sight. 

"Paris is a seminar, a post-graduate, a course in everything."

-James Thurber 1918

When I am traveling to a new city I have two goals in mind, GO LOCAL & BE A TOURIST. When my dear friend Jane offered me a chance of a lifetime (a weekend getaway in Paris), I knew right away there were two things I wanted to hit: the Paris Fleas (local) & The Louvre (tourist). 

FIND OUT WHAT I DISCOVERED.......

At the top of our agenda was to hit the Fleas, Paris' most famous flea market, on Saturday morning. Thankfully Jane is a fabulous travel companion and had already mapped out our destination, MARCHE BIRON. 

I say, if you want to know the locals of any city head to the local flea market. There you will discover their past and culture treasures. Paris' version offered us vintage fabrics, clothing, furniture, and jewelry. I was so impressed and was wishing I had the entire weekend to shop this place. 

 Jane discovered some new vintage fabrics for here little ones.

 For the love of chairs, there were so many to choose from. I was wishing I could just throw a few in my suitcase.

 ODDS & ENDS

I love finding quirky, cultural buys, too. I bought a few things in this stall and thought to myself, this is so Brooklyn. 

LIGHTING & REFLECTIONS

The French know how to guild ANYTHING, especially mirrors. I loved window shopping and taking photos for inspiration. 

I don't know much about the history of lighting, but what I do know is I have been mistaken to think that Americans have the market on vintage industrial lighting. Restoration Hardware, eat your heart out. Could you just die? And that wall paper?!!!!

DON'T FORGET TO EAT

My goal in terms of food was to partake in as many parisian sandwiches, pastries, and cafe creme.  I also didn't want Jane to pass out, since she is pregnant. So, we were sure to stop for crepes and any other tasty delights along the way. 

Mil Besos, 

M

A Birthday Wish......

Hello Monday!

I thought I would share a few more birthday details with you all today. Henry's birthday was so much fun to pull together, once I knew what theme we were going for. Like I have said in the past, I usually build the party around the invitation's design, and since our elephants had such a vintage circus look to them, I knew to head in that direction.

I don't know if I shared with you all, but I accidentally ordered too many birthday invitations. I was kicking myself for making such a silly error, but then it occurred to me to use the extra invitations as decoration.  A friend helped me cut out the extra elephants, and I used them as cake toppers and banners throughout the house. This little mistake tied our theme together!

A FEW MORE DETAILS.......

GOODIE BAGS

TABLE SETTINGS

Happy Monday!!

Mel

A Quick Trip to Paris……

Well, I am off to Paris for the weekend. Doesn't that sound so glamorous?!!! My dear friend Jane is treating me to a weekend away. I am so excited and hope to find some fabulous vintage finds at "the Fleas," Paris' most famous flea market. Jane is due to have a baby in May and so this morning she asked me what she should wear??? Since Jane is pregnant she will need outfits and shoes that are comfortable, yet chic enough to carry us through the streets of Paris.

As soon as Jane asked I knew to turn to my Pinterest boards. I have pinned so many comfy, yet chic outfits that would due the trick. 

via Style Caffeinated

MIL BESOS,

MEL