Paris On My Mind ~

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With the Olympics opening in Paris today, all eyes are on the City Of Lights. I look forward to watching the athleticism of all the participating athletes from every country. And I am sure we all will be treated to the sights and sounds of Paris, while doing so. Today's wrap up is all about Paris and France. Not a bad theme. Oui?

The Goop Paris Guide: If you are planning a trip to Paris, or just want to dream a little, head to Goop for the best Guides to this beautiful city. You'll find Where To Stay ~ maybe Paris's only Chateau Hotel in the 16th. Where To Eat ~ the Foodie's Guide to Paris, where to take the kids and so much more.

Jeanne Damas on Paloma Picasso and How To Avoid Dressing Like A Tourist In Paris

Ralph Lauren is the official outfitter of Team USA in the Olympics. He will reveal the uniforms during the opening ceremony. You can explore the men's and women's styles now at Bloomingdale's.

French Hair Accessories: Get the French Girl Look with Alexandre de Paris accessories. You'll find clips, barrettes, and more in tortoise shell with Swarovski crystals, pearls or plain. The collection is all made in France.

Ormaie Paris: Maison of Haute Parfumerie. This fragrance design house is new to me, and the bottles caught my eye. The fragrances are made of exceptional natural ingredients. You owe it to yourself to look at the collection. One bottle is more gorgeous than the next.

Chanel: What could be more Parisian than Chanel? I wanted to share a stylish source for pre-owned vintage Chanel pieces. You can trust WGACA 

( What Goes Around Comes Around) with pre-owned designer goods. In fact they have 59 pages of Chanel bags and jewelry. A dream for many!

Cafe Chic: If you have had coffee in a French Cafe, chances are it was served from a French Press. We use one at home. The New York Times has rated the best ones. Their favorite is the Espro P3. What makes it so good is the double filter. Makes sense. Find it at Amazon

All things OUI: Clare V is a stylish and functional line of handbags and accessories. It's a fun line that offers the perfect marriage of classic French glamour and minimalist LA cool. I love their use of the word OUI on some of their products.

St - Germain Liquor: It's an oh so very French liqour made from elderberry flowers. It's also the base of some sophisticated cocktails and apertifs. The bottle is elegant and the taste unique. Just a few drops will make your cocktail bloom. You can order it from  Wine.com

20 Delightful Cocktails Made With St-Germain

Speaking of fabulous.....I found these vintage French Champagne Buckets that are cooler than cool. I actually think they are made to look vintage, but they are indeed imported from France.  Doesn't matter. They are pretty nifty for $90.

Oh Julia! Could anyone be more quintessentially French than chef Julia Child? Add her Leather Bound Book "Mastering The Art Of French Cooking" to your collection. It deserves a place of honor in every chef's kitchen. A great gift.

Atelier Choux Paris: For the prettiest baby gifts ever. This line of luxurious cashmere baby blankets, organic swaddle blankies, and clothing are made with illustrations of french scenery. It's all enchanting. Find the line at Childrensalon.

 XOXOX

Au revoir

Deb

Saturdays At Shop This: Joie de Vivre!

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Yesterday was Bastille Day, so I thought today's theme would be all things French. It's very très chic, just like my French Friend, Christine. Enjoy and have a beautiful weekend

Monique Lhuillier Trunk Show: Thinking ahead to Spring 2024, the French fashion designer's spring edit is so dreamy. Pricey, yes, but the good news is that you only put 50% down now.  See it all at Moda Operandi

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À votre santé: Vintage French Champagne Buckets. Loving these vintage buckets that have been imported from France. They will make even the least of champagne and wines taste better. See them at Food52.

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French Kiss: I just couldn't resist. This chic candle in black will burn for 50 hours, and is $35. It has a complex scent of lime and cassis with a rose base. Sounds divine.

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Paris Paris: Some words are worth repeating. Chanel has a new fragrance! It's pretty in pink like my fave Coco Mademoiselle. This scent is interesting with notes of rose damascena and citrus. Plus patchouli and spicy pink pepper for an unexpected twist.

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Unpacking the Effortless Cool of French Girl Beauty: An excellent article from Vogue's archives.

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Say Oui: If you like the positivity behind the French word "OUI" as much as I do, Clare V. Has some very cute styles with the word embroidered including a needlepoint kit for making a bag!

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The French Art of Living Well: Finding Joie de Vivre in the Everyday World. Just out at the end of May, this book is the perfect gift for yourself or any Francophile in your life!

French flair with hair:  Alexandre De Paris creates haute hair accessories. See the collection at Bergdorf Goodman.

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And speaking of hair: Bachca Paris has some beautiful hair brushes that were made in France. One is for smoothing, one detangles, and one adds volume. Read about them at Anthropologie

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Goop's Paris Guide: If you are heading to Paris, Goop's guide is all that you need. You'll read about what's new and great, a guide for foodies, hipsters,  kids, art & architecture buffs, and more. 

Vintage Chanel: If you are a vintage jewelry lover, like myself, you need to know about What Goes Around Comes Around! They have a large online presence of only the finest authentic designer brands, like Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Dior and more. But you can also find them in NYC and Beverly Hills. Here's the link to the cuff above: Tweed Chanel Bangle here

XOXOX

Deb