June was a busy month filled with travel, visitors, and catch ups with friends before everyone parted ways for the summer. I tried several new and new-to-me restaurants - one in particular that landed on my "love" list and another that landed on my "never going back again / absolutely do not recommend" list. We headed to the US at the end of the month which also meant lots of fun shopping for things to bring back for friends and family....
The June 2024 recap features exactly where I ate, drank, shopped and what I did including memorable and not so memorable meals.
12/06/2024
May in France is filled with holidays, so unless they happen to fall on a weekend the month tends to fly by. May 1st is probably the toughest day in France, even worse than Christmas and New Year's Day in terms of things being open because it's Labor Day, which of course the French take very seriously. The best is when you can…...
The May 2024 recap features exactly where I ate and drank, shopped, and what I did during a month filled with holidays in France.
10/06/2024
The April 2024 recap is shorter than normal as we spent the majority of the month traveling in the US and introducing bébé to friends and family. I was so sad to miss the famed April in Paris, which generally does live up to the hype. Apparently however this year it was nonstop rain! Read on to discover exactly where I ate and drank, shopped, and what I did in the April 2024 recap....
The April 2024 recap is shorter than normal as we spent the majority of the month traveling in the US and introducing bébé to friends and family. I was so sad to miss the famed April in Paris, which generally does live up to the hype. Apparently however this year it was nonstop rain! Read […]
06/06/2024
March is always one of my favorite months in Paris. After a long (very grey) winter, seeing the leaves return to the trees and flowers starting to bloom is beyond exciting. The warmer weather also meant I was able to get out and about more with the bébé which we all (Boomer included) enjoyed so much. Read on to discover exactly where I ate and drank, shopped, and what I did in the March 2024 recap....
March is always one of my favorite months in Paris. After a long (very grey) winter, seeing the leaves return to the trees and flowers starting to bloom is beyond exciting. The warmer weather also meant I was able to get out and about more with the bébé which we all (Boomer included) enjoyed so [....
30/04/2024
I apologize for being so very far behind on recaps. The past few months have had a very different pace than I'm used to but it's really been wonderful (and also tiring). February feels like ages ago and looking back somehow already makes me feel nostalgic. Read on to discover exactly where I ate and drank, shopped, and what I did in the February 2024 recap....
Read about exactly where I ate and drank, shopped, and what I did in Paris and Normandy in the February 2024 recap.
15/03/2024
With a newborn baby and absolutely frigid temperatures, there were days in January that felt like entire weeks. When the temperatures were above freezing we managed to get out and do a ton (while staying close to home) which I think was the best possible thing for both me and baby. Now I feel completely capable of taking my little…...
The January 2024 recap features exactly where I ate and drank, shopped and what I did - for the first time with Boomer and a baby!
10/03/2024
boomer’s baby brother says bonjour 🤍
05/02/2024
I am so late on this recap post and I apologize. December truly feels like an entire lifetime ago (I think it was the longest January ever?). It's always one of my favorite months in Paris with all of the festivity, but this year it was an extra special month personally (which members may have guessed why). Discover where I ate and drank, shopped, and exactly what I did in the December 2023 Recap....
The December 2023 recap features exactly where I ate, drank, shopped and what I did over the month in Paris.
20/12/2023
Bonaparte is gorgeous year round, but especially during the holidays 🤍✨
19/12/2023
November went by in the blink of an eye. Tis the season I suppose, but I think especially so since we've been looking forward to December for almost the entire year (you can find out why here). Discover where I ate and drank, shopped, and exactly what I did in the November 2023 Recap. Where I Ate and Drank in November…...
The November 2023 recap features the locations of exactly where I ate, drank, and shopped as well as what I did throughout the month.
16/12/2023
Merry and bright on Rue de Varenne ✨
16/12/2023
Weekend Links Week 50 is smaller than usual...and will be the last of 2023! My family arrives in Paris this week and I'm planning on fully soaking up my time with them, which means my laptop will remain mostly closed for the rest of the year. 2023 has been really fabulous overall and I'm looking forward to a busy and productive 2024....
Weekend Links Week 50 features articles about current events in France including French-inspired Christmas menus.
14/12/2023
Perfectly classic decorations at one of the oldest restaurants in Paris
12/12/2023
My favorite tree in Paris every single year .vitchen 🤍✨🎄
09/12/2023
I've spent the last week working to tie up the loose ends on major projects for the rest of the year. I'm really looking forward to taking time for myself to soak up the festive atmosphere of Paris during the holidays. Starting this weekend we have family and friends arriving for various holiday visits which will be so much fun and is also a first for me since moving to Paris....
Weekend Links Week 49 features articles all about current events in France including new hotel openings and French gift guides.
02/12/2023
It's hard to believe it's actually December. The temperatures really dropped in Paris this week and the decorations seem to be emerging (slowly but surely). I'm very excited for this month and am trying to get as much done as possible work wise in the next two weeks and then will take some time off to start 2024. Some of my favorites from Weekend Links Week 48 include how Christofle changed its image, an ode to the Lady Dior Bag, and a Notre Dame update....
Weekend Links Week 48 features articles all about current events in France including the revival of Christofle.
29/11/2023
If you're ever thinking about visiting Paris in October...do it! The weather is generally mild, the leaves are starting to change and the fall light is incredible. The first half of October was absolutely crazy, crazy busy (you can read about why here), so we were thrilled to head to the US for a couple weeks of relaxing at the end of the month....
The October 2023 Recap details exactly where I ate, drank, shopped and what I did during the month in Paris.
28/11/2023
Barthelemy is bringing their A game this holiday season. I can’t decide if I prefer it during the day or night 🧀🌲
27/11/2023
Cold and rainy but still so pretty ❤️
25/11/2023
Slow Saturday mornings ☕️🎄❤️
25/11/2023
This weekend I'm looking forward to starting decorating for the holidays. It's been hard to wait but it seems like yesterday everyone agreed it was the time to start. I saw the first trees for sale at flower shops and a little boy stopped Boomer and I walking and asked when we were going to decorate our house (he started last night!)....
Weekend Links Week 47 features articles all about current events in France including Paris 2024 Olympic updates.
24/11/2023
Took a little eight month pause from posting but I’m back for my favorite time of the year in Paris 💙🌲
24/11/2023
It's officially, officially the most wonderful time of the year. I love everything about the holiday season and look forward to it all year, which I know is irrational. I love the decorations, the music, the foods and the parties, but more than anything I love the moments spent with loved ones. I've been especially looking forward to this year's celebrations thanks to two very exciting personal updates that I'm sharing exclusively with members....
It’s officially, officially the most wonderful time of the year. I love everything about the holiday season and look forward to it all year, which I know is irrational. I love the decorations, the music, the foods and the parties, but more than anything I love the moments spent with loved ones. I....
18/11/2023
This week was busier than expected and I did not get everything I had planned finished - including a fun update just for members which I promise is coming next week! It feels like it's rained for two weeks straight, even though I know it hasn't. Luckily the festive decorations are making up for the onset of winter gloom in Paris....
Weekend Links Week 46 features articles all about current events in France including how to spend the Christmas season in France.
11/11/2023
We're jumping ahead to Weekend Links Week 45 after I took a couple of weeks off. Our trip home felt like the quickest two weeks ever and I wish we had more time, although I am excited to be back in Paris for my favorite time of year here. The colors are vivid and gorgeous (when it isn't raining) and all of the holiday decorations are starting to go up....
Weekend Links Week 45 features articles all about current events in France including new Paris hotel openings.
31/10/2023
September is always one of my favorite months in Paris. This year I was lucky to have lots of family and friends visiting which meant the month was filled with lots of favorite restaurants, shopping, and even a quick getaway to the Côte d'Azur. Read on to discover exactly where I ate and drank, shopped, and what I did in the September 2023 recap, including several of my favorite places to shop for vintage and antique items in Paris....
The September 2023 recap features exactly where I shopped, ate and drank and what I did including visit a new favorite rooftop bar.
21/10/2023
October up until this point has felt like a sprint. Every day was filled to the brim, and while it felt good to get so many things accomplished both Romain and I are exhausted. Yesterday we arrived in Dallas and are so excited to spend some time here with my family. Some of my favorites from Weekend Links Week 42 include a look at the new Mark Rothko exhibit at Fondation Louis Vuitton, a snob's guide to Provence, and a tour of a 1960s Paris apartment....
Weekend Links Week 42 features articles all about current events in France including a preview of the new Mark Rothko exhibit.
14/10/2023
It's been a heavy week, and one that's left many people feeling completely drained, myself included. I hope that Weekend Links Week 41 can be a distraction if you are feeling the same way. Some of my favorites include a list of the 36 best restaurants in Paris right now, 24 essential French cooking terms decoded, what to see and do this fall in Paris and a look at Cordelia de Castellane's French garden....
Weekend Links Week 41 features articles all about current events in France including what to do in Paris this fall.
07/10/2023
We are gearing up for a full weekend while also trying to enjoy the (potentially) last bit of warm weather in Paris. I'm personally ready for full fall mode. Some of my favorites from Weekend Links Week 40 include a look at a seaside city loved by Parisians, a list of Champagne cocktail recipes for the holidays (it's never too soon), and a simple vinaigrette recipe....
Weekend Links Week 40 features articles all about current events in France including a list of Champagne cocktail recipes for the holidays.
05/10/2023
I had the unique opportunity to visit the restoration atelier at the Musée Yves Saint Laurent in Paris. Normally, these special areas aren't open to the public. It was an incredible experience to learn more about Saint Laurent and his work....
A behind the scenes look at a unique visit to the restoration ateliers at the Musée Yves Saint Laurent in Paris
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About Me
I first moved to Paris in Fall 2012 for a semester abroad program. At the time, I had absolutely no idea how I would fall completely head-over-heels in love with the city. I returned the following summer for another study abroad program. It was during that time that I first imagined myself living in Paris full time.
Life happened, but I never let go of my dream of living in Paris. Five years later, the stars aligned for me and I moved from Dallas, Texas to Paris. My daily routine in here is full of new challenges, adventures, and excitement. It’s pushed me outside of my comfort zone and allowed me to truly connect with myself and pursue my passions and dreams. Not every day is extraordinary, but I’m lucky to live in a city with as much energy and history as Paris.
My goal is to show you “my” Paris here – my discoveries, favorites, and some of the lessons I learn. Even on the most mundane or average day I find inspiration in being here. It’s the little things – noticing a new detail on a building, attempting a French recipe (my favorite website here), or just by mastering (or beginning to grasp) a new element of the language.
This blog will be about my inspirations, my discoveries, and the highs and lows of living life as an expat. This is just “my” Paris. And I think that’s the incredible part of this city.
Paris means so many things to so many people. I’ve heard from native Parisiens that you can live here your whole life and still not discover everything.
I’d love to help you plan an unforgettable trip to France. Just head here for more information!
You can read a little bit more about me and my journey to Paris here, keep up with my travels here, and find some of my favorite spots to eat and drink in Paris here (if you need Dallas places, see my guide for The Infatuation here). Also, I’m always updating my Instagram. And if you need something else, don’t hesitate to shoot me an email!
I’ll always be a Texan at heart, but for now I couldn’t be happier about the French life that I’m building.
