I have traded sunshine for snow (Florida to Chicago) in case you missed it. Holiday orders from The Print Shop have been shipped and I have already had some very late nights working. It is beginning to look and feel a lot like Christmas. I have been listening to Christmas music on repeat, I even have my own Spotify Playlist if you want to take a listen. I decorated Christmas cookies at Petit Margeaux in Chicago this weekend and watched a film at the Alliance Française over the weekend.

Today, I will be joining friends for Christmas tea as our yearly tradition continues.

If you are in Chicago, I will be at One of A Kind December 6,7,8,9 along with 600 other artists. My booth is 2068. I would love to see your smiling faces and give you a hug. For FREE tickets you can use this link.

13 vintage Paris photos that you have to see. I wish I could transport myself back to see these moments.

It took 800 Hours to Make this Chanel Dress (watch the video here)

Small Bookstores are Booming after nearly being wiped out

I love Read it And Eat in Chicago (they have hosted a bunch of great authors include Dorie Greenspan and having cooking classes too)

The original stairs for the Eiffel Tower are now available for Sale. The ultimate Christmas gift for the Francophile!

I just added this print to The Print Shop from Montmartre and I love it. I am going to have to find a spot at home for it.

David Lebovit’s book, L’appart is now available in paperback.

Visit the Christmas Markets of Colmar in this video.

I originally found this apartment via Pinterest a year ago. This post has the full apartment and it is in The Marais. The gallery wall is just stunning!

My sister is the best sleeper I know and I am the worst. I made a comment about her soft sheets when I was visiting last week and she sent me home with my own pair. (best sister award) They come in a bunch of colors but I got pink.

My friend Molly was featured on Apartment Therapy for her adorable 400 square foot apartment. She is so talented!

This cozy sweater is perfect for cold Winter days in Paris.

Vegans are requesting “Sausage Street” be renamed.

The Paris Metro in the 1950’s (the video is in French) even if you don’t understand everything it is fun to watch.

These are just the cutest Eiffel Tower Cookies. I have purchased a few new cookie cutters this year. I can’t wait to bake and decorate with the kids when I am back in Florida.

The 10 Essential French Cookbooks, according to Chefs via NYMagazine

There are incredible deals to Paris this Winter. Have you thought about going in the off season? Snatch up one of these great tickets before they are gone.

I am so excited to announce I am part of Finnair’s December Inflight Magazine Blue Wings

If anyone is flying on Finnair in December, make sure to open a copy and take a look. They are sending me copies or else I would ask for one from one of you 🙂

I have a Christmas playlist I put together on Spotify you can listen to if you are in the holiday spirit.

Don’t miss the 12 Days of Giveaways which started on December 1!

Paris Protests over Rising Fuel Prices

The Chicest House Museums to Visit on Your Next trip to Paris

A few things I purchased during Cyber Monday/Black Friday

I did end up buying this bag for my sister with a 20% off coupon.

My family bought me a set of these and I bought a set. Now I am 2 down and 5 more to go to cover every day of the week.

These socks were too cute to pass up. I am not sure which day will go missing in the washing machine first 😉

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