This Just In : Colorful Kitchen Towels

It's time to get rid of those dirty old dish rags because our new kitchen towels are here to brighten up your house! Perfect for drying dishes, cleaning up countertops or simply as hand towels, these colorful cloths bring an array of vibrant tones and textures to the kitchen just in time for spring cleaning. From simple stripes to classic plaid, it's clear this year we're all about the patterns! Made with a range of natural fibers and available in numerous sizes, these kitchen towels not only look stylish, but their durability will keep them going strong through all of your kitchen duties as well.

Available at The Paris Market.

Holiday Inspiration: Mercury Glass Ornaments

Always a Paris Market favorite, silvered "mercury" glass is considered one of the first true "art glass" types, that is, glass that was made for display and for its inherent artistic value rather than for utilitarian use. Originally produced in the Czech Republic dating back to roughly 1840, mercury glass quickly became popular throughout Germany and England before making its way to the United States. In order to create mercury glass, a glassblower must make a double walled glass first, while adding silver between the layers with a liquid silvering solution, which is then sealed. Although mercury was originally used to provide the reflective coating for mirrors, elemental mercury was never used to create tableware. Nowadays, traditional techniques are no longer implemented, including the double wall and solid bottom found in authentic mercury glass decorations. Call us old fashioned, but mercury glass ornaments never seem to go out of style! Eternally classic and always beautiful, the silvery shine of mercury glass always adds that extra Christmas glint to the rest of our holiday decor!

Fall's Favorite Accessory

There's a chill in the air today which means it's time to bring out Fall's most essential accessory, the scarf! What's great about scarves is how wonderfully they keep you warm and how easily they can be removed when no longer needed. On days like today where the weather is cool but not freezing, a sweater might be too much, however a scarf seems to be just right. Our current collection of scarves are inspired by classic designs and patterns that will undoubtedly spruce up any outfit and keep you fashionable and comfortable through the cooler days ahead.

Available at The Paris Market.

Currently Inspired: Vintage Beer Steins

Collected from every imaginable corner of Germany, our bar is now fully stocked with these beautiful authentic beer steins! Adorned in a variety of historical motifs, these decorative mugs are gorgeous, humorous, ornate, kitsch, and classic all at the same time. Perfect for any collector or beer drinker, our steins are available in several shapes and sizes. If you're like us and curious as to what the word stein means, it is derived from the German word for stone, as many beer steins were traditionally made out of stoneware. It is said the pewter lids adorning the tops of the mugs came in to use around the time of the Black Plague in an effort to prevent diseased insects from falling into the steins. It's near impossible to pick out a favorite or even several favorites, so we'll just highlight a few mugs that we find interesting.

Cheers!

The Cycle of Savannah

One of the greatest perks of being located in the heart of Savannah's historic district is the ability to bike anywhere. Now that summer is in full swing and tour buses are filling the streets of downtown, attempting to drive has the potential to be somewhat of a headache, especially if you're hoping to find a parking spot. Besides, there really is no greater way to take in all of Savannah's beauty than by being up close on a bike, feeling the balmy breeze as you ride. Recently acquiring a beautiful vintage bicycle from England, we soon realized accessories were an absolute must. There's nothing more convenient than having a bike basket to carry your groceries, fresh baguettes, wine, or any other treasures you may find biking around town. It's always important to practice safety, and there's nothing as classic as a good ol' fashioned bell to let others know you're cruising through town. Just in case you find yourself in a mechanical emergency, we have the perfect pocket-sized tool kit for quick, on-the-go repairs. 

Cruise on down to the historic district and enjoy all the beauty Savannah has to offer! See you on the streets!

Currently Inspired: Clocks

Even though it's not possible for time to actually speed up, every year seems to go by more quickly than the previous one. Our lives may be demanding us to stay busier throughout the day, but we still like to take time to appreciate the small things in life. Although we're not spending the day watching time pass, we do enjoy surrounding ourselves with a beautiful clock or two. We never realized how each one possesses such a distinct personality until seeing several of them next to one another. With a variety of styles to choose from, whether it be classic or modern or somewhere in between, if you're searching for a stylish new way to keep time, you are sure to find the right clock hanging on our beautiful walls.

Available at The Paris Market.