This Just In: Olive Wood Kitchen Essentials

I don't know about you, but here at the Paris Market we're kind of obsessed with kitchen gadgets, so it's always an exciting time when we get new ones in stock. And though it's hard to pick a favorite out of our great selection of kitchen wares, we might just love our olive wood the most. There's just something about the natural design that olive wood creates when it's carved that is absolutely beautiful. So whether you're in need of new bowls, coasters, a rolling pin, or various other baking utensils, be sure to stop by the store soon to see our beautiful new selection of olive wood!

On the Table: Fromage Feast

This past weekend marked the official start of summer so we decided we would kick it off with a table set for cheese lovers like us! On hot summer days, a refreshing light meal is ideal. Overeating and overheating is a dangerous combination, and we've found a delicious and simple cheese course is easily one of the best options out there. Incorporating a mix of our favorite olive wood and teak tableware with several pieces of vintage china makes this French fromage feast an inviting setting for enjoying a light cheese course, even in the heat of the summer season. Happy summer and bon appetit!  

On the Table: Flora and Fauna

We've been all about the nature theme lately. Maybe the sudden growth of flora and fauna from our spring showers has inspired us or maybe we're becoming more outdoorsy the older we get. Either way, if there's a new way of incorporating nature into our lives, we'll make it happen! With our latest table display we wanted to create a more rustic atmosphere than usual. Incorporating dried leaves and olive wood utensils was our main focus. However, we didn't want the table to feel too earthy so we included a few of our simple glass tumblers and silver flatware to balance it out. Forgoing a traditional placemat, we instead chose to use our vintage leather bound books to set each place setting as not only a way to unify the table, but also as a way to add an old world charm to the delicious and outdoorsy evening ahead. Bon Appetit!

Weekend Inspiration: Picnic Essentials

The weekend is right around the corner and already we're getting our plans in order for a relaxing couple of days. With a forecast of 80 degree weather and pure sunshine, it's safe to assume we'll be spending the majority of our weekend outdoors on a good ol' fashioned picnic! We've already begun packing our basket with a few our favorite outdoor dining essentials. And though we love our olive wood utensils and our new favorite water bottle, we can't deny our excitement to try some of our brand new French jams that have just landed on our shelves. We've been tempted all week to spread some Apricot jam on our morning croissants, but we figured bringing them on a picnic was a more exciting introduction. Stop by soon and check out the rest of our picnic essentials and be sure to spend some quality time outdoors this weekend!

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Weekend Inspiration: Kitchen Accessories

One reason we love the Fall so much is because of all the delicious seasonal meals one can muster up in the kitchen. Unending pumpkin recipes, hearty soups and stews, pies and pastries, and so much more, this season is the absolute best for experimenting on meals that warm you up and fill your belly. With our new collection of teak and olive wood kitchen accessories now at our disposal, the desire to get cooking in the kitchen is even stronger than before. Besides, the majority of the fun to be had is in preparation stage and with all of our new accessories to work with it's guaranteed to be knockout meal. Have a great weekend! 

On the Table: The South of France

Continuing with our summer inspired tablescapes, our most recent display takes us to the south of France. Utilizing the natural textures found in the terra cotta pots and linen napkins, we continued our motif with the inclusion of our hand carved olive wood utensils. The combination of bold, modern shapes found in our cheeseboards with the delicate, vintage plates brings a freshness to the table, keeping it from feeling too stale, while all the while retaining its timeless aesthetic. Though we were restrained in our distribution of color, the earthy palette undoubtedly keeps the mood relaxed, in an attempt to reflect not only the colors of France's countryside, but the lifestyle of those living in the South as well. If traveling to the South of France is out of our means, then at the very least, we can bring the best of it to our table for a memorable summer evening. 

Bon Appétit!