Stocking Stuffers: Gifts for kids

Can you believe Christmas is tomorrow morning? It seems like just yesterday we were preparing our dining tables for a Thanksgiving feast, and now we're getting ready to leave out a plateful of cookies and a glass of milk for Santa! As a child there is nothing more exciting than the anticipation of Christmas morning. Maybe we're nostalgic for the presents we received as children or maybe they were truly better, but as far as gifts go, children really get to have all the fun! Our stocking stuffers for him and her were great, but wrapping up all the treasures and treats we have for kids makes Christmas really feel magical. Marbles, spinning tops, handmade Christmas elves, sour candies and finger puppets are just a few of the delightful items we have wrapped up and stuffed into stockings. With less than 24 hours now until Christmas morning you better believe all of us at the Paris Market are filled to the max with the Christmas spirit! Merry Christmas everyone!

On the Shelf: Marvelous toys for girls and boys

A recent addition to The Paris Market, and one of our absolute favorites as well, are these adorable, hand painted dolls by Blue Raspberry Designs. Founded by Valentina Felce, Blue Raspberry offers "marvelous toys for girls and boys". Each doll is delightfully unique and made by entirely by hand. After dabbling in different fields, Valentina discovered her true passion in illustration and making toys that represent those illustrations. Although we love all of Blue Raspberry's Designs, one of our favorites is the gentleman pictured below, who is actually the artist Salvador Dali! Complete with his famous mustache and melting clocks tattoo, this little guy is definitely on several of our holiday wish lists! Perfectly acceptable for children of all ages, Blue Raspberry Designs' dolls are guaranteed to make someone very happy this holiday season!

Available at The Paris Market!

Making Spirits Bright : The Baby Corner

Just like the doll pictured above, our faces can't help but smile every time we walk through the young Paris Marketeer corner. This little nook is a treasure trove bursting with adorable stuffed dolls, knit sweaters with airplanes, handmade wooden tops, vintage marbles, a library of children's books and so much more! I think we enjoy this area of the store even more than the kids that run through do. One of the greatest joys of shopping in this section is the overwhelmingly warm welcome you receive from all of the stuffed toys. It's as if the entire animal kingdom is hosting a celebration just for you and your children! And now that we have begun integrating some of our holiday favorites with the rest of our fun toys, this corner is really making our spirits bright! Next time you're looking to take your children on a mini adventure stop by and take a stroll through the shop!

Weekend Inspiration: Children's Toys

It's all too easy to get distracted while working at the store. The Baby area in particular, is one section that always seems to steal our attention. So many wonderful toys and odds and ends fill this little nook it's a wonder our customers find time to see the other parts of the store at all. One of the greatest aspects of the Baby section is the variety of toys available. Whether your child enjoys retro toys or contemporary ones, our selection is sure to keep you and your children inspired. Personally, our favorite is the mix of old and new, modern and vintage. From circus mice to compasses, slinkys to rocket ships, tops to marbles, having fun couldn't be any easier. With toys like these and the weekend right around the corner, we can't help but be excited to play!

Weekend Inspiration: Wood

From driftwood to petrified, reclaimed to new, we are obsessed with different types of wood. With such a versatile material it's hard not to find something to love! Our collection above only shows a fraction of what one can use wood for. We've selected pieces that we felt were beautiful, either naturally on their own or by what they've become. The colors and textures found within wood always make for such a calming mood within the house or shop and as always, bringing natural outdoor elements inside enhances any atmosphere. Whether it's kitchen utensils, children's toys or purely decorative elements, we can't help but constantly be inspired by the beauty and practicality of wooden objects. 

A Few of Our Favorite Things

We would like to welcome our newest team member, Collin! A recent graduate from Warren Wilson College in Asheville, North Carolina, Collin earned his degree in Creative Writing with focus in Woodworking. Shortly after finishing his studies, Collin decided to move to Savannah, bringing his immense talent with him. When he's not working at the store, you can find Collin hard at work building instruments, making jewelry, creating children's toys, designing light fixtures or updating his blog and etsy. We couldn't be more excited to have Collin as part of The Paris Market team and for him to share all his talent with us. Check out what keeps Collin inspired and stop by the store to see some of his beautiful woodworking, including our favorite line of children's tops!

1. Squirrel Nut Zippers Candy | 2. Starter Tool Kit | 3. Single Shot Espresso from our Patisserie 

4. Wooden Airplane | 5. Absinthe Sugar Cubes | 6. Santa Rosa Church Candles | 7. Life Notebook 

 8. Retro Pen

Ready to Play

It's all too easy to get lost in The Paris Market. Every corner of the store brings you to a different part of the world with all of its unique treasure. It's near impossible to pick our favorite area, however, without question, the most fun spot to get lost in is our section devoted to the young explorers of The Paris Market. 

Filled with vintage toys, finger puppets, striped onesies, french ABC blocks, kaleidoscopes, marbles and so much more, our baby section is a burst of colorful imagination. Overgrown toadstools, retro buses, mice in matchboxes and garden gnomes run this bustling wonderland of nostalgia, all of which are sure to bring joy and excitement to the whole family.  

With a surprise around every corner, our baby section is fun for both children and adults. Whether you're looking for an adorable new outfit for your newborn, a toolbox starter kit, or toys from another era, you're bound to find something that will excite your child's imagination. 

Here are a few of our favorites:

Let your imagination run wild at The Paris Market!