On the Shelf: Spring Potting Shed

We've finally started to see some teases of spring with the warmer weather this week, which means we're anxious to get out in the garden & get our hands dirty. But of course, before we could even make it to the weekend, a cold spell hit! So in the meantime, we put our green thumbs to work on our newest potting shed display! Overflowing with beautiful dried botanicals & filled in with planting containers in all sorts of shapes & sizes, this display has definitely helped to put our gardening urges at ease. At least until the sun comes back out! So use this gloomy day to come by the store & start planning out your own spring garden!

The Paris Market Pâtisserie

Valentine's Day is 2 weeks away 

which means The Paris Market Pâtisserie is officially a go! 

So come & show affection among the confections!

Have a seat & take a photo with your sweetie 

& then post it to instagram with the tag #pmpatisserie!

On the Shelf: Studious Birds

You never know where you're going to find our collection of handmade wooden birds by Collin Garrity & lately it seems they've been feeling rather studious...that or maybe they're searching for bookworms.  Either way, we love these unique little creatures & always have so much fun coming up with different scenarios in which to display them! So whether you're a bird fanatic or you're just looking for a one-of-a-kind decorative piece, be sure to stop by the store soon to add one of these little guys to your collection. Get one before they all fly away!

On the Shelf: Cabinet of Curiosities

Inspired by one of our newest books, Cabinets of Wonder, our latest display is full of all sorts of natural curiosities & unique objects. From animal skulls & vibrant butterflies to vintage tintypes & magnifying glasses & more, this display has got us wanting to get up close & personal & inspect all the details of these curious little objects. The idea of "cabinets of wonder" dates all the way back to Renaissance times, where they were used to display disparate, eclectic objects in one place. For instance: "The chance encounter of a sewing machine and an umbrella on a dissecting table." We absolutely love this idea of unusual juxtapositions, thus our own cabinet of wonder was born. Be sure to stop by the store soon to check out our latest display & pick up a copy of the delightful book Cabinets of Wonder.

This Just In: Kobo Scents

Everyone knows how much we love our scents here at The Paris Market so we couldn't be more excited to introduce this new line of candles by Kobo. One of the things that we love the most about Kobo is that their candles are made of pure sustainable soybeans & utilize cotton wicks, which means that they burn clean & smell great! And speaking of smell, Kobo has some of the most unique scents, which is why it's so hard to pick our favorite. From Yucatán Guava (guava, citrus bouquet, mahogany) to Water Lily Clouds (spring water, heliotrope, white lily) to Violette Noir (saffron, leather, black violet), there's a scent to please every palette. And as an added little bonus, each Kobo candle comes with a set of matches! Make sure to stop by the store soon so you can smell for yourself why we love these candles so much!

Currently Inspired: Mad Scientist's Lab

The past couple of days we've begun displaying some of our exciting new finds. Our shelves have been filling up with a myriad of beakers, flasks and various other vintage finds that it feels like it's about time we put our mad-scientist lab coats back on! We don't have any experiments planned anytime soon, but we are excited to transform our cabinet into a laboratory-inspired display, filled with intriguing objects and the intoxicating scents of The Archivist candles. Stop by soon and see the rest of our exciting new finds in store!

A Table Tout Le Monde: The Provençal Life

It's finally that point in the year that we look forward to for months and months. It's that special period of time in the spring season when dining Al Fresco becomes a regular event for us. There's a narrow window of time in Savannah, just before the summer, when the weather is truly idyllic. The sun is warm, but a gentle breeze keeps you from overheating. Soon Summer will be here and unless you enjoy a side of sweat with your main course, eating outside in the intense southern heat is out of the question. Lately, we've been really hungering to lead more of the Provençal lifestyle. Home cooked meals with ingredients fresh from the market and a table full of friends, family and good wine is what we love most. And today we're ready for it! Incorporating our favorite olive wood utensils and seagrass vessels and pitchers into our latest tablescape, we're excited to take this feast outdoors! Bon Appetit!

Summertime Activities: The Farmer's Market

When it comes to summer activities, a trip to the beach is admittedly in the forefront of our mind. However, we never want to become creatures of habit, so every now and then it's good to shake things up and try something new. When we're not busy soaking up sun rays by the shore, you can most likely find us strolling through our local farmer's market. We love relaxing by the sea, but when we want some inspiration to get us moving again, the farmer's market is our favorite destination. There's nothing more inspiring than seeing a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, meats and cheeses, flowers and loafs of bread lining the stalls of our park's sidewalks. Supporting local farms and farmers and seeing your neighbors do the same only instills a greater sense of community. And, the food tastes exponentially better! With our latest display we wanted to showcase our new summer kitchen accessories with some of our favorite farmer's market finds. With items like our olive wood cutting boards, French cheese knives, artichoke placemats and sea grass water pitchers, we're ready for a summertime feast! But first, a trip to the market! Bon appetit.