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!

This Just In: Teak Tableware

Get ready to clear your table because we've got a brand new collection of teak flatware and serving accessories that are perfect for all of your summertime luncheons! Teak is easily one of our favorite wood types. Its natural hue and slight variations in the wood always makes for the most beautiful pieces. And as a collection, Teak always looks the best. Simple, lightweight, timeless, and easy to clean, our latest collection of Teak tableware is exactly how summer feasts should look and feel. Stop by today and transform your kitchen table into the most summery spot in the house!

Available at The Paris Market.

On the Shelf: Hand-crafted Artisan Mugs

Being the big tea and coffee drinkers we are, we have amassed quite a collection of mugs over the years. After our cabinets finally reached max capacity, we've since learned to be more conservative with our selection, choosing to take home only those that we feel are truly unique. You can imagine our excitement this morning as we unpacked our latest collection of mugs and tumblers. Hand-crafted by artisans, each mug is made of a mix of Serpentinite (rock) and clay. Formed through a unique process, the mugs are created using the dry Serpentinite that is hammered into powder and mixed together with the clay in a 70/30 ratio (70% Serpentinite and 30% clay). The pieces are then formed by and and with bamboo tools and smoothed with stones. After being fired in a kiln, the products are covered with leaves. The smoke from the leaves against the hot Serpentinite creates its unique black finish. Each tumblr is hand-crafted from clay and available in several shades of calming neutral tones. Combined with a pot of fresh brewed coffee, these mugs are the perfect way to start your day. See the entire collection in store!

Available at The Paris Market.

This Just In: Colorful Tea Towels

Summer is right around the corner and it's about time we brought some color to the mix! We love introducing new collections into the store and today, we've added a whole kitchen's worth of beautiful, bold-colored tea towels to our shelves. Though we're not fans of messes per se, we do love having a quality towel or two on hand to clean up and dry dishes with, and our latest collection will ensure it's done with style! Pasta and cheeses, gingham and plaid, these colorful tea towels are the perfect kitchen accessory to get your home feeling like its summertime. See the rest of the collection in store!

Available at The Paris Market.

Daily Inspiration : { Julia Child's Kitchen }

Creating new displays in the store is easily on the top of our list of most exciting projects to work on. One of the most enjoyable aspects of displaying happens at the research and ideation stage, where we are able to conceive and discuss creative new ways of presenting our products that we hope become an exciting and inspiring experience for shoppers. With our latest kitchen and cooking display we sought inspiration from one of our all time favorite chefs, Julia Child. Famous for bringing French cuisine to the American public and her delightful television personality, Julia has always been an immense inspiration to us, both as a person and chef. Undeniably, Julia knew French cuisine like no other, and her kitchen was never shy of being a beautiful display of organized chaos. Filled with all the cooking essentials and then some, Julia's kitchen inspired our latest display to capture the essence of a well used and well loved kitchen. Overflowing with our newest and most beloved cooking accessories, from linen tablecloths to olive wood serving utensils, our kitchen display has everything but one crucial ingredient, Julia Child herself.

Wish List: Shield Cutting Boards

One of the greatest perks of working in a place like the Paris Market is you get to start making your holiday wish lists early, and if you're anything like us, your wish list includes a little something for every room in the house. When it comes to the kitchen, cutting boards are just one of those accessories we can't seem to get enough of. Maybe it's because we love using them so much that we wear them out too quickly, or maybe we're just suckers for a fresh slate, either way these shield cutting boards are just too delightful not to take home. Carved out of the finest White Oak and Walnut wood, these boards are sturdy yet lightweight, making transporting and cleaning a breeze, and being smaller in size you don't have to worry about taking up too much room on your countertop. Great for a multitude of uses, whether you're serving up a sampling of cheeses, or preparing a feast for the family, these Oak and Walnut cutting boards are bound to be your kitchen's new best friend! And don't forget about your fellow Chef friends, these boards are the perfect gift for anyone who loves to cook!

Available at The Paris Market!

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! 

Weekend Inspiration: Bar essentials

At the end of a long week relaxing is an absolute must and what better way to kick off the weekend than an after work cocktail? With so many stylish accessories available these days, it's hard not to want to install a bar in your own house. From our forged iron bottle openers to our horn spoons, shot glasses to flasks, nutcrackers to corkscrews, playing barkeep has never seemed like so much. Even if happy hour doesn't intrigue you, our bar accessories are nevertheless just as inspiring as objects of interest as they are tools. This weekend, whether you're unwinding with a beverage in your favorite armchair, or just looking to add a little bit of interest to the homestead, our bar accessories will undoubtedly continue to inspire. Have a great weekend!

Celebrate Mother's Day: A gift guide

Mother's Day is right around the corner and many of us are still searching for that perfect gift to express our love and gratitude for Mom. Knowing the difficulty of choosing the right item, we've highlighted our products into three separate categories to simplify your life. With gifts available for the bathroom, kitchen and the garden, whatever you end up choosing it's bound to make your Mom smile and feel as special as she is! Happy Mother's Day!

 1. Tocca Cleopatra Candle | 2. Simpatico Bubble Bath 3. | Spa Robe | 4. Fresh Bar Soap | 5. Tocca Florence Perfume  

6. The Luxury Bathroom Book

 1. Afghani Chai Bellocq Tea Traveler Tin | 2. Fleur-de-Lys Cookie Cutter | 3. Caldrea Dish Soap | 4. Olive Wood Salad Servers | 5. Chef's Candle | 6. The Commonsense Kitchen Book

1. Low Country Luxe Charleston Candle | 2. Plants and Their Application to Ornament Book | 3. Illustrated Card by Kelsey Garrity-Riley | 4. Redstone Pot, Saucer and String | 5. Mint Garden in a Bag | 6. Hanging Terrarium 

Take a Sip: The New Flavors of Bellocq Tea

Though the cold weather has come and gone, the desire for a perfectly balanced cup of tea has not. Back in October we introduced a new line of gourmet teas by Bellocq Tea Atelier and they quickly captured the hearts and taste buds of our customers, employees and fellow tea fanatics. For the spring season we have stocked our shelves yet again with Bellocq and are proud to provide an assortment of new flavors to both new and old Bellocq fans!

Choose from a variety of new flavors by Bellocq Tea Atelier.

Here is what's inside some of our favorite blends.

Siam Basil Lemongrass
An exotic caffeine-free blend of bright organic lemongrass and feverish ginger with notes of fresh basil, delicate orange blossom and red mandarine.

Gypsy Caravan
A beguiling blend of organic Indian and Chinese black teas, rambling rose and tongue tingling chile give way to soulful smokey notes reminiscent of a distant campfire. Full-bodied and smooth with delicate floral notes and a wistful, smokey finish. Gypsy Caravan is well-suited to holiday afternoons in a comfortable chair in front of the fire.

Kikuya

Beguiling hand-crafted blend of organic Japanese sencha and the essence of Bulgarian rose strewn with rose petals. Named in honor of the first geisha,  Kikuya retains an air of elegance and mystery.  The emerald leaves of Sencha, delicate with prominent oceanic and grassy notes, balance beautifully with the voluptuous scent of rose.   The resulting pale jade liquor is at once fragrant and refreshing with a long blissful finish.

Charleston 

A tea created for and inspired by the magnificent gardens at Charleston, the country residence of Bloomsbury artists Vanessa Bell and Duncan Grant. Our tea pays tribute to the cultivated yet bohemian spirit of the times in a blend of Ceylon black tea subtly enveloped in a cloud of linden with notes of poppy, chamomile and lavender. We wish you a "dithering blaze of flowers and butterflies and apples…". 

Le Hammau

Beautiful organic herbal blend evocative of a summer meadow. Think: 'Manon of the Spring', meets Marie Antoinette after a stroll through l'orangerie. Organic lemongrass and verbena mingle playfully with lavender, rose petals, mint and sage. Refreshing and light-hearted, Le Hammeau may inspire you to adorn your livestock with blushing pink ribbons too. Caffeine-free, this tisane may be enjoyed all day. Delicious iced as well as hot, serve garnished with thin slices of orange and a sprig of just plucked mint, sage or lavender. 

Next time you reach for a cup to quench more than just thirst, try some of Bellocq's tasty new blends.

Available now for sale at The Paris Market!

Reading in the Kitchen...Our Favorite Cookbooks

Among the various useful and sometimes necessary tools in the Kitchen, the perfect cookbook can't be overlooked.

Our Kitchen section has been stocked full of some of our favorite (and essential) cookbooks of the season. From Southern Staples to the Sweets of Paris, these cookbooks will have you donning that apron and whipping up something special for you next sit-down soiree.

 

Subdue that rumbling stomach and head over and pick up a new cookbook, now available at The Paris Market!