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!

Postcards from Paris: { coutume cafe }

A few blocks away from Le Bon Marché, where I work each day, there is a charming coffee shop off rue de Babylone. It's a chic quartier with several charming storefronts. Usually when I finish work, I get straight on the train and head back home, but I had some time the other afternoon and I decided to take my time, maybe getting lost and stumbling upon something that would make my day exceptionally different from the Monday before. The season is changing quickly, which always is the case after Thanksgiving. Christmas trees are out in front of florists, beautiful wreaths are being hung on shop doors, string lights are up along cafe terrasses, and heaters are lit full force while people order more and more hot chocolate instead of quick espressos. I have to admit that stumbling upon Coutume Cafe was no ordinary happy mistake, but instead a preconceived idea influenced with the modern help of Pinterest. An image of this clean-lined cozy cafe popped up on a friend's board, with the name just below. Intrigued by the nature of the photo and the potential comfort one could feel in its atmosphere sipping on a warm cup of chocolat chaud on a cold, cold day I made an exception to my idea of spontaneous strolling and sought this one out.
47, rue de Babylone
75007

Bisous,

Reba

The Gift of Color

Now that we're heading deep into the Winter months, where the sky always seems to tend towards a constant overcast and the temperature manages to hover around freezing, our surroundings have the ability to feel somewhat bleak. It's times like these that help us remember how much we are affected by color. The slate grey sky of winter can so easily make us feel blue, which is why we've chosen to line our table with shades of pink! Color blocked with loads of our favorite products, from notebooks to clocks, wrapping paper to ring bearer pillows, pencils to Christmas ornaments, our new display showcases endless stocking stuffers that make for the perfect gift with an extra pop of jovial color. If you're looking for that little something extra to give to your loved one for the holidays, our pink tablescape is a one-stop shop for gift finding!

On the Table: Thanksgiving's Delicious Leftovers

With the craze of Black Friday and one of the busiest shopping weekends of the year now behind us, today is the absolute perfect day to enjoy a calm afternoon, relaxing in the best way you know how. You've just finished your holiday gift shopping, which is a tremendous accomplishment, and now it's time to put your feet up and dig into some of Thanksgiving's leftovers! We love Thanksgiving as much as the next person, but if it's possible, we may love snacking on the delicious holiday's leftovers even more! That's why today's tablescape has caught our eye. With several dishes to heat up, our buffet style table makes serving all the tasty edibles a breeze. Grab a plate, flatware, and all of your favorite leftovers and you're good to go! Bon Appetit!

Happy Black Friday!

It's Black Friday! Those of us in the retail world know that today mean's business! Today is the day when boutiques, shops, and corporations all give out their best deals of the holiday season, which is truly something to be grateful for! It goes without saying that today is one of the craziest days to go shopping, but if you're anything like us, the thrill of the hunt is what makes finding the right gift an adventure. There are plenty of wonderful holiday gifts worthy of busting down doors for and we're extremely excited to share with you our very own Black Friday must-haves! Whether you're looking for stocking stuffers or larger gifts, we've got you covered! Come join us in the holiday excitement and get all of your gift shopping done today!

1. Fine & Dandy Brass Comb | 2. Siskiyou Backpacker's Cologne | 3. Bear Balsam Pillow | 4. Handmade Wood Bangles  5. Assorted Household Brushes  

6. Vintage Bottle Opener | 7. Red Cedar Incense | 8. Roland Pine Votive Candle | 9. Wood Shied Cutting Board

Available at The Paris Market!

Happy Thanksgiving!

On a day like today, we have so much to be thankful for. We're so thankful to be able to share the beauty we find in life with the wonderful community of Savannah that supports it. And, we are so thankful to able to share our lives with those whom we love. It is truly the greatest gift to have friends and family at your side and to be able to be there for those who need it as well. Needless to say, we're thankful for all of you! And from all of us at The Paris Market, we wish you a Happy Thanksgiving! We hope your day restful and filled with warm meals shared with those whom you love most! Bon appetit!

Postcards from Paris: { rendez-vous du matin }

Winter is approaching sooner and sooner. The crisp cold temperature encourages the most vivid golden tones in the turning leaves. As each morning seems colder and colder, approaching the holidays sooner and sooner, more and more layers of sweaters and coats are added to our wardrobe. My husband and I have left Paris for the countryside of sorts, but having a rendez-vous in the city on Sunday morning we drove in early finding the city sleeping. The avenues, boulevards, and rues were mostly abandoned, and it felt as though this grand, magic city was ours for the keeping. We had some time before, and we decided to take some detours before our destination. It was cold, but promising as the sun rose from the Seine and the sky was clear. The statues seemed like ice sculptures having a thin layer of frost and cold to the touch. I imagine them shivering all night without a sufficient amount of clothing and waking up frozen, only us to stumble upon them unplanned. My fingers were numb in the end, but there was nothing short of magnificent as we moved from the left bank near le jardin de Luxembourg across the seine towards le marais, where our rendez-vous du matin began.
Bisous,

Reba

This Just In: Bellocq's Pure Teas

Escaping the cold, wet outdoors of a rainy Autumn day to a cozy nook with cup after cup of warm tea is about the only thing we really want to do on a day like today. Grey skies, wet streets and a blustering wind are reasons enough to stay inside, add a cup of tea to the picture and you better believe we're not going anywhere! Fresh on the shelves and even fresher in our tea cups, Bellocq's new blends of pure teas are the absolute perfect remedy for the rainy day blues. If you're like us and need a little pick me up in the morning, No. 36 Darjeeling 2nd Flush is a delicious organic black tea with an earthy malted and dark chocolate finish directly from the legendary Makaibari Estate in Darjeeling, India. If black tea doesn't fit your craving, our Bellocq sample box includes several other organic green and white teas as well, all of which are perfect for any occasion and just the right reason to stay in and be cozy. Time to put the kettle on!

Available at The Paris Market.

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!

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!