My strong desire to see Iceland was pretty simple- I needed to see the Northern Lights. It’s what drove me there, in all honesty. What I didn’t realize is that seeing the Northern Lights is not something that is guaranteed. Apparently, the Northern Lights come and go in few day cycles so the best bet to […]
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Working in the world of retail for as long as I have, I’ve been fortunate enough to be familiar with many global brands, even as they are just starting to open up shop in the United States. For me, I have, luckily, been familiar with Sandro for many years. Though now, having lived in Paris for […]
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Le Marais, what I’ll always remember as a spicy, edgy, phenomenal place to get lost for hours- enjoying the quaint streets, the small boutiques and some of the best shopping in all of Paris. These petite streets are beyond charming. It’s almost as if they’re enticing you to stroll along to get consumed within it […]
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Marche aux puces, Saint-Ouen on a Sunday afternoon. Designer finds and uniqueness extraordinaire. Guaranteed to be a feast for your eyes, with offerings ranging from very pricey and tres jolie chandeliers to vintage Chanel pieces that are in pristine condition. And might I add, way better than bringing home yet an eiffel tower keychain! Although […]
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For someone like myself…Someone who not only is known to be a queen of shopping, though who also has worked in the world of retail for most of my professional career, representing the best of global and local brands alike, I was surprised to see that Paris truly does shut down during the month of […]
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Being raised in simpleton Amish Country, I always knew there was more to life out there than simply living my entire existence in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. And as soon as I got my drivers license, I was out adventuring. Always! I would literally drive four hours just to go to the beach for a day, only to turn around […]
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Here I sit, flooded carpet, cut-out dry wall, dehumidifier set at a balmy 105 degrees….damaged condo all around. This is it. This is the last message needed to send me on my way. For months, I’ve been seeing signs to head to Paris, though to be honest, I hadn’t paid much attention. Why would I? […]
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