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    The 10 Best Art Accounts to Follow on Instagram Now

    Instagram has come to the rescue to show us there is still art being made in the world, and you can enjoy it from the comfort of your own home.
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    Parisian Living

    Finding Love & an Apartment in Paris

    I moved to Paris four years ago with my then-husband and teenage son. We hired a real estate agent to find us an apartment. He did all the work and talking, and got us installed into a palatial apartment within weeks. Easy-peasy. Last year, post-divorce and after a plumbing crisis that rendered that spacious apartment […]...read more
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    The 10 Best French Foodie Instagram Accounts to Follow

    We might not be able to sit down and enjoy a meal at our favourite Parisian bistrot, but we can try to replicate a restaurant-like experience at home. To give you some inspiration, we selected our favorite French Instagram food accounts....read more
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    What to Do in Paris and Online in March: Cinéma du Réel Festival, Digital Days & More

    March is here and it's always a nice surprise when you notice the days getting longer. Here's what you can do this month in Paris and online....read more
     Arts

    Where to Buy French Art

    Art has the ability to transport you to another place and time. Here are my top three suggestions of where to buy art to adorn your walls and dream of la vie française....read more

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    Expat Life: Paris Plumbing Adventure

    All Parisians have a plumbing story, especially since plumbing in old Parisian buildings tends to be an afterthought....read more
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    “Le Flirting” in France: The Art of Seduction

    Soon after arriving in Paris, a man asked if he could join me at a café. “Actually, I am engaged,” I said. “But zees is nuh-sing in France,” he replied....read more
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    A Single’s Guide to Surviving Paris on Valentine’s Day

    Valentine’s Day may just be the most divisive holiday out there. While many of those with an amoureux may love the opportunity to profess their love in person (and usually on Instagram too), it can be a tough day for others. Whether you’re a hopeless romantic or a cynic, here are six things you can do to make Valentine’s Day suck less....read more
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    Food & Drink

    Dishes to Cook at Home to Feel Like You’re in France

    We have selected some of the most delicious and cozy French recipes to cook at home to feel just as if you were in your favorite Parisian restaurant....read more

    How to Have a French Holiday Meal at Home

    While it’s still tricky to travel, you can keep wanderlust at bay with these tips and recipes for bringing a touch of France to your holiday meal. Treat yourself – whether a celebration for one or many, on a modest budget or no expense spared....read more

    An American’s Guide to Thanksgiving in Paris

    There is no French equivalent to Thanksgiving, so you’ll likely have fun explaining the holiday to your French friends. But, this also means that you may have trouble finding all of the traditional American ingredients for your favorite fare. If you’re in Paris this year, here are a few tips on how to make the day special! ...read more

    The Other Side of Montmartre: The Best Restaurants, Bars & Cafés North of Sacre Coeur

    You may already be familiar with Paris’ famous Montmartre district, but how about the hidden neighborhood tucked away behind the hills in the northern end of the city? While much of the 18th arrondissement has remained home to immigrant communities and fought off gentrification, pockets of the neighborhood have begun changing in recent years with new cafés and trendy bars popping up—including ...read more
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    Parisian Living

    Why I Moved to Paris During a Pandemic

    If I could go back in time a year and describe my current life to my December 2019 self, she would think I was crazy. The most notable change that last year brought for me was quitting my stable full-time job in the middle of a pandemic to move across the world, to a place I had never been before: Paris. ...read more
    Fashion

    NYC Fashion Versus La Mode Parisienne

    Both New York and Paris are fashion capitals. With one city opening fashion month and the other closing it, what sets these beloved metropolises apart?...read more
    Parisian Living

    Expat Entrepreneurs in Paris: La Chambre Paris

    Moving to a foreign country, learning a new language, and finding work is daunting enough, let alone starting your own business! But that’s exactly what Ian and Alison from French bed linen company La Chambre Paris have done. We recently spoke to American-born Alison about life in the City of Light....read more
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    French Inspired Holiday Gifts To Buy Online: Part 2

    To start the giving season in good cheer, why not get a head start on holiday shopping with this list of French online gift ideas. All of the options on our list have been chosen to help bring France home for the holidays until you can get there in person once again. Treat your friends, family, loved ones, and yourself! And, of course, if you can, buy from local shops when possible!...read more
    Parisian Living

    My Perfect Day in Paris with Lina Nordin Gee

    When Swede in Paris Lina Nordin Gee isn't designing beautiful shoes and bags for her line of accessories, she picks up her paints and brushes to indulge her artistic side....read more

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