Boutique
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Liberty London: A Shopper’s Treasure Chest
London is one of my favourite cities, second only in my heart to Paris. I love it’s colourful history, varied architectural styles, grand streets and hidden nooks. But most of all, I love its posh shops. Harrod’s, Fortnum & Mason, the Burlington Arcade to name but a few. Among of all of them though, one stands out. So read on and see why I consider Liberty London a shopper’s treasure chest. Carnaby Street I first discovered the Liberty shop about 20 years ago. A friend of a friend, who was living in London at the time, introduced me to it while I was visiting on a business trip. On my…
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Sparkplug Coffee: Travel-Inspired Blends
If you’ve been following my blogging journey for a while, you will know that I have been the author of all the blog posts I have shared. Recently though, after connecting with fellow traveller and the founder of Sparkplug Coffee, I decided to try something new. I asked her to write a guest article for me on travel from her perspective – a coffee perspective. So, without further ado, let me introduce the lovely and adventurous Kara. Hi! I’m Kara Isert and I’m the founder & Chief Coffee Officer of Sparkplug Coffee. I met Frances online in a group that supports growing e-commerce businesses like Sparkplug and Boutique L’Abeille Française.…
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Pretty Travel Puzzles
Travel season is upon us once more. And I’m sure that we’re all hoping that the crises that are currently affecting our world settle and permit us to indulge in this luxury once again. I know I am. So much so that I’ve already begun planning a return trip to Europe this summer. One of the things I like to do on my journeys is to record the beautiful sites I visit through photography. And one of the things I like to do at home is piece together jigsaw puzzles. So, I’ve recently combined these two pleasures by creating a series of pretty travel puzzles from some of my favourite…
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The Sweetest Little Shop in Paris: La Maison Méert
I was strolling through the streets of le Marais district in search of le Musée Cognacq-Jay one fine day last September when I chanced upon a little jewel. For there on the corner of Rue Elzévir and Rue de Parc Royal, its glossy black façade gleaming in the autumn sun, stood the sweetest little shop in Paris, La Maison Méert. Enticing Confections Located a few short blocks from the regal Place des Vosges, I was soon to discover that it offered more than just a romantic storefront. For as I approached its welcoming window, a wonderful selection of freshly-baked sweets greeted me. And if these delicacies weren’t enough to entice…
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A Parisian Antique Shop To Love: l’Objet qui Parle
Last September, I returned to Paris with the primary purpose of rowing through the City of Love. And a few days after fulfilling that dream, I happily achieved another. For I happened to chance upon the captivating Parisian antique shop or brocante: l’Objet qui Parle. A Stroll Through Montmartre I had spent a sunny afternoon strolling through the rambling streets of Montmartre. If you’re familiar with the enchanting movie Amelie, you will likely recognize this neighbourhood with the shining Sacre Cœur at its heart. After saying a little prayer in the Basilica, I made my way to visit Le Mur de Je t’aime – The ‘I Love You’ Wall –…
