Favorite Things in Paris 2026

OK, I know last week I did a “currently loving” and mentioned a lot of what I was loving in Paris, but there is so much to love, so here is another list of my favorite current things in Paris 2026.

 

 

1. Graffiti Tunnel 

 

Over half a mile long, this tunnel near the Tuileries is so fun to bike / run in. But you can’t be claustrophobic! I loved looking at the art as I ran by — so many talented street artists out there!

 

 

2. Biologique Recherche

 

Hands down my favorite facial in the world is at Biologique Recherche headquarters — unbelievable and a quarter of the prize than it would be in the USA.

 

 

3. Forte Forte

 

One day (during my time alone), I just went in and out of all the stores wandering and wandering. I love forte-forte as it is always one of my favorite brands. I fell in love with this crochet top, but alas, they didn’t have my size. But I loved everything in there even though I walked out empty handed.

 

 

4. Matisse Exhibit

 

Loved this bright and colorful exhibition at the Grand Palais filled with Matisse. I loved everything in there.

 

 

5. Assouline Bookstore

 

I loved this original location of the Assouline bookstore — each one of these books was beautiful and if I didn’t have to travel, I would have bought many!

 

 

6.  Bourse de Commerce

 

Fun exhibition about fog. I always love the building more than anything, though.

 

 

 

7. Sunsets

 

Dare I say that NO city or place has the same light and sunsets as Paris. I love every night there — the skies just light up and shine bright.

 

 

8. Frenchie restaurant

 

One of my favorite restaurants in the world — Frenchie. It is a tasting menu, and every dish was incredible. Our problem was that it was during the heat wave and the restaurant didn’t have AC so we were dying. DYING. But the food was unbelievable.

 

 

9. Ateliers des Lumières

 

A fun museum I always go to when in Paris that is less known that the other major ones. It is an interactive experience and felt amaaaaazing on the hot day.

 

 

10. The Ballet

 

Incredible. Loved every second. Did you know that the average age of the audience in Paris is 44 years old? Compare that to NYC where the average age is 66!!!! I loved this ballet — beautiful dancing and costumes.

 

11. Notre Dame at Dusk

 

This was taken at 10 pm. Yup, incredible. Everything about it.

 

12. Strawberries

 

Strawberries in the produce stores, yes please. Best strawberries in the world.

 

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Hope you have a lovely long weekend celebrating the 4th of July (to those in the US). We are in the southwest of France and loving every minute here.

Currently Loving

Now that it is the second week of December (heart palpitations….so much to do! gasp!), I am running trying to whittle down my growing to-do list….so since I am in the listing, bullet type of writing, here are my current loves!

 

1) My mother-in-law’s jewelry

 

I have an insanely generous mother-in-law who not only GIVES me presents but lends me her own jewelry from her personal jewelry collection. I am one lucky duck wearing these drop dead diamonds galore (and my husband is lucky, too, since he doesn’t feel the need to get me my own jewelry).

 

jewels

I was lent some pretty spectacular jewels by my mother-in-law to celebrate her award at the ACC (Asian Cultural Council) several weeks ago. It was a cinderella moment…..and I made sure to return them before my children lost them! (Has happened before – temporarily….nerve wracking!)

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Favorite Blogs

If you are like me, you spend way too much time surfing the net for the perfect break from reality. Whether you go to dream of an escape, find the ever-so-hot jacket, get tips on parenting, or just hear the voice of someone different, blogs can intrigue, inspire, and relax.

Currently, here are my top hits for blog reads!

INTERIOR DESIGN:

Return to Home Interiors


Habitually Chic


Home Bunch

RANDOM:

Seth Godin


The Pinterest Project

FASHION:

The Trend Diaries

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