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The rue du pont Louis Philippe is a bag of goodies for the scrawler, note-taker, gift giver or paper collector seeking limited edition, Japanese nori sheet papiers. My favorite is the Calligrane shop with it’s whimsical window dressings and stylish embossed calling cards. There is also Melodies Graphiques for writing knick-knacks and finally the more [...]

While most Parisians prefer La Grande Epicerie at Bon Marché for their food chicerie, the new spice rack at Galeries Lafayette is unbeatable. Not only is it decadent but you can have it à la carte, a little here and a little there. Although there isn’t a sneeze guard, each spice is pristinely presented and [...]

Finding a good fripe (second-hand fashion piece) in Paris is worth the sweat. But, sweat for it you will. The stores are often cramped, full of flea market undesirables and even the occasional flea as well. But low and behold, From Paris with Love and stylist, Fem Verzelen have sorted and sifted in order to [...]