Although it feels like we just moved, we’re moving again – later this week! I’m excited, but it’s of course bittersweet leaving an apartment that we absolutely adore. It’s the apartment that we brought both of our babies home to and it’s perfect in a lot of ways. But unfortunately the owner wants to sell. This will be our first Paris apartment as a family that’s non-meublé, which means we get to have (and get to purchase!) all of our own furniture and appliances.
January 2026 Recap
While January always feels like an extra long month for multiple reasons, this year my brother saved us all with a mid-month visit. We of course went to our all time favorite spots but also tried new restaurants that did not disappoint. We also had two snow days where the snow actually accumulated which is very rare in Paris, and it was stunning. I made a TikTok for the first time in three years to document it. Read on to discover exactly where I ate and drank, shopped, and what I did in the January 2026 recap.
Paris with a Baby: Must-Have Items
As an American mom of two living in Paris these are some of my must-have items for baby including the best strollers, baby carriers, accessories, skincare products and more. These products are our essentials for every day in Paris as well as travel for both quick and long trips.
December 2025 Recap
We returned to Paris after Thanksgiving in the US a little bit later than expected because our baby got sick and couldn’t fly. This is our second trip of the year that we’ve had to change last minute and I’m so grateful that we have travel insurance. December in Paris is so festive and I feel like having little kids really amplified the holiday cheer for us this year. Read on to discover exactly where I ate and drank, shopped, and what I did in the December 2025 recap.
Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for Francophiles
Now more than ever, I think Valentine’s Day should be less about grand gestures and more about doing heartfelt things to honor the people you love, whether that’s a friend, a family member, a partner, or yourself. I created this list of Valentine’s Day gift ideas for Francophiles last year and updated it this year. There’s a little something for everyone – I think these French-inspired gifts (all available online) would make the day extra special!




