Back in Paris!

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Strolling the streets of Paris when the sun is shining... is there anything better?

After a whirlwind trip exploring Turkey and Greece with my parents, I'm home again, suitcase stuffed with halloumi cheese and Turkish cookies. We had the best time discovering these two vibrant countries, filled to the brim with glorious food, stunning scenery, and such warm, welcoming people. While I delve through the million photos I took on our trip, I thought I'd share a few random moments of life lately.

But first off, I just wanted to say thank you for joining me on my adventures, and for leaving me the sweetest comments and emails. I'm so happy to meet you all through a mutual love for Paris and other beautiful places in this world, and it's a pleasure to be able to share my favorite things in life with you (which is basically food, cats, and flowers, apparently).

And last but not least, thank you to Grace from Will She Love Paris, who introduced me to the most delicious, fluffy pancakes at Les Bonnes Soeurs! Grace is sweet as can be, and kept me laughing all morning long. Reading her blog with a cup of tea always makes me feel so inspired and grateful to be in Paris, and I highly encourage you to take a peek if you haven't already :)

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Drooling in front of Meert... not ashamed!

Santorini, Greece

Jaw-dropping landscapes in Santorini. I can't believe places like this exist.

Hagia Sofia, Istanbul

After learning about the Hagia Sophia in my freshman Art History class, walking its majestic halls was such a surreal experience. Can you believe this building was completed in 5 years? Mind, blown.

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Bright red berries at the market, and my bike basket on the way home. I made a Strawberry and Peach Crisp yesterday, and it was diiiivine. Do yourself a favor and make this for dessert tonight :)

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French wine, Uzbekistan food, and a crazy fun musical/comedy/improv show for my birthday. We had a blast at the show, and I'd highly recommend it to any French speakers. Merci Pierre!

A Korean Feast in Paris!

And finally, introducing friends to Korean food, with a kimchi feast at Miam Miam! Have you ever had Korean food? 

My New York: ABC Carpet & Home


Even though you can never really say goodbye to a city like New York, I've started a series called My New York in an effort to bid farewell to my favorite places and document my last adventures before moving back to Paris this winter. Join me as I rediscover why I fell in love with this city, and most importantly, the food deserves a proper goodbye!
*I'm in Paris now, but the series will continue (and make me homesick!).

On lazy Saturday afternoons in New York, you'll most likely find me sitting on the floor of a bookstore, buried in a pile of cookbooks, or inhaling on 2 pound chocolate chip cookies with Elah. When it's especially dreary, and just one of those days that calls for staying in bed, a stroll around ABC Carpet & Home never fails to perk me up with a generous dose of inspiration. Whimsical, jaw-droppingly beautiful, and outrageously expensive, it's kind of like Anthropologie on crack, or the souks of Marrakech if they were perfectly styled and sold $300 teacups. Boasting ten floors of collections, you could easily spend an entire week combing their aisles for one-of-a-kind treasures to take home with you. 

After wandering around this dreamland of rose chandeliers, decadent silk pillows, and jasmine soap, I always leave feeling inspired and equally famished, so I pop by their farm-to-table restaurant for lunch. It's nearly impossible to pick a favorite restaurant in New York, but ABC Kitchen is at the tippity top of my list. Served on delicate, handcrafted plates, everything that comes out of Jean Georges Vongerichten's kitchen is just sublime. Their signature sundae in particular, featuring candied popcorn and salted caramel ice cream will blow your mind. Trust me when I say this, it's not a dessert for sharing! 

I hope you enjoy this peek into the magical world of ABC Carpet & Home...

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Happy shopping :)

ABC Carpet & Home
888 Broadway, New York 10003
212-473-3000

A Walk in Paris | Albert Kahn Gardens

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Would you like to join me for another walk in Paris today? On this sweet Spring morning I'd love to introduce you to one of my favorite places in Paris, Albert Kahn's enchanting gardens. From the moment you step in, you're transported into a wonderland of cherry blossoms, bubbling brooks, and lush greenery. And what makes these gardens even more special, is the story behind their conception: between 1909 and 1931, Albert Kahn, a French humanitarian and banker, sent photographers to the ends of the earth and back to capture a glimpse of disappearing world. Believing that peace could one day become reality by discovering and understanding other cultures, his gardens, inspired by different forms of beauty in the world, serve as a testament to his poetic ideology. 

While some parts of the gardens and forest have become overgrown and a bit wild, their savage beauty makes them even more perfect for adventures lost in the woods. Personally, I like to imagine this old man wandering around this garden he loved so much, daydreaming of travels, life, and love. 

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Albert Kahn Gardens and Museum
10-14, rue du Port
92100 Boulogne-Billancourt

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