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The Paris Olympics 2024 Phrygian Cap Has Become My Obsession

by Colleen's Paris January 30, 2024
Life in ParisParis Olympics 2024 written by Colleen's Paris

A new list of Paris 2024 Olympics shopping has been added to this post… Asking myself simple questions about the Paris Olympics 2024 mascot gradually began a quest and became my obsession. Does the Olympics 2024 mascot have a gender?

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January 30, 2024 6 comments
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Bring France Home and Support Small Businesses

by Colleen's Paris August 21, 2020
Life in ParisSpecialty shops written by Colleen's Paris

“We’re still here,” said Nathalie as she dusted the Paris dust off the shelves and products. Bring France Home is your Made in France shop on rue de Birague and online. Click on the categories at the bottom of their webpage to fill your shopping basket! The Eiffel Tower jewelry …

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August 21, 2020 0 comments
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Quirky Paris Souvenir Ideas – Made in France

by Colleen's Paris April 17, 2018
Life in ParisSpecialty shops written by Colleen's Paris

While wandering around BHV/Marais I noticed bits and pieces of hardware, wall paper and cleaning products made in France. Across the street at City Hall’s Paris Rendez-Vous boutique concept shop I found unusual souvenirs made in France. A while ago, I found Bring France Home near Place des Vosges that …

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Bring France Home with Designer Souvenirs

by Colleen's Paris August 31, 2017
Life in ParisSpecialty shops written by Colleen's Paris

Bring Home France on rue de Birague in the Marais offers unique Paris and French souvenirs designed by a street artist, graphic designers, fashion and home designers. Some products are made by long-standing French firms in Gien, Limoges, by Duralex and Laulhère-France. In the store and for shopping online they …

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Best of Foire de Paris 2015

by Colleen's Paris May 9, 2015
Life in ParisShopping & Markets & Events written by Colleen's Paris

For me, the annual Foire de Paris is more than a home show. This year instead of concentrating on the furniture, home decor and renovations, I concentrated on the innovations and inventions: The “Maker Fair” (exploration of new forms and new technologies), which made its first appearance at the Foire; …

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