New Year Countdown

It was a big year for us!The Paris Market's Memorable Moments of 2011******************************************** London turned 2, and It was a zoo!*******Fashion Night Out was a big hit! Re-live the night here and check out the fabulous windows here ******* Jessie's Wedding Day! We have yet to do a post on her special day, but it was breathtaking. Jessie will also be reporting back about her honeymoon in Paris!*******The Writer in the...

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Chinese New Year

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2012 Cometh

I have to admit, Christmas was great but I'm happy to put the Christmas music away and focus on future endeavors. I'm a big fan of the future, mostly because I haven't screwed it up yet. Its floating slightly ahead of me, just out of reach -the way coyotes stay just far enough away from the fire so you can't see them. You can just hear them yipping and yowling and their paws scampering over the dusty dirt. And now I'm hearing 2012 a-yowling! Its...

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Christmas at the Aerodrome!

One of my favorite holiday recollections of all time is A Christmas Story by Jean Shepherd. I too, had a father who cursed mightily at the oil burner, snowsuits we couldn't move in, and a brother who'd sometimes return home bloody from neighborhood fights. I thought I would find some good holiday stories floating around among us at The Paris Market, although sadly some people are out this week and I couldn't pick everyone's brain. However, Isa was...

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Bon Voyage Vanessa!

 Vanessa on her last day!Our lovable barista Vanessa is leaving us for adventures in Portland! So Sad! We featured Vanessa and her Favorite Things here. Plus, she's the only person I know with a raccoon tattoo on her arm. I love raccoons! We are all going to miss little Ms. Cheerful. Have a great time in Portland and stay in touch!W _uacct = "UA-4327464-2"; urchinTracker();...

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Holiday Haberdashery

100% cotton neckties and bow ties now for sale at The Paris Market!Megan Cash handmakes these fabulous and unique items.   _uacct = "UA-4327464-2"; urchinTracker(); Learning of her handmade haberdashery skills, I asked if she could make some special pet bow ties for my two furballs at home, Philbert and Sunny Bear. They go to a lot of parties this time of year and they are always complaining that they have nothing to wear. So, I dug through...

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A Crafter's Guide: Peppermint Package

  _uacct = "UA-4327464-2"; urchinTracker(); This weeks Crafter's Guide is in the spirit of gift giving.It can be a challenge bringing that personalized Christmas cheer to faraway friends and family. Instead of wrapping up your gifts to-go the old fashioned way this holiday season, try this peppermint inspired package idea to warm the hearts of your loved ones and show off your Christmas spirit.  _uacct = "UA-4327464-2"; urchinTracker();...

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Last minute gifts for the hard to please

For the Car Buff:   _uacct = "UA-4327464-2"; urchinTracker(); For the Young Archeologist: For the Really Special: For the Upwardly Mobile:For Crafty Children of Designers: For the niece or nephew you haven't seen in a few years: For those who like a Polished Look: For Vintage Lovers who have everything...except this:  _uacct = "UA-4327464-2"; urchinTracker(); For the Warm-hearted but Cold-blooded: If they loved My Week with Marilyn: For...

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