Category Archives: Shopping

While in Paris for Maison et Objet, we noticed bold pops of color everywhere—at the show and stores around the city. Bright, saturated, splashes were the trend of the day. Think jungle green, sunflower yellow, peacock blue, zesty orange, watermelon … Continue reading →

Do you dream of jetting away to Paris and enjoying all the sights, sounds, and flavors of the City of Light? But, you are holding back because you don’t speak French, don’t know which hotel to select, and how to … Continue reading →

Welcome to the Third-Annual EuropeanMarket Golden Greta Awards. This promises to be a ceremony of glitter, glitz, and Greta. For 2012, we have many people and places worthy of a Golden Greta, but as you know, only a select few … Continue reading →

One of our favorite times to visit Europe is in late November and December. The crowds are gone, the prices are a tad lower, and we can tour the magical outdoor Christmas markets. There’s nothing like being outside, enjoying the … Continue reading →

When we headed to Finland, I had no idea what to expect for food. I did know there would be a lot seafood on the menu. Being someone that doesn’t like fish (except when it’s covered in tartar sauce), I … Continue reading →

While visiting several of our talented vendors in Germany and Switzerland this month, we thought it would be fun if I took a turn at being involved in the work they do at their studios and companies. A big part … Continue reading →

We just returned from Paris after attending the 2011 Maison & Objet home design show. Wow! Eight buildings of the best of European furniture, homewares, and accessories. We visited with several of our current vendor partners and met with potential … Continue reading →