Category Archives: Shopping

The Bold and the Beautiful

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

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Our Best Friend in Paris

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

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The 2012 Golden Greta Awards

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

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You’re Invited

It’s the time of year for holiday parties and that means family and friends stopping by the house. When you’re hosting a get-together (either cocktails or a dinner for 15), nothing is simpler than putting together a few nibbles to … Continue reading

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Time for Holiday Magic

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

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A Taste of Finland

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

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Tail-Waggin’ Tales from EuropeanMarket

We always love hearing from our customers, but I’m going to be honest. Around the office, Greta jumps for joy when some of our canine friends contact us (with a little help from their humans). In the past month, we’ve … Continue reading

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Handcrafted

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

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From Paris with Style

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

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Our Best of 2010 Awards

As 2010 comes to a close, it’s time to take a look back at the people, events, and places that have made it memorable. Like the Oscars, Tonys, and the Emmys, we would like to take this opportunity to bestow … Continue reading

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