Category Archives: Travel

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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Soup’s On

During these last cold, damp days of winter, I like to make a bubbling pot of homemade soup over the weekend. One of my favorites, is the Italian soup ribollita. This is the easy-to-prepare Tuscan vegetable soup finished with bread … 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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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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The 2011 Golden Greta Awards

As 2011 comes to an end, it’s time to announce the winners of our much anticipated (yet never duplicated), EuropeanMarket Golden Greta Awards. This year, the award committee had difficulties compiling a list of the best (and the worst) of … 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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Hitchin’ A Ride

Earlier this week, I had a message from a Trip Advisor member asking for advice on the best way to travel from the airport in Paris (Charles de Gaulle) to the center of the city. My first answer was a taxi … Continue reading

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Pack It Up

OK, I’m sure you’ve seen the travel/lifestyle/fashion/men’s/women’s (pick one) magazine article about how to pack a suitcase for a three-month trip with ease, style, and flair. The author usually suggests only taking one pair of shoes, one pair of pants, … Continue reading

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