Remember when I went to Paris? Sheesh, that feels like a million years ago. Here’s just a bit more – thanks for indulging my inner Parisienne!
Whenever we travel, Michael and I try to stay in an apartment so we can make at least breakfast and lunch for ourselves. It saves us a little money, and allows us a lot of flexibility – when we can make lunch in the morning and bring it with us wherever we go, we don’t have to worry about where to stop or when.
It does mean, however, that we need to find grocery store as soon as we arrive so we can stock up on the basics.
On this trip to Paris, we stayed in the Saint Germain area – our apartment was lovely, cozy and stylish. And the neighborhood? Seriously swit-swoo, as they say in Dublin. At the end of our block, the Yves Saint Laurent store. Two blocks away? Dior. Yeesh, a bit rich for our wallets!
The local grocery store, Monoprix, was a little swanky as well. Between the entrance and the food section (where we picked up clementines, baguettes, salami and lots of yummy French cheese) was a section full of the sweetest French baby clothes. Every time we walked in, I couldn’t help but browse a little.
The color palette was exactly how I want to dress my kids (when we get to that – this is not a hint, Mom!), with no tacky words or cartoons on any of the clothes. Lots of knits, muted colors, and pretty patterns for boys and girls alike. And you can buy online! Filing away for a few years from now!
{All clothes found here}
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Oh man, Emily – I am RIGHT there with you on the tacky baby/children’s clothing! I always said I wanted a “Gap” style baby – classic, cute, not gaudy. No pictures, no “Mommy’s Little Princess”, no “If you think I’m cute, you should see my uncle!”, none of that. I LOVE the styles on this website – too bad I can’t understand a word of it! Haha.