When I first came to Paris, I strictly knew no one, had a 5-month-old baby and had never lived in France! I had no idea where and how to find a doctor, how to open a bank account or how to find a babysitter. To say I had a steep learning curve is a bit of an understatement. One of the things I missed the most was my girlfriends, people I could talk to when I had a bad day or even a good one. I also realised how important it was to have mom friends who could help out, give advice and be a friendly ear. So I decided to join playgroups (many playgroups) to try and meet as many people as I possible could. In one of those playgroups I was lucky enough to fall on a group of ladies with whom I bonded, and suddenly living in a new city was not hard at all!

One of them was Rebecca, a stylish American full of energy who always had her pulse on what was new and happening in Paris. No wonder, as she is the founder of Chic Shopping Paris, a company organising shopping tours around Paris. She is also the writer of the book: Chic Shopping Paris, an inside guide to Paris’ hidden shopping gems. Rebecca is not only a shopper extraordinaire but also an art therapist, so she always has the best ideas on craft projects for little ones.

Rebecca has since moved back to Washington DC with her husband and two little girls.  While she can no longer share her newest Parisian shopping finds, we are lucky to have her join us as a contributor on Babyccino.  We are so excited to welcome Rebecca, and can’t wait for her weekly updates from across the Atlantic!

- Emilie