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LOCAL TIPS
Tips from a local: Mylène in Saint-Cloud
With her vibrant personality, Mylène is at the head of French kids' brand Frangin Frangine and the happy mama of Arthus (6), Jeanne (4) and Achille (15 months). She grew up in Lille and started her professional career in marketing.  Seeking more balance in her life and a greater meaning to her job, she decided ...
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LOCAL TIPS
Tips from a local: Audrey in the 5th arrondissement
Audrey is a mother of three beautiful children, a boy and two girls. Her third, a baby girl, was just born three months ago. She is a press secretary and after having lived 10 years in Lyon, she and her family moved to Paris a little over a year ago. Never mind the short time ...
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LOCAL TIPS
Tips from a local: Cécile Roederer in the 3rd Arrondissement
Cécile Roederer is a mother of two and the founder of Smallable, one of our very favourite concept stores for children. She has lived in Paris for the last 20 years -- a true expert -- and now lives with her family in the 3rd Arrondissement. We were so thrilled when she offered to share ...
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LOCAL TIPS
Tips from a local: Irène Cohen in the 7th Arrondissement
Irène Cohen grew up in South Africa, Trinidad and Tobago before moving back to Paris, aged 11. After studying History at La Sorbonne, she met her husband Thomas Cohen where, with his parents (who founded Bonpoint), they created Bonton -- one of our favourite French brands and concept stores. Together Irène and Thomas have raised their three ...
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PARIS CITY GUIDE
Tips from a local: Olivia in Garches, Paris
Olivia is a mom of three (two boys, one girl) and the happy, talented, creative founder and designer of Petit Bec, a beautiful French baby and kids brand. Like many Parisians, she and her family chose to live in the suburbs (Garches) to enjoy a more relaxed and less expensive pace of life, yet with everything the ...
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PARIS CITY GUIDE
Tips from a local: Emilie Roncal in the 6th arrondissement
Emilie, a Parisian mom of three (two girls and one boy) is the author of Sweet Cabane, an influential blog-magazine for mums and kids. She lives in the 6th arrondissement of Paris with her family and shares her favourite spots of the city with us. 1. Best date night restaurant: there are lots of wonderful ...
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LOCAL TIPS
Tips from a local: Mathieu in Oud-West
Mathieu Garnier is a French lad living in the Oud West neighbourhood together with his German fiancée Talke and their two young daughters Dita and Hila. Mathieu is the co-founder of Holiday Sitters, a brand new company which provides (traveling) families in Amsterdam with babysitting services in the family's native language. I'm so excited to share his tips of ...
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BROOKLYN
Tips from a Local: Marissa in Williamsburg
Marissa Buick is a mother of two girls and the talented designer/founder of the beautiful children's brand, Soor Ploom. She and her family live on the Greenpoint/Williamsburg line in Brooklyn and explains that there are so many great spots in her neighbourhood, she rarely ever leaves! Her tips below make me excited for our next trip to ...
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LOCAL TIPS
Tips from a Local: Hillary in Notting Hill
Hillary Graves is founder of award-winning healthy children’s food brand Little Dish. She lives in Notting Hill with her husband Dean and her sons Monty and Ridley (aged 9 & 7). Here are her local tips: 1. Best date night restaurant: Six Portland Road, run by husband and wife team Oli & Ra Barker. The ...
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Check out the cool vibes of our Shop Up event in London in December!
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Our 2nd live shopping event in Brooklyn was amazing! Great shopping, delicious treats, tons of kids activities and a super cool family photo booth!
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Esther shows us her recipe for delicious mint syrup.
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Our live shopping event in London at Chelsea Old Town Hall in 2015 was a big success and so much fun.
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Here we show you how to harvest rhubarb from the garden, and make it into a delicious compote. If you make oatmeal at the same time, you have made a delicious and nutritious breakfast that your family will love! (Ours do!)
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This gym bag is such a fun and easy project, also for beginners this is a nice sewing project. Esther, Emilie and the kids had so much fun going to the market choosing all the supplies. The fabrics from Little Cube are the cutest!
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Our first live shopping event in Brooklyn was a great success. We loved seeing the best boutiques under one roof, combined with great food and fun activities...and some dancing! Hope to see everyone this year again on September 18th & 19th at 501 Union, 501 Union Street in Brooklyn.
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