Hédiard is one of those beautifully divine specialty food shops in Paris that is always worth a visit. The Hédiard blend tea is one of my all-time faves and I’m so looking forward to picking some up on this trip. I love the wall of red tins in the shop and I have always received great service. Eeek – I can’t wait!
I hope to get to Merci on this trip to Paris. I’ve read so much about it, and I’m eager to have a look for myself. Wish me luck!
White metal A chair, Tolix by Xacier Pauchard, €190
salad servers, €16.90
1L teapot, €79
table lamp with hinged arm, by Bernard-Albin Gras, €415
When I was 20 years old and living in Bordeaux, France, it didn’t take me long to notice that the purse of choice for so many French women was Longchamp. In any and every size. I LOVED them. I bought my first Longchamp – a red pliage –Â and it was a big purchase for my 20 year old self. It was completely worth it though as I have put – and continue to put – that little red pliage to very good use! Since then, I’ve added a few more Longchamp bags to my collection and they continue to be some of my favourites. They’re lightweight, easy to pack, fit all my junk, and they look good with anything. Plus, they’re French. Oui, oui!
Veau Foulonné travel bag with wheels
 
In honour of my trip to Paris, I’m turning White Cabana into a French-filled blog over the next week or so. I’m starting with a biggie – Hermès.
While I’ve had my eye on Hermès for, like, ever, I only recently added Hermès pieces to my wardrobe this past fall to celebrate my PhD. I bought a classic black cross-body Evelyne and a beautiful (and colourful) carré. They were big purchases but I had been thinking about them for quite some time. I do take my luxury goods purchases very seriously.
Let’s have a look at some of the French goodness, shall we?
Clic H bracelet, $620
Oran sandals, $745
Paf golf booties, $345
Grand H pochette, $155
Lift GM pendant, $350
Maillons de Joel Stein, $420
Garden Party bag, $1980
Avalon blanket, $1375
