well, you probably knew it was coming sooner or later. i mean, just about everyone wants to live in paris at least once in their life, n’est–ce pas? some people with real gumption, like jordan ferney of oh happy day and her sister gabrielle blair of design mom, actually did it — they packed up their families’ belongings and moved to france for a year! so... 
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here’s a little different sunday in the city, this one in the city of lights…beautiful paris. i’ve got just a few more images from my trip to share with y’all, and then we’ll move on to the ‘usual programming’. i do hope you enjoy them… • all photos © sfgirlbybay.  
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the most famous flea market in Paris is the one at Porte de Clignancourt, officially called Les Puces de Saint-Ouen, but known to everyone as Les Puces, or The Fleas. and, it’s the largest antique market in the world, so it goes without saying, that it kind of helps (a lot!) to have your very own guide. i had one of the best guides ever, the lovely and charming jordan... 
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yay! hi guys! i am at long last home from my travels…and as much as i look forward to an adventure, i always love coming home to san francisco, and getting back to blogging. many thanks to my most excellent guest bloggers, as well…i could not have left you in better hands. i thought i’d share a glimpse of my paris apartment today! i found this charming studio... 
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C’est Magnifique Wallpaper. I’ll be in paris in a couple of weeks, so a thought i’d round up all things french this fab friday. low and behold, i stumbled upon this C’est Magnifique Wallpaper from anthropologie, and i may have just accidentally discovered how to finally resolve the fiasco that is my hideous pink & blue bathroom! what if i hung this... 
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