Links I Love Week 9: Year 2026
Happy March! Don’t forget to flip your calendars today. I am home for another weekend in a row, and this week I was actually able to tackle some projects. There was some major decluttering and purging, and I feel really good about it!
You can see more of what I was up to on Substack.
Links I Love Week 9
Chicago has had a tease of warmer weather. I did get out for a few walks with Henri, and we even made it to the park!
I will be at Joseph Beth in Cincinnati next Saturday at 1 pm, signing Paris Every Day. This is my hometown, and I am excited to be back!
Grab your coffee and croissants, and join me for links I love.
Bloomingsdale’s is defying the demise of department stores via WSJ
I loved this feel-good story about Ali Akbar, the Paris newspaper seller who received knighthood.
How cute is this tweed shift dress?
8 spring trends that are only going to get bigger this year. Via Glamour Do you have a favorite?
A classic Paris boulangerie is on the brink of closure due to the food trends of Gen Z.
Tour Montparnasse is getting a makeover. One of the best views is from this Paris building, partly because you don’t see it in your view when you are at the top.
Varley launched a sunglass collection along with some great spring new arrivals, the campaign was shot on the Left Bank of Paris.
How to monitor mom and dad without becoming big brother via WSJ
Tower Pilates is replacing mat and reformer Pilates. Here are the benefits. I occasionally do Tower Pilates at my studio and enjoy it. Now I am intrigued.
Lily Collins will play Audrey Hepburn in a movie about the making of Breakfast at Tiffany’s. This has been 10 years in the making and they are still working on more casting and details.
If you have used the Roissy Bus in Paris to get to/from CDG, it will end service starting March 1. Due to construction traffic, the bus was not as dependable, and the passenger rate has dropped dramatically in the past few years.
This week’s best sellers include the cutest New Balance sneakers and the serum I have been loving.
This month’s best sellers include the candle I brought home from Paris, my Ruggable rug from our entry, and this nail polish.
The Joy List 2026. This is such a fun post from Ajiri Aki. Copy and paste and create your own joy list for 2026 in your journal.
A blue plaid version of one of the tops I love the most and wear on repeat.
The city that keeps meeting me halfway. Paula McLain’s Substack on her relationship with Paris.
Estrogen patches are in short supply as the demand for hormone therapy grows
A stunning Lincoln Park townhouse remodel. I love the bathroom wallpaper in the daughter’s room, and there are so many fun vintage finds and Paris flea market accents.
There is a new museum director at the Louvre. Can he turn things around?
Warmer weather means I can break out this shirt again. I am contemplating ordering it in another color.
Urban Outfitters’ rental business beats its sales target. Have you heard of Nuly? It wasn’t on my radar until my very cute neighbor, Alex, told me about it back in 2020. She always has the best clothes!
New at the Chicago Art Museum: Matisse’s Jazz Rhythms in Color.
These Vince knee-high boots are 50% off.
The best baguette in Paris 2026 goes to…inside the cutthroat competition.
New York Magazine shares David Lebovitz’s favorite things.
My $99 sunglasses are back in stock at Warby Parker. These were the best sellers all last summer.
The co-founders of Hanky Panky sell their company after 48 years. I didn’t know they started the same year as Victoria’s Secret.
This mixed media dress has got me! I love it in both colors. Adding to my spring wish list.
Grey is the new black. Here is how to wear it.
Boden’s new linen arrivals are so good, including this dress , the Siena linen shirt (size up), and these linen pants.
Analog bags are the cure for endless doomscrolling. Back in the day, I always carried a book with me. I would love to get back to those days!
An Anne Frank exhibit is opening in May at the Science and Industry Museum.
This is the newest hotel in France, run by the Caudalie spa in Bourgogne, now on my short list. I stayed at their Bordeaux property for my bachelorette party of one before I got married.
An older article on tipping in France, but worth a good reminder.
The benefits of small talk. Start a conversation. Research says you won’t regret it.
This week on The Blog:
I shared my goals and projects for 2026. Plus, some business news I have been holding back on sharing.
Don’t miss a signed book giveaway with Paula McLain on Substack.
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Bonjour, I’m Rebecca!
I’m a photographer, blogger, croissant-lover, and world traveler. I hope that Everyday Parisian inspires you by bringing a bit of France into your daily life and helps you plan the best trip to Paris with personalized recommendations for places to stay, explore, and eat.
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I just found out about the Roissy bus going away. We have always used it. Now we will have to go toCDG from Gare du Nord to take the RER. The good news is that sometime next year there will be a metro from the airport to central Paris.
Other news. When Gerry was on business, he always stayed at the Grand, across the street from the Roissy bus stop. This time we decided on a switch after 15 years of our pleasure trips since Gerry retired From Morgan.
IH G has a new hotel on Rue Capucine which used to be a department store and it looks wonderful and more to my taste. It’s called the IHG Rue St.Honore. It’s a wee bit pricey, but between Chase and I H G points, it’s well worth it. Can’t wait.
Love all your tips.
Hello from a fellow Cincinnatian. I was born at Cincinnati’s Jewish Hospital and lived in Roselawn until the age of 6, when my parents built a home in Amberly Village. I have not been to Cincinnati in a very long time. I hope you enjoy your return there.