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The Paris Diaries · Jul 12, 2026

Weekend Notes from a Francophile #12

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Weekend Reading is up on the blog. I have been slowly collecting articles between our time in Crete and now, in Greece. Grab your coffee and croissant, or freddo cappuccino, and join me on the blog.

My family and I are in Greece this week. We had a tour of the Acropolis, and afterward, the most amazing and simple meal at a Taverna, and my hunch is it may be one of the best meals of the trip. I promise to share all the details once I am home.

Did you know the blog turned 10 this week? I wrote down some thoughts on 10 years of blogging, what I learned, and what I would do differently.

I tried to pack light for the trip to Greece. Three pairs of sandals, one for the beach, one black, and one brown. If I really wanted to narrow things down, I could have packed just one pair of leather sandals. I wish I had packed a tank or two and one more t-shirt.

This sun hat from Varley is super cute and well-priced. Plus, I love the color options.

My track record for stains hasn’t been great this trip. I packed these white shorts, and I am holding off on pulling them out. Fingers crossed they make it home stain-free. I will be using my Laundress stain solution (swear by it), and my sister brought me Tide sticks.

This is the bag I have been using all week. A popular question on Instagram. Sadly, it is sold out.

I am already dreaming of being in my own kitchen again. While summer isn’t my favorite season, I love the fresh fruits and vegetables and find their flavors incredible. A simple addition of mint, basil, or cilantro can elevate a dish. I want to add this trivet for our Staub. We use this Dutch oven in our kitchen often.

My favorite travel brush I bring with me on the road. I swear it makes a difference.

My gingham dress. I have worn this on repeat all week, and it is so comfortable and cute.

The best linen pants. There are a few versions from other brands out there. These are the most affordable.

Margaux brown sandals. Size up .5 size.

The cushion foundation, my friends kept raving about a few weeks ago.

Black and white pullover from Frame. REBECCAP15 gets you 15% off.

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