Julie

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Julie

Often writing. Sometimes baking. Always building community. Usually planning a trip.

Oak Park, IL

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If you like to thrift, thrift here. If your teen loves to... more
Yes, so much art. But also plenty of drama, fashion, dome... more
A beaut of a century-old sweets shop. Suspiros, their nam... more
Sidewalk-eatin' cochinita tacos in Polanco.
The whole public education building is worth a visit and ... more
Pop into the lobby to marvel at the Art Nouveau architect... more
What a world class museum. You could get lost here for a ... more
In Mercado Coyoacán (a public market). There are plenty o... more
Concept market with a whole bunch of independent designer... more
Functional, fun and lovely (or as they say, simple, usefu... more
We did this experience in 2019 and loved the food tour be... more
We did this AirBnB experience with a teen and we all love... more
We've stayed twice and loved it twice. Like a Wes Anderso... more
I wouldn't care if the Frenchest French person told me th... more
I don't know how people decide which boulangeries are the... more
The line is a bummer but understandable. If you have a bo... more
Le Merveilleux is a meringue treat that is indeed marvelo... more
Multi-story pharmacy with every brand imaginable and incr... more
The place for macs in Le Marais.
Thrift shops with many around the city, maybe 30?, so hit... more
Lovely bags made from sturdy, upcycled and recycled texti... more
Rec'd by a Francophile friend, Tom Holland went there. Go... more
There are several different Fleux shops, all on rue Saint... more
Smoked vanilla. Who knew? Order in French and they pop a ... more
Pâtisserie and tea salon in the Marais - charmante.
I'll never not think about the stained glass. Be sure to ... more
We <3 mustard. In the 8th.
Nonprofit and market for upcycled arts and crafts.
A converted train line with dozens of artisans and crafts... more