Coming Full Circle: Donating Your Goods in Paris

Buying second-hand goods is only one part of the circular economy. The other crucial part is being able to, as Marie Kondo says, say "Thank you" and pass your items on. In the US, it feels like common knowledge to go down to your local Goodwill or Salvation Army, or even better your local clothing …

Ressourceries – Your New Fave Shops

Back in the US I frequently visited my local thrift stores, mainly just to see what was newly stocked and if there was anything interesting. I soon spent less and less time in the clothing section, as I had already built up my wardrobe to a happy place, and I spent more and more time …

Living the “Anti-Gaspi” (No-waste) Life in Paris

This has been something I've been wanting to write for a while. I have been pushing myself to join the movement and either live a life of no-waste or at least less waste. I've been pushing myself to not buy new as much as possible and to not make impulse purchases. It's hard, and I …

Thrifting in Paris – Clothing

Thrift shopping is Paris can be full of hidden treasures, vintage beauties, or well straight-up trash. It can also range from "every budget" to "out of budget" quickly and easily. Thrifting has a different meaning to different people. Some people mean they want to find high end brand second-hand clothing, some people want to find …