9 Years of Blogging
This year marks nine years of Everyday Parisian. I was recently chatting with my sister about this, and she mentioned this was the same age as my nephew. When I stand back and reflect on the age of the blog, it feels similar to a growing child. There was so much I wanted to happen right out of the gate, but I needed to learn to crawl before I could walk, and now I feel I can run. Slow growth has always been my strategy. I am constantly learning as I go.
This year has seen some significant milestones, including securing my first book deal with Hoffman Media and collaborating with some dream brands. J.Crew was high on my list, and I was able to work with them again this year.
I launched my Substack, something I wanted to do as an extension of The Paris Guide.
Goals For Year Nine
My current big goal is to promote my first book, Paris Every Day. I have some ambitious goals and ideas about where I want to see the book for sale. There is a growing list of bookshops and small businesses that I would love to partner with for book events and community building. Chateau Sonoma is high on my list, POSH (Chicago-based), and I would jump (literally) for joy if my book ended up in Anthropologie.
Also on my short list is a hometown visit to Cincinnati to see my French teacher, Madame Marsh, and I would love to do a book event at Joseph Beth Books, where my dad took us growing up every Sunday.
How I Feel About Year Nine
When I look back and see how much I have accomplished in the past eight years, I am incredibly proud of myself. It took a long time for me to feel that way. I was always searching for validation from others, while it needed to come from me. Today, I dropped off prints and my one copy of Paris Every Day to a small bookshop in our neighborhood. I looked through the window and saw the book, and I had happy tears well up in my eyes. I can’t wait to start this next chapter and meet blog readers along the way.
The book is not just a coffee table book, but my story on how I got started and built my photography business and blog. I hope my story sparks something in you to start something new or find the courage to go after your dreams.
Thank You
This year was filled with growing pains. Adding one more BIG project of the book, along with everything else, made me take a step back on other writing and projects. I am grateful to the Everyday Parisian community signing on every Sunday to read links I love. It is a joy to do each week, and I love hearing from so many of you on the articles that resonated with you, taught you something, and how and where you enjoyed reading each Sunday.
To our UPS guy, Ray, who mails/holds my packages and is the leading resource for shipping each week for The Print Shop. Your whole team is fantastic! To Rachelle and Lauren, who have helped design and update the blog and Print Shop, you are incredibly creative and talented.
Yulia and Katie Donnelly, my two photographers, you both capture me beautifully. I am grateful for your brilliant photography skills, patience, and friendship.
Alyssa, together we wrote an incredible outline for Paris Every Day, which became a foundation for the book. Your support and organization of my creative brain are a gift.
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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Congratulations on nine years of hard work and the ultimate success of your first book publication!
I would love to see you in Newport, RI at Charter Books. Newport has an early and close relationship with France as it’s where General Washington met General Rochambeau and Lafayette for the collaboration of American Independence. It’s a beautiful area to visit and is close to Boston.
Thank you, Jan! I will add it to the list. We are headed to the Boston area this week. I appreciate you sending this recommendation and for your sweet words. xo
Bonus,,,it’s a beautiful place to visit and not far from Boston.
Congratulations on celebrating 9 years of blogging. I have had the pleasure of following you for several of those years. I continue to read from you with pleasure
I am excited about your book and certainly plan to purchase That is so special. Your beautiful photos of Paris hang on my wall.
Many thanks for the hard work you put in. Wishing you many more years and special things in your career . ❤️
It is wonderful to watch you continue to grow and push yourself to new heights!
I hope you are able to make a stop at Chateau Sonoma, one of my favorite shops close to home! It would be such a thrill to meet you in person after following along from afar all these years.
Happy 9th Blogaversary! I have been following along, and enjoying all that you share and create, for years! Merci and happy celebrations on this day!
Congratulations! So thankful for your continued dedication and inspiration~ For the Love of Paris~ Merci!