Links I Love Week 1 : Year 2026
Welcome to Links I Love! I can’t wait to continue this tradition into my 10th year of blogging. I hope my weekly collection of links inspires you, sparks an idea, or teaches you something new. This is a nod to my grandma, who used to send me Post-it notes and cut out articles. Friends and family occasionally contribute now, too, when they discover a new article and send me a link they think will make a great addition to the Sunday post.
Grab your coffee and croissants, and join me for links I love.
Links I Love Week 1
After time away from work and home, I am ready to get back to a routine and a slower-paced life than the past couple of months. The first couple of weeks of January will be slow before I head to Paris at the end of the month. I have five book events in a short time! My word for the year is rest, and I will tell you I had a few good naps between Christmas and New Year’s. I can’t wait to share more about how rest will unfold in 2026 and the other ideas I have for the year ahead.
Ironically, it is when I let my brain rest that a new and exciting book idea came to me. I plan to pitch it and bring it to life this year.
The small Parisian shop that’s become a retail phenomenon
For modern couples, engagements aren’t a surprise anymore. This is a good thing.
The craze for quarter-zip shirts is everywhere. Here is how to style one according to Harper’s Bazaar.
In Florida, I saw a woman with a bag like this, and I can’t stop thinking about it. Small and perfectly sized for a wrist. She was a mom of three and so stylishly dressed.
The perfect morning routine: how to build a happy ,healthy start to the day. Perfect timing for the start of the New year.
Pantone’s color of the year is Cloud Dancer
I ordered this lamp for our entry table. This is my third one of this style, but I ordered the taller version for the entry. Love them! Such a beautiful design, and the lamp shade is so unique.
A new study sheds the light on the health benefits of dark chocolate and coffee via Washington Post
If you love the idea of a photo book, print your year. This is one of my favorite brands.
How a 475-year-old book market in the center of Paris is surviving in a digital world
Rome is considering paid reservations for the Trevi Fountain. Would you pay 2 euros for access?
Dry January? I love Ghia. Now is the chance to give it a try if you haven’t yet. The Ginger, Lime and Salt, and Sumac and Chili are my favorites. Our fridge door is always stocked.
The dreamy hotels on CNTraveler editors’ travel wish lists for 2026.
How to make your economy class plane seat better, according to WSJ
Colors that will go with sage green. This is the color of our entry, and now that we finally have a cabinet, I can start styling this unused eyesore of an area.
This new Flamingo Estate candle was inspired by Paris.
A new hotel to discover in the 9th arrondissement in Paris. Adding to my short list.
Ajiri’s Substack is always filled with gems. I read this one twice and had different takeaways each time.
The best travel hacks Conde Nast Traveler editors learned in 2025. I love the idea of softening the landing of coming home.
The best relationship advice for 2026 via NYT
Ruggable’s year end sale ends Sunday. We have three rugs and I am looking to add one in our entry.
How to style an oversized sweater
I have been living in this striped shirt for the last two weeks. Perfect for early-morning walks and yoga in the warmer weather of Florida and Mexico.
How to make and keep your New Year’s resolutions
This week’s best sellers include Staub on major sale, the Cuyana bag I use for domestic travel with my laptop, and more.
This shop has the cutest paper goods. Already thinking ahead to Valentine’s Day. I am eyeing these adorable bow cups for EDP cafe or these to-go cups. OMG. Of course, I couldn’t resist and ordered them.
Time, not trends shaped this Brooklyn townhouse with a Parisian vision in mind.
The most exciting trains coming in 2026
Ralph Lauren was always cool, now Gen Z knows why (gifted via WSJ)
How to repurpose an old picture frame.
Starting the year with a clean slate. One of the best self-care steps I took in 2025 was to book regular manicures and pedicures in advance. This is the color I have on my fingers now. REBECCA20 saves you 20% off.
The 10 hottest restaurants in Chicago right now, dying to try Crying Tiger.
Harlan Coben has a new series on Netflix I plan on watching for the plane ride home.
Loving the Merlette new arrivals, this dress and this bag are on my wish list!
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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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An exceptionally good collection of links this week – thanks for pulling them all together, and hope you’re enjoying your break!
Thank you so much, Liz!! I hope you had a great break as well. Happy New Year. xo
I love this newsletter! As a true Francophile, it keeps me connected while I sit out the winter in Northern Illinois..thank you for doing it!!!
Thank you, Lynn! This makes me so happy to hear. Happy New Year to you! xo
Unfortunately, the Ghia code isn’t working. Are there limitations on it?
Hi! The code is back for January REBECCA25 takes 25% off.
Hi Jennifer,
I am so sorry about that! I just emailed them to see if they could reactivate it.
xo