I know what you're thinking - my hurdle is related to an Olympic-level past track and field career, right? Well, although there were moments in which I've had to "jump" over, through, and under, they didn't happen on anywhere close to a field. Want to know more about it? Let's talk! It all started when the GGCC, or the Germantown Gaithersburg Chamber of Commerce, had scheduled My Parisian Corner’s Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for February 3rd, 2026. I was given the date at the beg

As I mentioned in my previous blog, My Parisian Corner developed soon after my latest visit to Paris. My first goal was to launch the website for My Parisian Corner before Mother’s Day 2025, and I made that happen! Though Mother’s Day is usually a sad day for me because my mother lives so far away, starting the journey with My Parisian Corner helped me feel connected to my beautiful mom. I miss her and think of her every day! While these past nine months have been the most ex

In every place I've ever lived, there's always been a little corner in my home packed with colorful fabrics, ribbons, and beads, right next to my trusty sewing machine. I loved the creative process of making household items and clothes for myself, my daughter, and my sister. Then, upon traveling to Paris and living in France for a stay, I was wholly inspired by the beauty that surrounded me at every take. I wanted to pour all of the elegance that I experienced into my creati