If you love antiquing, Paris has great flea markets. Consider the Marché aux Puces Porte de Vanves. It's less touristy than the Clignancourt and has countless vendors selling everything from vintage Suzani pillows to blowfish table lamps.

This handsome door knocker on Rue Bonaparte always stops me in my tracks. Across the street is Bully, a gorgeous shop that sells beautifully packaged soaps and lotions. Some days I love to just wander the city and admire the architecture. Paris has some of the loveliest doors in all the world.

Sidewalk blooms in Le Marais! Peony season is my favorite time of year.

The charming Merci cafe in Le Marais has a long wall brimming with books. Pop into the adjacent boutique to experience one of Paris' best concept shops. It can be dangerous—I always want one of everything.

These trunks outside the Goyard store on Rue Saint Honore are such a tease! Can you even imagine jet setting about the world with such a colorful set of luggage...? I certainly can.

A walk through the Tuileries makes for the perfect end to the day. From here you can just make out the ferris wheel on Place de la Concorde.