Every month, I find myself collecting little moments, ideas, and pieces of beauty that spark something new. Some come from my sketchbook, some from my home, some from travels… and some just from paying a little more attention to the everyday.

This is a small gathering of what's inspiring me right now.

You’re holding a fresh, warm croissant in one hand (drool) and a little notebook in the other because at this point you’ve given up trying to tuck your ideas away…Paris keeps handing you new ones, and your new friends have encouraged you to write them down!

Every time I go to Paris, I tell myself I’m going to spend most of my time in the flea markets. And I do! You know I could dig through old papers and vintage treasures for days on end. 

But the funny thing is… Paris always has other plans 😂🙈

Everyone knows I’m a flea-market girl through and through. Give me a brocante, a pile of old papers, a stack of portraits, or a crate of

It’s so easy to talk ourselves out of something before we even begin, isn’t it? A new idea, a business dream, a trip that feels a little too “big”.

So I started dreaming… what if I could?

That’s how Inspired Trips came to life 🤗

Part of the magic of shopping at Paris flea markets lies in how it incorporates the art of slow decorating. It isn’t about rushing to fill a room. It’s about wandering until you find the piece that feels like it’s been waiting for you. Sometimes that means crossing the ocean for the treasure that will carry your story home.

You may have noticed on Instagram that I’ve been traveling a lot lately. From exploring Italy with my family to helping my daughter move into her new NYC apartment, the last few weeks have been filled with moments I’ll never forget. It’s been so fun! 

Sure, you can type any destination into Google and get a list of “must-see spots.” You can follow a guidebook, hop from landmark to landmark, check the boxes, and come home with a phone full of pictures. You can book the flights, stay in the hotel everyone recommends, and eat at all the popular

ICYMI, I spent 5 days last week in the one and only Paris, France.

While Paris has certainly been a focal city in 2024 (for rightful reasons), I went for a unique purpose that, in all honesty, was very “Lucy” (so it probably won’t surprise you!)

 I spent 5 days intentionally visiting Parisian Flea Markets and shopping for one-of-a-kind antiques to fill my home (and yours? 👀) 🤩

I’ll be honest—there’s nothing quite like the thrill of discovering a perfect vintage find. The kind that makes your heart skip a beat, your palms a little sweaty, and your brain go, “Wait, am I about to transform my entire space with this piece!?” Yes, yes you are.

Now’s your chance to shop the flea markets in Paris. September 24-29, 2025

A friend actually asked me the other day what my favorite things I found at the vintage shops and flea markets in Paris were, and while it was so hard to narrow it down, HERE THEY ARE! 

Packing for a trip (especially one that involves international travel) can feel like playing a game of Tetris, don’t you think? But with the right strategy, it’s totally doable. Through plenty of trial and error (lots of stories here), I have truly mastered the art of fitting everything I need into a carry-on…even for a week in Europe!