My Parisian life and INSTA blog

I’m Michelle, 58, a Mancunian living in Paris 🇫🇷 for 20 years. I came to Paris at 37 with one suitcase and didn’t know ONE person. I’m from the North of England - I did what I said I would do as a child in my bedroom in Manchester “making stuff” with card, paper and ribbons - I created EMELBY GOURMET.

My brand started with a range of MADE IN FRANCE gourmet products made by farmers and small producers. Unfortunately due to covid, Brexit, the economy crisis I could no longer continue with the gourmet so ‘pivoted’ the brand and created “French country style” tea towels and 3 stunning TOTE BAGS, all of which I designed here in Paris and had made in China. Everything comes beautifully packaged, so if you visit, be in touch as these make perfect gifts to bring back home to friends and family. Everyone loves a little something from Paris!