Café with Grace The Podcast

Nancy Flaherty
  • 0.0 (0)
  • ARTS
  • UPDATED WEEKLY
Café with Grace The Podcast Podcast

Bonjour, and welcome to Café with Grace! Nancy Flaherty, founder of Hidden Gems with Grace, has discovered the secrets to shopping in new places like a local and she's ready to share them with you! She has explored side streets and back rooms to discover the perfect boutique. Offering you that item that you will always treasure, your very own hidden gem. She's at the table, eager to tell you about her latest treasure. So, grab a cup of coffee or a glass of champagne and let's hear what she has to say!

Episodes

  1. 12: Three Days in Dallas

    06/04/2021

    12: Three Days in Dallas

    Bonjour! Do you miss going out to shop?  It has been a year since this global lockdown and since we cannot resume our trips to Paris just yet, let me take you for a shopping treat near home, in Dallas, Texas! This trip was so fun experiencing luxury shopping in The Highland Park Village. Come and join me as we tour around Dallas, exploring boutiques like a Parisian chic: Day 1: Shop ‘Til You Drop [1:47] Day 2: Jen Zen, The Conservatory, and The Dallas Galleria Experience [14:30] Day 3: Last Minute Store Visits Before Flying Home [15:09] Dallas is such great place for shopping – from amazing dresses and fancy restaurants to one-of-a-kind boutique experiences. Clearly, three days is too short of a time to fully experience it all so, I am excited to go back! Are you coming with me this Mother’s Day? Keep you posted! I would love to know more about your styles and stories, connect with me! Website: https://hiddengemswithgrace.com/ IG: @hiddengemswgrace Links mentioned: IG: @dos.femmes @zenjennbeauty @fgidallas

    17 min
  2. 11: Coffee Talk (Part 2) with Maggie Jackson

    30/03/2021

    11: Coffee Talk (Part 2) with Maggie Jackson

    In this second part of Coffee Talk with Maggie Jackson, the renowned international awardee Irish fashion designer shares with us her passion in mastering her craft and building her business. Undeniably, Maggie has made a name for herself not only in Northern Ireland but in the world. What’s her secret? Let us together discover: The Shift to MaggiKnits, Inc. [1:29] Maggie’s Booth: The Secret in Selling [14:30] Fashion and Knitting [18:30] The Art of Knitting [24:00] What we can learn from Maggie’s story is that as long as you put your heart in your work, people will always come back to you bringing more people because they will remember how you made them feel fabulous and beautiful with how you take care of them– and such is best marketing strategy of all time! This is not only applicable in fashion but in all areas of your life, as well. What’s your greatest takeaway from this episode? I am excited to hearing from you! I would love to know more about your styles and stories, connect with me!             Facebook:         Hidden Gems with Grace Instagram:        @hiddengemswgrace Website:           https://hiddengemswithgrace.com/ Connect with Maggie Here: Website:           https://www.maggiknitsretailgalleria.com/

    30 min
  3. 10: Coffee Talk (Part 1) with Maggie Jackson

    23/03/2021

    10: Coffee Talk (Part 1) with Maggie Jackson

    Is knitwear part of your wardrobe? Get to know more about knitwear from this expert! Featured in this episode is the International Award-winning Irish designer and knit master Maggie Jackson. Through her excellence and winning attitude in her craft, Maggie has brought Northern Ireland to the world stage of fashion. Among other famous and notable clients, she had designed pieces for the Miss World pageant for five years! Maggie Jackson pioneers fashionable knitwear design in her humble hometown and helps rebuild its reputation from being once a war-torn place. In her current business, she is offering handknit design kits which specialize in so many lovely yarns including her unique Irish Tweed, Linen, and British Mohair yarns; just a sample of her eye for detail in the materials she uses.  This is a two-part interview with Maggie and here in Part 1, she shares with us how she started from being a farmer’s daughter to now an internationally acclaimed fashion designer:  Northern Ireland Trip with Maggie [3:35] The Making of a Designer [3:05] Maggie After College [18:40] Maggie’s Design for Miss World [20:05] Entrepreneur Maggie’s Wisdom [22:36] Neiman Marcus [24:24] Maggie’s story is inspiring and her dedication to her craft is exemplary, despite having to go through schooling and treading her own path in the midst of the troubles in Northern Ireland. In the second part of this interview, Maggie talks more about her business and the art of knitting. Stay tuned! I would love to know more about your styles and stories, connect with me! Website: https://hiddengemswithgrace.com/ Email me:        nancy@graceinparis.com Instagram:      @hiddengemswgrace

    35 min
  4. 9: Buckle Ballerina

    16/03/2021

    9: Buckle Ballerina

    What is a fashionable dress without a pair of great shoes? Wearing beautiful shoes is non-negotiable to a Parisian chic. There is a different power your shoes can give you as a woman! They make you look fabulous and sexy while you do your hustle. But more than the great looks they give, the comfort of wearing a pair of shoes is more important because you use them every day. One of the things I love to collect is a pair of shoes. Over years of shopping and visiting different boutiques, I have discovered amazing buckle shoes that I consider as a hidden gem in fashion. In this episode, I am thrilled to share with you all about buckle shoes and my favorite brands: Find Your Comfort [2:07] Roger Vivier Buckle Shoes [3:05] That Paris Boutique [10:28] The Boutique at 65th N. Madison [11:12] Ann Mashburn Buckle Shoes [12:47] With great shoes, there is no limit - in places you can go to and the version of you that you desire to become. Just as you find a pair of shoes that fit right for you in comfort and in style, may you find the peace and comfort that your heart desires. You go girl, conquer that runway! I would love to know more about your styles and stories, connect with me! Website:           https://hiddengemswithgrace.com/ Email me:         nancy@graceinparis.com Instagram:      @hiddengemswgrace

    19 min
  5. 8: About My Book

    09/03/2021

    8: About My Book

    Coucou! Merriam-Webster defines flair as a uniquely attractive quality or style. My book entitled “French Flair” refers to the French style. It is about the stories behind my most important style essentials I’ve counted on for my go to pieces over the years. I have share with you my love for fashion and I combine my passion for history and style - #stylehistory  - in sharing with you some these essential style pieces and the story behind each of them. Writing this book was such an enjoyable experience for me. It has always been a dream to share this information ever since I became a journalist. I am thrilled that this is finally happening! In this episode, take a glimpse of my first book which I am set to launch at the end of March 2021. Here are some of the highlights: The Statement Handbag [2:35] My constant LV “Neverfull” tote Bag [3:12] My Jimmy Choo “Ramona" Bag [5:00] The Hermes “Birkin” Bag [6:56] The White Blouse/Shirt [11:31] I am so excited to finally be able to share this project with you. I hope that through the stories of my life and my passion about style, I am able to inspire you and give you the confidence to build your true identity through styling. Fashion is after all, the ultimate expression of love. Salut! I would love to know more about your styles and stories, connect with me! Website:           https://hiddengemswithgrace.com/ Email me:         nancy@graceinparis.com Instagram:          @hiddengemswgrace

    16 min
  6. 7: Café with Marie de George

    02/03/2021

    7: Café with Marie de George

    Couture refers to the creation and design of customized clothing. A piece is made specifically for you. People dream of visiting French fashion houses for their couture. Wearing a couture piece from a great design house gives you a different kind of luxury and confidence in any social gathering, knowing that you are wearing a piece of history. This episode features Marie de George, an esteemed couturier in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. She specializes in creating pieces for her clients with care and attention to detail.  Her embellishments and embroideries on all her pieces are exquisite, while staying globally and environmentally conscious in the materials that she is using. Her ethical business promotes collaboration with her client, sustainability in her choice of materials, and a passion about taking care of people – her clients and the people who support her. Get to know Marie as she shares with us the things that spark her joy: The artist named Marie de George [1:00] Marie’s Art [1:54] Marie attention to her Clients [6:28] The Designers that Inspire Her [10:44] Frappe Oat Milk for Coffee [21:48] What’s Next for Marie de George in 2021? [17:23] The White Coat by MDG [21:25] The French Style [25:50] In fashion, as in anything that we choose, the ultimate goal is happiness. From this conversation with Marie, a great takeaway would be: as long as you put your heart in the work that you do, you will never go wrong in making people happy and being satisfied with your creations.  Now, are you ready to discover your couture piece? Website: https://hiddengemswithgrace.com/ Instagram: @hiddengemswgrace Follow Marie De George: https://mariedegeorgedesign.com/our-workroom  https://www.mariedegeorgeart.com/ Instagram: @mariedegeorge

    30 min
  7. 6: Trip to Paris

    23/02/2021

    6: Trip to Paris

    Sitting in a sidewalk café with a café au lait and a croissant, are you ready to begin a 5-day trip to Paris? A trip to Paris is on every fashionista traveler’s bucket list. The City of Light is famous for the iconic Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, Versailles, and of course its love for fashion and the arts. In this episode, I will be taking you on a shopping experience in Paris with me.  Are you excited? I am Nancy Flaherty, I am a Francophile and passionate about fashion. I delight in taking my guests to Paris for a personal shopping experience and sharing the beautiful city’s hidden gems that only the locals know. I am thrilled to share with you the details from one of my last trips, taking a personal tour in the City of Light: The Arrival [1:46] Our Stay at the Le Dokhan’s [3:26] Welcoming our First Night in Paris [7:20] 1/5: Exploring Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré [7:45] 2/5: Wandering Around the 16th Arrondissement [11:22] 3/5: Boulevard Saint-Germain’s Hidden Gems [14:20] 4/5: Appreciating The Marais and the Cristal Room Finale Dinner [20:36] 5/5: The Tour’s Wrap-Up [26:38] Despite travel abroad being temporarily restricted, I hope this episode will somehow spark your dream of going to Paris and provide you with ideas for when we can travel again. For now, stay tuned with my episodes for fashion tips, style history, and everything Parisian. Let’s connect! Instagram: @hiddengemswgrace Website: https://hiddengemswithgrace.com/

    30 min
  8. 5: Coffee with Chelsey Hill

    16/02/2021

    5: Coffee with Chelsey Hill

    How much of a #coffeehooker are you? Drinking coffee in a café on the streets of Paris while watching the world go by is such a luxurious moment to be in. Parisians take the time to enjoy the pleasure of coffee breaks. To anyone who wakes to an alarm in the morning, coffee is a must-have but for my guest on this episode, coffee is her blood type. For the Illustrating Diva, coffee can be described as her greatest fashion accessory. Meet Chelsey Hill, a NYC-based illustrator, artist, actress, and most importantly, a coffee lover. Recording this episode for you our listener, was so much fun as we both share our common interests: Chelsey’s First Taste of Coffee [3:13] The Artist’s Fashion Style [10:58] Baba Bougie [14:29] Chelsey’s Projects [17:20] Learn how an artist like Chelsey expresses so much love in all the things she does with a cup of coffee by her side. Follow her and all her projects that are meant to ignite your souls.  We are all artists on our own ways. How about you, what’s your style? Share with us! Website: https://hiddengemswithgrace.com/ Connect with Chelsey Hill: https://www.chelseyhill.com/ IG @illustratingdiva FB https://www.facebook.com/illustratingdiva/

    22 min
  9. 4: The White Shirt with Darlene Campbell

    09/02/2021

    4: The White Shirt with Darlene Campbell

    Simplicity is beauty, and in fashion nothing exemplifies simplicity more on women than wearing a white shirt. A white shirt can portray elegance, sophistication, and authority on the wearer. This is an essential piece to every boss lady’s wardrobe. How many do you have in your closet? A white shirt is also a blank canvas – any way that you accessorize it will always be perfect – a true representation of your personal style! One can question, isn’t wearing a white shirt by itself already enough? It may be, but the blank canvas of a crisp white button up is a tempting challenge for anyone who wishes to show off their own sense of fashion. How would you style a white shirt? This episode features my very good friend and the woman behind Campbell and Kate, Darlene Campbell. Campbell and Kate is an online boutique out of New York City which specializes in making busty women feel more confident in wearing a classic white shirt.  Darlene shares with us helpful tips on slaying wearing those white shirts across ages and sizes: The Power of the White Shirt [3:16] The Variations on a White Shirt [5:00] White Shirts and Body Proportions [9:56] Campbell and Kate’s Specialization on White Shirts [12:52] Different Ways to Style and Take Care a White Shirt [21:48] The level of care they do with their white shirts at Campbell and Kate is indeed a hidden gem for me that is worth sharing with you, my stylish listeners. I hope that this episode would open new doors for you as you take sophistication to the next level by wearing that white shirt the right way, making you look like the stylish Parisian chic!  I would love to know more about your styles and stories, connect with me! Website: https://hiddengemswithgrace.com/ Links mentioned in this podcast: Blog on The White Shirt: https://hiddengemswithgrace.com/the-classic-white-shirt/ Tips on Taking care of your white shirt: http://campbellandkate.com/blog/ironing-big-bust-darts-princess-seams http://campbellandkate.com/blog/fix-big-bust-clothing-stains https://www.instagram.com/p/BX8tr-Ulzt3/?igshid=u7gxcppqwcwu How to style your white shirt: https://www.pinterest.ph/HiddenGemsWithGrace/classic-womens-fashion/ Iconic white shirt figures: https://www.pinterest.ph/HiddenGemsWithGrace/iconic-figures-with-french-flair/ How to order a white shirt from Campbell and Kate: http://campbellandkate.com/

    28 min
  10. 3: The History of Lingerie

    02/02/2021

    3: The History of Lingerie

    Your choice of lingerie is truly an expression of self-care. While lingerie and undergarments are generally not flaunted in our day-to-day life, there is a hidden gem in wearing something you know will make you feel special. Parisian lingerie shops know how to empower women by dressing them with elegance and uniqueness. In this episode of Café with Grace, grab your cup of coffee (or champagne!) as we take you through a brief history of lingerie and the styles and fashions that make up the lingerie we now get to enjoy as women: ❖ 1850’s Corsets Era [2:49] ❖ 1880’s Decolletage [3:53] ❖ 1900’s S-Curve [4:46] ❖ 1910’s Loose Dresses [6:08] ❖ 1913’s Bra Evolution [6:58] ❖ 1920’s Flats [7:08] ❖ 1930’s Loose and Comfort [7:58] ❖ 1945’s Back to Shapes [9:16] ❖ 1950’s Bombshells [11:23] ❖ 1960’s Ultra femininity [12:37] ❖ 1970’s Braless Fashion [15:11] ❖ 1980’s Madonna Era [16:34] ❖ 1990’s Free flowing style [18:36] ❖ 2000’s Flexible Fashion [20:15] ❖ 2010 to present day’s lingerie styles [21:24] In whatever fashion or style may dictate on how lingerie is worn, either tightly or loosely, with straight lines or flowing ruffles, always find comfort and identity in the lingerie of your own choice. By the end of this podcast, I hope you find more confidence in choosing and wearing that piece of lingerie that will ignite a spark of joy, promote passion and provide a purpose with your own style clearly in frame. Choose to be radiant today and together let’s visit and shop in Paris. I can’t wait to share all of its hidden gems with you. Let’s connect!   Youtube: Hidden Gems with Grace Website: www.hiddengemswithgrace.com Instagram: @hiddengemswgrace

    26 min
  11. 2: Discovering the Archives of Dior

    02/02/2021

    2: Discovering the Archives of Dior

    Tracing its roots back to 1946, the house of Christian Dior has remained one of the most prominent French fashion houses for its reputation and its strong identity portraying femininity and elegance in style to this day. The House of Dior keeps a storage facility within Paris containing a portion of the collection of timeless pieces since the boutique on 30 Rue Montaigne was established. In this episode of Café with Grace, my visit to the Dior archives is truly a gem experienced by only a privileged few. I am thrilled to take you with me in a virtual tour around the Archives of Dior with Soizic Pfaff, the official archivist at Dior, discovering the stories of the iconic pieces and the man behind the brand, Christian Dior: ❖ The Interiors at the Archives of Dior [4:57] ❖ The Library of Dior [11:33] ❖ The Boxes and Tools Room and the Delicate Storage System [12:33] ❖ The Perfume/Fragrance Room and Miss Dior [13:55] ❖ The Bags/Accessories Room: The signature ‘CD’ and the Duchess of Windsor’s slippers [15:40] ❖ The Dresses Room and Christian Dior’s prelude to online shopping experience [19:26] ❖ Christian Dior’s memento [23:03] By the end of this podcast, I hope I have shown you the amazement and fun I experienced (feeling like I was in an Aladdin’s cave of wonders!) while appreciating all the value and preciousness of the brand, and the next time you purchase anything from Dior, you will cherish it even more knowing how the brand takes care of its history of creations over the years. I hope you can join me when I go back to Paris and together let’s visit the House of Dior, if not maybe even the Archives of Dior. I think you will enjoy shopping in Paris with me! Connect with me at: Youtube:  Hidden Gems with Grace Website:  www.hiddengemswithgrace.com Instagram:  @hiddengemswgrace

    28 min
  12. 1: Introduction to the Podcast

    01/02/2021

    1: Introduction to the Podcast

    Paris, the City of Love, is probably on every traveler’s bucket list of destinations. Located at the very heart of France, its capital boasts of rich history, culture, and the arts. One of the things that I love most about Paris is the fashion and fashion history that can be found there. Paris never fails to capture the soul of tourists and locals alike with its beauty, culture, history and especially its fashion. Are you dreaming of going to Paris? How about a shopping experience in Paris? Bonjour! I am Nancy Flaherty, founder of Grace in Paris or Hidden Gem with Grace, an online magazine. I am a journalist, blogger, fashion historian, and tour guide. I am passionate about anything to do with Paris and I want to show you how to shop in Paris like a true Parisian local. On this podcast, let's sit at the cafe together and I will share with you a Parisian experience in fashion, fashion history, and style. I can not wait to share with you all of my favorite hidden gems in the upcoming episodes! These hidden gems will make your shopping experience in the City of Light unique and special. Join me on this journey and together let’s be lost in style. Connect with me at hiddengemswithgrace.com

    3 min
  • 12 Episodes

About

Bonjour, and welcome to Café with Grace! Nancy Flaherty, founder of Hidden Gems with Grace, has discovered the secrets to shopping in new places like a local and she's ready to share them with you! She has explored side streets and back rooms to discover the perfect boutique. Offering you that item that you will always treasure, your very own hidden gem. She's at the table, eager to tell you about her latest treasure. So, grab a cup of coffee or a glass of champagne and let's hear what she has to say!

Information

To listen to explicit episodes, sign in.

Stay up to date with this show

Sign in or sign up to follow shows, save episodes and get the latest updates.
Select a country or region

Africa, Middle East, and India

Asia Pacific

Europe

Latin America and the Caribbean

The United States and Canada