A Love Story From Switzerland

For eight years, I lived in Switzerland near the French border, where every cobblestone street seemed to lead to a pâtisserie - those warm, enchanting French bakeries that fill the air with butter, sweets, and a touch of magic.

I had moved there for love... the kind that feels like a storybook beginning. I met a Frenchman in the U.S. during his internship year, and when he proposed, I followed my heart across the ocean to a picturesque European town. It all sounded romantic, but love stories aren’t always as effortless as they appear. Between time zones and language barriers, I often found myself homesick and wondering if I had made the right choice.

One quiet afternoon, feeling particularly adrift, I wandered into a small, charming pâtisserie. No online reviews. No plans. Just the comforting aroma of chocolate and croissants. Inside, everything felt gentle - cozy light, warm chatter, pastries so beautiful they seemed to whisper stay a while.

That day, a kind Swiss woman helped me order my first chocolate truffle cake. We then shared tea, laughter, and stories: hers in French; mine in broken words and smiles. Though I barely understood her, I felt completely understood. For the first time in months, I felt at home.

From then on, that truffle cake became more than dessert. It became a symbol of belonging, of connection, of rediscovering happiness in the smallest choices.

Years later, when I returned to America, I searched for that same feeling - the warmth, the intimacy, the craftsmanship. But most bakeries I found felt bright, sleek, and impersonal. I missed the magic.

And so, Hanna x Bow was born! A love letter to those pâtisseries that once comforted me, and an invitation to rediscover the art of warm, delicate indulgence.

At Hanna x Bow, we celebrate unique designs and styles, and moments that truly feel one-of-a-kind. Every creation is crafted to capture that feeling of being seen, enchanted, and inspired - the warmth of artisanal touch, the excitement of choosing your very own.

I hope you’ll find this little corner of French-inspired sweetness as magical as I remember it.

And most of all, I hope you find what you’re looking for.

Hanna x Bow