le 1er Mai, 2026
Happy May Day—there is something undeniably poetic about Paris in the first week of May. The city seems to exhale into spring—café terraces humming and a calendar dotted with annual traditions and merriment.
The first of May is, of course, La Fête du Muguet, when delicate ...
Five Simple Tricks to Always Look Polished
Looking polished isn’t about having a closet full of designer labels—it’s about intention and perhaps that elusive je ne sais quoi—the subtle, indefinable quality French women seem to mastered. Women who appear perfectly put together understand how to make everything work in harmony.
Over time ...
The Paris Postcard: The Last Days of April
le 24 Avril 2026
Bonjour, Your weekly Paris Postcard is here—bringing a bit of springtime in Paris into your life. This iconic season—April in Paris, chestnuts in blossom—is coming to a close, and for a brief moment, the city feels suspended between seasons.
There is a quietness to Paris ...
The Paris Guide: My Little Black Book
By popular demand—after many requests (and a little goading) from family, friends, and readers—I’ve finally brought my Paris recommendations together in one place.
Paris is a city of neighborhoods. Not just monuments and museums, but cafés you return to, streets you learn by heart, and small ...
The Paris Postcard: Celebrating Calder, Rousseau’s Dreamscapes, and a Spring Week You Won’t Want to Miss
le 17 Avril, 2026
Bonjour, mes chers amis, here’s your weekly roundup from Paris. Whether you’re planning your next adventure or simply dreaming from afar, the Paris Postcard delivers the best and latest happening (from my POV) directly to your inbox. There's lots to see and do, so let's jump ...
How to Bring Cheese Home from France
For as long as I can remember, bringing cheese home from France has been a cherished ritual of my travels. Somewhere between my final visit to the market and prepping my suitcase for the return voyage, I carefully select a few wedges of my favorite flavors to take across the Atlantic. Over the ...
