One of the best ways to add a bit of luxury to your life and put a bounce in your step without hitting your pocketbook, is a beautiful new shade of lipstick. I have long been a fan of Dior – it’s simply the best, and I never deviate from…
Tucked into a quiet corner on Place de Fürstenberg sits one of my favorite home décor stores. Here, one can find everything from accessories and dinnerware to furniture, custom draperies, and interior paint – all of which exude a classic yet modern style with a mix of charm and bohemian…
Dior, ce génie léger propre à son temps dont le nom magique comporte Dieu et or. – Jean Cocteau I visited La Galerie Dior for the first time last spring, and it was magical – truly one of most beautiful museums I have ever seen. The exhibit is curated from…
Can you imagine taking a tour of the Paris Opera costume warehouse? Or, how about a backstage tour of the Comédie-Française theater? Or, maybe you would like to visit Elysée Palace, home to the president of France. Well, if you’re in Paris on the third weekend of September, you’re in…
Exciting news! I’m celebrating 15 years of blogging this month. I launched my blog in 2008 as a fun and creative outlet to share musings about my time living in France, travel tips, and the things I love. At the time, I knew nothing about blogging, the implications of choosing…
One of my favorite destinations outside of Paris is the Loire Valley. Known as the Garden of France, this stunningly beautiful region is emblematic of so much of what I love about French style. The history of the Loire Valley is closely associated with the 100 years war. From 1337…
I began my blog in 2008 as a fun and creative outlet to share musings about my time in Paris, the things I love, making the most of your travels, and how to bring everyday France into your everyday life—no matter where you live.
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