When it comes to furnishing my home, investing in Mauviel copper cookware was one of the best decisions I ever made. At the time, everyone thought I was crazy for purchasing high-maintenance, non-nonstick cookware that required hand washing and regular polishing. My set is now more than 20-years old. It…
I spent my college days working in the American and European Designer Salon at Marshall Field’s – the premier Chicago department store of its day. As you can imagine, my time on the sales floor prompted an interest in fashion and quality apparel. The experience was a blessing and a…
January 30 is National Croissant Day in the United States, so I thought I would look into the origins of this tasty treat. Much to my surprise, I discovered the croissant is originally an Austrian specialty bread known as kipferls. According to legend, the croissant was invented in Vienna when…
I take pride in recommending venues I’ve experienced. While I don’t often stay in hotels in Paris, I’ve stayed at these and highly recommend them. All are in my preferred left bank neighborhood of Saint-Germain-des-Prés and walking distance to major tourist attractions. Hotel Pont Royal *****│ 5-7 Rue Montalembert, 75007…
Every year from January to March, mimosa shrubs bloom across the South of France. It’s vibrant golden flower serves as a wonderful reminder that spring is in the air. Mimosa is grown primarily in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region and exported all over the world. This beautiful flowering shrub came to…
I am so excited to write about this brand. Not only does the company have a fascinating history, but it also exemplifies elegant design and quality craftsmanship. Degrenne was founded in 1948 by its namesake Guy Degrenne. Guy was a visionary entrepreneur and passionate goldsmith who used recovered armor from…
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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