Travel Plans

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I am returning to Paris on May 8. While gathering a few necessities, I realized that my passport is about to expire. I headed down to the Federal building for a new passport tout de suite. The process was easier than I thought it would be. What a relief!

La Belle France Inspires Charlotte Moss

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New York Interior Designer Charlotte Moss spends considerable time looking for and finding inspiration in France. She lectured on her travels and her new book, A Flair for Living, at the Lake Forest Showhouse. I attended the event and wrote about it for Chicago Home & Garden magazine. Check out the post.

Notre Petite Chérie Simone

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Today, we welcomed the latest addition to our family, my niece, Simone Louise B. She is adorable and, with her French name, I can already see her trotting around Paris. Bienvenue au monde!

Art Nouveau

One of the best examples of Art Nouveau architecture rests at 29, avenue Rapp, just steps from the Eiffel Tower. The Art Nouveau style prevailed from 1890 to 1905. It was born from an intellectual desire to break from the classical forms of the academy as well as industrial and…

Pouilly-Fumé

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Spring is in the air and, as warmer weather approaches, I tend to drink white wines rather than red. Sauvignon Blanc is a go-to, and one of my favorite selections is a Pouilly-Fumé from the Loire Valley by Ladoucette. I first discovered Ladoucette Pouilly-Fumé when I saw it on the menu…

Joyeux Paques – Happy Easter

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Many Easter traditions in France are different from those in the United States. In France, for example, there is no Easter bunny. Ninety percent of the population in France is Roman-Catholic and it’s safe to say that a church sits at center of every community. According to French Easter tradition,…

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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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