It’s Mother’s Day in France. If a magnificient bouquet of flowers is the gift you have in mind, then Fleur Lachaume is the place to go. Founded in 1845, Lachaume is the most amazing florists I’ve ever seen – the roses are three feet tall, the arrangements are artistic and the service is ...
Everyday France
McDermott & McGough
The highlight of the Nocturne Rive Droite was the Vernissage of the McDermott & McGough exposition Without You I Am Nothing at Galerie Jerome de Noirmont.
This was, by far, the most eccentric crowd, including the artists themselves. David McDermott and Peter McGough are two Americans who met ...
Nocturne Rive Droite
Last night, I headed out to Nocturne Rive Droite for an evening of gallery hopping, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres in the most prestigious art district of Paris. What started as a sober and reserved evening, ended as festive and fun night of visiting galleries and mingling with other art enthusiasts. ...
Longchamp
My big leather handbag is simply too heavy to carry all over the city. So, today I purchased a Longchamp nylon and leather tote bag. It seems that almost all French women have these. They're light weight, they fold-up for travel, they have a zipper closure and, at 62 euro, they're not too ...
Chez Alexandra
Last week, my friend Alexandra invited me to join her for coffee and a tour of her neighborhood. I was delighted. I hadn’t seen Alexandra in years and I hadn’t really spent much time in Montmarte, where she lives.Alexandra and I were students together. She is one of the most beautiful people I’ve ...
The Steeplechase
Late Sunday afternoon, I headed out to Hippodrome d'Auteuil to see Steeplechase racing. I had never been to a Steeplechase, so I wasn't quite sure what to expect. I had romantic notions of horses leaping over obstacles and successfully racing to a dramatic finish.
Reality was much different. ...
