As promised, a few photos from my walking tour of Montmartre with Alexandra and Lou last week.
Montmarte is absolutely darling. It is no wonder that this neighborhood is often used for film and fashion shoots. Alexandra was a great tour guide and brought me to the most charming spots. We came ...
Everyday France
La Fête des Mères
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 ...
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 ...
Art After Dark: Gallery Hopping At Nocturne Rive Droite
Last night, I stepped into the glam of Nocturne Rive Droite—an evening of gallery hopping, sparkling cocktails, and stylish crowds in the heart of Paris’s most elite art district. What began as a quiet, almost contemplative stroll through exhibitions quickly turned into a festive affair, with ...
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 ...
