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! ...
Everyday France
La Belle France Inspires Charlotte Moss
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 ...
Notre Petite Chérie Simone
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! ...
Sauvignon Blanc
Spring is in the air and as the warm weather approaches, I tend to drink white wine rather than red. I like Sauvignon Blanc and one of my favorite selections is a Pouilly-Fumé from the Loire Valley by Ladoucette.
I first discovered this wine at the Café de Flore on Boulevard St. Germain. Later, I ...
Guibert
I don't know anyone who doesn't enjoy shopping in Paris. It's a rewarding experience on so many levels. Personally, I love the specialty boutiques and the quality of the merchandise found within. For the equestrian, I recommend Guibert located at 22, avenue Victor Hugo.
Guibert offer everything ...
Henry IV – My Favorite French King
I am compelled to write something about Henry IV. He is my favorite French king and, in my view, most responsible for the tradition of artistry and luxury that has become emblematic of France.
Most of us are familiar with the extravagant lifestyles of Louis XIV, Louise XVI and Marie Antoinette. ...
