Very often, I am asked, “What is it about Paris?” I don’t know exactly how to respond. There is just something about this city: the language, the people, the culture, the architecture, the cuisine. The list goes on and on. These qualities blend together and produce magic. In Paris, the mundane ...
Everyday France
La Tour Eiffel
I arrived in Paris early this morning. Despite a quiet and easy flight, I didn’t sleep a wink. This lead to an afternoon nap and a later than usual start to my evening.
As I emerged from the Metro station at my destination, I couldn’t help but notice how beautiful the Eifffel Tower is at dusk. ...
Travel Plans
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
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! ...
Pouilly-Fumé
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 at Café de ...
