I love blue hydrangea. They are all over France. One day I will have a garden full of them. For now, I will enjoy these from the flower market at Place de la Madeleine. ...
Everyday France
Comtesse du Barry
One of my favorite gourmet shops in Paris is the Comtesse du Barry. I dare say that it’s a favorite because nearly everything they sell comes in a can. Sound awful? Well, not if you’re planning to pack it in your suitcase and take it home with you!
The Comtesse du Barry has been producing ...
Americans Abroad
Over the weekend, I had dinner with longtime American friends Dawn and Michael at their home, La Charmeraie.
La Charmeraie is in the little town of Louveciennes, not far from Versailles. The meaning of the name of their home is twofold: first, after the Charme, or Hornbeam, trees that ...
Market Day in My Neighborhood
I used to loathe grocery shopping in Paris. I thought it was a big hassle. I hated having to quickly bag my own groceries before the next customer’s items came tumbling down the conveyor belt. I hated having to carry everything home or manage my little pull-cart down the cobbled street. I hated ...
Blue Skies
The weather couldn’t be better. For the past two days, I’ve woken up to blue skies. This photo was taken from my dining room window where I have the pleasure of having coffee each morning as I check email and post to my site.
My apartment has traditional French architectural details such as ...
La Vie en Rose
The International Competition of Roses is underway in the Roseraie of the Parc de Bagatelle.
This annual event started in 1907. For the past two years, the public has been asked to participate by selecting three of their favorite roses based on beauty and one based on fragrance. The person whose ...
