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 magazine. Check out the post.
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!
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…
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 from saddles, blankets…
I’ve always been fascinated by Henri IV. He is my favorite French king, and in my view, he is most responsible for the traditions of artistry and luxury that have become emblematic of France. While many are familiar with the extravagant lifestyles of Louis XIV, Louis XVI, and Marie Antoinette,…
Au Nom de la Rose offers beautiful multi-colored bouquets, ranging from 25 to 50 euros. With boutiques sprouting up all over Paris, one can easily indulge. This boutique at 7, avenue Mozart sits alongside my bus stop. The lovely assortment of roses spill onto the sidewalk and I find them…
I began my blog in 2008 as a fun and creative outlet to share musings about my time in Paris, the things I love, making the most of your travels, and how to bring everyday France into your everyday life—no matter where you live.
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