Every December, Christmas markets pop-up around the city – offering everything from ornaments for your tree to beautiful gifts and delicious treats. A holiday tradition not to be missed!
I just love stumbling upon these sort of street scenes in Paris – everything from the classic Inglesina pram, to the Fragonard shopping bag, to the leopard print coat is high-end French style. Even the baby is decked out in a fur-trimmed ensemble from Tartine et Chocolat. It’s a nice start…
If you’re familiar with Azzedine Alaia, you understand perfectly Cher’s distress at the thought of laying down in a greasy parking lot wearing one of his creations. This Tunisia-born couturier came to Paris in the late 1950s, and he has been a staple on the fashion front ever since. Although…
I woke up this morning to the sound of church bells ringing throughout my neighborhood. It’s All Saints Day and, even though I saw some scary people in the metro last night, this holy day is celebrated in France far more than All Souls Day or Halloween. Offices, shops, and…
I am ecstatic about the weather. Last year, it rained every day. Yesterday, it could not have been more beautiful. It was the perfect day for visiting the Rodin Museum. The museum in undergoing a two-year renovation and the number of works displayed is limited. But, there is a Camille Claudel…
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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