Remember those geraniums I planted a couple of months ago? Well they've filled in beautifully and I couldn't be more pleased! ...
Culture and Tradition
Kandinsky at the Pompidou
As a Chicagoan, I think I'm naturally inclined to favor the Bauhaus School. So, the Kandinsky exhibit at the Pompidou Center was a "must see" for me. In Chicago, we are fortunate to have numerous buildings influenced by the Bauhaus architectural style and as well as a good number designed by ...
Karl Lagerfeld
Café de Flore is always a fun spot to hang out and last night was no different.
Shortly after my arrival, Arielle Dombasle came waltzing out the front door, walked right in front of me and headed down the Boulevard Saint Germain. She was on the arm of Bernard-Henri Lévy (aka BHL). No big ...
Champs-Elysées
A view of the Champs Elysées on Friday evening. ...
Sales Begin in France
Every six months major sales take place in France. The huge mark-downs create a bit of a shopping frenzy, with customers quickly purchasing merchandise they've had their eye on for a couple of weeks. It's a bit like the day after Christmas in the States.
On Wednesday morning, the streets in Passy ...
Notre Dame
I walked past Notre Dame the other day and couldn't help but notice how beautiful it looked. It was about 8 o'clock in the evening, the sky was perfectly clear and the sun was just beginning to descend over the Seine. I don't think I've ever seen the façade looking so well. There is no restoration ...
