An all-day, heavy rain sent me and many others scurrying into the movie theaters on the Champs-Elysées yesterday afternoon. I saw the film Coco Avant Chanel, starring Audrey Tatou.
This is a heartwarming tale of Coco Chanel's life, her influences and how she revolutionalized women's fashion in ...
Culture and Tradition
La Fête des Mères
It’s Mother’s Day in France. If a magnificient bouquet of flowers is the gift you have in mind, then Fleur Lachaume is the place to go. Founded in 1845, Lachaume is the most amazing florists I’ve ever seen – the roses are three feet tall, the arrangements are artistic and the service is ...
Ceremonies to Honor D-Day Veterans
Today marks the 65th anniversary of D-day. The occasion is being marked with ceremonies at U.S. and British cemeteries in Normandy. Several years ago, I toured Normandy and visited cemeteries along the coast. I don't know a single person who participated in D-day, yet it was one of the most moving ...
McDermott & McGough
The highlight of the Nocturne Rive Droite was the Vernissage of the McDermott & McGough exposition Without You I Am Nothing at Galerie Jerome de Noirmont.
This was, by far, the most eccentric crowd, including the artists themselves. David McDermott and Peter McGough are two Americans who met ...
Art After Dark: Gallery Hopping At Nocturne Rive Droite
Last night, I stepped into the glam of Nocturne Rive Droite—an evening of gallery hopping, sparkling cocktails, and stylish crowds in the heart of Paris’s most elite art district. What began as a quiet, almost contemplative stroll through exhibitions quickly turned into a festive affair, with ...
Longchamp
My big leather handbag is simply too heavy to carry all over the city. So, today I purchased a Longchamp nylon and leather tote bag. It seems that almost all French women have these. They're light weight, they fold-up for travel, they have a zipper closure and, at 62 euro, they're not too ...
