Purse Hanger

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Several years ago, my friend Meredith came to a luncheon at my home. As a hostess gift, she gave me a purse hanger. I had never seen or heard of a purse hanger at the time, but I absolutely love this little thing. I can hang my handbag on the…

Geraniums

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Remember those geraniums I planted a couple of months ago? Well they’ve filled in beautifully and I couldn’t be more pleased!

Kandinsky at the Pompidou

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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…

Karl Lagerfeld

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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…

Champs-Elysées

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A view of the Champs Elysées on Friday evening.

Sales Begin in France

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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…

About-Jeannine
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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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