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,…
Last week, my friend Alexandra invited me to join her for coffee and a tour of her neighborhood. I was delighted. I hadn’t seen Alexandra in years and I hadn’t really spent much time in Montmarte, where she lives.Alexandra and I were students together. She is one of the most…
Dawn invited me to join her and a few other friends to see last night’s performance of Tosca at the Opera Bastille. It was superb and thoroughly enjoyable. Thanks Dawn for wonderul “girls’ night out.” Dawn, Brittany, Catherine, Moi and Barbara
Late Sunday afternoon, I headed out to the Hippodrome d’Auteuil to see steeplechase racing. I had never been before, so I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. In my mind, it was something almost storybook-like—horses flying over obstacles, jockeys in perfect rhythm, and a dramatic finish that feels more choreographed…
Saturday night we had dinner at The Bistrot de Paris – the meal was delicious and the wait staff was very attentive. After dinner, we went to Le Caveau de la Huchette to listen to jazz. Little did we know, we would spend most of our time on the dance…
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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