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 at Syracuse…

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 laughter spilling out onto…

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…

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…