I love blue hydrangea. They are all over France. One day I will have a garden full of them. For now, I will enjoy these from the flower market at Place de la Madeleine. ...
Culture and Tradition
Comtesse du Barry
One of my favorite gourmet shops in Paris is the Comtesse du Barry. I dare say that it’s a favorite because nearly everything they sell comes in a can. Sound awful? Well, not if you’re planning to pack it in your suitcase and take it home with you!
The Comtesse du Barry has been producing ...
Americans Abroad
Over the weekend, I had dinner with longtime American friends Dawn and Michael at their home, La Charmeraie.
La Charmeraie is in the little town of Louveciennes, not far from Versailles. The meaning of the name of their home is twofold: first, after the Charme, or Hornbeam, trees that ...
Market Day in My Neighborhood
I used to loathe grocery shopping in Paris. I thought it was a big hassle. I hated having to quickly bag my own groceries before the next customer’s items came tumbling down the conveyor belt. I hated having to carry everything home or manage my little pull-cart down the cobbled street. I hated ...
New York City Ballet in Paris
Americans have stormed the Bastille!
Well, only figuratively…The New York City Ballet has been invited to open the 2008-09 Season with a series of performances at the Bastille Opera from September 9 to 21.
This is the first time in 43 years that the NYCB has performed in Paris and the first ...
Biennale des Antiquaires – Part Two
The art market came alive in Paris last night as hundreds of dealers, collectors, curators and art aficionados poured into the Grand Palais to view some of the most exceptional objects on the market today. Once again, the Biennale did not disappoint even the most discerning visitor.
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