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 ...
Culture and Tradition
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.
Recently ...
Biennale des Antiquaires – Part One
The 24th Annual Biennale des Antiquaires, one of the largest and most prestigious art fairs in the world, will open to the public on Thursday, September 11 at the Grand Palais.
Every variety of rare and unique object d’art, ranging from ancient antiquities, to jewelry, furniture and ...
September in Passy: Blue Skies and Parisian Charm
The weather in Passy couldn’t be more perfect this September. For the past two mornings, I’ve woken to brilliant blue skies stretching above the rooftops. This photo was taken from my dining room window—my little ritual spot for morning coffee, emails, and posting to the site. There’s something ...
