The weather remains spectacular. So, like many Parisians, I decided to head out of the city for the weekend. I rented a car and set my sights on Chantilly. Located just an hour north of Paris, it would be an easy drive and a very do-able day trip. Chantilly is…
Last night, the Les Amis de l’Opéra and The American Friends of the Paris Opera & Ballet co-hosted a Soirée de Gala celebrating the New York City Ballet’s opening of the 2008-09 Season in Paris. The excitement of the evening began on the steps of Palais Garnier when arriving guests making their way into the opera house were…
One of the nicest things about Paris is what the French call les imprévus, those unforeseen moments that occur simply because you’re in a city where so much happens. I had such a moment the other day. I had just finished the mundane task of picking up a fountain pen that…
How Studying Fine and Decorative French Art History in Paris changed my perspective of France I could not write about French style without mentioning Christie’s Education in Paris. For one year, I studied Fine and Decorative French Art History at Christie’s, covering every period from the middle-ages to the present. This course of…
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.
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…
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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