I am so excited to write about this brand. Not only does the company have a fascinating history, but it also exemplifies elegant design and quality craftsmanship.
Degrenne was founded in 1948 by its namesake Guy Degrenne. Guy was a visionary entrepreneur and passionate goldsmith who used ...
L'Art de Vivre
What is La Chandeleur?
Do you know about this fun holiday the French celebrate by eating crepes? It takes place 40 days after Christmas on February 2, and it commemorates the presentation of Jesus at the temple.
Like the Feast of the Epiphany, la Chandeleur began as a pagan celebration that came to be associated with ...
‘Tis the Season for Galette des Rois
Do you know about this delicious cake? It's called a Galette des Rois or King Cake, and it has been a French tradition since the 13th century - when the Church began to associate it with the Feast of the Epiphany.
The cake originally dates back to the first century before Christ, during the ...
Five French Style Tips for the Holidays
When it comes to dressing like a French girl for the holidays, think chic, polished, and elegant.
Today, I partnered with fellow Francophile, Noelani from La Vie on Grand to share some tips on how to incorporate French style into your holiday wardrobe. For inspiration, we turned to French ...
My Paris Pied-à-Terre
This is the beautiful apartment I rent in Paris. For more than 15 years, it has been my home away from home. It has everything anyone could want - neutral decor, herringbone hardwood floors, a marble fireplace mantel, southern views overlooking a small park, and lots of light. It was newly updated ...
Raspberry Almond Tart
Over the past several months, my sweet friend May has shared a variety of tips and tricks in the kitchen to make just about every recipe more appealing. May is Parisian and learned to bake and cook at the knee of her grandmother. So, when she gave me an Raspberry Almond Tart, along with the recipe, ...
