Dior, ce génie léger propre à son temps dont le nom magique comporte Dieu et or. – Jean Cocteau I visited La Galerie Dior for the first time last spring, and it was magical – truly one of most beautiful museums I have ever seen. The exhibit is curated from…
When it comes to furnishing my home, investing in Mauviel copper cookware was one of the best decisions I ever made. At the time, everyone thought I was crazy for purchasing high-maintenance, non-nonstick cookware that required hand washing and regular polishing. My set is now more than 20-years old. It…
I spent my college days working in the American and European Designer Salon at Marshall Field’s – the premier Chicago department store of its day. As you can imagine, my time on the sales floor prompted an interest in fashion and quality apparel. The experience was a blessing and a…
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 recovered armor from…
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…
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…
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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