As the days get longer, and we start to see the blossoming of flowers and the trees gaining their leaves again, we think of spring. When I see the cherry blossoms reveal their pink blooms and smell their delicate aroma, I think rosé.
So, right now my friends, it’s time to start thinking about ...
In honor of Cécile Marie Jeunet Spalding
One year ago today, my cherished friend Cécile Spalding passed away.
I met Cécile shortly after moving to Louisville, Kentucky. I had spent the prior six months in Lille, became fluent in French, and didn't want to lose my language skills.
Cécile welcomed students into her home and privately ...
Sisley: Luxury Chez Vous
Working from home this past year has resulted in a shift away from my daily cosmetics routine to an increased interest in skincare. So, when my good friend May @noisette1420 encouraged me to try Sisley-Paris and introduced me to the Vickie, director of the Sisley boutique in Miami, I was absolutely ...
A Love Letter to Place Dauphine and Lille: A Journey Through Architecture and Memories
There’s something about Place Dauphine in Paris that never fails to capture my heart. As I stroll through this charming square, with its quiet ambiance and the soft play of light on its historic buildings, I can't help but be reminded of another place I hold close: Lille, a city in northern France. ...
Pavillon de Flore at the Louvre
During my last trip to Paris, I was up and out touring the city before six o’clock every morning. While it sounds exhausting, it was really great. For nearly two hours, I had the city to myself - to capture beautiful images, take in architectural details, and read historic plaques I had previously ...
The Inspiration and Origins of the Luxembourg Garden
Did you know the Luxembourg Garden was modeled after the Boboli Garden in Florence?
Italian style became prevalent in Paris during Marie de Medici’s reign. The magnificent Medici Fountain is just one of many examples of that influence. Tucked away in the northeast corner of the garden, the ...
