Today, we welcomed the latest addition to our family, my niece, Simone Louise B. She is adorable and, with her French name, I can already see her trotting around Paris.
Bienvenue au monde! ...
Art Nouveau
One of the best examples of Art Nouveau architecture rests at 29, avenue Rapp, just steps from the Eiffel Tower.
The Art Nouveau style prevailed from 1890 to 1905. It was born from an intellectual desire to break from the classical forms of the academy as well as industrial and economic progress ...
Pouilly-Fumé
Spring is in the air and, as warmer weather approaches, I tend to drink white wines rather than red. Sauvignon Blanc is a go-to, and one of my favorite selections is a Pouilly-Fumé from the Loire Valley by Ladoucette.
I first discovered Ladoucette Pouilly-Fumé when I saw it on the menu at Café de ...
Joyeux Paques – Happy Easter
Many Easter traditions in France are different from those in the United States. In France, for example, there is no Easter bunny.
Ninety percent of the population in France is Roman-Catholic and it's safe to say that a church sits at center of every community. According to French Easter ...
Valentino: The Last Emperor
Last night, I saw the newly released film Valentino: The Last Emperor by American Director Matt Tyrnauer.
The Last Emperor is a retrospective of Valentino's career, featuring the evolution of his fashion house and his relationship with long time partner Giancarlo Giametti.
This is a "must-see" ...
My Top Five Tips for Visiting the Palais Garnier
The Palais Garnier, one of Paris’ most iconic landmarks, is a must-see for anyone interested in history, architecture, or the arts. The grand opera house is not just a masterpiece of French Baroque design, but it also holds the charm of a hidden world that’s waiting to be explored - not to mention a ...