Have you ever noticed the number of beauty salons in Paris?
There seems to be one on every corner…and for good reason. On any given Friday or Saturday morning women line up at the salon to have a brushing, meaning a shampoo and a blow dry. Armed with a round brush and a powerful 2100w ...
Bringing Paris Home – Penny Drue Baird
The other night, I headed to the Alliance Française de Chicago for a lecture and book signing by New York Interior Designer Peggy Drue Baird, author of Bringing Paris Home.
Ms. Baird gave a terrific talk about how she became interested in French culture and how she incorporates French style into ...
Europa Books – The Best Resource for French Publications
Europa is one of favorite bookstores in Chicago. It's just down the street from Loyola University (my alma mater) and around the corner from the Alliance Française - two destinations I know all too well.
I've been going to Europa for years and can't think of a better resource for books, ...
Alliance Française de Chicago
The Alliance Française de Chicago offers language and cultural activities for French enthusiasts throughout the city. It's a tremendous resource for anyone interested in the culture and lifestyle of France. The Alliance Francaise offers lectures, programs and language courses. ...
My Kind of Town
Chicago: my home town and another great city that I love.
It’s Friday and I feel as if I’ve slept for four days. For some reason, I was unusually jet lagged after this trip. Well, I may no longer be in Paris, but I have plenty more items to post.
And, the next best thing to being in Paris is ...
