One of the nicest things about Paris is what the French call les imprévus, those unforeseen moments that occur simply because you’re in a city where so much happens.
I had such a moment the other day. I had just finished the mundane task of picking up a fountain pen that had been repaired in ...
Soirée de Gala
Last night, the Les Amis de l’Opéra and The American Friends of the Paris Opera & Ballet co-hosted a Soirée de Gala celebrating the New York City Ballet’s opening of the 2008-09 Season in Paris.
The excitement of the evening began on the steps of Palais ...
Christie’s Education – One of the Best Years of My Life
I could not write about French style without mentioning Christie’s Education in Paris. For one year, I studied Fine and Decorative French Art History at Christie’s, covering every period from the middle-ages to the present. This course of study increased my appreciation for French art ...
Comtesse du Barry
One of my favorite gourmet shops in Paris is the Comtesse du Barry. I dare say that it’s a favorite because nearly everything they sell comes in a can. Sound awful? Well, not if you’re planning to pack it in your suitcase and take it home with you!
The Comtesse du Barry has been producing ...
Americans Abroad
Over the weekend, I had dinner with longtime American friends Dawn and Michael at their home, La Charmeraie.
La Charmeraie is in the little town of Louveciennes, not far from Versailles. The meaning of the name of their home is twofold: first, after the Charme, or Hornbeam, trees that ...
