Nothing says Paris like the twinkling lights of the Tour Eiffel...except, maybe an accordionist in the Metro. I saw both on my way home tonight.
So bummed though, I took a little video clip of this guy playing, but I can’t post the clip. While here, my blogger site appears in French and there ...
Rendez-vous at the Bristol
I spent a good portion of the afternoon with friends, Sylvia and Bruno, in the bar of the Bristol Hotel on the rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré.
We were classmates at Christie’s and we haven’t seen each other much since finishing our courses. We chatted for nearly three hours, bringing each other ...
Sunday with Friends
Sunday was spent with good friends Dawn and Michael at their lovely home La Charmeraie in Louveciennes. Blog readers may recall my September visit.
What started as a dreary and rainy day in the city ended as a cheery and sunny afternoon in country. Once again, Dawn provided an amazing feast for ...
A Night at the Museums
Last night, the 5th Annual "Nuit des Musées" was held throughout Europe. Once a year, museums are open until 1 AM and most museums host special events such as lectures, dance programs, films and concerts.
There were so many wonderful options, it was hard to choose. So, I decided on two smaller ...
Café Constant
This afternoon, I lunched with my good friend Cécile. Blog readers may recall her daughter’s charming display of chestnuts posted last September.
Cécile and I met many years ago. She worked for a French production company at the International Film Festival, which was hosted in Chicago. She is a ...
Waiting Out the Les Saints de Glace
The sun is finally shining — just in the nick of time, because today marks the last day of Les Saints de Glace.
According to French tradition, Les Saints de Glace — Saint Mamert, Saint Pancrace, and Saint Servais (celebrated on May 11, 12, and 13) — represent the lingering cold and final frosts ...
