A rafraichissoir is a essentially beverage table with ice buckets built in. These charming tables were often placed in the dining room, allowing hosts to refresh dinner guests without the assistance of domestic staff.
I assumed the variety of coffee drinks in France was a matter of personal taste: if you like milk or cream, order a café crème; if you don’t, order an espresso. Simple enough—n’est-ce pas? Not quite. Like many everyday French customs, coffee culture follows an unspoken logic rooted in balance,…
Today marks the one year anniversary of my blog. Coincidentially, today also marks the 50th wedding anniversary of my parents – a much more impressive milestone. All the same, I’m happy to celebrate both occasions and take stock of my effort. I began writing French Style for a few reasons.…
Sometimes, while writing my blog, I become frustrated. My frustration stems from feeling as if I am failing in my effort to capture and express what I experience. I am having such a moment right now. It is impossible for me to express the magnificence of the Chateau de Versailles…
Visiting the Chateau de Versailles with Julia, marked my first return to the interior of this magnificent palace in a few years. Since my last visit, considerable restoration has taken place. To honor architect Jules Hardouin-Mansart and commemorate his work on the 300th anniversary of his death, a massive restoration…
My good friend Maria-Grace has come to Paris to attend the Christie’s Reunion and to deliver her daughter Julia to ballet school. Julia is an absolutely delightful young lady and, apparently, quite a talented dancer. She comes to Paris for a month each summer for an intensive ballet course. I…
I launched French Style in 2008 as a fun and creative outlet to share musings about my time in Paris, the things I love, how to make the most of your travels, and how to bring everyday France into your everyday life – no matter where you live.
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