Places

I Got Yelled at By a Fancy French Chef

New Le Salon Meet-up Dates, Plus I was On a Wine Jury in Burgundy, Band Practice Update and What is an Aroma Bar Anyway?

Mar 22 •

A French Twist on Fresh Starts

How Living in France Has Shaped My View of New Beginnings, Plus Lyon, a Groovy River Town Less Than Two Hours from Paris

Jan 4 •

My (Cool) Tips for Your Next Paris Trip

Ideas and Inside Inspo to Delight and Surprise You in the City of Lights

Mar 1, 2024 •

Weekend Recipe: Warm, Wonderful Tartiflette (and a Tip for Your Next Paris Trip)

Easy-Peasy-Cheesy Comfort Food, but Make it French!

Feb 23, 2024 •

Is There Magic in Writing in Cafés?

Revisiting a Paris café near the Luxembourg Gardens and Revising My History

Sep 29, 2023 •

The Poetry and Power of Flowers

I happened upon a magical floral shop in Paris and it reminded me of my journey.

Aug 1, 2023 •

The Self-Made Lady of the Château de Maintenon

OK, she had a little help from the Sun King.

Jul 20, 2023 •

How to Do a Real French-style Apéro

It's different than cocktail hour, and it's magnifique.

May 14, 2023 •

Hats Off (and On!) to a Charming Atelier

How often do you find a truly charming workshop where the actual artisans are making something pretty?

May 14, 2023 •

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