Traditional Christmas à la française – Noël en famille
A peek at a traditional French Christmas among family. Watch for the little shoes under the tree instead of stockings …
Monthly Archives: December 2011
Gentlemen, A Little Something French for the Ladies
A few readers have asked me if I have any ideas of something a little French-esque to offer the ladies …
Paris, All Dressed Up for Christmas!
We are heading down south to Pau, France for a week and then to Dordogne for Christmas en famille. I …
Even in Paris…
Even in Paris I miss certain food items from back home. Even Paris can’t give me everything. When I think of home, my …
Live the Language
I stumbled upon this video today on a new blog called anonsparis. I found is origins on a great site I …
For the Love of Memoir
I love biographies and memoirs. A certain honesty and fragility belongs to the memoir author. Narrative non-fiction is my favorite genre …
Sometimes I have to Pinch Myself: Tricks to Christmas Shopping in Paris
Christmas shopping can be such a pleasure when you know the person well you’re buying for and you have the …
Your New Best Friend! Green Chic Living Series
Ladies forget those diamonds. Gentlemen don’t give another thought to that multipurpose remote on the coffee table. What I’m about …
A Weekend for Two in a French Chateau, Anyone?
I can’t remember if Smart Box and Wonder Box existed in the U.S. and Canada before I moved to France. …
Truths of Passionate French Life No. 2: La joie de vivre, is it really that easy?
One afternoon, I was sitting at yet another café working on my thesis. A couple was eating at the table …
