Tag: France

Shopping in Paris – My Fave Five

When I dream of Paris, my first thoughts are always of fresh, warm baguettes, sitting outside sipping rosé at a charming café, adorable French men in their chic neck scarves and the sparkling Eiffel Tower…and not necessarily in that order. And whenever I arrive in my beloved City of Light, these are the things I… Continue reading Shopping in Paris – My Fave Five

My Paris Photoshoot

All photos by French Grey Photography A goal for this year’s winter trip to Paris was to have my likeness captured by a professional photographer in the City of Light. The thought of Madame Tour Eiffel and me photographed in the dawning light of a perfect Parisian morning seemed like just the awe-inspiring moment to record eternally…not to mention the amazing marketing… Continue reading My Paris Photoshoot

L’Art de la Table

Spring has sprung here in Paris.  Il fait beau! The parks are brimming with well-coiffed French families, lounging locals,  and tourist  donning clothing sportif  trying to run off the chocolat moelleux they ate the night before.  Flowers are blossoming and the trees are budding. The sides of the Seine have become favorite spots for sunbathers… Continue reading L’Art de la Table

My First 9 Months in Paris – The Good, the Bad and the “Phhfff”

As of today, I have been in Paris for 9 months.  Besides a small break to go home for Christmas, the last ~270 days have been all Europe all the time. Which has been great.  That is why I came. I wanted to be here to experience a new culture, learn a new language, travel… Continue reading My First 9 Months in Paris – The Good, the Bad and the “Phhfff”

My Italian Beach Holiday and Dottor Fish!

I put on fuzzy socks to write this post. Yep, it is August 6…some would even say summertime….but apparently summer skipped Paris this year.  In fact, it is raining yet again outside…I hear the light drops of the rain on my bedroom window…maddening. Paris has this crazy August tradition called “Paris-Plages“…where a beach, complete with sand… Continue reading My Italian Beach Holiday and Dottor Fish!