As I mentioned earlier this week, I was recently whisked away from my student life for a few days of gallivanting the streets of London. Within an hour of my arrival, Milla and I were wandering the o...
With classes out for Easter and my head heavy from hours in the library working on my dissertation, a weekend getaway was long in order! I packed up my Burberry wellies and raincoat, darted off aboar...
I still remember that sunny weekend last year when I had the pleasure of attending Art Paris 2011. And here we are again with yesterday marking the opening day of Art Paris 2012 (and a year since I b...
After years of disappointment in every cup of espresso, expats and traveled locals are finally introducing the art of coffee to Paris. Télescope is the latest edition to the few but widely contagious...
A beautiful ivory box from the 17th century, Ceylon The Goddess Usnīsavijayā from Nepal, 17th – 18th century A copper “Dāka” or Devourer from Nepal, 16th – 17th century –...
I still vividly remember waiting outside her office. Somehow I’d gotten the idea that getting my masters in France was my next big move but I didn’t know how to get from Pennsylvania to P...
A couple of months ago, I was “tagged” in a blog post by The Wanderfull Traveller, a fellow professional art lover, world traveler, and regularly commenter here at La Belle in France. The...
Passage Geffrey Didelot View of Sacre Coeur from Boulevard des Batignolles One of Paris’ most charming destinations no matter the weather, Parc Monceau The most delicious meringue I’ve ev...
Classes have been out this week for a much deserved break after finals the week before. I have lots I should be doing… such as my dissertation. But one can only spend so much time engrossed in ...
Paris is one of the most notorious cities in the world for falling in love. That reputation can leave the single girl feeling awfully sorry on a day like today. But even a single girl does not have t...
Last week for Fine Art Friday, I shared my love of details within a master’s painting and a little art history game we play to test our visual memory and knowledge of an artist’s touch. I...
The idea of owning an Hermès scarf always seemed intangible to me. The luxurious handmade carré can easily go for $500, far above my budget for a little accessory. I’ve even stumbled upon vinta...
In Art History, we were required to know the artist just by the style of the painting. While most of us can tell a Monet by his voluminous brush strokes and cool color palette, some artists can be qu...
Luxury hotels that capture the essence of the Holiday with elegant décor. The snow covered trees outside of the concept store, Merci. Winter white and pure gold that decorate the inside of the Shangr...
The first time I ever ate a roasted chestnut was during my first winter in Paris. Until that moment, it had never dawned on me that despite the million times I had sung “Chestnuts roasting on a...
Mention anything with “delicious” and “chocolate” sooner than later I’ll be on my way to investigate it for myself. So when an old colleague was visiting Paris and wante...
I’ve noticed signs popping up all about Paris advertising brocantes and vide-greniers (French for antique or garage sales). I always think how nice it would be to perouse, perhaps even stumble ...
Getting to know fellow expats has been the highlight of my move to Paris. I’ve mentioned it before, but I have to say it again – I feel so lucky to be surrounded by such creative and inte...
It’s been awfully quiet here on La Belle in France – between trips to and from my little university, I haven’t had much to say. Plus all of my writer’s juju is being redirecte...
In light of current events back home, I think it’s important that I share something with you that’s been on my mind everyday this last week. It’s rare that I take the focus off of F...
It seems like it was weeks ago already. All signs of the festivities, the posters, the installations have been torn down, removed, shipped back from where ever they came from. But I still hear people...
I once followed David Lebovitz through Paris on a culinary adventure. To be a bit more precise, I should say followed in his footsteps, but that is the pleasure of seeking out a professional pastry c...
The verdict is in: Summer was so last month, Fall is the new Spring and scarves are the accessory not to be caught dead without. Between running to classes and looking for ways to give my tired writi...
It’s nothing new that Paris has a plethora of artistic and cultural establishments. Keeping up with the gallery openings (or vernissages), museum expositions, the latest at the opera houses, theaters...
Events like Nuit Blanche never fail to remind me just why I love Paris. Not only is this one of the most robust events of the years, it’s one where everyone can’t wait to get involved. An...
Heading home last weekend, I wanted to bring a surprise particularly Paris and completely unexpected to share with my family the short time I was with them in the States. It was while pondering over ...
I’ve known Amber since we were tiny dreamers at the age of 12 living on an island in Hawaii. Even then, she taught me how to let go of my inhibitions and never care for what others thought of m...
There is one thing I will always love about Paris. Boutiques come and go. Menus change. Old restaurants close, new ones open. But the flaneur will always have many streets to meander down and passerb...
Don’t let the sleepy terrace fool you! Bread & Roses is one of the most highly sought after restaurants in the prestigious 8th arrondissement. Come lunch time, this little café will be pack...
It seems this is my current view of Paris. I bet you’re thinking “No, that can’t be right.” But it is. And I can tell you I have never seen so many men with pointy shoes just ...
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