It’s nice to get out of the city now and again. I love living in a city, but an afternoon in the countryside can be so refreshing. With my parents in town last week we headed south of Paris to ...
Girlfriends. Sometimes I wonder what I would do without them. I’ve had the benefit of meeting some snazzy ladies in this phenomenal city, with whom I uncovered Paris and made it my home. This w...
Last week I did a post for Untapped Cities on the Albert Kahn Gardens. This place was so magical that I couldn’t not share it with you guys on here. If you haven’t been yet, you’re ...
Some smart dude in Paris came up with the clever idea of a “écolier” themed restaurant. I mean, in Paris we find vintage school chairs and things all over the place, but this restaurant t...
It’s that time of year. When people visit. 2 of my favorite people came for the week and some of my other favorite people will be arriving this week to celebrate the graduation of the 50th grad...
Have you ever seen such neon macarons?! These bad boys caught my eye in a boulangerie in Boulogne-Billancourt, and I had never seen anything quite as bright that I could gobble up! They certanly look...
This past week was all about eating yummy things. And flowers. For some reason I feel like this time of the year has so many birthdays. So happy birthday to all of you who had birthdays this past wee...
Synie’s Cupcakes is owned by a British gal, Synie, and are known for their meringue icing (which I love!). Her cupcakes vary from lemon-jasmine or violet violet to double chocolate or classic v...
My mom has big beautiful eyes. My mom is an artist and an amazing teacher. My mom makes a mean goulash. She also makes delicious homemade cinnamon rolls. My mom is addicted to lattes. My mom loves sh...
Today I went somewhere so lovely, and I felt like I was in a dream. I am so happy to have found a place so magical. It was the perfect stroll to break up the hectic week. Can you guess where this is?...
While I was home in Denver last month, I had the chance to head up to Fort Collins (1.5 hour drive from Denver) with my best friend Liz so that she could show me all of the snazzy places. Gosh this t...
[My franco-american excuse of a brunch that made me smile oh so much] It’s so satisfying to have a good breakfast. I’m not talking just the croissant or tartines though (although sometime...
HAPPY CINCO DE MAYO! I hope that you ate tons of delicious food such as avocados and black beans…. and CHEESY GOODNESS. My friend Annie made some epic queso today and it was perfect with our st...
Spring is starting to show here and there. The sun peeks through the clouds every now and again which is quite satisfying. You can feel the energy around you escalate as the sun pops down some rays. ...
If you like caipirinhas, you’re in the right place. Craving cachaça yet? Some Brazilian goodness? Want to know more? This past weekend Louis and I had some friends over for a cachaça tasting wi...
Have you tried cachaça? Want to learn more about it? Support the documentary that is EN COURS: Ceci N’est Pas De L’eau. Come back soon for more photos of our cachaça tasting! . . . . . Fo...
With my girlies we decided to spend an afternoon in Champagne. None of us had been before, and after being in France for so long and also lovely champagne for so long, it was about time we made it ha...
{Photo from Coney Island, New York, Summer 2011} I’m totally ready for some warm weather fun. Rain rain go away and carnivals, Paris is ready for you as soon as the sunshine gets here! This gli...
This past weekend we went to Montargis for the day. It is always so refreshing to get out of the city. The coucous are the little yellow flowers that grow all along the canal- you can see one in the ...
One of my favorite springtime memories was going to the Loire valley with my mom. We went a few years back and the blue sky was so lovely. It is such a stunning part of France. I hope to go back agai...
This week I took my first ever cupcake class… and it was at Beauty Cakes! Ruthy shared some of her secrets with us while we learned to make the traditional vanilla cupcake with milk chocolate i...
One night in Denver, Liz took me to one of her favorite restaurants: Linger, which ever so cleverly was transformed from the Olinger Mortuaries. This place is the cat’s pajamas and was absolute...
Some friends of mine are mega creative and fanastic. And thanks to them, soon you’ll be able to check out a documentary all about CACHACA. . . . . . DID YOU KNOW THAT…. *Although it had ...
This weekend in the 7th district is an expo featuring the art by some friends of mine. THURSDAY APRIL 12 – SUNDAY APRIL 15 from 3pm-8pm. Check out the event here. Address: 29 rue de Bourgogne /...
South Broadway has always been one of my favorite places to drive around in Denver. The street goes clear from downtown Denver’s Capital Hill all the way to the ‘burbs of Littleton. Liz a...
I am getting back into the swing of the Parisian lifestyle. My little break back home in Denver sure was an adventure and it was so lovely to rediscover the streets and places I used to know so well....
One of my favorite things about Paris is all of the old carousels. They are just so lovely and intricate. I finally for the first time went on a ride on it one stuffed Saturday, and boy was it someth...
It’s so easy to forget about the beauty of this state. Gosh, it’s so charming. It’s always hard to say goodbye to those mountains. Back to Paris I will be. See you soon, Denver. . ...
One of my favorite things about being in the states is the accessibility of Mac N Cheese and pickles. These ones particularly are at Steuben’s in Denver’s uptown district. . . . . . For m...
Nothing like being home for a little while. Denver always surprises me. Boy has this city got personality. My friends Liz, Rachel and Allie and Jay have showed me the best places to eat that I’...
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