The meaning of “Au Revior”

When taught simple French, goodbye is simply “au revoir”. Top Left-My cutsew from Angelic Pretty // Top Right – My birthday present from Angelic Pretty // Bottom Left- Hugs with Emilie // Bottom...

Angelic Pretty Paris Tea Party – 2012

The Vedome Column at Place Vendome After the Lolita Convention I was whipped away on the subway to the magical land of Angelic Pretty. Angelic Pretty’s tea party was hold at the Ritz Hotel. The...

Lolita Convention 3 -2012

Lolita Convention Another event that happens in the summer is the Lolita Convention. It is around the time of the brand tea parties and Japan Expo, so lolitas from other areas can stay one more day...

Japan Expo 2012

Every summer in Paris people gather. Maybe tourist or romantic couple can be seen in globs at museums, parks, and famous streets. However, Paris is more then a city with historical places. It is a...

Baby, the Stars Shine Bright Paris Summer 2012 Tea Party

The last 3 days in Paris and France were very stressful but amazing. At the end of June and the first week of July, I was cleaning and packing to return to the USA. It was hard to close my life...

“This is ridiculous.” “This, Madame, is Versailles.”

My last visit for a while to Versailles was shared by my good friends. A visit to Versailles shows a few new things every time. It is as though Versailles has secrets. The place is constantly being...

Oh, Paris!

A Nice June Day

Liberty Flame in Paris is the same size as the Statue of Liberty’s Flame in New York. I exited the Alma-Marceau metro and was facing the Liberty Flame in Paris. The flame was shimmering gold. I...

Congratulations! and Move out!

This is a Congratulations to me. I am writing this in advice, but I am scheduled to move out today from me room in Amiens. Although, I have has hard times in Amiens, I love Amiens. I could never...

Parc des Buttes Chaumont and Goodbyes

After the picnic in one park, Marine and Nicolas took me to another park to have a picnic! In such great weather everyone loves picnics in the shade after a long winter. This time we met with my...

Anniversaire des Associations Rouge Dentelle Rose Ruban et Chemin De Briques Roses

In May Rouge Dentelle Rose Ruban et Chemin De Briques Roses had a anniversary picnic! The picnic also had a raffle. I bought a good amount of ticket because the event was free! At the beginning of...

Disneyland Paris

I don’t know why it is taking me to long to write about my adventures. I think, it is because I have only about one month left in France before I return to the USA. I hate being reminded on all the...

Spring in Versailles’ Garden

I took a long time to start writing this adventure because, not only my heart post, but this was my last adventure with Stephanie, just her and I. Now, I cannot imagine Versailles or Paris with out...

Heart Update

Sorry for the recent lack of posts! I have had more adventures but I am so tired that I haven’t written about them yet! Also, it is hard for me to find heart. I write my blog for me to remember my...

Deco-den at Baby Paris

So far this is my 4th lesson from Megu in Decoden. I first made little whip cream rings, but now I am off to what I dream of doing. I want to put gems all over everything! Megu’s last lesson was a...

Beauty – be not caused – It is.

“Beauty is not caused. It is.” -Emily Dickinson As an introduction I want to say, I was often annoyed with my photo class; however, it was one of my best classes here in France. The teacher always...

Spring at Last: Outside of Notre Dame d’Amiens

The beginning of May started with a promise of spring, but there was a relapse of winter. The city and I had on light winter coats to stay warm in the cold, gray days. The gray days were horrible....

Lets Keep it Simple

I find myself attracted to simply dresses and skirts in lolita. Because of Lolita Wonderland‘s post, For the Love of Simplicity, I thought, I would share some of the dresses and skirts I love from...

Movement

After the rain came the afternoon sun. Marine took Yumi and me on a walk to the near by beach. The walk was so nice after eating lunch. We walked to a little harbor for boats, and we continued...

Dive in with Rain

After staying the night in Dives-sur-Mer, we explored a little bit of the town. However, it was raining and very cold! But never fear, a little rain cannot spoil our smiles! Yumi and Marine smiling...

Deauville

Marine’s grandparents have a house by the sea in Dive-sur-Mer. And for “les vacances”, we went to visit them and the area. This area along the English Channel is a French vacation spot for the...

Just Another French Meal

After spending time with both my French family and French friends, I learned how the French people eat. And when they eat, they eat good from my observation and participation. I am still up for a...

Giverny: Monet’s House and Gardens

Once I arrived in Giverny, I felt like walking in a painting. Colorful flowers were scattered around as if a crystal was reflecting rainbows. Marine, Yumi, and I swum in the colors. We weaved in...

Monet’s Color Palette

Marine and Mme Patricia took Yumi and me to spend the afternoon at Monet’s house in Ginverny. Monet’s canvases came to life. It was like stepping into his paintings. I felt his inspiration from...

Cathédrale Notre-Dame-d’Évre­ux

Cathédrale Notre-Dame-d’Évreux: viewed up from the river As every city, town, or village in France Evreux has a Cathedral. Its name: Cathédrale Notre-Dame-d’Évreux. The cathedral has a nice...

Bienvenue a Évreux

Hote de Ville dEvreux // // Evreuxs Town Hall Marine and her mother showed Yumi and me around Evreux. It is a wonderful town. I think, Evreux is full of flowers, little streets, bakeries, streams,...

Salade de Carottes Râpées

Marine’s mother Mme Patricia saw my post about my favorite French things. She told me when I come over she will teach me how to make “salade de carottes râpées” (shredded carrot salad) because it...

To the Top, Paris

Eiffel Tower I finished my classes early, so I was able to go to Paris on Friday to celebrate “les vacances”! I put on my backpack full of lolita clothes, grabbed my big purse for survival, and put...

With Sugar on Top, Paris

The next day was sweeter then the next. I seem to crave food in Paris from all the walking around. In the morning Stephanie and I went to Starbucks right across the road and had tea and Matcha cake...

The Paris Jungle

The next day, Stephanie and I headed out to find my family! My family came for a day in Paris for the vacation. Agathe just came back from Tokyo, too! I was so happy to see them again. It was like...