Three Things To Feel More Feminine!
Yes Perfume does make me feel more feminine but ladies, first …. let’s talk frankly about our underwear. All I can say is thank goodness nobody is witness to the sorry state of affairs of my current underwear drawer. Mine, I am ashamed to admit, has not seen any new additions since…
Read MoreDiana’s French Recipe Test Kitchen — Cassoulet
You have probably picked up one of those rotisserie chickens at the supermarket, that frankly, you couldn’t make that cheaply yourself. My friends and I call them “Cheater Chickens,” because they are a delicious meal especially when you need something fast for dinner and have no time to cook. Personally, I am…
Read MoreBuying a Chateau In France!
Happy Valentine’s Day! Lots of love in today’s blog! Many of you, like me, might be a fan of the run-away hit British TV show, Escape To The Chateau starring Dick and Angela Strawbridge. The couple sold their two-bedroom apartment in Essex England to buy (for 285, 000 pounds!) a dilapidated 19th-century French…
Read MoreA Saturday Morning Market in Paris
A day in September (before COVID) It was comfortable and sunny when we set off from my apartment on Rue St. Lazare in the 9th arrondissement, and headed west. My friend Peg was staying with me and had suggested this as a Saturday morning outing. We walked by the Eglise de la Sainte Trinité which…
Read MoreVive Le Croissant!
WIN Right NOW! See Today’s Contest at Bottom of Blog!* Did you know that yesterday was National Croissant Day in France? Celebrated every year on January 30th! I have such delicious memories, waking in Paris that first morning after I arrive, catching the intoxicating whiff of fresh-baked goods from the local…
Read MoreWaking Up In Paris!
So many people have asked me if I love Paris so much, why I haven’t moved there? I explain to them, that for me, Paris is like a delicious weekend romance. When I travel there, I dress up, go out to eat, visit museums, walk and walk, take a romantic boat ride, sit in…
Read MoreMy First Trip To Paris!
For those of you who are new to my blog, I thought I would revisit a little of my history about my passion for Paris! This is an excerpt from my new memoir (now in progress) called Woman of A Certain Age In Paris, The Adventures of Lifelong Francophile! Back in…
Read MoreThe Virtual Adventures Club is LIVE!
Happy New Year Everyone! Wouldn’t we all love to see a return to days like this! Full of fun, harmony and respect for one another? *(This photo is of Alison Browne of DreameratHeart.org mentioned at the bottom of this post.) Well, 2021 is certainly off to a rocky start, so all the more…
Read MoreRevisiting My Paris Christmas List
I received some emails last week from people who said they could not access Heather Stimmler’s interview from December 8th because it required a password, so I am following up this week with the link and the password. Sorry for the inconvenience. Here is the LINK and the password is Paris2020# (case sensitive) …
Read MoreMy 2021 All Star Line-up!
First, thank you to all who joined the webinar on December 8th with Heather Stimmler of SecretsofParis.com. It was a delightful way to tap into Paris this holiday season despite COVID-19. And thank you so much Heather for being my guest! Link to Interview Note: The link to the interview is posted at the bottom…
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