Being at home, I have started going through my closets, and other nooks and crannies, with the intention of doing a little spring cleaning.   However, it’s easy to…

  Hello all — First of all, I pray that you and your families are well and safe wherever you are. Like me, I am sure that you cannot begin…

  Are there still counts in France? Yes indeed. As part of a Loire Valley Château tour, I paid a visit to the stunning Château de Nitray built in the…

  Even a girl who loves Paris needs a vacation in the sun once in a while,  and this year  I went to visit my cousin Maggie who lives on…

  Can you see yourself sitting at this outdoor café in Paris? A  frothy coffee at the ready, pen in hand, finally starting something you have only dreamed about? “Nowhere…

  “Diana, do you actually know what you are paying for?” That was the first question that Stacey Aarssen asked me. Stacey is a financial planner who specializes in educating…

  The Menu   Asperges avec Comte, Coriandre et Baies Roses Asparagus with Coriander, Pink Berries and a slice of Comte cheese     La Morue avec sauce Noilly Pratt…

  “Women in France don’t just love fragrance; they can’t imagine living without their Fench perfume.”     As I walk down the street in Paris, I notice that people…

  Another great thing about Paris?   You are never very far from magnificent soul-enriching art.   Or a haunted house.       Right around the corner from the…

    If you have a week or more in Paris, you might consider building it around French language classes. A language-focused holiday is fantastic fun and some of the…