Author: charlotte

A delightful day in Saint-Germain-des-Prés

A delightful day in Saint-Germain-des-Prés

Salut! Happy Friday! Today I’m daydreaming of Paris, comme d’habitude, specifically my favorite corner of Paris, Saint-Germain-des-Prés. Le sigh. Oh Paris, when will I see you again? So where do I even start? Saint-Germain is so beautiful, and there is so much to do, to 

Happy moon day beautiful – a monday meditation.

Happy moon day beautiful – a monday meditation.

“I feel like the moon is a very beautiful woman. She’s in control.”  Ravyn Lenae Happy Monday and bon Lundi! Cue the music. I did not realize Monday, or Lundi, meant day of the moon! I guess it’s obvious when you think about it. A 

7 fabulous french fall recipes to make now

7 fabulous french fall recipes to make now

Bonjour and bon week-end! It’s starting to feel more and more like fall with the cooler temperatures and being darker in the morning. I love the fall season and I love fall food, so warm and comforting. Of course French fall food is the best. 

monday meditation on the fruit of the spirit – self-control

monday meditation on the fruit of the spirit – self-control

A little kingdom I possess, where thoughts and feelings dwell; And very hard the task I find of governing it well. Louisa May Alcott Salut et bienvenue! It’s Monday again, a new week, a new beginning. Perfect for concentrating on self-control. The last of the 

happy french friday – it’s my ultimate book reading list!

happy french friday – it’s my ultimate book reading list!

Bonjour and happy Friday! On a past blog post I said that I could never have enough books about Paris or the French and that someday I would post a list of all the books I have. No better time than now! This list doesn’t 

5 fun & healthy Labor Day recipes for a fabulous Friday

5 fun & healthy Labor Day recipes for a fabulous Friday

Salut, happy Friday and hopefully for you, happy long holiday week-end! This foodie Friday I’m talking about recipes I’m going to try over the weekend. Since I just did a mini detox, I want to keep it fairly healthy. Of course it is a holiday 

How to have a happy rentrée -it’s September quoi de neuf!

How to have a happy rentrée -it’s September quoi de neuf!

Salut! Happy September! It’s that time of year, summer is ending and autumn is just ahead. In Paris it’s la rentrée – everyone is back to work or school refreshed from their summer vacation. There is an excitement in the air. I’ve always loved this 

La vie en rose – how to have a happy Friday!

La vie en rose – how to have a happy Friday!

Salut and TGIF! La Vie en Rose, a song written by Edith Piaf in 1945, literally means “life in pink”. It is more popularly translated as “living life through rose colored glasses”, living life through happy lens. It has also become a phrase to describe 

monday meditation on the fruit of the spirit – faithfulness

monday meditation on the fruit of the spirit – faithfulness

Be faithful in small things because it is in them your strength lies.      Mother Teresa Bonjour and welcome to my monday meditation on the fruit of the spirit – faithfulness. This was the toughest one for me, because faithfulness is a difficult concept to describe. 

How to eat for health and beauty – the Parisian way

How to eat for health and beauty – the Parisian way

Bonjour! Another happy Friday! I just realized I haven’t talked about nutrition and French food even though dietetics was my major in college. Most of the recipes I’ve posted just happen to be healthy, but still. I have always been interested in how the Parisian