The Cozy Pantry Gift Guide

 The Cozy Pantry Gift Guide

Edible little luxuries for the people you love (including yourself) Bonjour, and happy December.There’s a moment every year when my pantry starts to take on a whole mood—fuller, warmer, a touch more eclectic (helped along, of course, by the annual Trader Joe’s holiday sweep). Shelves …

Easy Parisian meal plan inspired by a cool café

Easy Parisian meal plan inspired by a cool café

Bonjour and bienvenue September! In Paris it’s la rentrée. A new season, a fresh start, and renewed energy. Imagine Paris in early Autumn, the beautiful weather, the excitement in the air. Stepping into a cool, cozy Paris café, taking a seat on the terrace facing …

Happy Earth Day 2025!

Happy Earth Day 2025!

Bonjour and bonne journée de la terre! I was just looking back at my Earth Day 2020 post and wow, time has flown. I sure am missing my angel Razzi. And I definitely have my hands full with the GG’s ( my nickname for Greta …

7 summer recipes you’ll want to make right now

7 summer recipes you’ll want to make right now

C’est l’été! It’s officially summer and I’m really embracing a French Riviera state of mind. Of course here in Ohio we certainly know how to welcome summer, with temps in the 90’s all week long 🌶️. The beginning of summer brings with it a beautiful …

Salut September – Vive la Rentrée!

Salut September – Vive la Rentrée!

Bonjour et salut September! Ça va mes amis? Long time no see! I’m back with new what’s new and inspired inspiration! I love the feeling of new energy September brings, the beginning of a new season. La rentrée! In France, la rentrée is a whole …

Happy Bastille Day – Joyeux 14 juillet!

Happy Bastille Day – Joyeux 14 juillet!

Bonjour! Joyeux fetes! It’s France’s National Holiday today, aka Bastille Day to us English speakers. Inspiring enough for me to put together a quick post. Just a few links for fun. I posted about it last year, you’ll find some fun stuff there too. Happy …

Happy Pizza Friday – it’s time for a Pizza Party!

Happy Pizza Friday – it’s time for a Pizza Party!

Bonjour, salut and Happy National Pizza Party Day 🎉! I know I’ve been a little light on the posts, I’ve been busy with family visits, gardening, my little, old precious princess puppy… but I had to post today. It isn’t just any Pizza Friday, May …

monday meditation on the fruit of the spirit – gentleness

monday meditation on the fruit of the spirit – gentleness

“Our greatest strength lies in the gentleness and tenderness of our heart.” Rumi Today I am focusing on gentleness and so I thought I would repost this sweet monday meditation on the fruit of the spirit – gentleness. Enjoy! Bonjour! Welcome to my monday meditation …

Joyeux anniversaire Charlotte le Blog!

Joyeux anniversaire Charlotte le Blog!

Bonjour et merci for joining me on l’anniversaire of le blog! Today marks one year since I started this blog and my first post is still one of my very favorites. My first monday meditation said it all. The magical image, the quote from Philippians, …

How to celebrate a happy anniversary – Paris style

How to celebrate a happy anniversary – Paris style

Bonjour et happy Friday, finally! A looong week – so I’m looking forward to a mini vacation next week to celebrate husband and I’s wedding anniversary, Paris style, mais oui! I am of course daydreaming of next year and our special 10th anniversary trip to …