Happy October – it’s a crisp new quoi de neuf!

Happy October – it’s a crisp new quoi de neuf!

“Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall.”  —F. Scott Fitzgerald Salut mes amis! Bonjour fall! I’ve said it before, I love the fall season. The weather is getting cooler and the leaves are starting to show their colors, just magical. 

monday meditation – you reap what you sow

monday meditation – you reap what you sow

“Sow a thought and you reap an action; sow an act and you reap a habit; sow a habit and you reap a character; sow a character and you reap a destiny.” ― Ralph Waldo Emerson Bonjour and welcome to a monday meditation – you reap 

Macaron Monday and how to make Cardamom Pear Caramel Macarons!

Macaron Monday and how to make Cardamom Pear Caramel Macarons!

I love macarons, I’m talking French macarons, not coconut macaroons. Just the perfect bite sized pastry, like a little jewel. So many flavors and favor combinations, endless possibilities! We even had them as favors at our wedding. It seems the more often I make them, 

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