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How to practice what you preach – a monday meditation

How to practice what you preach – a monday meditation

monday morning cheers!meditate and motivatetime to be my best – charlotte le blog Bonjour! It’s been almost 6 months since my first blog post, this is my 61st post! I don’t think I’m benefiting as much as I should from my posts, because as soon 

10 fun fondue recipes you should make now!

10 fun fondue recipes you should make now!

When it gets chilly, it’s time to start thinking about fondue. I have two 70’s era fondue sets that I found at thrift stores, they are the perfect size for two. I also have a beautiful burgundy ceramic one. And for a big party I 

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