Author Archives: Catherine

About Catherine

Far from perfect, but enjoying life as a non-perfect and flawed individual at 60 years young. I'm still wondering what I'll be when I grow up! The characters in my life's screenplay include my better half. He is a refined Frenchman who grew up in Paris and summered in St. Tropez. I grew up in Long Island and summered in Long Island. I am not refined. My three grown children are also a big part of my life. For their sake, they happily live where their careers have taken them! But I can still mother them from a distance! I write about the mundane. I write about deeply shallow issues. But whatever I write or muse about--it'll always be a bit on the humorous and positive side! It's all good!

The Return to Paris and the Canicule. Some Sleep With The Fishes. I Sleep With The Ice Cubes!

Posted on July 13, 2015 by Catherine

It was hard to believe that the twelve days spent in Theoule-sur-Mer were ending so quickly, but on this sunny and clear morning, we were on our way to return to Paris. The return to Paris begins. Hey. What’s that … Continue reading →

Posted in France, Travel near Paris | Tagged , , , , | 14 Comments

The Magic of Rondini..and Working the Soldes!

Posted on July 11, 2015 by Catherine

I’m taking a pause before I write my last installment about our trip and the return to Paris from the Cote d’Azur. This is important travel information! I’m talkin’ shopping my friends. S.H.O.P.P.I.N.G!!! I need to discuss Rondini. I need … Continue reading →

Posted in Fragonard, Francoise Hardy, French music, French toiletries., Galeries Lafayette, George Bressons, Guerlain, Le Petit Marseillais, Maison des Papillions. Shopping in St. Tropez, Monoprix, Musee dany lartigue, Nan & Nin, Raphael Bedos, Repetto Ballet Flats, Shopping the sales in France. Shopping in Paris. Rondini, Sophie Sacs. Le Movie Snob, Souviners from France, St. Tropez. Rondini sandals | 4 Comments

Paris May Be A Good Idea, But the Cote d’Azur is Always a Better One!

Posted on July 10, 2015 by Catherine

Audrey Hepburn, the most chic woman of all time, said, in the film “Sabrina”, “Paris is always a good idea”. She’s got a point..but… I, the most unchic woman of all time, said, on the way to the Cote d’Azur … Continue reading →

Posted in Antibes. Cabris. Casino Geant Hypermarche. Ephrussi de Rothschild Maison, Cannes, Cap Jean Ferrat, Cote d'Azur, L'Aiguille, L'Esterel, La Galere, Les Inconnus, Mediterrean Sea. St. Tropez, Theoule-sur-Mer | 16 Comments

I’m Baaaackkkk From France! Didja Miss Moi???????

Posted on July 7, 2015 by Catherine

 Back from three great weeks in France. Trust me, I wish I had a laptop because I have so much to tell! OMG! As usual, the drama follows me around like a shadow. It was almost Dickensonian for a while. … Continue reading →

Posted in Anthony Bourdain, Bonnard, Daniele Delorme, Desgranges, E. Dehillerin, FNAC, Fondation Louis Vuitton, France, Giverny, Gustave Courbet, Henri LaTour, Joe Dassin, Manet, Monet, Paris, Place Dauphine Musee d'Orsay Dalloyau, Sophie Sacs | 17 Comments

Au Revoir and Oh La La. I’ll Be Back, Fresh and Renewed!

Posted on June 12, 2015 by Catherine

 The bags are packed! Well, at least one bag is finally packed! (With the exception of my small carry on—last minute stuff to pack). Fake Tan. Check. Fake hair. Check. (I have my priorities!)  Trust me, this bag has been opened … Continue reading →

Posted in Cannes, City Pharma, Nat & Nin Boutique, Paris, Paris France, Sophie Sacs, Theoule sur Mer | 14 Comments

Forget the Village–It Takes a REAL Man! Duggar Male People–You Don’t Deserve To Be Called A “Man”!

Posted on June 11, 2015 by Catherine

Duggar, Duggar. Duggar. It’s just bothering me so much. The fact that the males in this family have to be so overpowering to the women just rubs me the wrong way.  They aren’t real men at all! As the patriarch … Continue reading →

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Toupee O’ The Mornin’ To Ya Ladies! Let’s Talk Fake Hair!

Posted on June 10, 2015 by Catherine

Be warned. My car was broken into last night and I’m waiting for the police to come. Ugh. My registration is gone. So are a bunch of my coveted French music CD’s. Quite a few cars in my neighborhood got … Continue reading →

Posted in Ken Paves HairDo Crown Volumizer, Revlon Scorpio Wig. Nick Cave. Suave Dry Shampoo, Wigs and hairpieces for women. Women's hair loss. Women's hair loss solutions. Toppik. DermMatch. Wigs.com | 3 Comments

Beauty IS The Beast! Atypical 60’s Guide to Packing Cosmetics–and Other Items Of Importance!

Posted on June 9, 2015 by Catherine

Bonaparte has been able to calm my anxiety down by demanding, insisting, kindly suggesting that I put all thoughts of my job search out of my mind until we return from France. How selfish of him! He’s only suggesting this … Continue reading →

Posted in Packing cosmetics for a trip. NYC Color cosmetics; Hard Candy Primer; Hourglass primer; satin pillowcases; Longchamp bags. Hair Rollers; Rufus Wainwright | Leave a comment

Two American Families: The Louds v The Duggars. And a Late ’60’s Make Up Kinda Vibe!

Posted on June 5, 2015 by Catherine

Happy Friday everyone! It’s been almost a week of gray skies, on and off rain, dropping temperatures, but I’m not complaining. I’ve been inspired to throw a load of laundry in the washer. You know how one thing leads to … Continue reading →

Posted in An American Family. Original Reality Show. 1960's Cosmetics. Yardley of London Glimmericks. Yardley of London Lipstick. Bonne Belle Ten O six. The duggars scandal., the Loud Family | 2 Comments

Here We Go Again! Packing the Essentials. And Repacking. And Repacking. Oh. And MORE Repacking!

Posted on June 4, 2015 by Catherine

In a little over a week, Bonaparte and I will be back on his home turf—Paris. This is as close as I will ever be to the Eiffel Tower. I’m not kidding. Too many people for my comfort level! Then … Continue reading →

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