Category Archives: France

C’mon! We’re Going on Vacation! But You Don’t Have to Pack!

Posted on July 25, 2020 by Catherine

Yes.  That’s correct.  I’m taking you on vacation and you don’t have to pack one thing.  Not even a toothbrush. No packing needed!!  Sit back and enjoy this non-flight flight! And after I take you to a few places, you’re … Continue reading →

Posted in France, French music, French recipes, Travel | Tagged , | 23 Comments

The Return to France. Ready. Jet. Go No!

Posted on July 4, 2016 by Catherine

Caveat:  I’m writing my posts about our trip to France as they appear in my journal entries.  Also—this is a different kind of travel post about France. There are no smoke and mirrors here.  This is not the jet-set view … Continue reading →

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How I Prepare for the Cote d’Azur!

Posted on May 23, 2016 by Catherine

In three weeks Bonaparte and I will be off to the Mediterranean shores of France.  While I am looking forward to our trip, I’m also a bit less excited than usual because we won’t be in Paris this time around. … Continue reading →

Posted in Biot, Cote d'Azur, France, J. H. Lartigue, Juliette Greco, Mediterrean Sea. St. Tropez, Michel Delpech, Michel Polnareff | Tagged , , , | 36 Comments

New York Is Always a Good Idea!

Posted on May 1, 2016 by Catherine

Audrey Hepburn thought Paris was always a good idea. It is—no doubt about it. Oh Audrey. You little Coquette you.  Paris IS a good idea but sometimes…… New York City is always a good idea too. And that’s where Bonaparte … Continue reading →

Posted in Brookfield Place NYC, France, France in New York, French food, New York City, NYC | Tagged , | 31 Comments

Hate That Gray—Dye It Away. Love that Gray—Let it Stay. But We Old Ladies Need to Stick Together Like Hairspray!

Posted on April 6, 2016 by Catherine

Today I am on a rant ‘n roll.  It started yesterday when I read one of my “go-to” blogs, “That’s Not My Age“.  The wonderful Alyson Walsh writes a blog on style for women over 40 and she has “covered” … Continue reading →

Posted in ageism, Beauty, Calmos, Ellen Levine Hair, France, Hair, Jean Rochefort, La Leche League is non supportive, Makeup for Older Women | Tagged , , , | 32 Comments

Bits and Pieces for the Old Girls! Accessories and Beauty Tawk for Friday!

Posted on March 25, 2016 by Catherine

Hi Girls. Happy Friday.  Whether you are having a hectic Easter  or a laid back one, or whether you don’t celebrate—have a great, great weekend. Earlier this morning Bonaparte and I ventured out to run some errands on a cloudy … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessorizing, Antik Batik, Baby Boomers, Beauty for Baby Boomers, Beauty for Older Women, Daniele Delorme, Denim Jackets. Kut From The Kloth, Dressing for Mature Women, Dressing for older women, Fashion, Fashion for older women, France, Galeries Lafayette, humor, It Cosmetics, Makeup for Older Women, Mally Cosmetics, Mally Roncal, Old Navy Fitted T Shirts, Over 50 Fashions, Wet n Wild cosmetics | Tagged , , , | 14 Comments

Holocaust Stories. A Family Torn Apart

Posted on January 27, 2016 by Catherine

Today is National Holocaust Day. I’m on the fence about this because the Holocaust shouldn’t have just one day of remembrance.  We should always have a piece of this placed in our memory bank—whether Jewish or not. It shouldn’t be … Continue reading →

Posted in Andre Girard, Andree Girard, Daniele Delorme, Dany Lartigue, France, J. H. Lartigue, Nazi Occupation of France, Paris France, Ravensbruck, The Holocaust | Tagged , , , | 42 Comments

The Trouble With Travels

Posted on January 17, 2016 by Catherine

First of all, this post has nothing to do with Star Trek’s The Trouble With Tribbles! Trust me, Tribbles would have been a better option than the troubles with the flight we had! What it does have to do with … Continue reading →

Posted in France, Jacques Dutronc, Repettos, Rondini Sandals, City Pharma, nan & nin, Shit happens, The return from France, Travel Plans Gone Wrong, Travel Troubles, Uncategorized | 25 Comments

The Shortest Day of The Year..And My Happiest!

Posted on December 21, 2015 by Catherine

This may also be my shortest post of the year too! Why?  You ask!  Because after today, the days get longer!!!  Yeah!  It’s the best way of looking at the shortest day of the year. Oh. And yes.  The first … Continue reading →

Posted in Dany Lartigue, France, Paris France | 20 Comments

Rest In Peace Ma Gigi. Remembering Danièle Delorme

Posted on October 20, 2015 by Catherine

It’s funny how signals and messages are sent. Saturday morning Bonaparte and I made our regularly timed call to his aunt, Danièle. She didn’t answer her phone and we figured she was out and about. Even though it was early … Continue reading →

Posted in Death of a great French Actress. Daniele Delorme, France, Paris. French Actress | Tagged , , , | 32 Comments