Category Archives: France

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 →

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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

Move Over Moses! Here’s MY Commandments! Atypical 60’s Rules to Live By!

Posted on June 3, 2015 by Catherine

Alright. I’ll admit, I’m a bit hungover today. A bit too much of the bubbly on a week night and some Côtes de Provence does not a chipper gal make in the morning! But I had my moments of pity … Continue reading →

Posted in Anthony Bourdain, Barefoot Contessa, Being happy, Christian Clavier, Christian Louboutins, Debi Mazur, France, Ina Garten, Laugh at yourself!, LV Neverfull, Nat & Nin, Paris, Rules to live by, Smile, Trust, Zazi Films | 4 Comments

Scents And Scentsability! My Kinda Signature!

Posted on May 4, 2015 by Catherine

Happy Monday. I hope everyone enjoyed the much-needed warmth of the past weekend. It was spectacular and so much fun to finally have three days in a row where the sun shone on us! A busy weekend was spent getting … Continue reading →

Posted in Avon's Pretty Peach, Chanel Madamoiselle perfume; Guerlain Boutique, Daniel Delorme, France, France. Fleur d' Oranger, Gras, Guerlain; L'Instant; La Petite Robe Noire; Fragonard; Fragonard, L'Heure Bleue, Orange Blossom. Love's Baby Soft, Paris, Scents. Perfume | 2 Comments