Category Archives: J. H. Lartigue

Au Revoir to Our Little Paris Apartment

Posted on August 4, 2016 by Catherine

I forgot to tell you something.  Saturday evening while Bonaparte and I were enjoying our aperitifs on the deck, he gave me some news. The news was sad but not devastating. It was about Danièle’s apartment.  The apartment had been … 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

Monday Musings. Retails From The Dark Side

Posted on April 25, 2016 by Catherine

Happy Monday everyone!   The sun is shining. The outside temperature is warm, yet cool enough to allow for a great hair day. The humidity hasn’t ambushed the tresses yet. I should be outside but I’m incredibly happy to be in … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessorizing, Beauty, careers, Fashion, humor, J. H. Lartigue, Retail Musings from the Dark Side | Tagged , | 29 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

Wow Many Fashion Magazines Do You Read? I Just Got a September Issue……

Posted on August 12, 2015 by Catherine

“Wow” is right! The mail came yesterday. Nestled in between junk mail and bills was the September Issue of “In Style” magazine. It’s a good thing I was too weak from my cold to lift this heavy September issue and … Continue reading →

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