Category Archives: Paris

The Weekend Begins with Versailles

Posted on January 22, 2022 by Catherine

ATTN. All Readers:  I want to give a big “Thank You” for sticking with this blog throughout the past year or so.  My job is so emotionally stressful and so taxing that when I return home from work, I’m too … Continue reading →

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A Week Back in Paris—Part Quatre: The New Old Musee Carnavalet and Black Friday!

Posted on January 5, 2022 by Catherine

Back home in the States, the day after is filled with Black Friday sales, lines of vehicles wasting emissions to enter local malls and outlets.  Crowds of people stressing over what to get loved ones. Even Santa gets a piece … Continue reading →

Posted in Paris, paris at christmas, Paris France, Paris Travel | Tagged | 9 Comments

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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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

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

More Snow, Madeleines and the Cote d’Azur!

Posted on March 5, 2015 by Catherine

This winter’s weather is getting to me and I’m feeling really “blah”. We’re in the middle of the snow storm we should have had in January. Or February. It’s been snowing all day with no end in sight. Out the … Continue reading →

Posted in Biot, Budget vacation in France, Cannes, Geant, Kir Royales, Paris, Snow, Theoule sur Mer, Vacationing in France | Tagged | 2 Comments