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Florida. The Casino. A Wedding. Family Photos. And Countess Pomegranate Martinis.Part Two__The Casino and Family Pics!
A little backstory before I continue with Part Two. My mother, Germaine, and her two sisters (the ones who were not nuns) Margie and Tessie, loved to gamble. I use this term somewhat loosely. Their gambling consisted of Bingo games … Continue reading
Florida. The Casino. A Wedding. Family Photos. And Countless Pomegranate Martinis. Part One–The Travel.
NOTE: I had too much to write on last weekend’s trip to Florida so I have to break it down into a couple of parts Last week at this time, I was getting ready for a trip to Florida. My … Continue reading
Visiting Paris Anytime Soon? Let’s Talk About It!
I don’t think of myself as an “expert” on Paris. But, I’ve been to the City of Lights many times in the past fifteen years that would place me on a level of being comfortable enough that I can find … Continue reading
Posted in Paris France
Tagged First time in Paris, How to visit Paris, Paris, Paris France, Travel, Travel tips, Traveling to Paris
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Paris in Four Days—A Louvre-ly Last Day with Art and Family!
Our last and final day, before heading home tomorrow, was a full one—and pleasant from morning till night! Good Morning from our room at the Hotel Prince de Conti ! I love this hotel for its charm, great location and … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged Christmas in Paris, Family, Four days in Paris, France, Jacques-Henri Lartigue, Paris, The Louvre, Travel, Travel in France
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Paris in Four Days—Part Three. Mucha Do About Nothing but a Great Exhibit!
It’s Saturday already and tonight we will go to the apartment of my husband’s cousin, Jean-Denis and his wife Marie. But we do have an interesting day planned. As usual, it seems that whenever we are in France—there’s something going … Continue reading
Four Days in Paris 2018- Part Two Our Rebellious Thanksgiving Dinner and a Most Busy Black Friday!
I left off where we were getting ready for our Thanksgiving Dinner. But wait. I need to backtrack a couple of things. Given the fact that the hotel’s lighting was horrific (I’ll be writing about that later), I managed to … Continue reading
Posted in paris at christmas
Tagged Allard Restaurant, Christmas in Paris, France, Galeries Lafayette, Paris, paris at christmas, Travel
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Not Your Norman Rockwell’s Thanksgivings!
When I tell you, it’s been crazytown around here, I’m not kidding. The Lady Parts Exams are all finished. Let me tell you. I had a mammogram set for last Friday, the 16th. This is always the one exam that … Continue reading
THE Only Travel Palette That You Will Ever Need!
Do you have an at-the-ready travel bag of cosmetics? If you do, then you know what I’m talking about. My travel cosmetics bag, which I’ve edited!! If you don’t, might I suggest creating one and stashing it in a weekender … Continue reading
Posted in Makeup Revolution, The Emily Edit, travel bag
Tagged Beauty, Makeup Revolution, The Emily Edit, Travel, Travel Makeup
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A Weekend in NYC—And A Big Surprise! Part One
I’m pretty sure that I mentioned to you that Bonaparte and I were headed to Manhattan for an overnight stay. My daughter, Oona and her boyfriend, Sam were spending the weekend in The Big Apple because she has a week … Continue reading
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Tagged Engagement, New York City, New York Weekend, Travel, Weekend travel
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Let Me Be Your Flight Attendant—Or At Least Give You A Couple of Travel Tips!
When I woke up yesterday morning and looked at the date on my phone, my reaction was “Oh Merde”. It’s June 12th already! And for a fleeting moment, I wave of sadness came over me. But then it left quickly … Continue reading
