A few days ago Parisians woke up to find their iron lady engulfed in an incredible Trompe L’oeil, the work of JR French artist on the eve of Paris Déconfinement of the café terraces. This massive optical illusion reveals the … Continue reading Incredible Eiffel Tower Trompe l’Oeil by French Artist JR
Nowadays you can find almost anything on the internet and especially on Amazon. As I was preparing the Mothers’ Day Gift Selection post and the Father’s Day post coming out shortly, it dawned on me that I, as a French … Continue reading 3 Essential French Baking Products
As Lupin was reconnecting and bonding with his son, we are left on a cliffhanger when his son suddenly disappears from sight and we realize he has been kidnapped in the last episode of Part 1! In Part 2, “Assane’s … Continue reading Lupin Part 2, Release Date on Netflix!
Mother’s Day or La Fête des Mères in France is celebrated on the last Sunday of May or on May 30th, unless it falls on Pentecost Day, and in that case, it will be moved to the first Sunday in June. Mother’s Day is a day to honor all mothers and maternal bonds, including non-biological mothers. Originally, this day was created by Napoléon Bonaparte to recognize mothers of large families. In the U.S., Mother’s Day is celebrated on the second Sunday in May. This holiday was created by Anna Jarvis in 1908, and it became a national U.S. holiday in … Continue reading Bonne Fête des Mères or Happy Mother’s Day
For Mother’s Day or La Fête des Mères I have compiled a delightful original selection of French-inspired gifts or petits cadeaux. Personally, I really do think it’s the thought that counts and prefer thoughtful little tokens of affection (unless it’s … Continue reading French-Inspired Mother’s Day Gifts
May 1st in France is called “La Fête du Muguet, and every year, rain or shine, we celebrate le 1er Mai with some Muguet des Bois or Lily of the Valley. It’s a wonderful day that rhymes with happiness, hope, renewal, and good fortune. It is still very popular in weddings ever since Princess Grace of Monaco chose this flower for her bridal bouquet, and should you find a sprig that contains 13 flowers, it is also considered a token of luck. You can read more about The French Tradition of La Fête du Muguet on May 1st or Labor … Continue reading Lily of the Valley – Muguet des Bois Intoxicating Fragrance
Of course, when you think of a typical French breakfast, images of buttery croissants and pain au chocolat come to mind, but there’s another French classic favorite breakfast or “petit déjeuner” that every French man, woman, and child has grown … Continue reading Best French Breakfast: Oeuf à la Coque
Limoges Porcelain Boxes honor the French tradition worldwide, are collectibles that will last a lifetime, and make magnificent French gifts for all occasions. Continue reading Limoges Porcelain Boxes
Spring is here, and I’d like to introduce you to a brand you may already have heard of called L’Artiste. This brand combines the ancient traditions from Moroccan tanneries with French designs. Each pair of L’Artiste shoes is hand-painted on 100% leather with a focus on comfort, original designs, and extraordinary attention to detail. Like an artwork, it paints a mini masterpiece of self-expression, innovation, and originality, combining French Impressionism with Moroccan heritage, making an instant personal fashion statement. For a casual French-inspired look, you can’t go wrong with a classic crisp white button-down shirt with casual cuffed sleeves paired … Continue reading French-Inspired Style for Spring
In France there is no such thing as the Easter Bunny! Easter is depicted with a big fat hen and there are eggs, bells, and fish, but sorry no bunny! The French tradition of the Easter Bells dates back from … Continue reading The French Easter Bunny is a Hen!
There are early accounts of the creation of the macaron, an almond cookie, which could have inspired the Macaron we enjoy today. Traditionally, it is believed to have been introduced in France by the Italian chef of Queen Catherine de … Continue reading Les Petits Macarons
The International Francophonie Day – La Journée Internationale de la Francophonie was created on March 20, 1970, in Niamey (Niger), with the birth of the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie (OIF) to celebrate the French language around the world in Francophone countries. This … Continue reading Francophonie French Facts
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