Explore the wit of French idioms, books, films, cultural events, French traditions, and people through a bicultural lens.
L’Occitane en Provence founder and creative director Olivier Baussan considers lavender, one of the first flowers distilled by Occitane, the soul of the region. He started the very successful company l’Occitane at the age of 23, in 1976. With over 20,000 hectares … Continue reading Lavender: The Blue Gold of Provence in Peril
Cabrel…seul sur scène à LA! Francis Cabrel nous rend visite avec sa guitare et sera Seul sur scène à Los Angeles mais pas seul dans la salle! En effet les tickets pour ce concert intime prévu les 22 et 23 mars … Continue reading Cabrel… seul sur scène à L.A!
You can’t bottle it and you can’t buy it! I loved this commercial which to me just reinforces that the French really know how to live and have mastered the art of living or l’art de vivre! As a French-American … Continue reading French-American Love Affair or L’art de vivre! n’est-ce-pas?
Daft Punk French pop duo members Guy-Manuel and Thomas Bangalter, Nile Rodgers, Paul Williams, and Pharrell Williams accept the GRAMMY for Album Of The Year for Random Access Memories at the 56th Annual GRAMMY Awards on Jan. 26 in Los Angeles. The … Continue reading 2 French Guys Get Lucky at the Grammys!
Starbucks gave in to croissants and pains au chocolat and other goodies! “Bring a taste of French countryside into your neighborhood ” is Pascal Rigo’s new slogan the founder of La Boulange. He arrived on the West Coast in the early … Continue reading Starbucks has a French Twist: La Boulange!
Boule et Bill opens Friday, November 8th in New York and Los Angeles! French family comedy Boule et Bill (U.S. title: Billy & Buddy) based on Jean Roba’s beloved comic strip released in France in February 2013. The film opens in Los Angeles on Friday, November … Continue reading Boule et Bill – Billy & Buddy Opens in Los Angeles November 8th!
It’s Official! On October 10, 2013, LILA Burbank Campus and its school community were officially and warmly welcomed in the city of Burbank by the Mayor of Burbank Emily Gabel-Luddy with a ribbon-cutting ceremony which gathered LILA Families & friends of LILA on … Continue reading Burbank Welcomes LILA
Blending shimmering synths, ambient pop, and progressive textures, L.A.-based, French-born M83 Anthony Gonzalez makes his Hollywood Bowl debut with the Philharmonic Orchestra on September 22, 2013! The NY Times called his successful Grammy-nominated Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming “vibrant, elegant and unpredictable.” N.Y. electronic pop duo … Continue reading M83 Debuts at the Hollywood Bowl
Kaas Chante Piaf is the brand new project created by Patricia Kaas. 21 mythic tracks by the great Piaf arranged by Abel Korzienowski the new Hollywood film score music wonder boy since his Golden Globe nomination for A Single Man produced par Tom Ford, ( Abel also composed W.E’s music produced by Madonna). This performance celebrates the 50th year anniversary of Piaf’s death and will preview on the biggest stages of the world: London Royal Albert Hall, NY Carnegie Hall, Olympia de Paris, Operetta Theater in Moscow, Sejeon Cultural Center in Seoul and in three major US cities San Franciso, … Continue reading Kaas Chante Piaf
Lycée International de Los Angeles (LILA) was established in 1978 by visionaries of varied cultural backgrounds who felt that the Los Angeles community needed a school that would prepare children for life in an increasingly international environment. Because the majority of … Continue reading LILA Then… and Now!
Nutella Launches E-commerce store: Nutella Boutique! For Nutella lovers, there is never enough Nutella to go around! By the spoonful, on toast, and of course in French crêpes filled with bananas for a wonderful festive treat, the delicious hazelnut chocolate spread options … Continue reading Nutella Launches E-Commerce Store: Nutella Boutique!
My photo of Michèle La Porta’s “Starlette Cake” published in Beverly Hills Courier! Have you tasted it yet? This Parisian cheesecake is a guilt-free pleasure! No fat, No gluten, No eggs & No sugar! Scroll down to related articles to … Continue reading Picture Published!
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