Au Revoir Monsieur Sempé
Jean-Jacques Sempé, the beloved French cartoonist, simply known by all as Sempé, passed away at 89 years old on August 11, 2022. Sempé is well known for his poster-like illustrations, usually pencil-drawn in great detail from a distant perspective or high … Continue reading Au Revoir Monsieur Sempé
Happy Bastille Day 2022
Today, on July 14th, the French celebrate le 14 juillet, also called La Fête Nationale! This is the French National Day, endearingly known as Bastille Day in the United States, commemorating the day when the people of Paris stormed the … Continue reading Happy Bastille Day 2022
Coco Chanel Perfumes
With so many wonderful French perfume classics to choose from: Chanel, Givenchy (from my hometown), YSL, Thierry Mugler, Guerlain, Christian Dior, Jean Patou, or the newer ones like Annick Goutal, and Diptyque, it’s going to be a challenge to pick just … Continue reading Coco Chanel Perfumes
Classic French Men’s Perfumes
Classic French Perfumes share that exquisite timeless essence and refinement magically captured in a bottle by the expert noses of the prestigious French House of Perfumes. What makes a perfume a great perfume is the subtle alchemy of scents intuitively … Continue reading Classic French Men’s Perfumes
Bon 1er Mai /Happy May 1st
Bon 1er mai! Today is May 1st, and across France, in honor of La Fête du Travail, or Labor Day, we celebrate with Muguet des Bois, or Lily of the Valley, as a token of happiness and good fortune. Find … Continue reading Bon 1er Mai /Happy May 1st
French Gift Ideas for Mom
Bonjour! I hope you enjoy this little compilation of French-inspired gifts to celebrate your Maman! There’s something for every Mom and I will be adding more lovely and original ideas! Pinterest Twitter Facebook Instagram When you click my links to … Continue reading French Gift Ideas for Mom
Village Baking Co. Boulangerie
The Village Baking Co. Boulangerie is located in a posh neighborhood of Dallas, Texas called Lower Greenville at 1921 Greenville Ave, not far from Downtown. I had heard of this Boulangerie when I posted about French Bakeries in Dallas and … Continue reading Village Baking Co. Boulangerie
The Parisian Agency aka L’Agence Season 2
The long-awaited The Parisian Agency – Exclusive Properties Season 2, aka L’Agence, is finally here a year after its premiere on Netflix today, March 3, 2022. (It was on the air in January in France) Discover and enjoy six brand-new … Continue reading The Parisian Agency aka L’Agence Season 2
Vive Les Crêpes! Variety of Crêpes for la Chandeleur
Every year on February 2nd, the French celebrate La Chandeleur (aka La Fête de la Lumière or Le Jour des Crêpes) with a good batch of homemade crêpes made in various ways. Vive les crêpes! So get ready to toss … Continue reading Vive Les Crêpes! Variety of Crêpes for la Chandeleur
Jacqueline Leonne Rosé
Nothing, besides rose-colored glasses and the original Edith Piaf song, spells “La Vie en Rose” like Rosé wine, and better yet, a Rosé Champagne, or a Sparkling Rosé! This particular one, Jacqueline Leonne Rosé Sparkling Wine, was a happy, surprising … Continue reading Jacqueline Leonne Rosé
La Fête des Rois aka Kings’ Day a Collection
All over France, we celebrate LaFête des Rois or King’s Day. It takes place 12 days after Christmas, on January 6th or on the first Sunday of the New Year. During this time, we share the very much anticipated and … Continue reading La Fête des Rois aka Kings’ Day a Collection
Bûche de Noël Recipe
The French Bûche de Noël aka as Yule Log Cake, is a traditional cake from the 19th century, shaped as a log when families would burn a yule log or bûche in the fireplace at Christmas time. This rolled-up cake … Continue reading Bûche de Noël Recipe
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