March 2008

One of the ways we are trying to get more practice with the Italian language is renting and watching Italian movies.  We have seen three in the last few weeks, and not only did we have fun picking out some…

While strolling around the Marais, I was drawn to the facade of this building.  It was once a  Patisserie, back in the day.  But it is now the home of a lovely romantic boutique called Plume Plume.  En Français, it…

Wandering around the Marais in Paris, not far from our hotel and tucked into a tiny corner off the Place du Marche St. Catherine, we saw this store front for Vert d’Absinthe. With my extensive knowledge of the French language,…

Two new blog buddies I met at The Ultimate Blog Party have tagged me for memes.  Linda from Milanese Masala, tagged me for a 7 facts about yourself meme.  I have done this one before, so you can read more…

Thought I’d share something too cute with you this Sunday.  The first time I saw this commercial, I swear it brought tears to my eyes.  Not sad tears, but happy tears.  It is so cute, it chokes me up.  Yea,…

Well, you all know how much I love me some Italian Food.  And I have been known to enjoy a party or two, as well as a occassional regular mandatory glass of red wine with dinner.  Well, I can’t think…

Last weekend we had dinner in Paris, France. Well, not technically. But it was the next best thing. It felt like we were there anyway. We had dinner at my absolute favorite Paris bistro, in New York. It is called…

Come join in the fun.  5 Minutes for Mom is hosting an annual Blog Party.  Now thru March 14, head on over there and get a chance to win some prizes and meet some new bloggers.  Lots of new bloggers!!!…

Or Lezione Quattro.  As expected the lessons are getting harder.  It is increasingly difficult to find enough time to practice from settimana to settimana.  Seven days is not alot of time between lezioni.  I never thought I would wish I…