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Many of you know that I had taken some Italian lessons at the beginning of the year.  You can read more about that here and here. Needless to say, we have been lax in our studies, but Italian is never far from…

photo taken from the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris Just popping by to wish all of you a very Happy New Year, Buon Anno, Bonne Année, and the like. It is a time for reflection, a time for…

Ohh la la! Found this brand new ad by Sofia Coppola for a new Dior perfume. It is shot in one of my favorite cities. It is just delicious- like Paris!  There are scenes all over the City of Light.…

I was lucky enough to receive many lovely Christmas greetings from a few of my friendly readers and friends. Thank you one and all! But the little treasure pictured above stuck out amongst the others.  Not only for its classy…

  Every culture has its own version of mulled wine. The concept is basically the same, though the ingredients may vary a bit.  Some call for star anise, others omit the orange and many may call for a different type…

  Well, since I get tired of hearing myself talk incessantly, I decided to get some help from my twitter friends,who are called *tweets*.   So, I posed the question out it in Twitterland.  Asked for their favorite travel tips.  And…

Now, you didn’t think I would leave out gift-giving ideas for the French half, did you? I know it’s a little last minute, but c’mon, you are all not done with your shopping yet, are you? I didn’t think so!…

Have a friend, loved one, family member or co-worker who loves all things Italian? (Duh. Who doesn't really?) Well, if you are having trouble coming up with a gift, let me come to your rescue. Here are some swell Italian…

All this talk these last two weeks about France and The Paris Apartment made me remember what I love so much about France, flea markets and decorating. I love the tattered old things, muted-blues, dirty-creams, faded-taupes, off-whites, dusty-greys.   Anything French…