The Mays of Wine and Roses
May and September seem to be settling in as the main months I spend in France—May because it’s generally gorgeous …
Tag Archives: Paris
Parisian Springtime: the city in bloom
If April showers do indeed bring May flowers, then the many public parks and gardens in Paris should be bountifully …
French Impressions: Paula Butturini on writing, adversity, and finding grace in asparagus
Paula Butturini was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut, grew up along Long Island Sound, and received her B.A. from Wellesley College, MA …
“Around and About Paris” – Montparnasse (Beneath Its Surface)
“Around Montparnasse” a journey into the depths of Paris, an invitation to scratch beneath its surface of dazzling vistas and …
“Fatale: How French Women Do It” – Perfume that rocks the room
“Perfume that rocks the room” peeks at the mysterious ways Frenchwomen manage to appear sexy, smart and recklessly chic from …
Impressions Françaises : Zélia, le coutourier français, et sa passion de la mode et de la romance
(English) Zélia, courtière française et entrepreneuse, est née en Picardie, au nord de la France, où elle avait passée sa …
Impressions Françaises/ John Baxter- Le repas parfait et le découvert des goûts passé en France
(English) John Baxter est un écrivain célèbre, un critique du film, et un biographe. Il est auteur des mémoires La …
Perfume: discovering the perfect luxury experience
My first job, not working for my parents, was as a fragrance sales associate at Younkers, an American department store …
French Impressions: Richard Beckel’s Maison Primeau couture of artful style and timeless design
Richard Beckel, founder and designer for the new fashion label Primeau, has designed custom women’s fashion for over 20 years. …
Louis Vuitton Marc Jacobs exhibit: A sensory explosion
My day alone in Paris was a time of self-discovery. That day I understood the importance that fashion would have …
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