Book Review: The Paris Hours by Alex George Aren’t we all longing for a little nibble of Paris? How about a bite of Paris in 1927? I loved this book set in post war Paris. A time when the city was alive and full of artists and writers. It has a slight Midnight In Paris feel and we all know how much we love that movie! I devoured this book in two days, with most...
Shhhhh…… I’m taking an imaginary ride through Paris on my old Solex 3300. It’s so beautiful. The wind in my face, whizzing down those fabled streets, over the cobblestones (OUCH), on my way to my favorite patisserie for a pain au chacolat. “What! (I feel a nudge on my shoulder) please do not wake me while I am in my daydream.” Too...
Is it a sin to make a regular stop at Berthillon II Saint Louis for the best ice cream and sorbet in Paris? Absolument pas!! Is Berthillon Ice Cream Worth It? In a word. Yes. I had dreamed for ages to go to Paris. When I finally took my first trip there in 2011, I felt at home. It’s a strange and wonderful feeling when you are thousands of miles from home and...
Paris Themed gifts are a wonderful selection for Mothers Day if your Mom is a Francophile. The thing that I love about Etsy is it is such a great marketplace for those unique items by small business owners that would otherwise get swallowed up in Amazon. Most items are handmade things that are not mass produced. If you rarely visit Etsy, you should make it your go to...
Most fans of Paris are familiar with the energetic young Aussie native that is the funny mastermind behind the wildly popular podcast The Earful Tower I absolutely LOVE the show and it has become my very favorite podcast. Oliver is funny and the perfect guide to all that Paris has to offer.