Everyone tells you to bring an umbrella to Paris because you never know when it might rain but you should honestly pack a hat.  Sometimes it’s a just a quick passing sprinkle and it’s not worth putting up your umbrella. The narrow sidewalks also make it a bit hard to navigate with one too.  That’s […]

I can’t believe I’ve been in Paris for one week now.  It is definitely starting to feel like home and I’m looking forward to exploring every nook and cranny in the months to come. I know many of you are getting ready for the long holiday weekend in the US.  France has a long weekend […]

I know I said I’d post what I was packing for Paris and I swear I’ll try to get to it soon.  I feel a little out of sorts living in my friend’s apartment. Hopefully, I will get on a good schedule once I get my own place. I’m taking these first two weeks as […]

As beautiful as Paris is on a sunny day, it’s even more beautiful when it’s grey. Today is the first day that I’ve been here that it’s rained a little but it’s ok because it just makes everything more romantic.  I had to run over to Monoprix to pick up a few things which was […]

I couldn’t have asked for a warmer welcome to Paris.  The weather has been absolutely beautiful with bright blue skies and no rain.  This and my fabulous finds from the brocante (above) make up for the fact the hot water is broken in my friend’s apartment. And as with everything regarding the French ce n’est […]

One of the reasons I planned my move date to Paris in mid May was so I could shop the Brocante de la rue de Bretagne in the Marais this weekend.  I stumbled across it last June and also planned my November trip around it too. These photos are from that visit. While the puces […]

I know I’ve been slacking on the posts this week but I swear you have a longer post tomorrow.  This week has just been busy with packing and trying to see friends before my departure so thank you for your patience.  I’m off to the airport in less than an hour and I can’t believe […]

  I had planned another post today but last minute errands and meetings have me tied up. I’m going to work on that one later and instead tell you about a fun new French-American film you must see this weekend.  My friend in Paris saw Chinese Puzzle (Casse-tête chinois) when it was released in France […]

I can always tell who actually reads the blog and those who just look at the photos based on those who know about my upcoming summer in Paris.  I also know that I’ve been a little vague about why I’m going and what I’ll be doing. Spending more time in Europe is something that I’ve […]

If you have been wondering why my posts have been going up late if at all, it’s because in between working on projects, I’ve been making countless visits to the tailor and cobbler in preparation for my summer sojourn in Paris. Packing for four months is infinitely harder than packing for a week or two. […]

Those of you who follow me on Instagram know that I love a good townhouse.  Last night, I had the pleasure of attending one of the most beautiful ones in the West Village.  Bonpoint, the chicest children’s brand from France, opened a new store in Soho and hosted a dinner party afterward designed by my […]

Since everyone is still hyped up about fashion after the Met Gala, what better time to look at the home of a fashion designer. The Paris apartment of Roman-born Giambattista Valli is featured in the May 2014 issue of Vogue and is a veritable feast for the eyes. I’m not a huge fan of modernism […]

Just a reminder that the design issue of T magazine will be in The New York Times newspaper this Sunday. The design included runs the gamut from colorful in Tangiers to minimalist in Paris.  I loved hearing French architect Joseph Dirand describe the thought process behind the design of his new Paris flat in the […]

I was joking with a friend this week that I’ve all of the sudden become everyone’s tour guide to Paris. I try to keep up with what’s new and the GoGo Paris guide helps not only with their guidebooks each season but also from their twitter and instagram accounts.  That’s how I found out that Buly 1803 […]

It’s been raining for four days in New York which reminded me that I need a new trench coat.  Normally I would pull out my beloved Gryphon trench but it looks like it’s finally time for it to be retired. I also have a lovely trench with a fur collar from Barney’s private label but […]

I’ve been putting together my places to go and things to do in Paris and asking friends for their recommendations.  I’ve also been looking through old guides from Ines de la Fressange and scouring the internet.  I was happy to find a few suggestions for Paris from Moda Operandi co-founder Lauren Santo Domingo on Vogue.com […]

I hate to beat a dead horse but I’m not sure how much of this winter I can take. Spring is so close yet it feels so far away.  So please indulge me while I gaze longingly at these photos of green spaces and pretty flowers.  Winds of March, we welcome you,  There is work […]