I’ve long toyed with the idea of whispy bangs (think Jane Birkin and Brigitte Bardot) but my long hair is basically my adult version of a security blanket. I’ve never been anything but a blonde and I’ve never strayed from my long cut. I’m basically a big weenie when it…
Musee Day
Other must visit stops for me when visiting Paris are the Musée Cluny and the Louvre. The Cluny is tucked away amidst the busy streets of Saint-Michel in the 5th Arrondissement and houses an incredible collection of Medieval tapestries, paintings, sculptures, and the remains of Gallo-Roman baths dating from the…
A Day at Versailles
A trip to Paris isn’t complete without a day spent at Versailles. A stunning testament to the glory, opulence, and excess of the French monarchy prior to the Revolution, Versailles is truly a sight to behold. For a history nerd like me, it’s an amazing feeling to walk the same…
Parisienne
There’s just something about a simple black and white outfit, a classic Chanel flap bag, and a swipe of bold red lipstick that invokes the spirit and joie de vivre of Paris for me. After landing in the City of Light bright and early, Darling Husband and I spent the…
Bonjour!
Greetings from Paris darlings! For the next week, Darling Husband and I will be taking in the gorgeous City of Lights. We’ll be visiting all of my favorite museums, boutiques, and stuffing our content little faces with as much cheese, chocolate, and other French delicacies that I can handle while…
Tea at the St. Regis
When I was growing up, once a year my grandmother would take me into New York City to spend the day shopping and going to museums. It was our special quality time with one another and some of my fondest memories of time spent with her were during these yearly…