Month: August 2017
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A Place to Stay in Paris
Our apartment is located at Rue du Chateau, 75014 in Paris. The nearest metro line is two minutes away #13 Pernety, which is a direct line to the Champs Elysee, the Porte de Vanves brocante and St…
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A Little Picnic Elegance
A very full-on, rewarding work day at the Chateau with the French Muse. An elegant picnic: Baguette, fruit, cheese and wine. Divine. Thank you Nelly for the flowers. To see more follow me on Instagram, check out my…
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A New Chapter in Being at Home in France
Me… I am preparing to open the door. To put on my best smile, and wave: "Have fun! I'll miss you! Be good! Be careful! I love you! Goodbye! See you later…" The funny thing is as I…
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Grandmother Amaro’s Hug
What is love? That famous question that seeks an answer, over and over again. And yet we know what love is. The last time I saw my Grandmother Amaro, she stood behind me and embraced me. I laughed telling…
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One Giant Step Forward
The family gathers, shares stories, enjoys each other's company while diving into lunch. A family where the core is at home at the table, where nourishment is more than the food they partake and the messages of loyalty and…
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Red Tomato, The Glory of Summer
Nourishment for the soul, late in the afternoon, a cool breeze caresses while I stand in the garden, my toes wiggle in muddy silk, Sun-ray halos, I bite into the fresh tomato, juice runs down my chin, down my…