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Ten Things about Me that you probably don’t know…
Anchovy is not on my favorite food list. I was head song-leader in high school. My first job (I was sixteen years old.) was at an ice cream parlor. I…
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The Difference Between the French and the American
Someone once told me that the difference between a Frenchman and an American could be summarized like this: "If you put a Frenchman and an American in the middle…
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A French Brocante Find: A Breast and Bubbles
"Look what I bought!" I texted French Husband, "A French brocante find for the Paris apartment!" Even though he was miles away I could hear his stunned thought silence.…
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Family Reunion
Family reunion. Who knew it would be so hard to get four people together? And when we are together we rarely remember to take photos, let alone a photo. …
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Easter Sunday
Around the table they sat, my mother in law, French Husband, Sacha, Chelsea and Mr. Espresso. Weaving their stories into each others hearts. I listened as I prepared lunch.…
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Saturday art Saves: Easter Decorations
Each Saturday I focus on a different artist that I admire. From potters to painters, chefs to collectors, seamstress to songwriters, lifestyle to lovers… anyone who set the paintbrush, pastry…
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The Meaning of Cute Signs, or How Not to be French
The impasse that we live on does not have a street sign, though it is has a name that nobody in our village knows of. Instead they refer to it…
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Antiquing for the Apartment in Paris
How can I stay true to three colors? Too many styles intice me, Napolean III, Louis 16th, rustic, romantic, brut, Gardenware…. And know to add to the fun, French Husband…
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The Cost of Shipping from France
Fourteen people waiting, only one line open. That was how the morning began at the post office. When it was my turn, the postal worker looked at me with…
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