Hey Quentin Dolmaire, did you notice that random blonde American-looking girl stood mouth gaping open stopped in her tracks staring you down thirty minutes ago on the street by Madeleine? Because that was me. I would have called out to you in adorable broken French if I could have breathed at the time but IContinue reading “An Open Letter to Quentin Dolmaire: My First French Celebrity Sighting in Paris”
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A Mosque is a Beautiful Thing
Today I visited the mosque in Paris for the first time and it was gorgeous. Overflowing with brilliant flowers, paved with cool teal tiles and quiet like serenity; it was a humbling experience. Take a look.
Being All French
This past weekend, I spent most of my time indulging in crêpes, going to chocolate museums and viewing the Parisian skyline. Sprinkle in a few picnics and a couple of Brits and you have a recipe for the perfect three days. Let’s start with La Maison du Chocolat. Because chocolate. So obviously fromContinue reading “Being All French”
Abercrombie, is that you?
Have you ever seen a multiple story Abercrombie & Fitch? I have, thanks to Paris’ Champs Élysées. Not gonna lie, I put off going to the place for months because I’m not a fan in any way of the brand or culture behind it but curiosity killed the cat, right? Well, I finally strolled throughContinue reading “Abercrombie, is that you?”
Trois Souvenirs de ma Jeunesse/My Golden Years
Today I did something I’ve never done before: I saw a film at the theater all by myself. For weeks now ever since I saw the trailer for Trois Souvenirs de ma Jeunesse/My Golden Years, I’ve been dying to see it. But to my dismay, every time I wanted to go, everyone was busy. So,Continue reading “Trois Souvenirs de ma Jeunesse/My Golden Years”
Oh, those Americans.
I have to share an encounter I just had at the boulangerie down my street. As I was stood in line eagerly awaiting to order my quiche for lunch, an older American man was in front of me ordering in the typical American fashion – loud and specific. Everyone in line was helping him orderContinue reading “Oh, those Americans.”
Another Day, Another Castle
Take a train about an hour outside of Paris to a quaint little area called Fontainebleau and you find yet another beautiful castle. With a forest and village accompaniment, Fontainebleau was exactly what I needed after the hustle and bustle of another Parisian week. Add in a perfect iced coffee from Café Les Glaces andContinue reading “Another Day, Another Castle”
Parc Asterix and a Rainy Day
As an au pair in France, I’m privileged to have many holidays that allow me to travel – be it within Paris or not. Yesterday was one of those holidays and I spent it rattling down hills and dancing in the rain at Parc Asterix, an amusement park just outside of Paris. The park isContinue reading “Parc Asterix and a Rainy Day”
Sleeping Beauty
As the wind lightly rustled the daisies, I lay still taking in the serenity of the forest. Bois de Vincennes was bathed in sunlight and so was I. I always love getting out of the city and embracing my true self in the wilderness; yesterday and today were no exceptions. Bois de Vincennes and BoisContinue reading “Sleeping Beauty”
Les Requins!
As I sit here lazily lounging in my shoebox, I kept thinking about my super duper awesome shark bottle opener key chain I got a few days ago. I got this bottle opener at the super duper awesome aquarium here in Paris with my little kiddo. So, I should tell you about this super duperContinue reading “Les Requins!”
The Wandering Sunflower 