Polène, a renowned Parisian brand, is celebrated for its impeccable craftsmanship and sophisticated designs. Among its standout offerings is the Numéro Un, a bag that epitomizes minimalist elegance and functional luxury, available in various stunning colors.
Read MoreWith Valentine's Day just around the corner, it's time to ignite the romance and show the special woman in your life just how much she means to you. Whether she's a hopeless romantic, a trendsetter, or an adventure seeker, there's a perfect gift waiting to make her heart skip a beat. I've curated a selection of Valentine's Day gifts that cater to every style and personality.
Read MoreMother, daughter, friend, sister-friend, aunt, and sister—she is full of multitudes. She is the family calendar coordinator, the entertaining aunt, the considerate friend, and, let's face it, probably really exhausted. I created this gift guide with HER in mind! She enjoys receiving gifts that are sentimental, useful, and both fashionable and timeless.
Health, laughter, friendship, and love are among the finest luxury items in life, and they are undoubtedly free. However, occasionally, an extravagant gift can be given as a heartfelt tribute to the woman we love the most. This season, if you're seeking to spoil her, go no farther than this ultimate list of luxurious gift suggestions. Giving special presents to people we love is a wonderful way to express our sincere gratitude and happiness this holiday season!
Read MoreFinally a couture shoe I don’t mind them chewing 👠 🇫🇷
My boys find shoes enticing ! Especially my fancy heels!
Oh the frenzy of the season!
C'est ici! C'est ici!My love affair with all things FRENCH is longstanding and I know I am not the only Francophile out there, so this year’s francophile gift guide has been curated with some lovely trés chic things — from clothes to accessories to parfum to foodie delights — that I know your French-obsessed loved one will adore.
Read MoreAre there any French TV shows on Netflix?
What is the most watched TV show in France?
How can I get access to more French TV?
I am really feeling the lapse of French cinema and wonder if you notice that too?
French movies are popular around the world, but they are not always easy to access for everyone. Current streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hulu don’t offer a wide range of French movies and programs and they are often only available for a limited time. France creates about the same number of films as the U.S., but French movies are underrepresented in streaming platforms for a variety of reasons. These include movie company inefficiencies in distribution and internationalizing production along with changing habits of how consumers watch films. Streaming took off during the first pandemic year and the industry is trying to catch up.
Read MoreThey don't say Paris is a good idea for no reason but when you can’t get to Paris for the weekend..you can find little glimpses of it wherever you might be! And today I am sharing some wonderful places that remind me of France in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
I mean once a Francophile, always a Francophile.
The story of Sézane begins with a forgotten suitcase and a love of vintage. Upon discovering an abandoned collection of vintage clothing, Morgane Sézalory began making slight adjustments to the pieces, and selling her finds online under the name ‘Les Composantes’. Her monthly drops, or rendez-vous, became an anticipated event in France.
Read MoreSo grateful for my dear friends at Alora Ambiance for sending me their lovely diffusers to New Mexico for my summer stays in various AirBNB’s.
Currently enamoured with their Lavanda fragrance : LAVENDER, SAGE, CEDARWOOD
Welcoming you to a small corner of New Mexico with a mighty history today!
This quaint railway town was born in 1879 when the Santa Fe railroad laid it’s tracks through New Mexico. All though just 18 miles south of Santa Fe, Lamy is surrounded by wilderness, big clear, star filled-skies, and plenty of Western charm. ( You will love the provided telescopes in The Rail House which I am going to tell you about shortly)
Read MoreCurrently surrounded by Chérie - Exquisite blended fragrance of jasmine & fleur de tiaré 🤍Originating from the Champagne region of France, this scented candle will fill your space with beautiful fragrance and create a wonderful ambience. Handmade and poured in Grasse, the parfum capital of the world with all natural and luxurious ingredients.
Read Morerying new beauty products and fragrance makes me very happy indeed, especially when you find beautiful new faves to add to your collection. And what’s better than one discovery? FOUR.
For this post, I’ve rounded up four of my lovely discoveries over at French Wink that make up a pretty good Francophile approved beauty routine if I do say so myself! Now if you know French Wink you’ll know just how much of a mecca for all things French beauty it is. And darling Francophiles…..you can get everything all in one place!!!!
Read MoreAre you a self-proclaimed Francophile? Do you like your snacks to be simple but still excite your taste buds?
If you answered yes to both, then head over to your kitchen to make these awesome French snacks!
While the French are not well-known for their adult snacking habits, they have something called "Le Goûter," the French version of afternoon snack time. This is usually eaten by kids at 4:30 pm, right around the time they come home from school.
Read MoreThe exquisite yellow flower of the dandelion means spring is in full force and summer is soon on it’s way!
And I love Dandelion Tea this time of year! Showing you two ways I drink this lovely caffeine free herbal tea from Buddha Teas today. They offer a dandelion leaf tea and a dandelion root tea and both have so many beautiful benefits for our health and wellness!
…Poisson d’avril !
In case you’ve never heard this term, it means I played a trick on you, in honor of April 1, or, as it’s known to Anglophones, April Fool’s Day.
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