The Art of Living

So Freaking French

I’m not your typical French woman …

mainly because I wasn’t born French – I’m French by choice. 

I’ve spent years learning to “be more French”. What does that mean?

French women have a self-awareness that is neither obsessive nor neglected. There is an element of bringing elegance and “completeness” into everything they do, from dressing to entertaining. Beauty is as much a component of life as air and water. It represents a joie de vivre (joy of living) and a casual honesty and confidence about yourself. And it just makes life sweeter.

I hope you’ll come along with me as we become more French.

 

 

 

Bonjour! Je suis Kelley

Hi, I’m Kelley – thrower of parties, drinker of wine, and lover of all things French. I hope you enjoy my Lessons in Becoming French!

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