For Charlie

For Charlie

This was Charlie. Charlie was Jaxon’s dog. Jaxon is my dog.  Jaxon picked me to be his Human when he was just eight weeks old.  It was shortly after my husband and partner-in-everything passed away, and my girlfriend came out to spend the weekend with me, determined...
A French State of Mind

A French State of Mind

“Why would I want to be French?” is the question I occasionally am asked when I tell people I write a blog that teaches American women how to become French.   It’s not that I believe you can literally “become” French, the way you “become” a vegetarian or a...
Putting the Chic in Shabby

Putting the Chic in Shabby

I love change – in fact the only things in my life not subject to change are my husband and kids. And my dear husband lets me get away with changing up just about anything in the house because he knows if I get bored, it’s time to move. Want a fun little project you...
6 Tips for Getting an Amazing Haircut Every Time

6 Tips for Getting an Amazing Haircut Every Time

French women have that “I just tumbled out of bed and I look this good” look, and what that comes down to is a great haircut.   My daughter, actress and stylist Regan James, has managed to keep me groomed since before she got her license as a hairdresser a few...
Romance on Any Budget

Romance on Any Budget

A Hopeless Romantic is defined as someone who has romantic ideas about life. They tend to be thoughtful dreamers who see love and romance everywhere and envision an idealistic life. Hopeless, because it’s thought to be impractical. Romantic because it’s an idealized...