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.
Lessons in the Art of Living
Lifestyle
Things That Aren’t Worth Buying
The French woman is busy, but sensible. She loves convenience as much as the next person, but she wouldn’t sacrifice flavor for convenience or substitute chemistry for food. Here are a few things you may be buying that just aren’t worth it, when making it yourself is...
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French Makeup – Less is More
If you’re going to age, which we all do, it’s better to age as a French woman because the French do not find it so offensive. French beauty comes from within and is the outward expression of the richness of life and the manifestation of savoring life...
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There’s More France Outside of Paris
This post contains affiliate links. “The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.” – Saint Augustine. If I could make any wish for my friends, right after health and happiness (and of course, world peace), would be traveling. I know it...
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Croissant French Toast with Almond Maple Syrup
There’s nothing like a healthy breakfast. And this, my friends, is nothing like a healthy breakfast. This decadent breakfast is my family’s favorite. It's Croissant. It's French toast. What could be more French? The simple custard mixture (the egg-y...
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