Month: October 2009

Brunch Delicious! Foodie Luxe Restaurant

“Je suis comblé” = My cup runneth over

I received many gracious well wishes for the celebration of my growing older (but not up), as I like to refer to birthdays. And I

Beauty Massage Paris

“Se faire chouchouter” = To get pampered

I was at Printemps the other day because I had a half an hour to kill before going somewhere. I needed to replenish my stock

Paris Shopping Tourist

Faire le pied de grue = To wait around

(Voir ce billet en français) I never go to the Champs Elysées, unless absolutely necessary. Of course I did run into Dita Von Teese there

Activity Bon Plan Inexpensive Paris

“Un bon plan” = a good idea/deal

What to do with the remainder of the golden autumn sunshine…? One of my favorites is to head over to the Bois de Vincennes, and

Inexpensive Shoes Shopping

“Saisir la balle au bond” = To seize the opportunity

Fall season is shoe season. But sometimes those brand spanking new boots in the vitrines have price tags that remind you how nice it is

Free Outdoors Romantic

“à couper le souffle” = Breathtaking

Want a stunning view of the Parisian skyline, while you kiss your sweetie, sans the tourists??? STOP! Don’t go to Sacre Coeur! There you have

Fashion France Mode Paris Shopping

“Se faire une toile” = go to the movies

(Lire le billet en français) I recently saw the documentary, The September Issue, about the most important issue of the year for American Vogue magazine…it