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• the Death of a Party.

  

  That's it? That's all I get? The wedding day came and went in a flash, and I have been in a haze for the past few days. I feel like I was hit full force with a... Read more

  Posted on 22 May 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Do You Want to Take My Picture?

  

  A few weeks ago, Aurélien and I did the ultimate Paris wedding "must-do", and booked a photography session with our friend Lindsey, founder of Pictours Paris. Read more

  Posted on 16 May 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• So Much Beauty.

  

  With everything beautiful that is happening and about to happen I can't help but think of my dad. He's always on my mind but now more than ever. I'm flooded wit... Read more

  Posted on 12 May 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Getting Ready to Celebrate.

  

  illustration by natasha thompson. May in France really is one of the best months to be here, especially if you work. Every week there is a bank holiday where... Read more

  Posted on 09 May 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Painting the Town.

  

  As expected, my pre-wedding laryngitis has turned into a full-on pre-wedding cold and am reporting to you live from my bed. While I'm not exactly jazzed to be... Read more

  Posted on 06 May 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• a Day in the Life.

  

  This week I've had one song looping in my head: Blur's "Country House". And why is that? Because I have been out in the country. Read more

  Posted on 02 May 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Run, Run, Run.

  

  art by stephen campbell As I settle into my 30s, I'm noticing little adjustments that need to be made to accommodate this new and exciting decade. For example,... Read more

  Posted on 29 April 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• How Rude!

  

  Neighbors in Paris never ceases to provide a source of endless entertainment. With the exception of the feisty and fur beret-wearing Madame Parnois, who sadly... Read more

  Posted on 25 April 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Canned Heat in My Heels.

  

  illustration via dancing plague of 1518. S.O.S! Calling out to the blogosphere in a state of emergency! A dance emergency! We're on final countdown for the... Read more

  Posted on 22 April 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Spring Fever.

  

  The complaining is finally over, spring has arrived here in Paris and the city is in full bloom! Thank God. Making up for all of those hours, sometimes days... Read more

  Posted on 18 April 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Wild Women Do.

  

  What's a proper engagement without a bachelorette party? Or in the case of this post's title, a Pretty Woman reference? Getting together for a ladies lunch of... Read more

  Posted on 15 April 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Blonde Ambition.

  

  Unless you're Madonna, Gwen or Gaga... Italian girls should never go platinum. Me. 1995. Yesterday, my former college roommate sent me a link to a Tumblr blog... Read more

  Posted on 10 April 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• C'est La Fête!

  

  Although spring is taking longer to arrive that most of us would like, I'm convinced it's because we're in for an incredible summer. Wishful thinking perhaps,... Read more

  Posted on 08 April 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Combining Cultures.

  

  Two countries, one big party, tons of cultural differences! Oh là là! Planning a Franco-American wedding has relapsed the culture shock that I thought was... Read more

  Posted on 04 April 2013 DIARIES, LIFESTYLE, SELF EXPRESSION, WEDDING

• Sensory Overload.

  

  I love coming back to the city after long stretches of being away because I'm reminded just how alive, as well as completely nuts this town is. Read more

  Posted on 01 April 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Happy Birthday.

  

  It's been quiet around these parts of the blogosphere lately because I've swept off to New York for a long weekend. It's been almost nine months since I've... Read more

  Posted on 30 March 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• It's All Happening.

  

  Deadlines are approaching! Deposits are being put down! Travel itineraries from the States are populating my inbox! Deliveries are being made! Read more

  Posted on 26 March 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Springtime of My Life.

  

  Word on the street is that it's spring. Ha! You could have fooled me. I don't know about you guys but I'm still wearing my winter coat, scarf and pom-pom... Read more

  Posted on 24 March 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Babe in Toyland.

  

  illustration by amy borrell. First week back from winter break has been going fairly easy. I have to say, I was looking forward to getting back into the swing o... Read more

  Posted on 22 March 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Notes So High.

  

  So something really cool has been happening these past few weeks. I've been waiting to collect more information as it seems to be coming in by the week before... Read more

  Posted on 19 March 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION