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LATEST ARTICLES ( 81 )

• To Shop Or Not to Shop... There is No Question.

  

  Americans love shopping. They love deals. And why wouldn't they?Most stores are open 7 days a week, and for at least 10 or 12 hours a day. Special sale... Read more

  Posted on 25 November 2013 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• Meet Stromae, the New Maestro of Europe's Music Scene...

  

  The smile. The voice. The long, lean, androgynous body. The elegant look. The smart, if mournful lyrics, both poetic and realistic. The catchy tunes, a blend... Read more

  Posted on 17 November 2013 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• Mieux Vaut En Rire... Laughter is the Best Medicine...

  

  I worry about France. I really do.I browsed the web today, and learned a few fascinating facts. There was some sad news , like the kidnapping and murder of two... Read more

  Posted on 07 November 2013 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• Mademoiselle Plume is Back!

  

  Bonjour ! This will be a short one. I just have an announcement that will not fail to brighten up your weekend: Mademoiselle Plume, the featherweight French... Read more

  Posted on 26 October 2013 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• Learning Italian with Rick Steves...

  

  Ce weekend, j'ai eu une bonne idée. This weekend, I had a good idea...On Saturday, I headed to the lovely town of Edmonds, WA for a visit to the Rick Steves'... Read more

  Posted on 21 October 2013 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• Le Voleur De Rêves... The Dream Thief...

  

  When I was a child, I often had a hard time falling asleep. As I lay in my bed, I imagined giant wheels inside my head, spinning, spinning, as one thought led t... Read more

  Posted on 14 October 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Revisiting Classics: Sleepless in Seattle

  

  A long time ago, when I still lived in Paris, France, I remember going to the movies (I did that a lot,) and watching a romantic comedy named Sleepless in... Read more

  Posted on 04 October 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Il Était Une Fois, Gabrielle Chanel... Once Upon a Time, Gabrielle Chanel...

  

  Chanel... A name. A brand. An iconic logo. Chanel... The little black dress. The tweed jacket. The fragrance. In her private suite at the Ritz Hotel,... Read more

  Posted on 28 September 2013 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• Antoine Et Lili: Brightening up Citylife One Collection at a Time

  

  Parishues.comOnce upon a time, in Paris, France, there were three colorful stores lined up along the Canal St Martin. Every morning, oblivious of la grisaille,... Read more

  Posted on 16 September 2013 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• Nostalgie, Quand Tu Nous Tiens. Nostalgia, When You Hold Us...

  

  Ecole Maternelle (nursery school,) on Paris' Left Bank...This week, Junior and his friends returned to school.C'est la rentrée, as the French say. A few days... Read more

  Posted on 09 September 2013 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• Road Trips, Antique Train Rides, and Cherry Pies: Snoqualmie, WA.

  

  Junior loves road trips. For him, they are all about cars. Riding in a car. Talking about cars. Checking out cars zooming by. He is a die hard fan of the... Read more

  Posted on 03 September 2013 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• Scenes from a Mall

  

  Cher (Alicia Silverstone,) doing what she does bestClueless (1995)I went to the mall today. I don't like malls.I find them claustrophobic, and predictable.... Read more

  Posted on 26 August 2013 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• Mon Ami Harry Potter

  

  Introduction:Fact 1: I am, indeed, a lucky French Girl. A heartfelt "merci" to all of you, for the messages you sent following last week's story.Fact 2: If you... Read more

  Posted on 20 August 2013 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• Mes Ami(e)s

  

  Don't walk behind me; I may not lead.Don't walk in front of me; I may not follow.Just walk beside me and be my friend.A. CamusSoggy St Patrick's Day walk in... Read more

  Posted on 15 August 2013 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• Panne D'inspiration... (Lacking Inspiration...)

  

  Petite fille, Rueil MalmaisonAh, the places I've been. The stories I could tell. The photos I could post.Dommage. Panne d'inspiration. Lacking inspiration. We... Read more

  Posted on 07 August 2013 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• A European Vacation (part 2)

  

  How I like to start my day sur la Côte d'Azur...(Photo credit: Chronicles from the shore) Bonjour from Nice! How I love this summer ritual and the time spentin... Read more

  Posted on 20 July 2013 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• A European Summer (Part 1)

  

  A Sunday in the country, somewhere outside of Paris...(two French ladies, charmed by a young man in a hat...) Greetings from the land of snooty waiters!It has... Read more

  Posted on 14 July 2013 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• Les Grandes Vacances (Summer Vacation)

  

  "I see London, I see France..."Vive les grandes vacances!Like E.T., this French Girl is going home. Family. Friends. Stolen moments.Sightseeing. Picture... Read more

  Posted on 23 June 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• "You Like Me, You Really Like Me!" (*)

  

  Katharine Hepburn's four Academy Awards(National Portrait Gallery, Washington DC)(flickr.com)For the last three weeks, I have been reviewing French movies for... Read more

  Posted on 14 June 2013 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• One Last Movie Review... and an Interview (Seattle International Film Festival,...

  

  The Seattle International Film Festival has been a fun ride, but it is time to wrap up... until next year.Before I hang up my movie critic hat, I would like to... Read more

  Posted on 11 June 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES