Embracing Hygge: Tips to Survive Winter Weather

I am writing this as a blizzard whirls outside my window, with temperatures in the negative double digits. School is cancelled and we are warned to avoid driving.  At this point in time, even the most robust among us are growing weary of frigid weather, ice, … Read more

Five Free or Inexpensive Activities to do in Paris!

Luxembourg Gardens in Paris 1. Ride the bus! Number 69 takes you past many of the landmarks of Paris (starting near the Eiffel Tower) and ends up at Pere Lachaise cemetery, where tons of famous people are buried, including Jim Morrison, Sarah Bernhardt, Oscar Wilde, … Read more

Sweet Peas in Paris

Some eye candy for you today, featuring my favourite shades of amethyst mauve and muted green. Stay tuned for my recently designed logo (which incorporates the same pretty palette) and brand spanking new website, which is almost ready to launch!