Frenchie Friday: The Lady Code – Rules of Engagement for Women

Take someone who doesn’t keep score,who’s not looking to be richer, or afraid of losing,who has not the slightest interest evenin his own personality: he’s free. I do love Paris–with a realistic and honest heart of fervent.  Although I do not believe it’s always flowing with fine champagne and caviar, I do have grand visions […]

Frenchie Friday: The Freedom to Amuse-toi (Have Fun)!

You only live once. But, if you do it right, once is enough. If the French have taught me anything,it’s to embrace a life of fun and pleasure.  Like many women, I grew up conditioned to believe that fun was forbidden, wrong and downright dangerous. Looking back, the years I struggled most were the years that my […]

Frenchie Friday: It’s my Birthday + A Gift

With mirth and laughter let old wrinkles come. Pop open the Champagne!  Today is my birthday! And, it’s also Frenchie Friday. Trying to figure out how to tie the two together was difficult at first due to my tendency to overthink things. Then, it became so obvious. When I really think about why the French lifestyle […]

Want to Make 2014 Your Most Beautiful Year Yet? Read this . . .

With the new year, comes new opportunity for change. Many women find themselves busy setting brave resolutions while gym memberships get renewed; fridges get restocked with healthful choices; closets get cleaned out for what was never truly worn again; and budgets and dreams of financial freedom are set with passionate dedication and deliberation. But, come […]