Isn’t the goal to "Have it all together"?

Some friends and I were laughing this weekend in our realization that we are all a little bit of a “hot mess .” (and honestly, some days, a little more than a little bit!) Guess what? That’s what makes us interesting and unique! The goal is to not have it all together, but to realize […]

How to go from Overwhelmed Mess to Calm Sophisticate

Prefer to listen? Click below. As a modern woman, you probably have experienced that “drowning in obligations” feeling that seems to be our operating set point these days. “I just can’t catch up,” one client told me. “I can’t keep doing it all,” another said. “I feel like all I do is run around from […]

It’s the Holiday Season! So, Are you Ready to French Kiss it?

It’s fascinating. We all desire for this time of year to feel beautiful, loving and festive. Yet, even with the best of intentions, this wish often goes unmet year after year, coupled with overspending, hard feelings and loneliness. Since you are a beloved member of our French Kiss Life community, My wish for you is […]

Are You Ready to Slow Down to a Saunter?

Prefer to listen? Click below. Slow down and enjoy life. It’s not only the scenery you miss by going to fast – you also miss the sense of where you are going and why. Sauntering is beautiful and elegant.  We admire the woman who seems to be a flaneur in her life. But, seldom do we give […]

Frenchie Friday: What Ease Looks Like in Business and Life

It’s not uncommon to see a French woman take a break at the busiest part of her work day.  Never mind that there’s a line of customers waiting or that her boss needs a report.  She really doesn’t give a damn.  It’s her break time, and to the French woman, that’s sacred time. However, I’ve […]