I first met Countess Marie de Tilly (pronounced “tee-yee”) in 2016 when I took my eleven-year-old granddaughter Mikkayla to France. I had registered us for Marie’s etiquette class, and we were both excited to learn about French “savoir vivre,” or “how to live,” and a little intimidated to meet a ... Read More about Countess Marie de Tilly
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Hôtel Providence, Paris
Hôtel Providence is a charming boutique hotel situated in the 10th Arrondissement in Paris, near La Place de La République, and conveniently located near several Métro stops. Each of their 18 rooms is individually decorated with vintage personality and flair to make guests feel welcome and special. ... Read More about Hôtel Providence, Paris
Traveling to Paris: Always an Adventure!
After a long 24 hours, my girlfriend Linda and I finally arrived in Paris! Our trip consisted of sitting on the tarmac due to plane electrical problems which couldn’t be fixed, booking a later flight, missing our connection to Paris from Frankfurt, rebooking another flight, and finally ... Read More about Traveling to Paris: Always an Adventure!
Planting French Tulips
Get ready for spring and plant your tulips now (in the late fall)! French tulips were originally grown in the south of France, but today they are mainly grown in Holland and California. French tulips are available in sunset colors: orange, peach, pink, yellow, and (my favorite) white. They are ... Read More about Planting French Tulips
I’ve finished the cookbook!
It’s done! After ten years of hard work, I have sent Ooh la la! French Inspirations for Entertaining and Travel to the printer. The finished copies should arrive in late December, just in time for the holidays. Get your copy here, ooh la la! For now, it’s time to celebrate! This weekend was the ... Read More about I’ve finished the cookbook!