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March 9, 2025
by Cheryl
arts, getting to paris, life in paris, photos around town

All Around The Town: Week of March 9

This week was a LOT, but I spent most of it on my little island and appreciated all the stuff a stone’s throw from home since I’m in the middle of the algorithm creation and that tends to leave me hanging by a thread. Of course, spring is coming to…

Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte exterior in Maincy, France

March 8, 2025
by Cheryl
arts

Day Trip from Paris: Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte

You know that I can’t say enough about the Amis du Louvre. One of the thing they have are these fantastic day trips outside of Paris to explore art in stiu at some of the grandest châteaus in the countryside outside the city. You get to go get fresh air,…

March 7, 2025
by Cheryl
arts

French Girls: DIY Grooming – Nails

One of the most surprising things is that French women do 99% of their grooming at home. The only exception is getting a haircut and even that can be spaced out quarterly at most After going to a nail salon and having my hands hurt for weeks, I asked my…

All Around The Town: Week of March 2

This week took me to the Louvre for the Louvre Couture exhibit, to the flower market, deli, and I finished the logo for my new French company as well as did my first presentation with it. So many exciting things are happening and I just have to pinch myself.

The Louvre Couture Exhibit - Jean Paul Gaultier 2008

March 2, 2025
by Cheryl
arts

At the Louvre: Louvre Couture

This is truly the exhibit to end all exhibits – and that is really saying something at the Louvre. The entire Richlieu wing on the first floor now has dresses and accessories amongst the regular treasures of the galleries. It places all the gorgeous fashion creations in context. You can…