stories from paris

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…

March 1, 2025
by Cheryl
life in paris

The Best Soufflé in Paris

As a huge lover all all things egg-based, I had a great time going to basically every restaurant in Paris known for their soufflés. However the one that I kept coming back to – and dragging every human I know was Le Récamier. It is like eating air and incredible…

February 22, 2025
by Cheryl
life in paris, photos around town

All Around The Town – Week of February 22nd

This last week has been a return to normal. That is – not working 16 hours a day. I spent my Saturday having a lovely lunch with my friend Josh at Le Tout-Paris in the Cheval Blanc hotel. They have my favorite sole meunière. I picked up flowers on my…