Posts Tagged with ‘Paris’
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French elements of fashion and style
21 Apr 2010By Philippa Campsie The volcano in Iceland with the unpronounceable, unspellable name grounded planes throughout much of Europe for the…
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Minding our manners: it’s not just about the food
16 Apr 2010By Philippa Campsie We have sometimes been asked about French etiquette and French table manners. Many women, it seems, want…
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Mona Lisa: The Journeys of La Joconde
09 Apr 2010By Philippa Campsie We call her the Mona Lisa. The French are more formal and call her by her married…
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The Empress, the Englishman, the Orphans and the Secondhand Sale
02 Apr 2010By Philippa Campsie Secondhand and consignment stores offer a way to enjoy Paris fashion in a more relaxed atmosphere than…
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A walk in a French garden
26 Mar 2010By Philippa Campsie The Jardin des Tuileries can be a little disconcerting when you see it for the first time.…
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The Basic Paris Survival Kit: What to Pack
19 Mar 2010By Philippa Campsie and Barbara Redmond In a few days’ time, Barbara will be leaving for the City of Light;…
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Paris Hotels: location, location, location
14 Mar 2010By Philippa Campsie A friend recently asked one of us how to pick a hotel in Paris. Good question. How…
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Colette: Gigi Meets Anne of Green Gables
09 Mar 2010By Philippa Campsie The Place Colette, named for the writer Colette (1874-1954) who lived nearby, is a good place to…
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Breakfast at the Ritz, Paris
03 Mar 2010By Philippa Campsie What do you think of when you hear the words “Hotel Ritz”? Do you think of Audrey…
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Paris: For the Love of Old and New
25 Feb 2010By Philippa Campsie The Café Marly, which faces into the courtyard of the Louvre, is the perfect place to contemplate…
