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They say that when Frida loved, she loved hard and passionately. There’s no question that hers and Diego Rivera’s union was unconventional. He, the husband who flaunted the diagnosis of his doctor that declared him “unfit for monogamy,” and her, the volatile, often obsessive but equally adulterous wife. Ironically, the footage you are about to see [...]
It’s not exactly the Tour de France, but introduced in 2009 and inspired by London’s Tweed Run, Paris has its very own “Beret Baguette” ride celebrating French flair for fashion, gastronomy and the trusty two-wheeled transporters. The annual group ride is attended by up to 500 Parisians and fixie enthusiasts are encouraged to don the [...]
When in Paris, you might as well do things the right way; drink at the bistros of the belle époque, buy your vegetables fresh at the marché; bargain your way through the brocantes; and when it comes to going to the cinéma, why not watch your favorite movie stars on the big screens of the [...]
The woman who practically invented the romantic comedy, the woman who brought us Sleepless in Seattle, When Harry Met Sally, You’ve Got Mail, passed away this week. Filmmaker, director, producer, screenwriter, novelist, playwright, journalist, author, and blogger; Nora Ephone was 76 years old. Having a look on her IMDB page, I came across a film she made in 1986 starring Jack Nicholson and Meryl [...]
Fifty years too early, here I am dreaming about my retirement; sleepy days, rich foods, peaceful hobbies, unspoilt surroundings. I am what they would call, an old soul. With that pesky legal retirement age on the rise, we may not get there, any time soon but hey, we can still dream. Or at least look forward to summer [...]
Spectators watch quietly, listening to the dragging of tango feet on the stone quai. Beautiful Parisian women turn up alone each night with their dancing shoes, waiting to be asked to tango by total strangers. A little old man sits on the edge of the river with his radio playing Argentinian music and guarding the dancers’ [...]
I did the unthinkable last weekend. I organised a double date. Oh the horror I experienced, I wouldn’t know where to begin. I could start by describing what an obnoxiously sunny day it was, how the restaurant’s terrace indecently over-looked a glistening canal, and terrifyingly, the conversation post-main course turned to weekend escapes in the [...]
As you may know by now, I’m that slightly annoying chick, constantly searching for the quirkier side of life… Camp Kerala began its tent-pitching days at the Glastonbury festival as a 5 star chic alternative to being knee-deep in filth for an entire weekend (sorry Glasto-goers but you know it’s true). From Italian mattresses to [...]
Old friend HandbagAddict (previously ShoeAddict) came to visit me in Paris last weekend with her boyfriend, who without much thought, booked them a room at the Four Seasons hotel, George V. This got on my nuts (can girls use that expression?). I could understand if you might be traveling to a third world country where [...]
The Messy Nessy Chic Alternative Gift Guide Part 1: Ideas for Her All Under 100 Bucks You may not know exactly what to buy a girl, but you should certainly know what makes her laugh… Indeed, if someone bought MessyNessy this Mr.Messy apron, it would put a smile on my face. A good gift for [...]
Late night shopping in Milan, a stroll down a Croatian beach or a romantic dinner in Venice? Those
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There’s so much wonderful artwork on the web, shared on various blogs, in memes and on social
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They say that when Frida loved, she loved hard and passionately. There’s no question that
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Is it a movie set? An art instillation? Nope, this is a real home (within a home) built by
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Here’s something different for a holiday party– Dr. Pepper, as in the cherry cola, served
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Gift giving can be a little tricky because you don’t want to give mediocre presents to your
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So it’s that time of year again when magazines do their crappy annual gift guides,
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I‘m the worst in bookstores. It’s kind of like witnessing someone choose the last book
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I say probably because I wouldn’t want to encourage being drunk in an environment surrounded
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I know it’s still a little early to be talking Christmas gifts, but if you’re one of
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I noticed the Christmas lights were suddenly hanging in the streets of Paris today, as if they had
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When in Paris, you might as well do things the right way; drink at the bistros of the belle
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The woman who practically invented the romantic comedy, the woman who brought us Sleepless in
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