If you are looking for an elegant addition to your garden, look no further than the boxwood. Their sophisticated look and infinite varieties and shapes remind reminds me of strolling in perfectly manicured gardens in France, which have inspired my landscaping at home. I have planted over 350 ... Read More about Boxwoods
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Being French at Home
My book Ooh la la! French Inspirations for Entertaining and Travel is about recreating your French memories at home. During this time of quarantine, my book provides you with many ideas to imagine you are spending your day in your favorite part of France. It’s easy to bring your travel memories ... Read More about Being French at Home
Preparation H
Traveling enriches your spirit and can teach you many things. Whether you bring back stories of amazing sights, interesting history, “oops” moments, or traveling disasters, your adventures will provide many wonderful memories that you will share again and again with friends and family. This is a fun ... Read More about Preparation H
Springtime in Monet’s Gardens
Claude Monet is probably the most renowned impressionist painter; no doubt images of water lilies and a green bridge across a pond come to your mind. This scene exists at his home at Giverny, 50 miles northwest of Paris. It is one of my favorite day trips when I travel to France. The water ... Read More about Springtime in Monet’s Gardens
Le Muguet
May 1, or le premier mai, is the official start of spring in France. The French have celebrated the beginning of this season for centuries by giving each other sprigs of Lily of the Valley, or le Muguet, a fragrant and delicate bell-shaped flower. You will see these being sold on many street corners ... Read More about Le Muguet
