Why is Paris called the City of Love?
There is a reason that people repeat the Audrey Hepburn “Paris is always a good idea.” line from the movie Sabrina! Paris is one city that is on a lot of people’s wish list. The annual number of visitors...
Paris (and Beyond) Filming Locations for Lupin
Mr. Misadventures and I just binged watched the latest rendition of the classic French character, Arséne Lupin, the gentleman thief featured in Maurice Leblanc novels. It’s called Lupin. One of the things we most enjoyed was spotting...
Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge
Guess what? The best place to see bears in North Carolina is NOT the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, but rather in the coastal region. In fact, the Albemarle peninsula has the highest density of black bears in North...
J’adore Frenchie Finds January 2021
It doesn’t have to Christmas for you to need a gift for a Francophile (for example my birthday is in January), or a little treat for yourself if you are a Francophile. If you are looking for the best...
French Onion Soup: Paris’s Ultimate Hangover Cure and Comfort Food
I totally want to call this the “ultimate guide to French Onion soup,” but it sounds a little crazy to bestow such a heavy name on such a simple soup. So, I am going to share what it is...
Currently December 2020
On this page Currently | 12.31.20Life in the Age of the QueenWatching | Mandalorian, Agatha Christie + moreReading | The Address BookUp next…Best Bite | Chia PuddingWorking On | Stories for 2021Feeling | HopePlanning | TravelLoving | Benamor Jacaranda...
How to Make New Year’s Resolutions for 2021
It’s that time of year again. You can’t escape it. Whether it’s your Facebook or Instagram feed, your blog reader, or your inbox, there is a barrage of end-of-the-year starting-of-a-new year mantra of setting goals and creating your New...
French Food at Christmas: Le Gros Souper: A French Christmas Holiday Tradition
I know that I write a lot about Paris, but France is more than Paris (a series I actually used to have!) and I thought for this holiday season I would share a Christmas tradition from the south of...
Currently November 2020
On this page Currently | 11.29.20Life in the Age of the QueenWatching | The Crown + MoreReading | The Wangs vs. The WorldUp next…Best Bite | Red Vines Made SimpleWorking On | Getting through the Next 3 WeeksFeeling |...
Going Outside Inn with Greybeard Rentals in Black Mountain
Mid-Century Modern decor meets outdoor living in this Greybeard Rentals cabin called Outside Inn! It is near Asheville and the Blue Ridge Parkway and is the perfect spot to getaway and see some leaf-peeping! ...
Currently September 2020
Get it? Instead of going bananas, I’m going ananas? (French for pineapple.) Okay just me? Well, I was amused for 5 minutes or so… On this page Currently | 9.29.20Life in the Age of the QueenWatching | AwayReading |...
Southwest Road Trip Itinerary – 10 days in and out of Las Vegas
The Southwest region of the United States is by far one of the most iconic areas of the country and perfect for a road trip. Not only is this a bucket list trip for many people outside of the...