This time one of our Lyon trips happened to be just when the summer sales started. I made a bee line to my favorite shops - it was hard to narrow it down to just three...

French women take the care of their skin very seriously. I think from a very young age they have their cleansing and nourishing routines. I see women my age with youthful complexions, which can be attributed to good nutrition, good skincare routine, or just a general "joie de vivre".

The thing with crystal chandeliers in my opinion that a bit of dust or a cobweb here and there only add to the patina and charm.

I just spent a few days in Paris after a looong break. Yes, I live in France and Paris is only 2 hours away by train for me, but you know what they say about life - it gets in the way.

When visitors come to France, they rarely venture beyond Paris and Provence. And they rarely come to the center of the country

Favorite things, places, finds... After over six years here France is still a country full of surprises