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