The French lifestyle is all about elevating the simple everyday routines into something pleasurable.
Adopting the various aspects of the French lifestyle can have many benefits, including improving your overall quality of life.
Here are some tips to get you one step closer to l’art de vivre.
The French lifestyle has drawn people in for years. It is all about elevating the simple everyday routines into something pleasurable. In every aspect of their lives, the French live it to the fullest. Adopting the various aspects of the French lifestyle can have many benefits, including improving your overall quality of life. With a little…
Here are some of the reasons that I love my Lacanche range, and a few things to keep in mind if you are considering purchasing one. This is not a sponsored post, just my personal thoughts and opinions. Why I Chose A Lacanche Range When we decided to renovate the kitchen in our 1908 New…
In order to maximize the life of your clippings, you need to know the ultimate way to store fresh herbs. I’m about to show you how, and the best part is that it is really simple! It can be expensive to buy fresh herbs at the grocery store, only to have them go bad in…
Have you ever had a feeling that you just can’t shake? That feeling in the pit of your stomach that penetrates so deeply, you can’t ignore it? You want to follow it, but it doesn’t make sense. If you did, it would disrupt a life that you have so carefully planned and executed. But, that…
A classic French breakfast consists of some type of French bread product, with a selection of different jams, honey and butter, along with a hot beverage, such as coffee or tea. Breakfast is called “le petit-déjeuner” in France. I still remember the smell of breakfast at my grandparent’s house. Every summer, the smell of toasting bread,…
Beautiful French Lavender is an iconic symbol of Southern France. Traveling to Provence during lavender season should certainly be on everyone’s bucket list. But, it isn’t always possible. So, if you can’t get there, you can bring a little of Provence to your home, by growing your own. I’m here to tell you…
Le goûter is something that I have always loved. It the perfect time to pause and enjoy a sweet treat. Here, I will tell you all about it, and how you can enjoy it as part of your day too! What is le goûter? The word goûter is a verb that means, “to taste.” It…
Christmas will be here before you know it! I am not one to start decorating for Christmas on November 1st (and neither are the French). But, I do like to start considering Christmas gifts. Schedules can get very busy once the holiday season starts. So, I like to get my gifts picked out early, so…
I have a confession to make: Halloween has never been a big holiday for me. I know, I know, some of you may think I’m crazy. My kids get really excited about the trick or treating, the costumes, the candy, and the decorations. I prefer to decorate for fall. It must be the French in…
The whole event of drinking an apéritif, visiting, and relaxing, is known as an Apéro. So, for example, you would go to someone’s house for an Apéro, and the apéritif, is only part of it. Just in case you don’t know, an apéritif is an alcoholic beverage that is served prior to dinner, to stimulate…
If you are a lover of French things, then there is no doubt that you have heard about Laguiole knives. They are beautiful, and when you see one, they immediately evoke a feeling of French authenticity. So, what makes them so special? In order to fully appreciate them, it’s important for you to know a…