Bonjour friends and happy Wednesday. I feel like I started my week off on the right foot because of a post by Georgianna Lane on Instagram. She’s hosting a giveaway and the question she asks to be answered to win is, “leave a quick comment about something that inspires you this week.” I had two answers: my writing group (where I currently am writing from. I worked on book stuff too though) and looking forward to my Atlanta/New Orleans trip next month….
Bonjour mes amis! Happy mercredi and welcome back to another installment of Wednesday Whimsy. Book Today I found out about a new Paris-themed book on Anne’s Instagram called Don’t be a Tourist in Paris. It sounds DELIGHTFUL: “…find the most eccentric architecture, get cozy in hidden cafes, party in the catacombs, tour the city with a broken heart, and wander like a true bohemian. A lively, eccentric and esoteric guide to the hidden Paris of your dreams, from an outsider…
Bonjour Mercredi! I have been extra obsessed with French things lately so I have a full post of things to share. Book The new book by Antoine Laurain, The Portrait, came out last Tuesday. It’s the most recent published in English but was actually his first book in France. It is a very short book at 128 pages but I feel like it is just the right length for the story. I’m publishing the review tomorrow so check back if…
Happy Summer! Today in Paris there will be a solstice music festival. Hey! I was there three years ago today! And seven! Can I go back yet? Sorry to be a broken record, but I’m sitting here freezing in a hoodie and staring longingly at my pool while they have some pretty nice weather this week. Book Here’s the latest new French presale that I know of. Cècile Delarue of French and Parfait has a new cookbook coming out next…
Bonjour and happy Wednesday. The above photo of éclairs is from L’éclair de Génie on Montmartre. On Friday I will be posting a recap of the food portion of our trip to Paris and these beauties will be included. Books In anticipation of The Portrait being released at the end of June, I thought it fitting to share another book by Antoine Laurain. The Red Notebook is one of my absolute favorite books of all time- I like to describe it…
BONJOUR and welcome to the fourth Wednesday Whimsy post! I can’t believe I’ve kept up with it ^.^ I’m jumping right into fun links today… Links A video on five things this woman has learned from French women while living in France. Unfortunately I can’t find much more content from this channel or site, but I really like this video. On my next trip to Paris I’d love to spend more time in the Saint Germain neighborhood. This article from…
I am currently in a hotel room in Wisconsin… YES, another trip. This one is for work though and I don’t think I’ve flown on separate trips so close together before. This seems to be a good thing because so far I am doing much better than I usually do when I travel alone. Having one of my favorite dinners ever didn’t hurt, either. (FYI it is the Southern grilled shrimp and polenta from Cooper’s Hawk. I wish I could…
Bonjour mes amis and bonjour Wednesday! I will be on my way tonight via red eye to NC for a week of visiting with friends and family. The purpose of the trip is to celebrate a 100th birthday party and if that’s not a good reason to fly across the country then I don’t know what is. Books For an update on the last WW post, so far I have made the quiche lorraine from How to Make a French…
Bonjour and welcome to my first Wednesday Whimsy post! I came up with the idea while in Paris, in the middle of the night, unable to sleep, and browsing French and Paris-themed articles. I have a lot of blogs, instagram accounts, movies, books, and online reads I regularly turn to or search out and thought I’d create a space to share all the good stuff. Originally I thought it would be a “French Friday” sort of thing but I found…