Friday Sparkly Glamorous Things
Lately I’ve been looking at sparkly things – maybe because subconsciously I am craving for a boost or a charge to jolt me back into getting my 2017 goals accomplished. But until then, let’s see if this works:
All posts filed under: All things Paris
Travel: Exploring Paris Past The Eiffel Tower
There are many sides to Paris I adore and what I love most is discovering something new every time I go there – which is at least once a year. For example: {featured image is copyright rawsilkandsaffron and one I took on March 12, 2017 celebrating a friend’s birthday}
Saturday Morning Interesting Reads Online
I get up at 5:30 every morning, no matter the day. I love the quiet, and the peacefulness, because it helps me think best and plan out my day and even reshuffle my life goals. Then, I do some of my best writing here, there, and even a chapter for my next novel. But what I love most about this time, is what I find interesting online to share with all of you:
Travel: The Colorful Storefronts of Paris
I actually smiled from ear to ear when I saw this beauty of an article because, in March, when I did my annual Euro-trip, with 3 days in Paris, my travel partner and I stood across the street from a restaurant (featured image above), deciding whether we should have lunch there or not, and while contemplating, a handsome man who obviously either owned the place or managed it, stood within the doorway and waved, either flirting or encouraging us to go inside. Laughing, or giggling like school girls, we decided to pass. I think the pressure of him taking our order would have made us spend too much 🙂 – Now that I think about it, we should have taken him up on his offer to simply sit at curbside, and just be. So, this article, about the colorful storefronts of Paris is actually so very true. I do stop and go inside any store that is creatively decorated on the outside, luring me in – in my case, admiring the artist and the owner …
Travel: Paris – That’s All
The song Paris by the Chainsmokers is on repeat in my head today, and I think it’s because I’m itching to go again. I mean I did in March, but it was only for 3 days – as you know that’s not enough. Even for someone like me who’s been there at least a week each year for as long as I can remember. So, if you are like me – craving a week or two or three in Paris – then you might very well appreciate: Which Paris Neighborhood fits your personality best – test 2. Discover Paris from Instagram 3. Best Patisseries in Paris – List 4. Bastille Day in Paris – I was fortunate enough to experience once and your ultimate guide 5. Nothing screams romance better than an evening at the open air cinema in Paris
Travel: Some Advise From This Former Travel Agent
I miss running a travel agency, over a decade ago, when travelers alike walked into an actual brick and mortar to discuss their plans. But even though those days are long gone, I still feel the urge to share all things travel on RS&S. So, with that said, I share with you the latest bit of helpful information for that amazing trip you have planned or are planning over the summer: Secrets you learn from a culinary school in terms of how to maintain a healthy travel experience. And for those, which happened often during my travel agency days, waiting for the last minute to get a password, here’s how. Tipping has always been an issue for me – meaning to say – I never know when, how much and if at all. Here’s a tipping guide that clears it all up. Then there is the carry-on bag or what I call organized travel. This company may have just resolved that – check it out. Here’s a list of new hotels in Europe, and 10 …
Fashion: Sezane – A French Company I Boast About
One of the benefits of travelling to fashion cities is to get a visual of what is trending past the magazines, online and in paper journals. So while in Paris on this trip, I discovered Sezane, and fell inlove with their jeans, and most everything else on display:
Interesting Holiday Etiquette and What Not
Here’s an interesting article of how and what the French do – etiquette wise – for the holidays season. Decorate Simply Decorate Indoors Only Wrap Up and put away decor Before New Year’s Eve Swap Eggnog for Champagne Indulge in Amuses-Bouche Mix Up Your Main Course Show off your desserts No doggie bag No speech at the table Kiss everyone – no matter who they are
Lifestyle: For The Love Of Art, French Facade Art That Is…
As I said before I always end my European vacation in France. Sometimes somewhere in the French Riviera or up north to my most beloved Paris. While in either location, I’ve often pointed out to my hubs the facade of buildings covered and under renovation, admiring the efforts the French make in keeping the neighborhood aesthetically pleasing no matter all the work involved in their renovation projects or even not so much behind the facade. This sort of art – facade painting – I adore and certainly felt the need to share. See the before and after pics here.
Travel: Bypassing Paris and Going For The Small Towns In France
My last stop in Europe is always Paris. Where I spend a week simply taking it all in, pretending to be a local. What I discovered recently was the following small town destinations in France, I heard about but have never seen. I added them to my list for a late Spring trip in 2017 with a good friend of mine:
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