November 2011

Brocante on Rue Bretagne

26 November 2011

I’ve noticed signs popping up all about Paris advertising brocantes and vide-greniers (French for antique or garage sales). I always think how nice it would be to perouse, perhaps even stumble upon some amazing treasure or hard-to-find object that I’ve been passively looking for over the years. But then time runs away with me and [...]

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Paint Brushes and Cream Cheese Frosting

23 November 2011
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Getting to know fellow expats has been the highlight of my move to Paris. I’ve mentioned it before, but I have to say it again – I feel so lucky to be surrounded by such creative and interesting women. So when Kasia from Love in the City of Lights mentioned that she was planning a [...]

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I have a nose to pick with you…

21 November 2011
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It’s been awfully quiet here on La Belle in France – between trips to and from my little university, I haven’t had much to say. Plus all of my writer’s juju is being redirected towards my 100 page thesis… in French. So I’ve been waiting for a few weeks now for inspiration to come my [...]

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Penn State Pride in Paris

12 November 2011
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In light of current events back home, I think it’s important that I share something with you that’s been on my mind everyday this last week. It’s rare that I take the focus off of France, rarer still that I share something so deeply personal and close to my heart. I think you’ll understand. The [...]

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