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Fine Art Friday: Vintage French Riviera

15 April 2011
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With international tourism on the rise during the late 1800′s (how else did Promenade des Anglais in Nice get its name in the 1860′s?) France began to see its hidden destinations in new light. And thanks to the advantages of the railway, the country began connecting its hottest destinations. In the early 1900′s France had [...]

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Princess Grace in the Riviera

31 January 2011
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The white gloves, the tailored dress, the strappy stilettos and the oversized sunglasses. The silk scarf, the leather purse, the scent of delicate flowers and the unmistakable presence of a lady. Such is the portrait of the women I admire most and charming Princess Grace is among them. Grace Kelly dressed in elegance. Grace Kelly [...]

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A Little Tropezienne

13 October 2010
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The first day I met my propriotaire (landlord), they insisted I join them for lunch. I happily accepted and spent the afternoon sipping rosé and enjoying a variety of fresh vegetables and melt-in-your-mouth melon from the local market while chatting away in French. The day would have been perfect had it finished there, but just [...]

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