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Lead with your strengths. StrengthsMentor Lisa Ferguson introduces me to my...
"Don't be like the rest of them, darling." - Wise words by StrengthsMentor Lisa FergusonIt's Monday morning in Paris - a good time for musing about the valuable lessons that I learned from...
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#EmbraceParis ladies learn to cook like Parisian chefs at the Alain Ducasse...
Chef William Groult of école de cuisine Alain Ducasse with Jennifer Brouwer and Lynne KnowltonMost of the #EmbraceParis four-day itinerary was straightforward. The one intriguing exception was Tuesday,...
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"Love for Sale. A Night with Cole Porter" and Garrison Keillor of "A Prairie...
The Parisians who haven't already left the city are enjoying Paris Plages (Paris Beaches).If you're not in the touristic center of Paris, the city feels rather deserted these days. "Closed for the...
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Future travel plans inspired by L'Hermione 2015 and the Marquise de Lafayette
Changing of the American flag over the Marquis de Lafayette's tomb at Picpus Cemetery in Paris on July 4, 2014.Even though we're currently on vacation in Annapolis, Stéphane is already planning our...
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Wine and cheese tasting in Paris with Preston Mohr of Cook'n with Class
"Cheese and Wine Class in Paris" with Preston Mohr of Cook'n With Class Perfection is a bottle of French wine paired with a selection of cheese and a crispy baguette.But … if you're accustomed to...
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Moynat: shopping for luxury handbags, travel trunks and champagne carriers in...
Vintage Moynat automobile trunksEmbrace Paris - July 2014There was a lot of excited chatter as the Embrace Paris group left Le Meurice. The next stop on our itinerary? A behind-the-scenes tour of...
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"Tita" by Marie Houzelle -- book review of a remarkable novel set in the...
Tita by Marie Houzelle, an acclaimed French author who writes in EnglishBook review by Lizzie HarwoodHouzelle’s debut novel, Tita, is the tale of a precocious child, the eponymous star of her...
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10 reasons to visit the charming town of Bourges in the Loire Valley
Place Gordaine in Bourges, FranceThe lovely town of Bourges is located a mere two hours by train from Paris making it the ideal spot for a weekend getaway. Here are ten things to do once you get...
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The super cool ice wall and other contemporary art at Le Meurice in Paris
♥ Le Meurice - my parting message on the ice wallParis is a fast-paced city. It seems that I'm frequently rushing from the latest exhibition to the newest show. One of the downsides is that I...
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Add Château de Valençay, the former residence of Charles-Maurice de...
Château de Valençay in the Loire Valley, FranceWith 71 historical sites, it's difficult to know where to start when planning a trip to the Loire Valley. While many people concentrate on the "C" castles...
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Hôtel de Talleyrand (George C. Marshall Center): A "must-visit" for Americans...
Inside the Hôtel de Talleyrand, ParisIf you're in Paris during the European Cultural Days on September 20 and 21, be sure to add Hôtel de Talleyrand to your list of places to visit. This historic...
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Château de Vaux le Vicomte invites its social media fans for an unforgettable...
Château de Vaux le VicomteOn Saturday evening, Stéphane and I stood in the courtyard of Château de Vaux le Vicomte with a group of fifteen strangers. While we had only traveled from Paris, several of...
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Visiting the Banque de France (National Bank of France)
Bar of gold at the Banque de France. Each bar weighs between 10.88 and 13.37 kilos.I wrote the following post about visiting the Banque de France during European Cultural Days before I learned that...
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The World's Oldest Basketball Court is in Paris!
The world's oldest basketball court.The poles in the center of the court must have added an interesting dimension to the game!If you would have asked me the whereabouts of the world's oldest basketball...
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Caffè Stern in the passage des Panoramas - plenty of reasons to go for lunch,...
Caffè Stern in the passage des Panoramas"Mmm, this burrata is amazing! It's so incredibly creamy," I exclaimed as a sigh of delight escaped my lips. "Are you going to write a post about this place?"...
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Paris-Deauville Rally -- Exhibition of vintage cars at the Place Vendôme on...
A Jaguar at the Place Vendôme, the start of the annual Paris-Deauville RallyThe upcoming Chanel fashion show at the Grand Palais is creating a big buzz in Paris this week. Most of my friends are...
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Paris métro signposts -- "Val d'Osne" at Saint-Paul Station (Line 1)
Val d'Osne signpost (totem) at Saint-Paul metro station in ParisThe next time you're rushing out of the Saint-Paul métro station (Line 1) on your way to the Place des Vosges in the Marais, take a...
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La Cristal Room Baccarat - One of the most romantic restaurants in Paris
La Cristal Room BaccaratImagine a room with sparkling crystal chandeliers, white linen tablecloths, exposed brick walls, intimate lighting and a playful oversized chalkboard. French designer Philippe...
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Tommy Hilfiger, Dailey Method Paris and Naomi Watts team up to support Breast...
Naomi Watts and Tommy Hilfiger for Breast Health International: Introducing the 2015 Limited Edition HandbagThis evening, for the very first time in history, the Eiffel Tower will be illuminated in...
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Eiffel Tower illuminated in pink for Breast Cancer Awareness
Eiffel Tower illuminated in rosy hues with a pink ribbon projected on the first floorFor the first time in history, the Eiffel Tower was illuminated in pink. After the Grand Palais, Palais Garnier and...
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