I am a collector of shoes... yes, that's what I'm calling myself. A collector. Addict is probably more like it but I prefer collector. I know many of you are as well. I mean, come on, shoes are a necessity. I need shoes to get me from A to B but I also need them to be stylish and be very much a … [Read more...]
Dreaming of Paris with CityLine’s Shoana Jensen
We're counting down the weeks to spring and some of us are really hoping it comes soon! We're envious of the West Coast where flowers are already starting to bloom. But when I think of Spring I'm often daydreaming to the streets of Paris. What is it about that city? I had dropped off some … [Read more...]
Travel to Paris? Mais Oui!
Last month, I had the privilege of taking part in a field trip to the La Roche-Posay headquarters in France. Yes, that's right, that France. You'll be hearing tons more about La Roche-Posay, an awesome skin care line, but for now I'm bursting to tell you all about my trip...along with a few tips if … [Read more...]
Picasso Masterpieces are coming to the Art Gallery of Ontario
The highly anticipated exhibition of Picasso: Masterpieces from the Musee National Picasso, Paris is coming to the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) from May 1 to August 26, 2012. This is the only Canadian stop that will be made on this exhibition's world tour bringing its vast 147 highlights from the … [Read more...]
Great Book: The Paris Wife
I had been waiting for so long for a book to sweep me off my feet. Carry me away so that all I could think about was turning the next page and reading, reading, reading...with that wild abandon. You know, the kind where your kids haven't been fed, and the beds haven't been made but you're … [Read more...]
My Top Ten Ways to Escape
Each of us needs an escape every now and then and lately I've needed more than my share. So, I thought I would create a list for you of my Top Ten Ways to Escape. They are in no particular order and some of them are more effective depending on the circumstances but they have all been tested and … [Read more...]
Paris with a 9-year-old
Checking in from the UK to report on our whirlwind 3 day tour of Paris! Wow. What an adventure. We stayed with friends, celebrated their son's 12th birthday, walked, ate, traveled by boat on the Seine, learned naughty words in French, drove Paris by night, explored Versailles and much, much, … [Read more...]
My Top 5 – Paris
Yup, lucky me! I just got back from 10 days in London and Paris. I had been to London before (my "little" sis lives there) but never Paris. And, it was just me and my hubby. Jealous yet? Don't blame you. It was amazing. It was my gift to him for a very special birthday. Gotta love those … [Read more...]