What a weekend!
Celebrating my daughter’s birthday in Provence has been the best fun ever. I can also admit to a weary Monday morning feeling and a little melancholy that the weekend is over.
Putting the party together in the last few weeks has allowed plenty of time to reflect on this on-going love affair we have with France. I think you feel very much the same about France as I do. Let’s see.
This is how I filled in the blanks.
One city in France I would revisit over and over is — Paris
That’s an easy one, Paris. I never tire of the same in Paris or making new discoveries.
My favourite season to visit France is — winter
Whether Paris or Provence I enjoy the quieter season, the more relaxed pace and the chill.
The favourite arrondissement in Paris is — the 9th.
Slowly I’m getting to know the 9th. The 9th is located on the Right bank, with many places of cultural, historical, and architectural interest.
Like a French girl, red lipstick or not — a big yes
The Red lip is the best make-up tip of all.
My most memorable taste of France is — there are far too many to name only one
Wild strawberries, salted caramel macarons, ripe figs from the garden, ice cold champagne, fois gras and apricot confit, chevre and I can go on and on…
Boulangeries or pâtisseries — boulangeries
Boulangeries are such a unique part of life in France. Standing in line at the boulangerie, watching the French come and go about their daily life, is a simple but rewarding pleasure.
Who is your favourite French actress — Marion Cotillard
Ever since A Good Year I have been a big fan.
A French expression I love is — coup de foudre
A bolt of lightning, which evolves to mean, “love at first sight”. An expression that sums up the way I feel about France.
When you imagine Paris, what is the signature scent — fleur d’oranger
I won’t forget the first time I discovered fleur d’oranger by Serge Lutens. As much as I move around the perfume world I always come back.
My favourite French fashion designer is — Raf Simons for Dior
The Dior collections seem to become more magical each season; dresses to dream of.
Will you play? I would love to know about your French favourites?
p.s
nordstrom have opened their fall anniversary sale for early access to account customers
it is one of the best sales of the year for pre-fall fashion
