Author: Sylvia Sabes
When my first daughter left home, my American friends expected me to fall apart. There seemed to be a learned cultural idea that having our kids leave home is a sad thing. I was delighted to discover that instead of loss, I felt the intense elation. …read more
As a single Mom of two teens, this is not the first time I’ve lived with a man. With almost half a century of life and decades of dish with girlfriends on both sides of the Atlantic behind me, I have identified some undeniable signs that there is a Frenchman in my house. …read more
Raising teens is a challenge (and joy) no matter where you are. One expat shares the wonderful and not-so-wonderful aspects of parenting in Paris. …read more
Anyone who has spent a serious amount of time in Paris knows the word well: ‘non’. Here are a few of the ‘nons’ you may hear on your Parisian adventure. …read more
Colder months have fallen on Paris and with it, comes the ideal season to explore the eerie side of the City of Light. …read more
In France, la rentrée is not just about families and their children. Each September, almost the entire population faces their regular routines after a long holiday season. …read more
Shopping in the French capital doesn’t need to take a hit on the environment. There are so many options for zero-waste fashion in Paris! Here’s our advice for limiting your carbon footprint in style. …read more
The French beauty industry is going green, introducing sustainable products that reduce packaging and waste while still giving my daily routine an illusion of elegance. …read more
Parisians have never lost the habit of shopping in local hardware shops, where you can find many zero-waste cleaning products. Les Drogueries D’Aujourd’hui is one of several new chains making the most of an old idea, offering wooden brushes with coconut fiber for everything from shining your shoes to scrubbing your sink. …read more
Once an industrial hub, the Canal Saint-Martin area is now one of the trendiest, most dynamic quartiers in the city, with creative restaurants, fun fashion, and bars bursting with boisterous crowds. …read more
I recently learned that a lot of Anglophones are intimidated by walking into Paris’ luxury shops. To make things easier, here are a few tips to keep in mind as you venture into the world of couture. …read more
Notre Dame is the figurative center of France. So last night when we heard the cathedral was burning, we showed up by the thousands. …read more
Connoisseurs have known the rue du Cherche-Midi for the country bread and butter cookies baked in wood-burning ovens at Poilâne bakery since the 1930s and Le Cherche-Midi, one of the city’s best Italian restaurants since 1978. Tried and true, those two addresses were the best food Cherche-Midi had to offer. About three years ago, something… …read more
