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Seeds and Greens and Other Good Things

Seeds and Greens and Other Good Things

06/27/2012  |  No Comments

A few months back I had the pleasure of attending Expo West, and scouted out all the coolest, tastiest, healthiest foods. Rather than doing a long list of products and companies here , I am going to start sharing my discoveries in a sort of anecdotal form, with my reviews, and in some cases, giveaways. more

What I'm Doing This Weekend

What I’m Doing This Weekend

06/01/2012  |  No Comments

What's on your list? more

First-Ever Listening Gallery Opens in Los Angeles

First-Ever Listening Gallery Opens in Los Angeles

06/01/2012  |  No Comments

I had the opportunity to check out Sonos Studio before its grand opening, and I have been telling everyone I meet about it since. more

Local's Tip to Malibu: How to Deal with Wildlife

Local’s Tip to Malibu: How to Deal with Wildlife

05/17/2012  |  No Comments

So, yesterday I arrived for work at Brown + Dutch and was greeted by the sight of Rigi standing next to a bucket holding a large wooden stick. more

Introducing:

Introducing: “…A Joy Forever”

05/15/2012  |  No Comments

Today I’m introducing my new column, “…A Joy Forever.” more

Los Anxious

Los Anxious

05/13/2012  |  No Comments

I haven't been writing in Los Angeles. (Duh). more

My Interview with VINGT Paris Magazine

My Interview with VINGT Paris Magazine

01/04/2012  |  1 Comment

Back in August, the editor of VINGT Paris contacted me about participating in the magazine's ongoing 20 Questions series. Though the interview did not post until after I had left Paris, my fondness for the city remains deep and earnest. more

Back in Los Angeles!

Back in Los Angeles!

09/30/2011  |  Comments Off

Homecoming brings changes! more

Would you like Himalayan pink salt with that?

Would you like Himalayan pink salt with that?

07/10/2011  |  Comments Off

Rarities in Paris on the rue des Martyrs... more

5 dozen eggs

5 dozen eggs

07/03/2011  |  Comments Off

And other amusements of late... more

Le heat, c'est freak

Le heat, c’est freak

06/27/2011  |  Comments Off

Today, Monday, was a hot day. more

I painted today

I painted today

06/17/2011  |  Comments Off

...just for fun. more

La Vie en Roses

La Vie en Roses

06/17/2011  |  Comments Off

Toward the middle of April the roses of Paris that had been lying dormant and naked all winter burst forth from their slumber... more

Les Bonnes Vivantes

Les Bonnes Vivantes

06/15/2011  |  Comments Off

After eight months living in Paris, I've learned that there is only so much good living one can handle before the Spartan life becomes mightily attractive. Alors, the secrets to staying at the top of your game without falling into gaminess. more

A Frenchman Walks Into A Bar...

A Frenchman Walks Into A Bar…

02/21/2011  |  1 Comment

A joke, à la "fromage"... more

Seen through a Camera Lense

Seen through a Camera Lense

02/17/2011  |  1 Comment

Rhapsody underfoot. more

Paris is a Delightful Place

Paris is a Delightful Place

02/17/2011  |  2 Comments

Only in France would you, could you possibly, be served butter with your cheese. more

Le Valois

Le Valois

02/15/2011  |  1 Comment

Ordinarily I am not in the habit of writing by candlelight amid extreme decadence... more

Hermès, Left Bank

Hermès, Left Bank

02/03/2011  |  8 Comments

Hermès crosses the Seine. more

In Search of Lost Time, Again

In Search of Lost Time, Again

02/01/2011  |  4 Comments

Here is a recent event that led to a new acquaintance, of a particularly Parisian sort... more

Merry Christmas! Joyeux Noël!

Merry Christmas! Joyeux Noël!

12/24/2010  |  2 Comments

Merry Christmas from Paris! more

Shelter from the Storm

Shelter from the Storm

12/05/2010  |  7 Comments

Now that snow has become a fixed aspect of life in Paris, I've established points of refuge for myself at either end of the city. more

Le Grand Rex and la Féérie des eaux

Le Grand Rex and la Féérie des eaux

12/01/2010  |  1 Comment

The first days of snow have brought with them the magic of the Christmas season. more

L'Arc de Triomphe

L’Arc de Triomphe

11/12/2010  |  6 Comments

The French breakfast is a triumph. more

Denise Acabo's A l'Etoile d'Or

Denise Acabo’s A l’Etoile d’Or

11/05/2010  |  No Comments

I had read about Denise Acabo's fantastic chocolaterie and candy shop on David Lebovitz's blog and decided that I must visit immediately. more

“À Votre Sante”

11/04/2010  |  6 Comments

Autumn has come to Paris. more

Playing Hooky in the Marais

Playing Hooky in the Marais

11/03/2010  |  7 Comments

Today, Wednesday, the school "vacance" continued, leaving the children at home; I, however, accompanied Madame on a secret gourmandise tour of the Marais. more

All Saints' Vacation

All Saints’ Vacation

11/02/2010  |  5 Comments

Toys, games and the wonders of oatmeal. more

Many updates on the way!

Many updates on the way!

10/27/2010  |  1 Comment

Coming soon, I promise! Lots of photos to upload... In the meantime, enjoy these artful comparisons of Paris vs New York.

Shakespeare's Duchess

Shakespeare’s Duchess

10/26/2010  |  No Comments

Wishes do come true. more

The Doors of Saint-Germain

The Doors of Saint-Germain

10/24/2010  |  No Comments

After my morning at the Grand Palais and my afternoon at La Pagode, I wandered the residential streets of the 6th arrondissement... more

Happy, Accidental Treasures

Happy, Accidental Treasures

10/24/2010  |  2 Comments

After I had my fill at FIAC, I had a vague plan... more

Ma Première Soirée…

10/24/2010  |  No Comments

Thursday, Part II.a more

fiac!

fiac!

10/24/2010  |  2 Comments

Images from fiac! the Foire Internationale d'Art Contemporain, France's largest international contemporary art fair. more

FIAC Sculptures in the Tuileries Gardens

FIAC Sculptures in the Tuileries Gardens

10/22/2010  |  No Comments

I spent an afternoon in the Tuileries photographing some of the sculptures on display for FIAC. more

SLICK X

SLICK X

10/21/2010  |  6 Comments

Wednesday's work gave way to Thursday's fancies. Part I. more

Un bol de cerises

Un bol de cerises

10/20/2010  |  5 Comments

Lest you get the idea that my life here in Paris is as sweet and cushy as an éclair... more

Captured in an Art Gallery

Captured in an Art Gallery

10/19/2010  |  4 Comments

Captured in an art gallery. more

Oh là là!

Oh là là!

10/18/2010  |  2 Comments

Pondering the meaning of those three small words. more

Mº Monceau -> Mº Saint-Paul (Marais)

Mº Monceau -> Mº Saint-Paul (Marais)

10/17/2010  |  1 Comment

Today I joined the 9h (“neuf heure”) Sunday running crowd at Parc Monceau before venturing further afield for a friendly appointment in the Marais. more

Welcome to France

Welcome to France

10/16/2010  |  4 Comments

Je ne sais pas! more

Frog Legs

Frog Legs

10/15/2010  |  5 Comments

Exercising à la française. more

A Mid-Day Walk’s Delights

A Mid-Day Walk’s Delights

10/15/2010  |  13 Comments

A few sights along the walk from Parc Monceau to the Luxembourg Garden. more

The Apartment

The Apartment

10/14/2010  |  12 Comments

Photographs of the apartment's exterior and interior. more

Bonjour, Paris!

Bonjour, Paris!

10/14/2010  |  9 Comments

First morning in my new city. more