Spring in Paris
In Paris, the most exuberant signal that spring has finally arrived are the chestnut trees in full bloom.
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Book Review: “Diana Vreeland: The Modern Woman”
The pages take us on a chronological journey through Vreeland's career from 1936 to 1962. We see her brilliance, her comprehension of the culture of the pre- and post-war years and the radical societal changes culminating in the Pop 60s.
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Book Review: “Diana Vreeland: The Modern Woman”
By Tish Jett
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The pages take us on a chronological journey through her career from 1936 to 1962. As we move along we see the evolution of fashion within the context of the world it inhabited. We see Vreeland’s brilliance, her comprehension of the culture of the pre- and post-war years and the radical societal changes culminating in the Pop 60s.
Crossroads: She Moved to Paris for Work—and Stayed for Love
Then I remembered one of my favorite French sayings: “It’s better to have regrets than remorse.” Never mind if some argue that it’s merely a game of semantics. I thought I wanted to live my life, as much as possible, without one day looking back thinking, “I wish I had . . .”
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Falling in Love with Paris in the Fall
By Tish Jett
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The city comes alive when the weather turns sparkly crisp. With the sun high and bright, a shimmery light makes everything glitter with an almost palpable excitement. It’s impossible to explain—it’s in the air, it’s electric, it’s irresistible.
Christmas in Paris: Magic, Mystery, Romance
By Tish Jett
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As Ernest Hemingway famously said: “Though I often looked for one, I finally had to admit that there could be no cure for Paris.” In my opinion, Paris is the cure for just about everything, and that includes Christmas ennui.
Concubine? “First Girlfriend”? The French Have a Word for It
Frenchwomen Don’t Graze
By Tish Jett
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"Snacks in the afternoon are for children," one of my French friends proclaimed. "Not for adults." (My subjects are between the ages of 40 and 70.)
How Frenchwomen Beat the Blahs
By Tish Jett
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My informal, nonscientific sampling of what Frenchwomen from 40 to 80 do to pick themselves up, brush themselves off, and start all over again and again and again.
Top 10 Reasons I Love My French Girlfriends
By Tish Jett
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We laugh together, commiserate together, share secrets and gossip. And we're always ready to pop open a bottle of Champagne whenever a circumstance—good or bad—calls for some bubbles.
Age-Defying Secrets of Les Femmes Françaises, Part 2
By Tish Jett
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Why do French women d’un certain age tend to look better than the rest of us? For clues, I turned to some friends and acquaintances I’ve known for 25 years.
Age-Defying Secrets of Les Femmes Françaises
By Tish Jett
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What we sometimes forget is that beauty, style, sensuality, generosity, wit, and charm have no expiration dates. We must learn to believe this and act accordingly.
Non, non, non: A French Take on Valentine’s Day
By Tish Jett
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French men do not like to be told a specific date on which they are required, by convention, to be romantic—to buy a gift, extend an invitation, present a bouquet, or find a box of chocolates. Non, non, et non.