They said the third time is a charm but I'm here to tell you that all trips to Paris beyond your third visit are also exceptional. I swear the soup of the day in Paris must literally be champagne! I heard the quote, "The Beef Bourguignon tastes like the cows have been drinking good red… Continue reading Pre-Paris 4.0, October 27th
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Case Closed, February 17th
I know I write a lot about air travel. I think people are uniquely themselves when they think nobody is watching or they are traveling alone, which often times makes me laugh. Airports are the perfect place to be anonymous. That is until you do something outrageous and others start to notice or comment or… Continue reading Case Closed, February 17th
French Grocery Haul, January 22nd
The quest to bring home goodies from Paris was an exhaustive one this year. With so many fancy grocery stores, famous epiceries, and a wish list a mile long, the hunt for tasty treats was a terrific part of almost every mouthwatering day. Of course I had to do local food shopping for the flat,… Continue reading French Grocery Haul, January 22nd
Feeling Bleu, November 4th
Hi, my name is Jen and I'm a fashion addict. There. I said what I said. I'm letting you into the mind of an obsessed shopper so save your judgements, s'il vous plaît. Why do I fall in love so quickly with shoes, coats, jewels, handbags, button downs, glitter, and sparkles? Like heart racingly enthusiastic,… Continue reading Feeling Bleu, November 4th
Packing Up, September 30th
The challenge every year for a month long trip abroad is NOT to overpack. Yes, friends it's Paris packing season once again. And I say season because it takes such a long time for me to make decisions. Knowing we have a washer in the flat is a great help. (Sadly no dryer this year… Continue reading Packing Up, September 30th
Packing It In, December 4th
It's been quite a year! After non-stop business travel for almost two years in a row, I had a lovely six-month reprieve. But I'm back to the bumpy, overcrowded, and delayed skies once again. And that of course means that it's usually time to pack. I don't know what comes over most of us when… Continue reading Packing It In, December 4th
An American Girl In Paris (Part Une)—Trip Prep And “Moving” In! December 12th
Going on a big trip with a loved one can cause a lot of stress. To alleviate some of that, I prepped months in advance for my Parisian adventure with Michael. It's important to note here that although he and I have been an item for two and a half years (yay us!) we don't… Continue reading An American Girl In Paris (Part Une)—Trip Prep And “Moving” In! December 12th
The Bump and Grind, November 21st
Michael and I were beyond excited to embark on our European journey together. After months of anticipating this Parisian workcation, pre-packing, overpacking and some last-minute deletions, we headed to JFK just after the Friday rush. Expecting a two-hour trip, we were pleasantly surprised that the slow-moving traffic crawled at a consistent pace and we made… Continue reading The Bump and Grind, November 21st
Au Revoir, September 9th
In the two plus years that Michael and I have been a couple, we've traveled a bunch. He's accompanied me on work trips to California, Arizona, and Florida, and together we have vacationed Upstate, Down the Shore, and Out East. We've always made the most of our travel and maximized the experience at each destination.… Continue reading Au Revoir, September 9th
Leader Of The Pack, October 11th
In my 20s, I moved from a Midtown studio starter apartment as a single gal into a one bedroom with my then boyfriend. I sold most of my high-end IKEA furniture and my Jennifer Convertibles floral couch to a few neighbors in my building for pennies on the dollar. With that wad of singles tucked… Continue reading Leader Of The Pack, October 11th
Camera Ready, May 19th
I recently re-watched the great rom-com Always Be My Maybe starring Ali Wong and Randall Park. The movie is littered with laugh out loud humor woven throughout completely uncomfortable situations. My favorite scene is when Randall's character Marcus is trying to buy a nice suit for a big red carpet event. His first option is… Continue reading Camera Ready, May 19th
First Showing, January 11th
I did not think the “Build Back Better” slogan would directly affect my life so soon after the phrase was coined. Today massive jackhammering is coming from outside of my otherwise sedate living room. Are they drilling for oil on the upper west side? The racket is just obscene. Some of us don’t have work,… Continue reading First Showing, January 11th
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