Life Between the Pages
My blog posts are free to access, and articles are categorized like a bookstore! From architecture and art, to food and history, travel and video tours, you’ll find a treasure trove to connect you with me, Paris, and my travels in France.
Autumn 2025
The Art of Anticipation & The Last Light of Summer
My Most Recent Posts: Planning the life you want to live this autumn.
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Three Coffee Shop Mini Itineraries for Central Paris
Three Paris Coffee Shop Itineraries Through Central Neighborhoods. Discover three Paris coffee shop itineraries near the Seine, Luxembourg Gardens, Marais, and Palais Royal—perfect blends of cafés, history, and books.
Coffee Culture & Central Mini Itineraries
Paris Coffee Culture: Mini Itineraries for Cozy Autumn Days. Discover Paris’s best coffee shops with cozy atmospheres and chai lattes, paired with mini itineraries along the Seine for your perfect autumn days.
Sunday Reflection: When Service Creates Magic
Living as Art: Balancing Self-Care and Service in Seasonal Life. Discover how living as art means balancing self-care with service. Reflect on authenticity, seasonal curation, and creating beauty that inspires others.
Friday Reflection: Five Journal Prompts for Seasonal Curation
Five Journal Prompts to Curate Your Seasonal Life with Intention. Reflect on how you spend your time with five elegant journal prompts. Explore seasonal curation, authenticity, and intentional living through writing.
Creating Your Seasonal Bucket List: A Three-Step Process
Curating Seasonal Joys: A Gentle Guide to Your Autumn Bucket List. Discover how to create a seasonal bucket list with intention. From Paris cafés to cozy rituals, learn to curate autumn joys with elegance and ease.
Living as Art: An Invitation to Curate Your Seasonal Dreams
Living as Art: How to Curate Your Seasonal Dreams in Paris. Discover how to create a seasonal bucket list with intention. From Paris cafés to gardens, learn to curate autumn joys and make living itself an art.
Presence is the quiet rebellion.
Reclaiming Your Hours: A Gentle Philosophy for Intentional Living. Discover how small choices with your time shape a life of depth. Reclaim your hours from distraction and curate a more intentional, artful way of living.
Bienvenue to My New Site & Blog Design
A Digital Space That Honors Your Time and Attention. Step into a quiet digital corner—no ads, no paywalls. Discover a philosophy of intentional living, timeless Paris, and thoughtful literary inspiration.
Fleurs-Flowers
Studio Maison Ciero in Paris brings timeless French artistry to floral design. Founded by Romain Pilato, the studio creates fresh and dried arrangements using local blooms, including roses from top French producers. Each creation, from bouquets to the innovative Cube, celebrates beauty and creative renewal.
Fleurie : Bouquets & Varietals
From Provence’s fragrant fields to the symbolic Rosa Canina, French roses embody centuries of culture, perfume, and poetry. Explore the history, varietals, and enduring allure of these blooms-from Verlaine’s verses to rose hip remedies-where beauty, fragrance, and heritage intertwine.
Cuisine & Hosting: Cooking with Roses
Explore the elegance of cooking with roses in France, from their centuries-old medicinal uses to fragrant culinary creations. Discover recipes, rose-scented desserts, and the timeless allure of this iconic flower in French culture and cuisine.
Poems : Roses
Discover the beauty of roses through poetry in both French and English. From Robert Burns to Paul Valéry, this curated collection includes links to view each poem online, offering a literary journey for readers and language learners alike.
THE IDEAS : memories & DESIRES of childhood& TRAVEL
Nestled in Haute-Savoie, Les Jardins Secrets is a hidden French gem where nature, art, and family passion converge. With lush gardens, fountains, and poetic spaces inspired by global traditions, it invites visitors into a timeless escape filled with beauty, biodiversity, and quiet wonder.
The Paris Rose Line
Is the Paris Rose Line fact or fiction? From Dan Brown’s Da Vinci Code to the real Arago medallions, uncover the fascinating history of Paris’s hidden meridians. Explore Saint-Sulpice, Notre-Dame, and the city’s secret markers through stories where myth and history converge.
Books to Read: A Rose in Every Page
From timeless novels to practical gardening guides, this curated collection celebrates the rose in literature and life. Explore English works like The Language of Flowers and French selections such as Les Roses de Verdun. A reading list for lovers of roses, history, and literary beauty.
Paris & the Rose: History & Symbolism
The rose has long symbolized beauty, love, and resilience in France. From ancient myths to royal gardens and revolutionary ideals, explore its timeless presence in Parisian culture and how it continues to inspire art, literature, and horticulture today.
Art & Literature : History & Symbolism
On a crisp February day, I wandered the Musée d’Orsay in Paris to seek out every painting adorned with a rose. From Renoir’s tender Gabrielle à la Rose to Monet’s luminous Le Déjeuner, each canvas revealed the rose as muse. Explore these masterpieces and enjoy an exclusive video tour of the collection.
A Rose TO REMEMBER
Follow the story of Rosemary "Rose" Wines, whose love for gardens, the ocean, and cherished family shaped a French journey of home, memories, and artful living. From California to Bretagne, explore her influence, Sunday rituals, and an itinerary inspired by her elegant spirit.
Finding Home in Brittany
From pandemic house hunting to finding a storybook cottage in Brittany, follow a journey of country living, gardens in bloom, welcoming neighbors, and creating a French home full of charm and history. Perfect for lovers of literature, travel, and garden inspiration.
French Winter Comfort Food
Experience the cozy charm of Au Bourguignon du Marais in Paris. Enjoy Burgundian classics like Boeuf Bourguignon and French onion soup while savoring the authentic family-run atmosphere. A perfect stop for winter dining and a taste of historic Parisian culinary tradition.
