What is French apéro? L’apéro is the short name for l’apéritif . L’apéro is a pre-dinner drink with small plates. It’s normally between 6pm (18h00) and 9pm (21h00) and it can sometimes turn into your meal for the night. If it’s a full meal, it’s called “Un apéro dînatoire”. It’s very laid back and casual, there’s no fixed length for an apéro….
Growing up near Carmel, I have always loved and quite frankly pampered dogs. (lol) {Also exciting to see Little Big Lies , set in Monterey, I need to watch!} In Carmel, almost every shop has a water bowl outside and a dog cookie at the register. Most Americans can’t pass a pooch without a loving glance or a quick “Can…
You read that right. What is it about French girl hair that makes American women pay so much attention? Every other month I seem to see a product or tool to attempt to mimic the “French tousled look.” People love how it looks- like sexy bedhead, relaxed but not frumpy/messy. Simply put, the French way is…
(spoiler: it’s Italian) If you order un café (“a coffee”), you’ll be presented with a tiny cup of espresso. This could come as a surprise for some Americans that were expecting a full mug of “French Roast” drip coffee. So you have your espresso. If you then request milk, you’re likely to get a weird look or sigh of…
What is Hygge? “hygge,” Danish for “a quality of cosiness and comfortable conviviality that engenders a feeling of contentment or well-being.” It derives from the 16th-century Norwegian word hugga related to the English word “hug.” Official Hygge video MUST WATCH It has been raining a LOT in California, making it the perfect time to practice the art…
NO BAD VIBES Don’t go there. Just don’t. So let’s think, where is this negativity coming from? 1. Bored & Uninspired? Find a New Outlet Seriously, whatever you were doing to cope before clearly isn’t working. If you’re feeling this overwhelmed, it’s time to make a change. No idea where to start? Totally normal….
“Greenery symbolizes the reconnection we seek with nature, one another and a larger purpose.” – Leatrice Eiseman, Exec. Director of the Pantone Color Institute Here’s what I’m loving in this year’s fresh color. *not pictured: green juice* Only natural to start with the namesake’s Polish, you’ll nail this trend. How cute is this Phone Case ? Tropical &…