Today’s inspirational quote comes from the legendary actress Romy Schneider. Romy Schneider on Living a Passionate Life What she said is highlighted in the Romy Schneider Exhibition currently going on near Paris. Sadly, she had a very short life which makes her quote that much more powerful and inspires us to live every single day to […]
2 Cooking Tips to Chop Herbs and Preserve their Aroma
Many recipes call for chopping herbs but the problem with chopping them on a cutting board is that a lot of the aroma and the essential oils of the herbs stay on the cutting board. Have you noticed the greenish color of your cutting board after you chop parsley for example? Well, a lot of […]
Reader’s Question with Paris Pics: Best Time to Visit Paris?
A Summer Day on the Champs-Élysées Readers’ Letters – Courrier des Lectrices Yesterday, Martha asked: “My husband and I are planning a Paris/London trip…when would be the best time to visit Paris?” Art of the Home says: Love Paris every seasons but if we had to pick one, we would say summer to increase the […]
3 Grandma’s Home Remedies to Relax and Reduce Stress
The holiday season can bring such joy but can also leave us tired and a bit stressed out. So today, we are bringing you 3 grandma’s home remedies (remèdes de grand-mères) passed on across generations at Art of the Home and that we use regularly. These simple and natural remedies can help you fight fatigue, cheer you up and relax […]
Édith Piaf on Love: Live Performance with Théo Sarapo
Art of the Home is featuring a priceless live performance of Édith Piaf with her last husband Théo Sarapo singing “À quoi ça sert l’amour?” (What do we need love for?). À quoi ça sert l’amour? is an upbeat song about love and life, full of joy and hope, that will make you want to kiss and […]
3 Stylish Napkin Folding Techniques: Easy Steps+Videos
Have you decided how you will decorate your Thanksgiving table yet? Today we are offering 3 beautiful napkin techniques to make your table more inviting and add a touch of elegance. You will find a detailed video for each napkin folding technique (with a step by step) so you can easily do this at home. Although you […]
Parisian Style Grande Dame Loulou de la Falaise Dies at 63
Loulou de la Falaise (May 4, 1948, November 5th, 2011) – a symbol of Parisian style and muse of Yves Saint Laurent, sadly passed away this weekend in Boury-en-Vexin, France, a small village northwest of Paris. She was only 63. The cause of her death is unknown but the “Fondation Pierre Bergé – Yves Saint […]
Romy Schneider: An Icon of French Culture
Romy Schneider: An Icon of French Culture The creators of the popular Brigitte Bardot expo last year are opening a new exhibition on another icon of French culture – Romy Schneider, one of France’s favorite actress (and Art of the Home too!). It opens near Paris (in Boulogne-Billancourt) tomorrow so if you are in the Paris area over […]
3 French Bistro Menu Recipes
Looking for a few easy and quickly prepared French bistro dishes? You may enjoy these favorite Art of the Home French bistro recipes, all three done in less than 15 minutes! So on the bistro menu for the weekend, we have three selections to choose from: #1: a classic quiche Lorraine #2: a super easy croque-monsieur #3: […]
7 French Menu Examples
Variety is the spice of life so how about some balanced and seasonal French menu ideas for lunch and dinner? For your consideration, check below for more French menu examples and our French diet tip to focus on next week. Convenient links for dish recipes already published are included. Enjoy and bon appétit! Weekly French […]