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At it Again, Digging for Dreams, I Mean Old Stuff
2026-06-02 11:00 UTC by Corey

One of the greatest joys of these French la Vie journeys is welcoming people back again and again. Over the last several groups, many guests have returned multiple times—some as many as nine times. This week alone, three guests are joining me for their third journey.

To me, that is a wonderful testament to what we share together. People...

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Latest Finds at the Brocante
2026-06-01 11:00 UTC by Corey

How to Be French in France
2026-05-31 11:00 UTC by Corey

More than wearing a scarf, or knowing the different ways to use “ooh la la, and ca va,” or how to slice cheese at dinner, here are a few clues:

When entering a shop, pharmacy, gas station, or anywhere, say Bonjour first. Going straight to the question is an no no. Always add merci and au revoir when leaving.

Don’t ask for...

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Irresistible
2026-05-30 11:00 UTC by Corey

Standing in the kitchen, a half-eaten peanut butter and jelly sandwich; next to it, a chocolate cookie and a glass of water. Olivia holds tightly to her favorite book, Rapunzel. On the table, Gabriel’s Mother’s Day gift is stuffed in my purse.

French Antique: Perfume Label Collection
2026-05-29 11:00 UTC by Corey

“Smell is a potent wizard that transports you across thousands of miles and all the years you have lived.” — Helen Keller

Recently, I came across hundreds of antique perfume labels for soaps, lotions, and fragrances, and it pulled me into the rabbit hole about perfume.

The story stretches back to early figures like Tapputi in...

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Cultivating the Inner Garden
2026-05-28 11:00 UTC by Corey

Flowers in her hair
Petals wrap around her
Perfume traces her steps
A garden planted with her thoughts
Seeds spill
Her hand reach for the watering can

Rain gathers in her palms
Tulips bloom beside her door
The wind carries traces of tea and honey
Branches sway with her song
Pruning calls
Her hands return to the...

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