Catching that Polar Express

Ok, my dears I'm off! I'm taking a plane that will fly up over the top of the world and down to Europe, landing in Paris. (Winter coat, silk thermals and boots are in tow)! I'll probably be out of touch for a couple days while I'm getting settled. I'll see you back here hopefully on Thursday. Meanwhile, my dear friend Liss from Daydream Lily will be housesitting here at the English Muse! xoxox

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It's 2:05 am in LA

This is where I am: In this little lit room in an otherwise dark house. Too much to do to sleep.

What time is it where you are?

Carry-on Bag

Hello loves! Thank you for all your wonderful advice on my ongoing packing efforts for Paris. I'm definitely taking silk thermals and lots of scarves!! I've put together a few items for my carry-on bag: The essential map book of Paris (even though I need a magnifying glass to read it); a well-loved pashmina; a Penguin books journal; Chantecaille rose water spray; ear plugs from the Bryant Park Hotel in NYC; a little box of candy; a Mac Euro plug and an extra 4GBs; a copy of Fight Club for the plane and a Moveable Feast for cafe reading; and all the money leftover from my last trip!

Help!! What should I pack for Paris?

I'm trying to pack and everything seems so wrong....I've been studying all of Joanna Goddard's How to Dress Like a French Woman posts to prepare. But still I'm worried. I live in Los Angeles where people wear flip-flops all year long...My darling fashionista friends, what should I pack?


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Black Cat in Silhouette

My cat Coco, sunbathing in the spot where I like to take my iPhone photos...

Happy Weekend...

What are you doing this weekend? I'm having another laundry crisis, so I'm dealing with that!! Also hoping to curl up with a new book!

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