Champagne Sunshine by Tarro PLVTINUM (Ellusive Remix)

Champagne sunshine lyrics

I tried listening to more French music while living in Paris, but it turns out that most popular music played in Paris is American. It’s comforting to listening to English speaking music while living in a foreign country and everyone else speaks a different language. I keep building my SoundCloud list with suggestions from La […]

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Trial by Fromage, Learning the Art of the French Meal

Farfalle with White and Green Asparagus and Tomatoes

I wasn’t prepared when I experienced a French family meal for the first time—it happened to be the first time I met my boyfriend’s family, less than 72 hours after landing in France. To say that I was nervous would be an understatement. I fought every impulse to reach over the table and keep the […]

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7 Instagram Accounts to Follow | Healthy Eating Inspiration

Any food-related Instagram accounts I follow belong to one of three categories—healthy, ice cream and oysters. For the past few months, I found that the most dynamic and interesting Instagram accounts I follow are run by bloggers and digital entrepreneurs from a bunch of difference Facebook groups. (I consider the beverage-related Instagram accounts to be […]

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How to Shop the French Market Like a Parisian

Neuilly-sur-Seine markets

Going to the French market has taken my interest in food to an entirely new level. Don’t get me wrong, the Aquidneck Growers’ Farmer’s Market in Newport still has a very special place in my heart, but the concept of shopping at the French market for an American is an incredible sensory experience. I’m fortunate […]

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First Time by Kygo feat. Ellie Goulding

As happy as I am being in Paris, it’s hard not to get nostalgic for those summer nights in Newport and New York City. Kygo’s latest single with Ellie Goulding hits the feels—it’s done and it’s over, but I wouldn’t change anything. First Time will be a great add to the playlist with Calvin Harris […]

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Adjusting to Parisian Life

Neuilly-sur-Seine, France sunset

I’m not even sure where to begin describing what it’s like to move across an ocean to build a new life and live with your boyfriend. I take way too pictures of street corners and flowers. I eat breakfast at 12:30 pm, because my body still thinks its 6:30 am with the +6 hour time […]

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Link Haul | International Travel Tips

I have a habit of hoarding blog post links and never sharing them. Until now. I always try to find out what’s happening in the social media landscape and lifestyle/travel blogosphere by reading a lot of articles. Most of the links I used to save were entrepreneurial inspirations, but since I’ve joined several different blogger networks […]

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Bruce Museum Highlights Alfred Sisley, Impressionist in Exclusive Exhibit

Alfred Sisley (1839-1899): Impressionist Master at the Bruce Museum in Greenwich, Connecticut showcases a rich array of Sisley’s works from private collections and major museums. After a recent visit to the Peabody Museum at Yale, I developed a curiosity to explore museums in Fairfield County. I’ve always seen the sign for the Bruce Museum on […]

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Full Blown Love by BROODS

Someone definitely switched up the Theory music stream, because I noticed that there were several tracks that I have saved on my personal Soundcloud and artists I love. Young the Giant. Bad Suns. A few other alternative artists that I can’t think of at the moment. And, of course, BROODS. My love affair for BROODS […]

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