The French 75 Journal

Get a peek inside my suitcase as I walk you through what I packed for a 5 1/2-week road trip. Link to video. See creature comforts such as candles and tea, learn about my obsession with layers, and find out what 21 TDJ pieces I stuffed inside half of a small rollaboard. Bon voyage! x […]

Hello love! Monthly I do a review and also create my next month’s dreams. This reflection exercise allows me to stay accountable, review goals, celebrate, and note what needs adjustment. I duplicate this process in my Daybook, too, since I’m a paper lover! You’ll also find an assortment of June’s photos plus a roundup of […]

Our Asheville anniversary weekend started with a seven-hour drive (shown above) followed by a jaunt to Whole Foods to supply our Airbnb with fresh flowers and basic nosh. Upon arrival, Gizmo 🐶 had two seizures. We hopped back in the car with all three pups en route to the emergency vet only 10 minutes away […]

One of my favorite tools for cultivating creativity is an Artist Date. Coined by Julia Cameron in her book The Artist’s Way, an Artist Date is a once-weekly outing to explore something solo that nourishes your spirit. I’ve touted them over the years and I find the holidays to be one giant Artist Date. This […]

Dearest, I want to tell you all about my recent Paris trip, so I’ll start by touching on the experiences plus a few observations. For weeks after travel, I often feel like I’m in process mode, especially when thrown right back into day-to-day life. Although I wouldn’t have it any other way, it can be […]

Tranquility in Provence: May 30-June 5 Picture yourself enveloped in a charming, luxurious demeure dating back to the 17th century. Surrounded by vineyards, olive trees, centuries old oaks, lavender, and rosemary, the villa is nestled in the south of France between Nice and Marseille. Savor the perfect mix of practice, play, and relaxation with space […]

Picture yourself enveloped in a private 17th century setting nestled in the South of France between Nice and Marseille. Surrounded by vineyards, olive trees, old oaks, lavender, and rosemary, you’ll soak up the natural world while indulging in locally-sourced vegetarian meals, Tranquility du Jour programming, and a taste of Provencal life. Savor the perfect mix […]

After an 8.5-hour flight, the wheels touched down in DC  Wednesday night signaling the end of my Paris adventure. While away, I found myself lost in the senses: eight hours of jazz, 42 miles of walking, 12 pots of tea, countless cheese-free pizzas, three meet ups with friends, a carousel ride, and more. Before I […]

Bonjour from Paris! Before I head to the airport, I wanted to share these three videos I recorded last week before leaving for the City of Light. Tea with Kimberly: My Carry-On Must-Haves See everything stuffed inside my Matt & Nat bag. It’s like a clown car where more keep popping out. Meet the six […]

Over the past four days, I’ve . . . practiced flâneurie for 30 miles, spent two fun days with Tim’s cousin, browsed books at Shakespeare & Company, savored the views at Jardin de Luxembourg, ridden a carousel, visited a haunted house, taken a 3-hour sketching class, enjoyed an afternoon with friends, walked the 270 steps […]

One week from today I’ll be eating a Parisian baguette and sipping a mint green tea at a sidewalk cafe. It’s tradition. As soon as I step off the airport RER train into Paris, jet lagged and disheveled, I lug my rollaboard to the nearest cafe and order up. Of course, I’ll be taking you […]