With the opening of the Parisian parfumeur Diptyque's first store in Chicago at the end of 2012, Chicagoans can now experience the brand's luxurious scented candles, home fragrances and body care collection items for themselves - even closer to home.
Since it was Christmas Eve, they were serving champagne. What an excellent idea! Two glasses of pink champagne later, my husband was beginning to feel a little warm and fuzzy.
Wondering where to purchase fine French Christmas fare in Paris? Never fear, Ma Vie Française™ is here!
My butterflies were out in full force as we made our way to her front door. I was walking in the footsteps of Mademoiselle Chanel.
Come with us behind the scenes at one of the most luxuriant French fashion houses...
It was at Le Meurice where I had the room-upgrade surprise of a lifetime. “Oh Madame, you are going to love your room!” said the receptionist. “What? Who, me?” My imaginary tail was wagging!
Episode 2: Author Tilar Mazzeo speaks to us about the history of French luxury brands, such as Chanel No. 5, and The Ritz.
Episode 1: Tilar Mazzeo is a cultural historian who has thrown her heart and expertise into uncovering the stories of French luxury brands and the people behind them. Her first book, The Widow Clicquot: The Story of a Champagne Empire and the Woman Who Ruled It made the New York Times best-selling list. She has also written The Secret of Chanel No. 5: The Intimate History of the World’s Most Famous Perfume and is working on The Ritz at War: Luxury in Occupied Paris.
Come with us to experience French life beyond the cliché.
Magazine – Events – Experiences
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