Yesterday marked the start of the winter 2010 Paris sales. Shoppers waited on line in their favorite shops to take advantage of 20% to sometimes 80% off. This year will be especially good because of the the recession. The government regulates sales and technically stores are not allowed to put something on sale if it’s [...]

There has been much discussion recently about whether the Paris skyline should be allowed to creep upwards towards the height of other leading cities around the world. The current Mayor of the city, Bertrand Delanoë, is globally in favour so long as the new towers do not spoil exceptional views and are of sufficient architectural [...]

Every year starting on January 6th, la galette de rois (the cake of the three kings), a cake made of frangipane (almond cream paste) and a buttery crust, is sold in patisseries all over France. These delicious cakes celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany, where the three wise men came to see the baby Jesus. [...]

OK you’ve eaten your Bûche. You now need clothes that look elegant but have that crucial factor – an elastic waistband. American Vintage may not sound like it, but it’s actually a homegrown French brand (and sells at Le Bon Marché). Their virtue rests in a mega-decadent process that would have your mother screaming. What? [...]

One night before I left Paris I was walking down the street and I ran into a small catastrophe. I think the contents of an entire recycling truck had been jettisoned into the street. Quite a site.

So just how did the poster on the left become the one on the right? I knew it was about roller derby and couldn’t figure out why on earth it would be called “Bliss.” The logical explanation? That’s the main character’s name. Still, it seems strangely bland compared to the original title.