Writer's block. I've got it. Right here. Right now. Starting at this screen wondering what to say. Do I confess how keeping up with social media is literally impossible? I mean, I can answer a few comments and direct messages here and there, but I could spend all day...
Joie de Vivre
My Love for an Overused Word
Spring is in the air. Sort of. By that, I mean there is a fresh blanket of snow here in Door County, but I've got my snapdragon seeds started (my signature Potomac Appleblossoms), and it's supposed to be 45 degrees here today so bring on the MUD! I swear, I'm...
Digging Out of a RUT, My Fall Makeover
Who needs a Fall Makeover? You can never be too rich or too thin. Or so, said the Duchess of Windsor. Quite frankly, that sounds exhausting. I'd rather simply be happy with myself and "count my many blessings, name them one by one." But allow me to speak plainly. ...
Why I Said “No” to Reality T.V.
Friday's are always a fun day here in the farmhouse. We publish a new video to YouTube every Friday and I have to say, I really, really enjoy this new "vlogging" adventure I am on. It wasn't always like that. About a year and a half ago I got a call from a reality...
Unschooling? I’m UnMomming.
UNSCHOOLING? Forget unschooling... All ya'll school moms are like, "YIPPEE" while we homeschool moms are like, Jesus take the Wheel! It's almost time to start back up! Homeschooling is by far the most difficult, incredible thing I've ever put my hand and heart to. I...
Where Women Create
Or, at the very least, "Where this Woman Creates" WWC is a fine magazine run by the amazing Jo Packam and once I had the honour of being on the cover of Jo's food based "Where Women Cook" (found here). That was back in the blogging hay-day... but... Forgive my old...
Christmas in Paris
I wish.I love Paris in the Winter when it drizzles...I have had the pleasure of seeing it snow in Paris though. One afternoon I walked out of the Opéra Garnier only to find the city covered in light, fluffy snow.Why is snow horrible here in the Chicago suburbs...
Joie de Vivre – Drying Flowers
Half the delight in gardening is the joy of bringing the outside in. I love fresh cut flowers and herbs but at this time of year I start to focus on drying my favorites so I can enjoy them tucked here and there throughout the house and hanging in the kitchen...
Aidez-Moi!!! (Help Me!)
HELP! So, Yesterday I decided to "look cool" and become a "dot com". Now you can find Parisienne Farmgirl at ParisienneFarmgirl.com Next thing you know I will be getting my own "app." LOL. But, in the transition I lost my blog roll... all of your wonderful blogs that...