Editor’s note: We were so thrilled to receive a guest post from one of our most beloved far-flung correspondents: Jolie of the premier arondissement of Paris, France! Jolie, take it away!
First of all, a grand merci to Hall, Jordan and Kristine for letting me chime in on their charming blog. While “Peaches & Prosecco” perfectly captures the je ne sais quoi of my lovely trio’s Pinterest-come-to-life lifestyle, it’s far too peachy for Paris. Paris is more of a black and white postcard: timeless, beautiful, desirable, but not particularly warm and inviting. “Crémant & Cigarettes” are more appropriate staples here, crémant (and vouvray) being the homegrown champagne substitute. (Of course, when our friends chez Nicolas always have a decent everyday champagne for under 20€, I often don’t bother substituting at all.)
Back to the important topic at hand. Hall, Jordan, and Kristine have inspired me to be ever conscious of the style in my lifestyle. J’adore reading about their attempts at making their own little worlds a better place; I’ve always admired their gumption and creativity. So, I went to a café to contemplate this deep, philosophical question (as one does) and came to this incredible realization — I live in Paris, ergo my lifestyle is by default undeniably fabulous and enviable! A veritable ‘aha’ moment, all thanks to P&P.
While the “Peaches & Prosecco” approach helps you make your life seem effortlessly elegant, the “Crémant & Cigarettes” ethos is about life being effortlessly elegant. Basically, Americans are hardworking and ingenious, while the French are lazy and lucky. My top lifestyle tip: move to Paris. However, if you are not in a position to do that, you should most definitely continue reading “Peaches & Prosecco.”
Bisoux,
Jolie
