The end of the week is almost here – which is exciting for me on so many levels – but mostly because it’s time for me to help you Frenchify Your Friday! And this week I’m recommending you add a little French flavour to your attire in the form of Breton striped top. First designed […]
Frenchify Your Friday
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We have to start out this week’s Frenchify Your Friday post with a big, big welcome to all of you who are new to Distant Francophile. We’ve had stacks of interest in the whole Distant Francophile concept recently and, given how much we adore connecting with people who love France as much as we do, […]
The signs have been building for a little while now. Our weather has been getting warmer. The days are becoming longer. Invites to cocktail parties and barbecues are starting to flow in. Melbourne’s Spring Racing Carnival hits full swing this weekend. A dear friend of mine even has a Christmas party booked in for the […]
Ok, let me make it clear. I’m not a sweet tooth. I’ve written about this fact before. Generally, I’m more your cheese platter kind of girl. Generally. But every now and then, I crave chocolate. Good chocolate. Really good chocolate. This week has been one of those weeks. One of those weeks where I’m looking […]
I’m a little bit excited because I just booked our tickets to the upcoming So Frenchy, So Chic music festival. Which got me thinking about French music… Given how much I love all things French, it’s taken me a little while to build up my French music collection. But I now have quite a few […]
I’m going to stick with this week’s photography theme in recommending a way to Frenchify Your Friday this week. When it came to learning how to compose shots, it took me a little while to work out what worked and what didn’t. Actually, it took me more than a little while to work […]
To Frenchify Your Friday this week, I’m going to recommend a little bit of shopping! One of the ways I love to bring a little bit of France into my everyday life is to surround myself with French inspired bits and pieces. To be honest, I’ve probably taken it to obsession levels. No matter where […]
It probably goes without saying that French women are known for their seemingly effortless, somewhat understated style. Over the years, I’ve noticed that there are a few key elements to this style – skinny jeans, a quality t-shirt, a great jacket, a scarf (bien sûr) and flat shoes. Predominantly ballet flats. Yes, ballet flats – […]
Full of smoked meats, creamy pâtés and preserved veggies, sharing a French charcuterie board is one of my favourite ways to start a meal. And it’s also the way I’m recommending you Frenchify Your Friday this week. Now, I love the fancy charcuterie boards you get in restaurants, but you can easily whip up […]
I’m about to start French language lessons again and I’m really quite excited about that fact. I love the actual process of trying to learn a second language. But, I have to tell you, I’m surprised – and perhaps a little disappointed – at how much I’ve forgotten since our time at the French […]
I’ve written before about the fact that half the fun of visiting France comes from the planning stage. I can happily spend hours researching all the details – where to stay, what to eat, what to do, how to get around and what to buy all feature on my list of things to research. And […]
Welcome to this week’s Frenchify Your Friday! I don’t know about you but there are certain foods that I automatically associate with France. Steak frites, cassoulet and French onion soup all immediately spring to mind. And on the sweet end of the spectrum, I can’t go past crème brûlée. But why would you go past […]
It’s Thursday night in Melbourne and I’ve been using my time productively…to day-dream about Paris, France and all things French. To be more accurate, I’ve probably been remembering more than day-dreaming. I’ve been recalling the flavours, the scents, the light and most of all, the colours of France. And in thinking about colour it occurred […]
It’s almost the end of the week and therefore time for me to recommend another tip to Frenchify Your Friday. And this week I’m suggesting we celebrate Friday and Frenchify it at the same time with a French 75 cocktail. Refreshing, cool and bubbly, a French 75 makes a perfect apéritif. And whether you raise […]
I’m not sure what the weather is like where you are at the moment but where we are, it is absolutely freezing. At the minute, I really don’’t want to move too far from the couch – which is conveniently located in front of the heater. So with our weather in mind, I’m being […]
I simply adore French markets. Whether I’m in Paris, or a long way off the beaten track, checking out the local market is an absolute must for me. The first French market we ever experienced was at Anvers in Paris. The apartment we were staying in overlooked the market square and we were fascinated as […]
It’s that time of the week again, and this week I’m recommending that you Frenchify Your Friday by climbing some stairs. Ok, so I know that there is nothing particularly French about climbing stairs. But having said that, for me, stair climbing seems to be something I do way more when I am in France […]
Frenchify Your Friday this week by throwing your favourite scarf around your neck. Regardless of the season, by adding a scarf you are also adding a big dose of French style to both your outfit and your day. And this week’s Frenchify Your Friday idea couldn’t be any more simple – scarves are super easy to […]
One of the things I love about the French is their complete dedication to quality, particularly when it comes to what they eat and drink. There is simply no way that they will let their tastebuds put up with anything less than what makes them happy. Think about it – excellent chocolate, top notch wine, […]
No matter where you are in the world at the moment, it is great time to be reading a book. If you are down our way in the southern hemisphere, it’s winter – a perfect time to curl up in your favourite chair with a great book (and maybe a blanket or two). And of […]