Few things symbolize Paris and France like the Eiffel Tower. Over the past 121 years, the Iron Lady has become one of the world's most recognized monument as well as a universal icon of the Parisian way of life of sophistication, class and savoir vivre. But this notoriety has also taken her to some not-so-tasteful heights as her image is declined on nearly everything you can find in a tourist gift shop from earrings to toilet paper. Here are a few of my "favourites" and yes, they all relate to food!Eiffel Tower Pasta Eiffel Tower Cheese Grater (I mean... what else would you use to get a little parmesan onto your Eiffel Tower Pasta?)Because a glass of red wine would go very well with your ...
Just for Fun
Namaste National Mall
Today was BYOM (Bring Your Own Mat) on the National Mall. In conjunction with the 2010 National Cherry Blossom Festival, Lululemon led a yoga class on the National Mall. Of course, with the cherry blossoms at their peak this weekend, the nearly 1000 yogi of all levels which participated provided additional photo op for the hoards of tourists around. ...
Affordable solutions for better living riding
Don't get me wrong, I love living in D.C. and in the United States in general. But every once in a while, like when I think about the health care system or the six weeks of paid vacation time, I can't help reminiscing about life in France. There are just some things that the French do better. Apparently even minute things like Ikea ads ;-) So back in January of 2009, my metro station, Gallery Place, was taken over by Ikea. As D.C. prepared for inauguration of Barrack Obama, Ikea released a yellow and blue "change begins at home" poster style campaign. Not bad. Now in Paris, Ikea is actually inviting metro riders to test two of their popular couches: “Ektorp” and “Kalstad”, in its Paris ...
