When Time Only Heals so Much – a Month Without Her

I almost forgot what day it was. I knew it was Friday (who ever forgets a Friday?), but I had been ignoring the day; the number, that number, that reminder. You've been gone for a month, now. There are days where sometimes I am overwhelmed with sadness and I sit and cry. I don't know… Continue reading When Time Only Heals so Much – a Month Without Her

Book Review #2 – The Miniaturist by Jessie Burton

Hey there, It's time for another book review! I finally finished The Miniaturist by Jessie Burton,  which wasn't by any means a long book, but just goes to show the difference in time I can dedicate to reading on a weekend versus a weekday. I will not divulge any spoilers in this review, but there will be… Continue reading Book Review #2 – The Miniaturist by Jessie Burton

Silence, Beauty in Discovery, Dreaming of France & the Like

Hey there, I've strayed from my daily posts. I've decided that if I don't have much to say, what's the point of forcing it? And I haven't touched upon day three of my trip to NYC because it was rainy, uneventful, and not worth chronicling (but you will continue to see photos, here and there).… Continue reading Silence, Beauty in Discovery, Dreaming of France & the Like

Book Review #1 – We Have Always Lived in the Castle (Shirley Jackson)

Hey there, I don't know why I never did this before. As a bibliophile, and as a blogger who's focus is 'books, beauty, and Parisian dreams,' why have I never blogged about a book review, before? Yes, I've given suggestions, and yes, I've shared my monthly book stacks, but I never took the time to… Continue reading Book Review #1 – We Have Always Lived in the Castle (Shirley Jackson)

Perfume Samples – Collect, Experiment, Explore, Discover!

Hey there, I love perfume samples! Whenever I'm in a shop that gives you an option of what samples you want to try, I always go for the perfumes. And if there is an opportunity to get a deluxe sample, I'll find a way to get that, too! Recently, I made a Christmas purchase (don't… Continue reading Perfume Samples – Collect, Experiment, Explore, Discover!