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Eight tips for summer hosting the French way.

Sometimes one craves the ritual of aperitivo, but not the alcohol (or the sweet/salty cravings that come with it).  Behold our favorite non-alcoholic drink recipes with all the interesting, balanced flavors of a well-crafted cocktail. 

Another year, another summer reading list.

| photography courtesy of andie furber |

Aperol Spritz is the ultimate summer cocktail.

We don't mean to brag, but we're pros at traveling light, yet being prepared for just about anything.  Through many, many long trips around the world for business and pleasure we've perfected our arsenal of travel tricks and tools.  

The French way of life is easy to admire.

| image courtesy of Sandra Semburg |

Early in my career, I teetered around the office in pumps, strappy sandals and boots, all with stiletto heels.  I credit that time with my chronic back pain and one foot that is sometimes numb.  But at the time I thought it was a small price to pay to be chic.  

I recently fell in love with a butter yellow barn coat, and I haven't been the same since.

| photography by andie furber |

For as long as I've known him, JP has dreamt of retiring on the stretch of beach in Washington state where he summered as a child.