Let's talk about French habits I love! This might come as a surprise to those who know me well, but the version of Diane who now lives in France does a lot more observing than actual talking. I like to watch those around me, see how they act and speak and then do my best to adapt to the French ... Read More about 5 Endearing French habits you can’t help but love
French work culture: Doing business in France
Hello and happy New Year! Sometimes certain aspects of French culture will leave foreigners scratching their heads. La Poste, anyone? French work culture falls into that category and is something I've barely touched on the blog. To give you some insight into what it's like working with the ... Read More about French work culture: Doing business in France
Francophile tote bags now in the Oui In France shop (2 new designs!)
Bonsoir! This is a special weekend for 2 reasons: 1) It's my birthday tomorrow and 2) I'm now offering tote bags in the Oui In France shop! As you know, I launched the Oui In France shop in November with 3 custom Francophile t-shirts and now I'm adding 100% organic cotton tote bags to the mix. I ... Read More about Francophile tote bags now in the Oui In France shop (2 new designs!)
A fine example of customer service in France… NOT!
The French post office is a necessary part of life if you ever want to mail anything. Sometimes it's fun. Usually it's pretty pain free. A long line, sticker shock, and employees who don't know the policies are nothing to bat an eye at. I smile. I meditate with my eyes open. I am patient. But I have ... Read More about A fine example of customer service in France… NOT!
Observations 1 month after launching the Oui In France shop
Last month, I launched a little side project: The Oui In France shop! You can check out that announcement post here in case you missed it. Now just over one month in, I've had time to sit back, reflect and analyze how things went and where I want to go from here. What did I learn and what surprised ... Read More about Observations 1 month after launching the Oui In France shop
Most popular posts of 2016 (and a few faves)
As 2016 comes to a close, I'd like to take you on a walk down memory lane. Maybe you missed these posts the first time around or you liked them so much you'd like to read them again. Here's a big roundup of my most popular posts from 2016 along with a few of my personal favorites. GO! ... Read More about Most popular posts of 2016 (and a few faves)
French up your Christmas with a bûche de noel recipe
Hello there, today I have a yummy guest post coming at you from longtime Oui In France reader Molly Wilkinson of Toffee Bits & Chocolate Chips. She's sharing her Christmas bûche tips along with her go-to recipe and telling us all about this must-have holiday dessert. I've never made one before ... Read More about French up your Christmas with a bûche de noel recipe
A nation of apologists?
Hello there! Tom and I spent a wonderful Thanksgiving with family in the US. It was my first Thanksgiving stateside in 6 years and Tom’s first ever! So about that nation full of apologists. I'm talking about AMERICANS. YES!! And I'm just as surprised as you are. I’m writing about something we ... Read More about A nation of apologists?
The little things in life lately
Do you ever get so busy with work or school or everyday life that you forget to slow down and notice the positives all around you? Or maybe you get so caught up in the what-ifs and the negativity that seems to be everywhere? For as long as I can remember, taking a moment to appreciate the little ... Read More about The little things in life lately
So you wanna guest post?
Hey blogger friends, do you want to guest post on Oui In France? If so, I'm putting the call out for guest post pitches and I'd love to hear from you. This holiday season, I'll be posting 2-3 guest posts from readers just like you, so if you're interested, read on... ... Read More about So you wanna guest post?
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