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Destination- Paris

As far back as I can remember I’ve always enjoyed nightish activities. There are so many hidden places in Paris to explore, such as tiny, cozy cafés down small streets behind the Bastille or Montmartre. And, lately, when I travel to Paris it’s during the winter months, when crowds are minimal, heat is not extreme and you don’t have to stop investigating your surroundings due to lack of light.  There are so many hidden places in the city to explore [especially at night]. I like to simply get lost by wandering the parts I don’t know, certain of discovering new places filled of charm.

There’s nothing like a late afternoon tea to partake in an elegant break from an extremely busy day. After an over-night flight; checking into the hotel, then spending a few hours in the Musée National Picasso-Paris it was time relax. The cuisine on our Air France flight was truly inedible so, after a packed day, we stopped into Mariage Frères for a spot of tea, finger sandwiches, scones and a few high-end pastries. It was the perfect amount of food to take away hunger without feeling stuffed.
Mariage Frères
17 Pl. de la Madeleine, 75008 Paris

Marché Bastille or Marché Richard Lenoir) is one of Paris’s largest and most popular open-air markets, located along Boulevard Richard-Lenoir near Place de la Bastille. Open twice a week on Thursdays from 7:00 AM to 2:30 PM and Sundays from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Once at the cheese counter I purchased Morbier a semi-soft French cow’s milk cheese from the Jars Mountains. Next, a huge slice of Raclette from Switzerland renowned for its exceptional melting qualities and pungent flavor. A slice of Comte known for its nutty, sweet and fruity flavors. And lastly Camembert which has a rich earthy, and quite pungent, mushroom-like flavor.
Marché Bastille
Boulevard Richard Lenoir
75011 Paris

Travel stylishly,
Kathleen

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THIRTEEN

When I began blogging thirteen years ago social media was barely a “thing”. AI hadn’t been incorporated into our daily lives and was usually seen in Sci-Fi movies on Saturday night.  As I learned to navigate the dynamics of social networking and blogging, I felt an increasing pressure to share more of my personal life. My goal is to inspire good taste and beauty regardless of the critical issues around us.

Stylish Heath is my creative outlet a way of sharing tidbits such as; seeking out the latest hotspots in the metropolitan area of DC, traveling the world to just learn, baking delicious treats, or growing gorgeous flowers in the garden.

Most of my life and time are tied up in being creative, it’s truly the best thing being able to justify testing a chocolate chip cookie recipe on a weekday or trying a floral arrangement in some part of the house to elevate the tone of a room.

Here are a few stylish favorites over the past year from Heath!!!

Upon arriving in London’s Heathrow last January we checked into our hotel, unpacked then and headed to the Kensington for “Afternoon Tea”. Truly a civilized way to relax after the transatlantic flight.

The National Gallery of Art-London had Van Gogh on exhibit until the 20th of January, and I found zooming in on the works of art more aesthetically pleasing. It allowed me to see the texture and colors of each work.

Lunch with the girls at Peter Chang’s in Herndon, Virginia. I can eat Chinese food any time someone mentions a restaurant..

There will always be Paris……..

End of summer was spent in San Jose del Cabo, Mexico…… enjoying food and drink!!!

Thank you for sharing in 13 wondrous years!!
Kathleen