When Meg and I first met, about fifteen years ago, we zoomed past 6-degrees of separation in to the 2-degree zone, quickly discovering similar upbringings in Europe and shared expat experiences -- like a distinct memory of the curly butter served on the Statendam Ocean Liner or the same appreciation for JFK airport, that always signaled a summer of home-leave in the good old … [Read more...]
Travel: Our Wanderlust
We've got wanderlust! From how to pack for a chic Paris shopping trip to where to nosh on a beach-y getaway, we've got plenty of jet-setter intel to share.
Paris Restaurants
It seems that we get requests almost daily from friends and family looking for Paris restaurant recommendations. Judging by the number of blogs we’ve written about the subject, it’s fair to say that this is a favorite topic of ours … and one that we continue to expand upon (in more ways than one!) every year. We certainly can’t offer the exhaustive list, nor do we pretend to … [Read more...]
Yum! Good eats in France
Hot on the heels of our super fun buying trip with clients (read all about it here and here), Ann and I are just back from another quickie to France to shop for the store and the gallery. We had five fairs in five days to shop so we were on a mission. That added up to about 500kilometers to drive and four hotels to hit. But one thing is sure: we had plenty of good eats while … [Read more...]
Emily Followill in Paris
You may not recognize the name, but if you are a regular reader of Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles, Traditional Home, Veranda, Atlanta Magazine Home and a myriad other fabulous "shelter" magazines, you've seen her work. Emily Followill is a highly talented photographer, known for the gorgeously lit, beautifully composed and lusciously rich interiors that have graced so many … [Read more...]
Huff Harrington on the road
Years ago, when we were thinking about going into business together, we read all kinds of alarming (but very informative) articles like "Ok, Partner, We Better Sign a Prenup" or "Before You Tie the Knot" in smart publications like the Wall Street Journal. The articles were full of warnings about communicating, leadership, determining who should make which decisions, how to … [Read more...]
Paris Renovation
“If you're in Paris," read the text from one of our favorite international clients, who happened to be scanning her Instagram, "Could you please look at an apartment for me that just came on the market this morning?” I.e. Drop everything, run don’t walk and make an offer asap! Of course we can, and we did, and within 20 minutes of walking in to a beautiful, spacious (by … [Read more...]
Board Meeting in Paris
This is what we sound like to others: “Did you get the thing from what’s his name?” “Yes, and I left it on your desk next to the folder about the …” “Oh right? Did she sign that or are we …” “… no we’re supposed to do the …” “Oh! So then we don’t need to finish the …” “No! It’s been done but if you could find the …” “I’ve got it! It’s right here next to … [Read more...]
Huffington How To: Buying Antiques in France
We've never met an antique we didn't love and we're firm believers that the hunt is just as fun and exhilarating as the catch. After all, when else can you negotiate with a smile, flirt like crazy and then sip a glass of champagne to celebrate your negotiating prowess? It's especially fun when we can bring a group of like-minded guests with us who are also obsessed with … [Read more...]
Building a Dream House in Provence
We probably should have just looked the other way, but we are Huffingtons, and “we” like a project! So when a choice piece of buildable land came up for sale in the highly coveted and very restricted area of Gordes, Provence, one of us couldn’t resist a chance to build a dream house – and bought it. Buildable land is very scarce in this part of Provence, where the locals … [Read more...]
Painting in Provence
Sometimes we wish we could be a fly on the wall during Linda's artist trips to France. We know that these trips play to many of Linda's strengths: Her love of art, her exuberance for all things French, and her natural abilities as the hostess with the mostess. After her return, we catch glimpses of the trip through snapshots and appreciative emails from the attendees, … [Read more...]
