Joie de Vivre

Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell sing “Ain’t no Mountain High Enough”. Such a great duet and what a perfect pick me up mid-week song!  Wishing you an lovely evening with our Video du Jour, enjoy!

Email is a great way to stay in touch, we love it!  But a handwritten letter can bring so many memories that on special occasions (or any time really), you are sure to touch… More »

Wishing a sweet and lovely day to all mothers this coming Sunday — filled with simple and special moments with your children and your own mothers if you’re fortunate to still have them with you.… More »

Catalan painter and sculptor Salvador Dali was born today May 11th in 1904 in the town of Figueres, near France, in the beautiful Spanish region of Catalonia.  His muse Gala was the first wife… More »

A fabulous duet this evening, Charles Aznavour and jazz vocalist Dianne Reeves sing “J’aime Paris in Mai” (I love Paris in May) in both French and English. Great lyrics and the song is upbeat,… More »

May 8th  is a national holiday in France.  The Fête de la Victoire (VE Day) commemorates the victory of the Allies and the end of the horrific occupation by the nazis.  On May 8th 1945… More »

Beautiful duet with Tony Bennett and Barbra Streisand performing “Smile” – simply fabulous!  Wishing you an evening filled with smiles with our Video du Jour, enjoy!  

Coco Chanel launched Chanel N°5 today in 1921 – over 90 years ago!  Check below for the 1st US commercial with classy French Actress Carole Bouquet and the talented Nina Simone singing “My Baby… More »

Today in in 1684, Jean de La Fontaine enters the “Académie Française” (The French Academy).  His classic “Fables de La Fontaine” filled so many children’s memories at home and at school.  Check below for… More »

Today, May 1st, is Labor Day in France (Fête du Travail).   It is also the “Fête du Muguet” (Lily of the Valley Day).  The tradition is to give a sprig of lily of… More »

The last Sunday in April is a National Day of remembrance for the victims and heroes of the deportation (La Journée Nationale de la Déportation).  Former deportees and families of deportees thought the last… More »

One of the inspiring voice of World War II Vera Lynn sings “We’ll Meet Again” as scenes of the Oscar winning movie “Atonement” are playing.  Such emotions thinking of the joy of being able… More »

Gloria Estefan performs live “Con los años que me quedan” (“With The Years I Have Left”) – the song written by her husband Emilio Estefan – simply beautiful! Wishing you a lovely evening with… More »

75 years ago today on April 26th 1937, Guernica, a Spanish Basque town, was bombed by Fascist Italian and Nazi German forces. That was during the Spanish Civil War. Spanish artist Pablo Picasso was… More »

The famous music festival in France and across Europe – the Printemps de Bourges (literally means the Spring of Bourges) opens today in Bourges.  This medieval city is located in the center of France… More »

Liza Minnelli & Charles Aznavour duet “Le temps” (There is a time) at the Palais des Congrès in Paris. Liza Minnelli has such a charming French accent! Wishing you a wonderful Monday with our… More »

Aretha Franklin live singing “Respect” at the Antibes Jazz Festival on the French Riviera.  Great back up singers too.  Wishing you a lovely day with our Video du Jour, enjoy! Aretha Franklin – Respect… More »

The Gipsy Kings sing “Volare” live in London – such energy, great to see the public dancing. We can dance too you know…Wishing you a great day with our Video du Jour, enjoy! Gipsy… More »

In today’s Video du Jour, Geraldine Chaplin and Oona Chaplin sing “Smile” composed by Charlie Chaplin (Charlot) for his 1936 movie “Modern Times”.  On April 16th was his birthday (16 April 1889) — touching… More »

When was the last time you kissed your other half? In today’s Video du Jour, Barry White is singing “Can’t Get Enough Of Your Love Babe” as beautiful kisses are rolling. You’ll recognize a… More »