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Things I do differently after living in France

Things I do differently after living in France

What do I do differently after living in France?

When I left Australia for a six week holiday many years ago, I had no idea I would end up in Paris, stay there for 3 years, and pine for her every day since I left.

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Paris Sketchbook Notebook Spiral Bound A5

Paris sketchbook notebook

Paris Sketchbook Notebook

Great news!  My brand new Paris Sketchbook Notebook is published!

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Looking for latte in Paris? You’re in luck

Looking for Latte in Paris

I’m often asked where to find Latte in Paris, and ten years ago it wasn’t possible.

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Naughty Paris Coffee Mug

Wish you had a naughty Paris coffee mug?

Today’s your lucky day :D I was thinking I’d like my own naughty Paris coffee mug, so came up with a few ideas – let me know if you’d like to suggest any others.

Wish you had a naughty Paris coffee mug in your hands?


Imagine finding these on the kitchen bench OR your office desk every morning :D

Naughty Paris Coffee Mug - stacked 2 high Bonjour Arsehole is alternative naughty spelling for this Paris Coffee Mug

  • 11 oz Ceramic mug
  • Dishwasher and microwave safe

Multiple Coffee Mug Sayings

Multiple Naughty Coffee Mugs With French-ish Sayings

  1. Bonjour Bitches
  2. Bonjour Asshole
  3. Bonjour Ta Gueule S’il Te Plait (Shut up! Please!)
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Sturdy Packaging for Shipping

Sturdy Packaging for Shipping our Coffee Mugs to Naughty People :-)

Left AND Right Handed Mugs :-)

Left and Right Handed Coffee Mugs with Naughty Sayings


What’s so great about owning a naughty Paris coffee mug?

  • These cheeky coffee mugs feature charming and witty phrases using French and English words guaranteed to add a dose of humour and “joie de vivre” (joy of life) to your morning routine.
  • Drinking from one is sure to result in an immediate smile, or even a good chuckle – and you don’t want to miss out on THAT! :-)

Comments from Happy Coffee Mug Owners:

  • “Sipping from my cheeky mug never fails to start my morning off with a smile. The charming sayings and witty phrases are a delightful pick-me-up to go along with my coffee.”
  • “Each time I use my hilarious coffee mug, I’m reminded of my fabulous friend who gave me this gift – they know I love Paris, they know I am naughty, and their ability to find such a ‘me’ present is why I adore them!”
  • “Even on the most hectic days, grabbing my favourite cheeky Frenchified mug full of amazing rich flavourful latte made with Italian robusta coffee beans helps me keep perspective (with a smile and a laugh). I might have bought this for myself, but it feels like having a certain someone’s playful sense of humor right there with me.”
  • “What a clever way to spread laughter! This was the perfect surprise gift from a dear friend, and I’m still laughing every time I look at it! I’ll have to pay the cleverness forward by finding an even better, clever gift to make my friend laugh too!”
  • “The daily dose of irreverence from my coffee mug’s quips infuses my routine with unexpected laughter. Using it brings me spontaneous grins whenever I need them most. Its charm and cheekiness never fail to hit the spot!”

 


Got questions or comments about my naughty coffee mugs?

Please do let me know, I’d love to hear from you!

Got any requests for other words?? Fantastic! I’d love to hear about them. Please do let me know:

If you buy one or more of these mugs, I’d love to see some photos of you enjoying them :-)

Please continue to enjoy your armchair travel in Paris via my website, or if you’re planning your trip or are already there — have a fabulous time!

I love Paris! J’adore Paris !  XOXOX

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Teena Hughes in Australia

See you in Paris in September / October 2024!!

 

 

 

2CV Tours Paris

Looking for 2CV Tours Paris And Surrounds?

Welcome to Paris France with Teena Hughes

Photo via Viator.com

So you’ve seen 2CV Tours Paris – but you have NO idea what “2CV” means, right?

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2024 Paris Calendars A4 and A5

Looking for 2024 Paris Calendars?

2024 Paris Calendars A4 and A5

Are you looking for a 2024 Calendar to go with your love of Paris, or to give as gifts to friends and family who love Paris?

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Sausage Rolls and Pork Pies in Paris

Sausage Rolls and Pork Pies in Paris

Looking for Sausage Rolls and Pork Pies in Paris?

Be still my beating heart!

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What are some common French acronyms?

What are some common French acronyms?

“Teena, what are some common French acronyms?”

Excellent question, George! Thank you for writing to me :-)

Here are the ones I’m familiar with and even though I haven’t needed to use the other common acronyms, I thought they might be helpful when reading books or websites:

  1. BCBG bon chic bon genre = Preppy
  2. BD Bande Dessinée = comics/comic book
  3. BP boîte postale = post office box (P.O. Box)
  4. CB carte bleue, carte bancaire = credit/ debit card
  5. CIE compagnie = company (Co.)
  6. CV curriculum vitae = résumé
  7. DAB distributeur automatique de billets = ATM (automated teller machine)
  8. ÉU États-Unis = United States (U.S.)
  9. Go giga octet = GB (gigabyte)
  10. h Heure = o’clock
  11. HT hors taxe = subtotal excluding tax/ tax not included
  12. Mo mega octet = MB (megabyte)
  13. ONG organisation non gouvernementale = NGO (non-government organization)
  14. ONU Organisation des Nations unies = UN (United Nations)
  15. OVNI Objet volant non identifié = UFO (unidentified flying object)
  16. PDG président-directeur général = CEO (chief executive officer)
  17. PIB produit intérieur brut = GDP (gross domestic product)
  18. PME Petite ou Moyenne Entreprise = Small or Medium sized Enterprise (SME)
  19. RATP Régie autonome des transports parisiens = Paris public transportation authority (métro and bus)
  20. rdc rez-de-chaussée = ground floor/1st floor
  21. RER Réseau express régional = high speed train service between Paris and the suburbs
  22. RF la République française = The French Republic
  23. rdv rendez-vous = date, meeting
  24. SA société anonyme = Joint-stock company; similar to Inc. (incorporated)
  25. SAMU secours d’aide médicale d’urgence = ambulance
  26. SARL société à responsabilité limitée = Ltd (limited liability company)
  27. SIDA syndrome immunodéficitaire acquis = AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome)
  28. SVP s’il vous plaît = Please

Do you have any French acronyms you’d like to share?

Post in the Comments below, thanks for sharing :-)

Has this list of common French acronyms helped?

Please do let me know if you have any questions or feel like a chat.

Please do :

Enjoy your armchair travel in Paris via my website, or if you’re planning your trip or are already there — have a fabulous time!

I love Paris! XOXOX

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Notre Dame in flames April 2019

Notre Dame in flames April 2019

I woke this morning here at the beach near Brisbane, Australia about 6:30am, walked out to my desk to charge my iPhone, and saw I’d missed a message from my friend Helen in the UK.

I was NOT prepared for what I read!

“Notre Dame is on fire!!”


What????!!!!

I ran to turn on the TV and it was on the news — as I looked on, I was in total shock, and started crying.

This beautiful Cathedral has lived through 850 years of wars and all kinds of other hardships and devastations, and survived.

Recently she had been feeling a bit fragile, and desperately needed some work to keep her going; she was surrounded by scaffolding as the work crews started a daunting task.

I don’t know how the fire started, possibly something to do with the renovation, whatever the reason it is a miracle that there is any of it left.

And such a miracle that no-one was hurt or perished, for that I am truly grateful.

This has been a sad, sad day for Paris, for my friends, and all the people visiting Paris at the moment — my heart goes out to everyone, and I’m sending all my love and hugs across the kilometres.

On the other side of the coin, something I am so, so thrilled about is that I’ve spent some amazing summer days and evenings in and near Notre Dame over several decades, and I have wonderful videos and photos of me with friends right outside her doors.

Love you, Paris! XOXOX

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Mothers Day in Paris Sunday 26th May 2019

Mothers Day in Paris Sunday 27th May 2018

Happy Mothers Day in Paris! Bonne Fete Maman !

26th May 2019 • Celebrating la Fête des Mères

Are you celebrating Mothers Day in Paris this year? How absolutely marvellous!

There are so many wonderful things to do, from picnics in the park, to special lunches and dinners in restaurants, to relaxing with family and friends just about anywhere!

Here are a few places to whet your whistle for things to see and do:

Mothers Day in Paris Sunday 27th May 2018

Whatever you do, wherever you go, whomever you’re with — have a super spectacular day surrounded by those who love you!

Got more suggestions for Mothers Day in Paris?

I’d love to hear them! Please do contact me and let me know — I’d love to add them to this post!

Merci beaucoup! Many thanks!

I love you Paris! XOXOX

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2019 Paris Calendar

Paris Calendar 2019 banner by Teena Hughes

The 2019 Paris Calendar is now available!

Place your orders now to make sure you receive it in plenty of time before the holidays.

  • 12 x fabulous photos of Paris (you’ll feel like you’re there!)
  • French holidays on the monthly pages
  • every month will have you armchair travelling to the city of your dreams :-)

Option 1 – Printed Calendar shipped to your address

Click here or click the image below to place your order today >>

2019 Paris Calendar by Teena Hughes

Sneak peek of calendar pages:

March Paris Calendar 2019 by Teena Hughes   April Paris Calendar 2019 by Teena Hughes  Thumbnail x3 Paris Calendar 2019 by Teena Hughes


Option 2 – Downloadable Calendar

If you’d rather download the PDF version and print it yourself, you can do that here:


Buy and Download the Calendar here


I hope you like the new Calendar!! And please do let me know which photos you’d like to see in the next Calendar xx

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Mothers Day in Paris Sunday 27th May 2018

Mothers Day in Paris Sunday 27th May 2018

Happy Mothers Day in Paris! Bonne Fete Maman !

Celebrating la Fête des Mères

If you’re celebrating Mothers Day i Paris, what a special treat :-)

There are so many wonderful things to do, from picnics in the park, to special lunches and dinners in restaurants, to relaxing with family and friends just about anywhere!

Here are a few places to whet your whistle for things to see and do:

Mothers Day in Paris Sunday 27th May 2018

Whatever you do, wherever you go, whomever you’re with — have a super spectacular day surrounded by those who love you!

Ciao ciao for now

Teena xox

Got suggestions for Mothers Day in Paris?

I’d love to hear them!

Merci beaucoup!

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