Ride Like The Wind

When I think of Paris, I think of romance. When I think of romance, I think of horseback riding. But can all three go together? Unbelievable, yet oh-so-true! Just 20 minutes outside of the city via metro line 7 lies Equivil, a riding center with over 50 horses which offers after-work riding lessons! The perfect date, if you ask me. But be prepared to speak fluent French, as lessons are unfortunately not offered in English. Meanwhile, if you're not lucky enough to be trotting in Paris, how about picking up this lovely bridle hook? As you slip off your coat for the day, you'll be reminded of how good it must feel to ride through French fields on a gorgeous four-legged beast with your lover beside you! xoxo

 

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Moderne Love

In the spirit of Valentine's Day, I almost (almost!) posted a rather risque piece about helping you all find the perfect lingerie. Believe you me, I found a ton of sexy things, including some cute little panties that had suggestive French sayings on them (so cute!). But at the last minute, I realized the post might have been just a bit too (gasp!)  scandalous, so I'm giving you a different kind of V-Day treat: some information about the magic of French relationships! We all know the couples of France just have this air of casual allure, and guess what? It's becoming even more casual! According to the New York Times, these days, the French are opting for civil unions (called PACS, or pacte civil de solidarite, in France) in place of marriages, as becoming husband and wife entails such a heavy, religious contract. And with PACS offering couples all the basic legal necessities (shared insurance policies, shared taxes, shared debts, etc.), it's an attractive option many French couples have decided upon (for every three couples who choose marriage, two choose civil unions!). What's more, the civil unions are also available for everybody, whether gay, straight (or in between, haha). Just something to ponder on over the weekend, loves. Hope you have a super romantic next couple of days, and Happy Valentine's Day!

oxox, Chelle

Thank you to www.thedailyaffair.com for extra information for this post.
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