C'est La Vie... No?

As you read through our blog posts, you'll have noticed that one of the residents of La Caravane Bohème seems to be convinced she's secretly a French Woman even though she is utterly not so. Beatrice, the one with the French name and the French hair (not really, but she wishes) wants to show you all exactly why the French "do it better." ;)

One, our name: La Caravane Bohème is French for "The Bohemian Caravan." It's especially lovely because to our non-French speaking market, they can still understand what our name means. However, really think about it, try to say it outloud. There is just no possible way to say our name without enlisting a sultry French accent, the accented "e" being quite vital. 

Laaa Caah-raah-vaaahn Bo - eeeeem! The "h" is silent, just breath some air when you get to that part.

Second, the Parisian streets are filled, I say filled! with lovely vintage and antique stores. There is just so much history-filled enticement waiting for you on dusty shelves and murky windows. Not to mention their world famous flea markets dotting arrondissements and neighborhoods. How could you go to Paris and not manage to come back with at least one antique vase or vintage scarf? I came out of Montmartre wielding not one, not two, but three delicious vintage neckwears. (One will be listed shortly; exciting, no?)

Third, this article says it all. It's not necessarily about fashion, but it really does work at convincing you why life in La Francais can be quite attractive.

Happy Vintaging!

*For those of you who clicked on the link "French Woman," Entre Nous is a book Beatrice has been working her way through and using to slowly turn herself into a real French Woman. A lovely surprise.