by Rima Nouri | Paris is Always a Good Idea
Recently in the métro I overheard a conversation between two ladies from the US. It was obvious that they had a great time during their stay in Paris, marvelling about the places they had visited, the gifts they got for their families, the architecture,...
by Rima Nouri | Cultivate Your Life
Recently I disappointed someone. What makes it worse, it was someone I quite like and who had done nothing wrong. It was a simple case of me needing something different than what she could provide. I was very clear that my decision did not demean her qualities...
by Rima Nouri | Cultivate Your Life
Now, what was the first word that came to mind when you read the title? Chocolate? Booze? Sex? Money? Porn? Sugar? TV? Shopping? Facebook? It’s a safe bet that it’s none of the above. It’s something we’ve all done, and it’s truly an addiction that thwarts all...
by Rima Nouri | Cultivate Your Life, Style Your Living
When my children were younger, we used to have a vacation every year on a beautiful island on the West coast of France. It’s perfect for family holidays, we always rent a house there and the kids are having a blast, splashing in the sea, stuffing themselves...
by Rima Nouri | Cultivate Your Life
This summer I moved into a charming little house outside of Paris, nestled in a valley surrounded by fields, woods, and more castles than I have weekends to visit. But: for all it’s potential charm, this little house had been for too long in the hands of a self...