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The Francophile Finds
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I’m Katie. I’m drawn to crisp striped sweaters, well-set tables, weekend escapes, and the simple pleasure of a slow morning with a coffee in hand. With a soft spot for French-inspired living and a love of classic American style, I use this space to gather the things I’m loving lately — from wardrobe staples to recipes and travel notes — all rooted in everyday life. Learn More…
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Maine · New England · Travel
Summer Stay at the Chebeague Island Inn
There’s a certain magic about traveling to an island… An island that feels close enough to reach without too much effort, yet remote enough to feel like you’ve slipped into another world. That’s exactly what drew us to the Chebeague Island Inn for a late-summer escape. Set just off the coast of Maine, the Inn embodies the timeless, New England charm you’d expect to find in a Nancy Meyers film: clapboard architecture, sweeping porches with wicker furniture, hydrangeas spilling over stone walls, and the kind of quiet where the loudest sound is the clink of ice against a glass of rum punch.
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Snapshots from Boothbay Harbor, Maine
There are some places that seem to perfectly capture summer in New England, and Boothbay Harbor is one of them. Weathered shingles, lobster boats bobbing in the harbor, American flags hanging from old storefronts, hydrangeas spilling over fences and that unmistakable salty Maine air.
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Maine · New England · Summer
Everything I Wore in Maine
There are few places I enjoy dressing for more than coastal Maine in the summer. Give me blue and white, stripes, linen, woven bags, easy sandals and a sweater for when the temperature inevitably drops, and I am very happy. For our latest trip to Maine, I packed almost entirely within that formula.
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5 Date Night Outfits for Summer
Summer date nights are one of my favorite excuses to get dressed. The plans themselves don’t even need to be particularly fancy. Dinner by the water, drinks outside, a neighborhood restaurant, or an afternoon that turns into evening all call for an outfit that feels a little more special than what I wore during the day.
Bonjour!
I’m Katie, a lover of travel, classic fashion, and well-set tables. This space is where I gather what I’m wearing, cooking, reading, and planning, inspired by coastal living and a quiet appreciation for French charm.
