Mon Petit Four

Elegant, refreshing, and surprisingly simple, the French 75 is one of the most beloved cocktails in the world.

Made with Champagne, citrus, and your choice of gin or cognac, it’s a drink that feels equally at home at a celebratory brunch, a summer apéro, or a dinner party with friends.

If you’ve never made one before, consider this your invitation.

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There’s a reason French dinner parties feel so memorable.

It’s not necessarily because the food is elaborate or the table is extravagant.

More often, it comes down to a few traditions that help the evening unfold naturally: beginning with an apéritif, serving a thoughtfully paced meal, setting a welcoming table, and making plenty of room for conversation.

The result is an evening that feels relaxed, elegant, and enjoyable for both the host and the guests.

For my guide on how to host a French dinner party: https://www.monpetitfour.com/french-dinner-party-2/

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A French cheese board isn’t usually about piling on lots of accompaniments or making it look overly styled.

Instead, the focus is on the cheese itself.

A good board often includes a variety of milk types and textures, chosen to complement one another rather than compete.

The French also tend to let the seasons guide the selection, choosing cheeses that are at their best at different times of the year.

Simple. Thoughtful. And meant to be enjoyed slowly around the table.

For my full guide to building a French cheese board, including how to choose the right cheeses and create a board that feels beautifully authentic: https://www.monpetitfour.com/how-to-make-a-french-cheese-board/

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You don’t need a house in the South of France to create this feeling. You simply need a little inspiration and the permission to slow down.

That’s what Everyday France is all about—a community devoted to bringing more beauty, intention, and French-inspired living into your everyday life through simple rituals, seasonal inspiration, and the art of enjoying ordinary moments.

Learn more: https://everydayfrance.com

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This week’s lineup is all about delicious, seasonal meals that use the best of the season.

A bowl of asparagus soup.
An easy pasta salad.
Prosciutto and melon.
Chicken Provençal.
A tomato tart.
And fougasse paired with cheese and charcuterie for the ultimate girl meal.

Simple, flavorful, and the kind of food that makes everyday life feel a little more special.

For the recipes: https://MonPetitFour.com/tag/simple10

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One of the biggest mindset shifts France gave me was realizing how often we save beautiful things for later.

The nice dishes.
The perfume.
The champagne…

As if ordinary life isn’t reason enough to enjoy them.

But the French approach feels different. There’s less waiting for a special occasion and more emphasis on making everyday life itself feel a little more beautiful.

Learn how to romanticize your life like a French woman: https://www.monpetitfour.com/how-to-romanticize-your-life-the-french-way/

One of the things I’ve noticed most about life in France is that luxury often feels less tied to expensive things, and more tied to everyday experiences.

A bouquet from the market.
A coffee at a café.
A slow lunch.
Good bread.
A simple walk.

Simple things, but experienced more fully.

And I think that’s part of why French living feels so appealing to so many people. It’s not necessarily about extravagance — it’s about presence, pleasure, and allowing ordinary moments to feel meaningful.

If you’d like to bring more of this feeling into your own everyday life, join us inside Everyday France, my online community centered around French-inspired living, style, beauty, food, and everyday rituals.

Learn more: https://everydayfrance.com

The French approach to self-care has always felt different to me.

Less about perfection, intense routines, or constantly trying to “fix” yourself — and more about creating a daily life that feels nourishing, balanced, and enjoyable.

A slower morning. Askincare ritual before bed. Fresh flowers on the table. A walk, a proper meal, a spritz of your favorite perfume.

Small things, practiced consistently, that change how everyday life feels.

For my full post on French-inspired self-care routines: https://www.monpetitfour.com/self-care-routines/

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Living in France has changed the way I think about work-life balance.

Not because life in France is perfect or responsibilities disappear — but because there’s a different rhythm to the day.

Meals create natural pauses.
Rest isn’t treated like something you have to earn.
Personal time is protected a little more.
And not every moment needs to be packed, optimized, or turned into something productive.

It’s a softer reminder that work is part of life, but it doesn’t have to become all of it.

If you’d like to read more about this slower French approach to time: https://www.monpetitfour.com/the-art-of-doing-nothing/ ✨

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