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Blog postBonjour! You may be wondering just who is this loud, chatty Vicki Lesage. Maybe you heard about one of my books, or maybe you even read one (thanks!). Perhaps you came here to learn a little more about me. Cool.
I'm a just-turned-40 gal from St. Louis who lived in Paris for more than a decade. I'm now back in the suburbs of good ol' St. Louis with my French husband and two kids. We loved living in Paris. We didn't love cramming four people into a one-bedroom apartment. Now we have m -
Blog postWhen we bought our house a few years ago (I can't believe it's been that long since we left Paris!), it had recently been flipped. This was a mostly good thing because most things looked good. And since the previous owners had done all the rehab, we didn't have to live in a construction zone for months. Yay for move-in ready!
However, we never loved the master bathroom. It was something we knew we'd need to update at some point before selling (which we're not planning on doing anyti -
Blog postIt's here! If you like books about Paris (and I assume so, since you're on my website), then you'll love my latest release:
From champagne bottles to baby bottles, this memoir offers a humorous glimpse of an American expat’s years abroad…
Party girl Vicki moved to Paris hoping to drink wine and fall in love. She accomplished both goals, but not without bumps along the way: romantic encounters gone awry, uniquely French situations threatening her sanity, and two a -
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Blog postWhen we first moved into our house about two years ago, it was pretty much perfect. And not just because it has five bedrooms when my family of four had previously been crammed into a one-bedroom apartment in Paris. (But mostly because of that.)
The most perfect part? My Photoshopped grass.
The house had recently been flipped, so we have a new kitchen, new bathrooms, fresh paint, newly refinished original hardwood floors, and lots of other nice stuff for a house that was built -
Blog postA while back I was interviewed by Magda Dežđek of Sensa Magazine, a Croatian women's magazine, about French parenting. Like I know anything! Below are my answers in English, which she then translated into Croatian for the actual article. I hope I'm as funny in Croatian, ha!
View the original article in Croatian
French kids have a reputation of being very well-behaved. Why is that?
I think it’s partly true and partly just reputation. It’s true that at mealtimes yo -
Blog postIt's here! Confessions of a Paris Party Girl is now available in audiobook format. Woo hoo!
The narrator, Em Eldridge, did a wonderful job – she sounds more like me than I do! And a big thanks to Tantor Media for producing the audiobook.
If you give it a listen, let me know what you think! Happy listening :) -
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Blog postI have some exciting news: Confessions of a Paris Party Girl is being produced as an audio book!
I'm thrilled because, as all of us busy people know, there's just not enough time in the day! I love to support other authors' work and travel to different worlds through the pages of a book. But there's also laundry and bills and buying Leo's 8th pair of shoes for the month because that kid is inexplicably rough on shoes.
Enter audiobooks. I listen to them while I run, whic -
Blog postWe were invited to a Kentucky Derby party at my aunt and uncle's house, which was a great excuse to get dressed to the nines (or the sevens or sixes as our case tends to be these days) and throw on some crazy big hats. And we brought some delicious Kentucky Derby-themed Mint Julep Brownies (recipe at the bottom).
But first, photos of the big day:
Say, "Always Dreaming!"
My little Derby goofballs
The closest thing to "date night" we'd seen in a w -
Blog postWe've been in the US for a few months now, and in our new house for a few weeks. The kids (and honestly, me too) still call it "the new house" even though now it's really just "the house." I guess we're all still so excited!
So here are some pictures of our new abode:
OK, I *might* have Photoshopped the grass a bit to make it just a smidge greener. But I swear this is what it's gonna look like by the time I'm done with it! I also might have Photoshop -
Blog postA while back, I met up with fellow expat-author-living-in-Paris Lily Heise, who penned Je T'Aime, Me Neither. We had a fab afternoon filled with quite a few drinks and lots of laughs, and wrote about it on our blogs (along with some tips for going out in the Marais).
Now, two years later (how has it been THAT long?!?) she and I are back: Lily with her new book and me to tell you how much I loved it!
First, the book:
Je T'Aime... Maybe?
My editorial review: < -
Blog postMy daughter just celebrated her 2-year birthday, which means it's roughly the 2-year birthday of my second memoir, Confessions of a Paris Potty Trainer, as well! I'd written most of the book while on bed rest and wrapped it up while I was in the hospital after delivering her.
And now, to celebrate (though I'm sure they didn't realize it at the time!), Global Living Magazine has released their Summer 2016 issue, which includes a review of Confessions of a Paris Potty Trainer in their -
Blog postParisian doctor's offices are usually in the same building as residential apartments. In fact, the offices themselves often are converted apartments. The first few times I encountered this I found it bizarre (I go into this in more detail in my book, Confessions of a Paris Potty Trainer) but once you get used to it, you can appreciate their charm.
Crown molding, hardwood floors, floor-to-ceiling windows - these are features most of us wish we had in our own houses!
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Blog postRemember back when I used to write stories instead of just doing giveaways all the time? Me neither!
Photo credit: Mamalode
But this month I'm back on one of my favorite sites, Mamalode, with a story about stories. How meta.
It's called "One Walk, Two Interpretations" and is about how I feel rushed in the morning taking Leo to school, with all the horns honking and bustling construction sites, while to him it's an amazing world full of wonder. I like his versio -
Blog postI'm scared to look at my phone bill this month. I've been calling the North Pole like nobody's business and I'm pretty sure that zone isn't part of my calling plan. But what am I supposed to do when my son is being naughty and he calls my bluff?
I call the big guy up north.
And... it's really not working for me. At all. My three-year-old son is totally on to me.
Check out the full article: "Hello, Santa? It's Me Again." -
Blog postImmediately following the November 13th Paris attacks, I was contacted by a few different sites to write an article about it. Being less than two miles away from where one of the attacks happened, and living in a city where the effects of the attacks continue to be felt, it seemed I was a decent candidate to write about them.
I was flattered. But I was also at a loss for words. I couldn't really figure out what I wanted to say about it. What was different about my experience? We'd a -
Blog postThis month, Bon Bon Break has a lovely theme: Giving. Their posts range from funny to heartwarming, from interesting reads to helpful tips. And the theme is sponsored by Water Aid, an incredibly worthy cause. (Check them out on Facebook and Twitter.)
So why am I yakking on about it? Well, besides being a big fan of Bon Bon Break AND charitable causes, I also wanted to share a post I wrote for the theme. Here's a teaser:
With two young children in my house, there’s a lot -
Blog postThe other night Mika had to work late. He NEVER does that. Which means I'm NEVER alone with both kids on a busy weeknight. I had to pick them up from the creche/school and get them both home. Uphill, sweating, as Leo pointed out one motorcycle that was broken and EVERY MOTORCYCLE IN THE ENTIRE CITY OF PARIS that was not broken. There were a lot.
Then I had to cook them both dinner. Then give them both baths without them drowning. Then get them to bed without them screaming.
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Blog postAre you reading this on your phone?
If yes, then you're totally going to love this article.
And if not, your phone probably still isn't too far out of reach, so I think you'll still like this article.
Check out my article, 6 Apps That Should Totally Exist, over on Sammiches & Psych Meds, because seriously, these apps should totally exist! -
Blog postIt's not even Halloween yet and I'm already talking about Christmas? I'm the worst! But I just can't help myself because COCKTAILS.
Yup, that's right, my latest book, Christmas Confessions & Cocktails is not only about Christmas but also has 25 deliciously festive cocktails. So it would be a shame to make you wait for those. I'm really just looking out for you.
Not ready to take the boozy plunge yet? Here's some early praise for Christmas Confessions & Cocktails -
Blog postBack in college I was a substitute teacher. You'd think that would mean it was the kids who were doing all the learning, but I learned quite a bit myself...
Today I'm over on BonBon Break with 8 things in particular I learned. If you count this as learning:
#5 Don’t let them pit you against their regular teacher/ the other parent.
“Mrs. Brown lets us talk while we write our essays.”
“Dad lets us eat pizza and candy for breakfast.”
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Blog postWhen Mika and I went on our first date, who could have known we'd end up getting married? Yet now here we are, celebrating our four-year wedding anniversary.
Which is about four years longer than you'd think for someone who shot guns and talked incessantly about vomit on their first date. I'm a real crowd-pleaser, I am.
Happy anniversary to my loving French hubby! -
Blog postNearly four years ago, I married the man of my dreams. Which means about four years ago I had my bachelorette party, during which I attempted to dance on the bar but fell off the barstool before that awesomeness could even begin. And that means it's been three years since the bruise on my shin went away.
Yep, you read that right. That blasted bruise lasted for almost exactly a year. Which, in hindsight, was about what I deserved.
Singing all night long: Totally awesome -
Blog postAh Paris, the City of Light. Show of hands... who would like to go to Paris? OK, and out of you (I can't see you because it's the internet, but I assume almost all of you have your hands raised), how many would like to go for free? Now I'm sure ALL of you have your hands raised!
Well I've got good news for you. You can enter to win a trip for two from Fat Tire Tours. Don't waste another second:
Enter now for a chance to win a Free Trip for Two to Paris!
But that's not al -
Blog postI've got a guest post over on The Debutante Ball, which is a site that almost seems too classy for the likes of me! So go ahead, check me out in my new digs.
Need some reasons?
1. Learn how I work and sleep at the same time.
2. Find out what scares me the most.
3. Get a sweet recipe for Aperol Spritz.
4. Enter for a chance to win a copy of Confessions of a Paris Party Girl.
5. Do you really need more reasons than that?!?
Get clickin': 5 Con -
Blog postSometimes sleeping five extra minutes is all you need. Or, if you have young kids, it's all you can realistically hope for.
And sometimes getting a five-minute break from all their loud, adorable, obnoxious, sweet noise makes all the difference in maintaining your sanity.
So check out my story, Five Glorious Minutes, on Mamalode as part of their theme for July: Dive In. And stay cool this summer!
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Confessions of an Expat in Paris: A Humorous Travel Memoir with Sassy Drink Recipes (American in Paris)
Jul 5, 2019
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