Lily Haight

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  • Rouen In The Rain

    Rouen In The Rain

    It seemed fitting that the rainiest day my family had while on our trip round Normandie was when we visited Rouen. Despite the weather, the beautiful city just four days away from Noël was still bustling with people in full holiday spirit: the Alsatian market was going strong, the giant wonder wheel taking kids for Read more

  • The Sunday Bar

    The Sunday Bar

    “What’s your favorite part about France?” This is a question I’ve been asked many times over the last month as I’ve introduced myself to class after class of English-learning French high schoolers. It’s an easy answer, even if it may be a fudged truth. “The food.” After that comes a nod of understanding from everyone Read more

  • Ici Loin Du Monde Réel

    Ici Loin Du Monde Réel

    “Go home. Put your best record on. Loud as it’ll play. And with every note, you remember: That’s something the darkness couldn’t take from you.” — Detective Fred Thursday to Endeavour Morse while the sun sets against the background of the Oxford skyline. (And also me, to myself while reenacting the scene on the tower Read more

  • Cake and Ocean

    Cake and Ocean

    Like the people who lived in eighteenth century British high society, I believe in the restorative powers of the sea. I originally thought this was just a me thing. When I first moved to France it was the first time I had ever been in a city that wasn’t a quick drive away from the Read more

  • The Spirit of Guillaume

    The Spirit of Guillaume

    October snuck up on me because one second I was in Summer Mode, riding motorcycles, eating junk food, going camping and playing with cats all day long and then… leaves were falling off trees that were lined up against the remains of a castle in a small town in Normandy. Which is where I live Read more

  • France, New York, France Again

    France, New York, France Again

    For the record, everything I have done in the last four years has been happenstance. When I go back home, sometimes people ask me questions like, “So are you still interested in getting in the fashion industry?” and I get totally confused… when have I ever been interested in fashion??? Then, I remember. Back in high Read more