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American Girl in the 50s taken by Pierre Boulat

Joie de Vivre is a blog dedicated to all of the pleasures of life, whether it be art, recipes, running, or just simple discoveries in a new place. 

Pierre Boulat Paris: 100 Photos Exhibit at the Petit Palais

After my fist blogging experience this past spring studying abroad in Paris (Same Girls, New Continent) I do not want to stop!  I have fallen in love with the writing/picture taking aspect of blogging and want to continue to share with the world my discoveries, no matter how big or small.  I am going into my fourth year at University of Virginia but before the start of school in late August, I will be spending my summer days interning in Pittsburgh.  It has been over 10 years since I have lived in the Steel City and I could not be more excited about returning.  Please stay tuned to Joie de Vivre for many pictures, stories, and discoveries on the simple joys of living.

"I've always admitted that I am ruled by my passions."

--Elizabeth Taylor

xx,
Mary