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What a Week It Has Been — and What a Week Ahead!

What a week

I feel so blessed to have been surrounded by family as we celebrated our nephew’s Bar Mitzvah — such a meaningful milestone, especially during the High Holidays, as Yom Kippur has just passed and Sukkot begins tomorrow. The girls are now back at college, and it was so nice to be the five of us reunited for a few days. 💛

Tomorrow marks another truly special moment: the opening of Dancing Shoes: A Legacy in Motion at the Miami Shoe Museum, where my work will be on display in honor of Celia Cruz’s legacy. The exhibition runs October 6 – 28 at the InterContinental Miami, blending her iconic cantilever shoes with new AI-inspired designs from the MIAMI Vibes 2.0 Challenge.

📍 Meet me at Gallery 100 tomorrow from 4:00 to 8:00 pm — with a VIP opening (6:00 to 8:00 pm) reserved for press and museum platinum members before general viewing.

This event is free and open to the public. Space is limited. RSVP recommended: contact@miamishoemuseum.org

For Press and Curatorial tours inquiere : contact@miamishoemuseum.org

100, 100 Chopin Plaza, Miami, FL
Noche de Arte Programming: Every Monday, 6:00-8:00 PM (Free and open to the public)

📰 Read more about the exhibition:

Dancing Shoes: A Legacy in Motion – Miami Shoe Museum InterContinental Miami Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month – The Miami Guide Noche de Arte Exhibition Honoring Celia Cruz’s Centennial – Soul of Miami South Florida Sun Times – Food, Festivities and Fun in Miami

🗞️ Francophone readers can also find coverage here:

Le Courrier des Amériques

💫 As we celebrate, we also remember — October 7 marks two years, and still about 50 people are being held away from home.

May the negotiations bring them back soon — fingers crossed. 🙏

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About Hopeje

It’s all about love, life, and the pursuit of happiness. I’m a French-American woman from Paris — born with a suitcase in hand and a heart open to adventure. I’ve always been drawn to the vibrant energy of New York and Miami, visiting every year for a few weeks to recharge on their rhythm, sunshine, and sense of freedom. Who would have thought that life would take me to Luxembourg — where I would find, lose, and find myself again? There, I met the love of my life, built a family with three wonderful children, and traveled… endlessly. (Let’s not forget our loyal dog, who became part of our journey in 2013, and our second furry companion who joined us nearly three years ago!) From Paris to New York, Luxembourg to Miami — traveling has become our middle name. What I love most is discovering the poetry and energy of life wherever I go: architecture, people, customs, places, and the unique atmosphere that makes each encounter unforgettable. Life is a story of movement, emotion, and discovery. Let’s keep exploring, dreaming, and savoring every moment. PS: All content on this blog is shared with pleasure — but it is not free of rights.

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