I have been dreaming about visiting Claude Monet’s home and garden for over 12 years. It finally happened and the experience was completely magical. Monet’s Home at Giverny was everything I had hoped it would be. Monet’s Home at Giverny On an early Sunday morning, my cousin and I made our way to Saint-Lazare Paris train station (la Gare). If traveling by car or on foot the address is 13, Rue d'Amsterdam 75008 Paris. As Giverny is a popular tourist destination I opted to purchased our ... View the Post
Waiting on Notre Dame de Paris
It is impossible to overlook Notre Dame de Paris (Our Lady of Paris). Unlike other iconic landmarks scattered over Paris its rising spire and twin towers beckon visitors like a shining beacon. Waiting on Notre Dame de Paris. History of the Church But then, that was its intention when Notre Dame first began groundbreaking in 1163 A.D. It finished completion in 1345. The Paris of that era was of course very different. Notre Dame stood by itself for many, many years. During this time a ... View the Post
The Gardens Of Paris
There are quite possibly hundreds of little community gardens nestled within the various arrondissements of Paris. But today I want to share with you two of The Gardens Of Paris, Le Jardin du Luxembourg and the Jardin des Tuileries. The Gardens Of Paris Happy poppies were found in the Luxembourg garden. Luxembourg garden or Jardin du Luxembourg is the second largest public garden in Paris. It was created by Marie de' Medici wife of King Henry IV from the house of ... View the Post
My Favorite 5 Lorraine
My Favorite 5 Lorraine is from the blog With a Grateful Prayer and a Thankful Heart. Today I am sharing five of my favorite houseplants that grow easily in the home as well as some of my care tips. I find the less I fuss the better they grow! My Favorite 5 Lorraine African Violet Saintpaulias, commonly known as African violets Such a sweet flower and a favorite of so many. It is not recommended to have such overcrowding or so many crowns in one container but I just loved the ... View the Post
De Witt Museum and the Summer Gardens & Attire at Colonial Williamsburg
Coming near the end of our trip there was one place I had been looking forward to visiting, the DeWitt Museum at Colonial Williamsburg. When I was last at Colonial Williamsburg I was so busy photographing the holiday wreaths, interiors, and fashions that I ran out of time. I was determined to go there and had heard it was a museum that children would enjoy. De Witt Museum and the Summer Gardens & Attire at Colonial Williamsburg De Witt Museum and the Summer Gardens & Attire at ... View the Post
Spring Has Me Thinking About Tree Roses
When I was a little girl my grandparents had wonderful across the street neighbors. At this moment I wish I had a photograph of Willie and Alice to share with you. Alas but I only have their memory in my mind. Charming Willie grew tree roses for his beloved bride. They had pink, red, yellow, and white roses. But the lavender rose was hands down, my favorite. To this day they remain my very favorite rose. Spring Has Me Thinking About Tree Roses As you may be aware I struggle with having ... View the Post
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