These candles were so fast to create and very inexpensive too. Keep reading for the fast and easy tutorial. A favorite pastime for our family is collecting seashells. I selected a few that had been gathered from previous outings but you can find seashells at craft and thrift stores. Make sure they are clean and then place them on a cookie sheet lined with wax paper or foil. Using citronella candles from the dollar store simply pop the candle out of its thin tin votive holder. Turn ... View the Post
A $3 Summertime Hostess Gift
Hello, dear friends, I hope you had a wonderful weekend! Don't you just love some fast and fun DIY décor? A $3 Summertime Hostess Gift is darling and checks all the boxes. A $3 Summertime Hostess Gift I found a bag of citronella candles in fun summertime colors and the glass jar at the dollar store. Citronella candles are perfect for keeping summertime pests away while enjoying the outdoors. The small bit of raffia and the seashell were things I already had on hand, but you can also find ... View the Post
Chapelle Des Penitents
The Penitents' Chapel, Chapelle Des Penitents, can be found in the picturesque village of Les Baux-de-Provence. Chapelle Des Penitents The chapel is located in the church square near the edge of the cliff which overlooks the Fontaine Valley. The original chapel was built in the mid 17th century by the Brotherhood of White Penitents who were Roman Catholics and wore white habits. The word penitent means a person who repents their sins or wrongdoings and in the Christian Church, seeks ... View the Post
The Benefits and Safety Factors When Sightseeing in Paris Alone
Paris is a prime destination on the travel wish lists for many people. While writing about Paris these past two weeks several readers shared their fears with me that they may never visit the City of Light because they have no one to go with. My advice is “Go Alone.” I can almost hear the shocked responses already. Most will probably fall along the lines of “Easy for you to say….” I’ll let you in on a little secret, all of the Parisian experiences that I have written about these past few weeks I ... View the Post
The Apollo Gallery and the Crown Jewels of France
The Apollo Gallery and the Crown Jewels of France. The Apollo Gallery (Galerie d'Apollon) is truly one of my favorite galleries within the Louvre. It was originally created for Henri IV (the fourth) but much of it was destroyed by fire on February 6, 1661. The reconstruction was done under architect Louis Le Vau between 1661 and 1663 by order of young King Louis XIV (the fourteenth). It is easy to see how it served as a model for the Hall of Mirrors at Versailles Palace. The Apollo ... View the Post
Napoleon III Apartments at the Louvre
In the Richelieu wing of the Louvre, you will find Escalier du Ministre (the Minister’s Staircase) that leads to the first floor containing Napoleon III Apartments at the Louvre. Napoleon III Apartments at the Louvre Don’t be in a rush, walk slowly up the stairs, look around and up. The ceremonial staircase was built for the Minister of State to impress distinguished visitors attending parties and affairs of state. Napoleon III (Louis-Napoléon Bonaparte, nephew of Napoleon ... View the Post
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