The past two weeks I have been cleaning out closets like a boss! I had put at least 10 pieces of large furniture on Craigslist in preparation for our upcoming move to Texas. This last weekend we hosted a garage sale. I was so happy that everything sold quickly and for prices we were happy with. Yes, I was the pare down princess! Then I made one dreadful error. I walked into a thrift store with no agenda. I was merely just burning some time before a scheduled appointment. That’s when I spied ... View the Post
The Pillowcase Project
Way back in December my dear friend Kelley asked if I would be interested in making some pillowcases for The Pillowcase Project. Her goal was to present happy and cheerful pillowcases to the National Children's Hospital patients at Christmastime 2014. UPDATE: Kelley no longer blogs at Kelley Highway and the blog has been removed. The Pillowcase Project The National Children's Hospital is located in Manila in the Philippines. The children range in age from 0 to 18 years. Having two ... View the Post
A Wonderful Meal in the Village of Molleges
After a somewhat disappointing day in Arles, I had probably my all time favorite fine dining experience in France. Mas du Capoun was recommended to us by our innkeeper Francis. It did not disappoint. A Wonderful Meal in the Village of Molleges. A Wonderful Meal in the Village of Molleges We arrived about 15 minutes before 7 pm when the restaurant opens for dinner, so we took a quick stroll through the tiny village. The quaint town center has a tiny Hôtel de Ville (city hall) and ... View the Post
Sometimes A Day in France is Just Ok
I hesitated to write this post. As a rule, I am a pretty optimistic, the glass is definitely half full, kind of gal. But the fact of the matter is that when you are in a foreign country there may be days when you travel to a place and think “Eh, it’s ok.” Or “Is this it?” Perhaps even “What do you mean it’s closed FOREVER!” I don’t think I would be a good tour guide if I wasn’t honest about this. Yes, Sometimes A Day in France is Just Ok. Sometimes A Day in France is Just Ok For me, this ... View the Post
The Long Goodbye
It has been SOME week. My good friend and former cul de sac neighbor Kristina packed up her home and 5 kids to move to Colorado. (Her husband works for the same company as Mr. Décor.) It was hard for many reasons…reasons such as I can still remember hearing the doorbell ring and finding the now 9 year old Miss E. on my doorstep as a toddler, wanting to come in…more than once. Or that the last two kids were born at home and I saw them very soon after they were born and have watched them grow ever ... View the Post
Buying a Home in the South of France
Buying a Home in the South of France. Oh, that title sounds SO romantic doesn’t it? But how does one capture a bit of the dream without it turning into a French folly? There have been many books written on the subject. I myself love Peter Mayle’s A Year in Provence as he perfectly and humorously captures the French work ethic. There are also a few films such as A Good Year and Under the Tuscan Sun that had thousands flocking to France and Italy in search of their own piece of Paradise. But ... View the Post
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