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
Pont Des Arts (Bridge of Arts)
There are many beautiful and famous bridges in Paris. But the bridge that is the top tourist destination is the Pont Des Arts (Bridge of Arts) which has been given the nickname “the bridge of locks”. The pedestrian bridge crosses over the River Seine and links the central square (cour carrée) of the Palais du Louvre to the Institut de France. Pont Des Arts (Bridge of Arts) The original bridge was constructed between 1802 and 1804 during the reign of Napoleon I. It was the first metal ... View the Post
The Furniture and Accessories of French Kings
Welcome to a post filled with opulence and grandeur. The Furniture and Accessories of French Kings. This stunning bed first belonged to Louis XVIII (the 18th) and later by Charles X (the 10th) in the Tuileries palace. The Furniture and Accessories of French Kings All of the objets du art in this post can be found on the first floor of the Richelieu Gallery in room 75 close to Napoléon III’s apartments at the Louvre. The description of each item was written in French and I have done my best ... View the Post
Sweet Mystery of Life
I tend to fall into the category of being a planner. I love the structure of filling in a calendar with appointments and creating daily “to do” lists. But in the area of travel, as much as I read travel guides and have long columns of items that are a “must see”, I leave myself open to entering mysterious gates that beckon me. By now you may have surmised that I have a certain fondness for visiting churches. For me ancient churches provide a glimpse into what life may have been like for its ... View the Post
Starfish and Stripes Forever Napkin Rings
Thank you so very much for your kind comments on my tropically patriotic living room and dining area. As promised here is the quick and easy Starfish and Stripes Forever Napkin Rings tutorial. Supplies and Tutorial small starfish (several varieties found HERE.) raffia (found at the dollar store) a drill with a small bit Using a small drill bit a tiny hole was created at the top of each starfish. Next, a thin piece of raffia was threaded through the hole. Then the raffia ... View the Post
A Super Easy and Delicious Marinade
Hello friends! Are you gearing up for the long holiday weekend? The daily temps are already climbing into the 110’s + here in Phoenix and in the afternoons, if I turn on the stove, my kitchen feels twice as hot. So I am relying on my crock pot and grill for many of our meals. One of my quick go to summer dinners is kebob’s. You gather up whatever meat and fresh vegetables you have on hand and chop them up into large pieces. This is a great dinner to get kids involved in. They love the colors ... View the Post
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