Most of us live such a busy life. I feel like our schedule is slower and easier because we homeschool but I wish I could slow it down even more. I admire many of my friends that also have the joy and privilege of owning land, animals and growing so much of what their...
Day Five was a bit overcast and rainy for most of the morning.I loved the cooler air and even though the rain changed our plans I loved seeing France through the rain.The afternoon sun came out and gave me the opportunity to head back out and take some photos of the...
It had rained all night.At times hard and at other times a soft, consistent rain that is so soothing.The day was supposed to start with a 90 minute walk into the next town through sunflower fields and the French countryside.The rain changed our plans. ...
I love the details.It is the details in life that I love and it is in the details that I believe you find the true beauty.Not perfection…details.The dimples on my son's cheeks.The sound of my husband's breathing next to me at night.How Benjamin's...
After our morning woading vintage and new linens we were greeted with a beautiful tea. Luckily my new friend Alexis and I were the first to notice the table and all the gorgeous china and we were quickly taking photos before anyone else arrived. Even as I look at all...
Day four was full of fun at the chateau.Our previous days were packed full of gorgeous villages and brocantes.It was nice to stay put the whole day on this magical property.I may never get to say again that I stayed in a chateau…might as well talk about it a lot...
Day three began with an omelet with hollandaise sauce and fresh herbs.(I may be missing the food more than anything else)After breakfast we headed to Cordes-sur-Ciel. It is a medieval village built on a hill. It was incredible to walk these cobblestone streets and...
Day two began with creating in the art barn. This is in a beautiful building only 30 yards away from the chateau. The barn has been completely renovated and I love that they kept the original beams.We were able to make bracelets and necklaces with...
(My friend Alexis with her dreamy hat from Paris. I was hoping the whole trip to find one just like it)You have already seen the beautiful chateau and morning I was excited to capture that first morning in Auty. After an amazing breakfast served in the...
I put my head on my pillow at 12:30 am and fell asleep instantly. To my surprise I was WIDE awake at 3:15 am. I tried and tried to get back to sleep but truth be told I was too excited.I was anxious for the sun to rise so I could step outside and begin...
(image found HERE)Well, it is finally here!I leave for France on Friday.There were so many things I was going to do and learn before the trip.Do you do that?I swore I was going to truly learn French….that did not happen.I know a few things but where did...
The wonderful weekend continued the next day with creating.Terri Brush and her assistant Donna (the sweetest) set up the most gorgeous table with extra special gifts for all of us. There were also gifts from Tiffany and Maija on the table. I had the best time learning...
Have you ever met someone and immediately adored them and wished you lived closer to them?That is how I felt when I met Tiffany last year at Farm Chicks.We were both at an amazing party hosted by Joe, Jermonne and Cindy.Tiffany caught my eye because she was wearing...
This is the final post on my weekend trip to Seattle…promise!Every little thing that we did was so much fun….but this day was just relaxing.Lissa truly did an excellent job of planning all these perfect and different parts of our trip.We were only there...
Well…. you all had a chance to take a peek at Lissa's gorgeous home.After all of your sweet comments I believe that Lissa now loves all of you forever!After Lissa picked me up from the airport we headed to Snohomish for a little shopping.I think we had more...
I am heading to Seattle tomorrow morning….EARLY!I am so excited.Not only will I get to play with friends the whole weekend…I will also be visiting a city that I have never been to.With my camera in hand I can't wait to explore.Becky and I will be...
Isn't this amazing? Heather Bullard could not have chosen a more beautiful location for her Parisian Soiree than The Mission Inn. The architectural detail was phenomenal. You truly felt like you were in Europe. There was a...
10 1/2 years ago I watched a man walk into a bar and whispered to my friends, " I would like you to meet my future husband". Six months later we were married, two years later we had our first of three children and now ten years after...
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