It’s September 1st. Yesterday, I awoke to a bright, beautiful morning and welcome long weekend after the always busy, exhausting first few weeks of the school year. I snapped these photos of our home that, washed in sunlight, seemed a little like magic. I felt a sense of relief and accomplishment, and a need to…
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Our New Patio Set, Flowers, & an August Book Rec
It’s August, the month I begin by feeling sad for summer vacation’s end, but midway through when the days start to get a little cooler and less humid, the early excitement for autumn seizes me. This occurred over the weekend as I woke up to dry, cool, sunny days. August can be such a lovely…
Book Thoughts: My 10 Summer Vacation Reads of 2024
Summer reading is my absolute favorite. With leisurely days spent outdoors or on the beach, I read more than any other time of year, and it’s just the best. I love escaping into the world of a dreamy novel, especially in the warm summer sunshine. Here are 10 books I’ve read over my summer vacation…
Our 2024 Europe Trip: Paris Recap
On Sunday, June 9, we made our way from the Champagne region to Paris in the late afternoon. We got settled at our hotel – the Hilton Paris Opera, located in the 8th arrondissement – where we had an attractive, updated room with lovely amenities; it was tiny but cozy feeling and very quiet. This…
Our 2024 Europe Trip: The Champagne Region Recap
On Friday, June 7, after our stay in Versailles, we drove around two hours to the beautiful Champagne region of France and enjoyed the loveliest, sunniest weather. Our first stop was Au Bon Manger in Reims, where we had one of the most special meals of the trip. Reservations are required here; we emailed them…
Book Thoughts: My 7 Reads of Winter & Spring 2024
The Love Story of Missy Carmichael by Beth Morrey This was a lovely, sweet and moving winter read. Seventy-nine-year-old Missy Carmichael lives alone and feels consumed by loneliness as well as her past haunting her, until she meets two women in a park and a dog, who all introduce her to a new kind of…
