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Halloween treats around the globe – UPDATED

I originally published this post  on my old blog last year and thought I would offer an updated version for this Halloween. Of course, you’ll have to wait until Halloween night for pictures of the children in costume, but I hope that the suspense makes you return.
My oldest child is somewhat famous around these parts [...]

Mondays are for dreaming: Ladurée

I am prone to dream of Paris pretty much on any day. But in honor of the fact that Halloween is later this week I thought I’d focus on something sweet. Now Paris is the dream capital of my heart and home to so many yummy and pretty things that it can be hard to [...]

A bit of Marie Antoinette’s folly

I rarely post pictures that don’t have my children in them, but for some reason today I felt like sharing a photo for your Friday viewing just because it’s pretty. This one was taken in the little faux village that Marie Antoinette built on the grounds at Versailles. We all adored this charming place; if [...]

Writing about travel: It runs in the family

Tommy recently came home with a completed writing assignment titled “The Best Day of My Life.” Here is what he wrote (all spelling & punctuation is reproduced exactly):
The best day of my life was when we went to Paris! It was outstanding!!! First, we had croisonts for breakfast. They were so delicious my mouth watered!!! [...]

Pretty as a picture at Giverny

This isn’t my favorite picture taken of me and Matt. I’m definitely a little squinty. Actually, make that a lot squinty (curse those light-colored eyes!). But I was looking for a photo of the two of us to celebrate our upcoming getaway. This is always something of a quest, because for every 100 pictures of [...]

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