Paris at dawn…nothing else quite like it.
Category Archives: travel
paris day trips: mini chateaux
This Paris day trip is so much fun, whether you have children or if you are just obsessed with miniatures like I am! Le Parc des Mini-Chateaux is located in Amboise, in the very beautiful Loire Valley region. With 45 scale reproductions of the areas finest castles, it is an excellent way to see so many, and learn some history along the way. I discovered some that I never would have known about otherwise. Not to mention the cute factor is off the charts, right?!
making dreams reality…
Mr. Fleurishing and I have many dreams, and one of them is coming true today…we are closing on our house! We chose it together, and very soon it will be our HOME. We are so excited for our future, and have so much we hope to do. One thing we daydream about is someday riding the Orient Express! On one of our first dates, it came up in conversation and we couldn't believe we both had the same desire-it is such a specific one. Being the planner that I am, I can't help but peruse the website and imagine what we'll choose, when we can afford it…(you might notice that a ride on this historic train is not cheap). Exploring Europe in such an old-fashioned way would be an amazing experience. For now…our dreams are much more down to earth, and having those come true is a wonderful feeling…happiness!!
lost in cheeseland…franco file friday!
I am very honored that Lindsey of Lost In Cheeseland asked me to kick off the new series on her blog, Franco File Friday! You can find me over there today, talking about my francophilia!
Merci beaucoup Lindsey!!
mardi gras…
I've visited New Orleans three times in my adult life, but never during Mardi Gras, although I had my share of hot toddy's and various other forms of alcohol while visiting, so no judgement! I thought it would be fitting (and slightly ironic) to write about this magnificent city on the actual day of the celebration, although my advice is to visit at any other time of year. The city has SO much to offer…including some of the best cuisine, music, architecture and history in our country. Mr. Fleurishing and I hope to take a trip down there at some point, and I will be able to take in the city with him, through a new lens…literally and metaphorically.