roses

Grampy

Not long after my last post about the roses scent I love so much, I realized yesterday would have been my grandfather’s birthday. He passed away in 2002…but he is always with me. My father was military and we moved a lot, so the one constant in my life was my grandparent’s home in Wyckoff, NJ.  We had a very special relationship, and spent many afternoons in his rose garden. He treated me with the same gentleness and care that he did his roses, and I think of him every time I see one. And I smile. 

j’adore dior!

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Ok, I just can’t help myself. I feel compelled to blog about SATC2, and of all the shots to choose from,  (many of them fabulous interiors), I can’t resist this one. I have wanted this J’adore Dior shirt ever since Carrie first wore it. I’m not usually drawn to such obvious displays of labels (even though I am admittedly a label snob sometimes), but this one just seems to go with everything! I am not a fashionista…I usually stick to the classics…but this shirt makes me swoon.

image courtesy of here

sully sur loire

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Many are familiar with the lovely Loire Valley, and it happens to be a very special place for me. There are endless chateaus and castles to be found there, but this one is a bit off the beaten path and not as well known. It happens to be a few blocks from my brother’s home! Yes, he has it rough…living in the shadow of this amazing 14th century fortress! It was renovated in 2006 and  the well preserved medieval interiors are worth a tour. It is situated right on the Loire river, and the town itself is extremely charming. I recommend dining at Cotes et Jardin, a lovely little gem in the heart of town.

For more information about Sully Sur Loire… 

meet billy!

Billy
 

 BILLY

Next to my husband, billy is my world. OUR world.  I apologize in advance for many posts to follow about this little guy. He is the sweetest furry soul I have ever known.

yorkshire terrier.

napoleonic complex.

loves to travel.