Summer's End

Goodbye to a lovely and adventure-filled August.

Local adventures

Musical evening under the stars

Garden goods

Cape Cod

Gingerbread cottages on Martha's Vineyard

Late evening swims

Hello September.... We know you won't disappoint :). 

Happy unofficial start of autumn to you!!

xox

more from france

It's been a very hot July in Massachusetts. I have daily thoughts of turning the back sprinklers on and running through in my bathing suit, much like my childhood summers. Maybe this weekend we'll see some sprinkler action:).

Here are some more photos from our France trip, specifically Saint-Malo. Yes, there were activities that occurred outside of taste-testing fabulous french desserts;).

This was the view from our hotel balcony... just breathtaking. We slept with the door open to allow ample flow of salty sea air:).

And here are some perspectives of the old walled city of Saint-Malo, La Ville Intra-Muros.

A sweet little creperie overlooking the English channel (delicious banana chocolate crepes served here, with a stunning view:))

And tucked away inside the walled city are rows of fabulous little cafes, shops, vendors.

And a little sneak peek at the baby bump visiting France:)

I hope you're all having an enjoyable July. I'll post some photos from Paris soon. Until then, stay cool, wherever you may be:).

xoxo

France = Dessert?

Bonjour!

We've just returned from a week-long trip to France. Matt had to go for work and it coincided with our two-year wedding anniversary, so fortunately for me, I got to go on a little vay-cay:).

The trip started in the beautiful coastal village of Saint Malo and ended in Paris. I took over 200 photos throughout the week, so I thought that for my first France posting, I'd show you the sweeter side of our travels ;).

I have always had a sweet tooth and France is definitely the place to be when it comes to dessert:). And this girl indulged, to say the very least. I made it my mission to seek out the most delicious pastries and ice cream on a daily basis (sometimes thrice daily, terrible, I know). I have to say, being pregnant in France is not a good thing when it comes to sweet treats:).

And I don't know what it is, but desserts just seem to taste better in France. And on vacation. Coffee-flavored eclairs, strawberry ice-cream piled high on a waffle cone, raspberry macaroons sandwiching a scoop of sweet-pink sorbet. Even the coffee tasted sweeter.I left this trip feeling like I want to open a little French bakery of my own here in Massachusetts. 

Maybe when I retire :).

But until then, I'll continue to be an active connoisseur.

More France photos to follow. And happy summer:)

xoxo

we're taking a trip.....

Happy Friday :).

We're not taking a trip to the beach, but this was the only photo I could find that seemed relevant :). Matt has to go to England and Norway for a few days. While we will miss him very, very much, Luna and I have decided to take this opportunity to spend some time in Connecticut with my family. Not to mention that we don't like staying home alone at night yet (don't get me wrong, Miss Luna is a fine watch dog.... she's just a bit friendlier than she should be:)).

It looks like the next few days in Connecticut will be sunny and in the 50's so we may stop by to visit the llamas across the street from my parents' home, have a few yummy homemade dinners with mom and dad, see the nephews, my brothers and sister-in-law and visit some close friends. All in all it should be a nice weekend, then soon enough, hubby will return and Luna and I can feel complete again ;).

What are your plans for the weekend? Whatever they may be, wherever you are, I hope you all have a lovely weekend. Oh, and don't forget to watch the Oscars :).

xoxo

tucked into the world

That’s exactly what it feels like up in northern Vermont; like being tucked away, unable to be found. When we’re there, we lose all sense of time, as there really is no reason to know what time it is. Here are some of the photos from our quiet little trip.

Have a happy Tuesday;).

the humble little house, overlooking breathtaking views

cherry from the land that will be used for furniture for Ethan Allen

On Sunday, it snowed these small little pellets of snow; Matt and I likened them to packing material. it was quite neat.

                                                                    headed home

xoxo