I learned a looooong time ago to order my salad dressing on the side when I go out to eat in an American restaurant. Sometimes even the higher end restaurants still put way too much dressing on salads for me. I love a perfectly dressed salad, not one that is literally swimming in a pool…
Exploring a New French Antique Market in Barjac
My trip this spring to France included some monthly and annual antique markets that were new to me. What? There are even more flea markets to explore? Sign me up. There are actually more than 15,000 flea markets (brocantes) and garage sales that take place across the country! There is a large twice-a-year market…
An Impromptu Invitation, or Fifty Shades of Pink
What do you do when you get a text on a Sunday morning from friends that asks “What are you doing this afternoon? We’re having a 2:00 pm rosé tasting along with paella!” Now what were you thinking? There is only one answer to this question. You say “Yes!,” of course. My dear friends…
Spotted at the Brocante
When exploring new brocantes (flea markets) you never know what you’ll find. And that makes it part of the fun! Everywhere you turn there is an astounding array of items, from tiny to large, mostly old but you have to keep a watchful eye to spot the youngsters, otherwise known as imposters (new items pretending…
A Magical, Fairytale Wedding
I was so happy to attend the wedding of my dear friend Louanne’s daughter’s wedding last weekend. Sarah and Marcus were married in a magical woodland setting in Tennessee surrounded by loving family and friends. It was such an honor to be a part of this gathering of family, new family and friends and celebrate…
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