Laduree

Laduree is a famous Parisian tea house (est. in the 1860's) with the most amazing pastries, especially macarons. When I'm craving Paris, I'm likely craving the desserts from here. I'm going to buy some of the ingredients while we're here and possibly learn from those who know how to make it and then attempt to create them at home. I'm thinking this will be my fall project.

Paris In Black and White

Today = Eiffel Tower, Champs de Mars, Trocadero, Arc de Triomphe, Champs Elysees, Laduree, Galeries Lafayette

...off to see French Mickey Mouse tomorrow

Paris Wanderings

Fireworks

Fireworks Finale on Saturday night.
My first attempt at fireworks photography.

Travelholic Strikes Again

On a major burst of spontaneity, The Husband and I are heading to Paris at the end of the month. Can I hear a Woot! Woot!

Ironically, we had been planning a 12 day road trip to California over the last couple of days. As we were finalizing up our road-trip plans/schedule we got a phone call from our friends in Paris. One thing led to another (including a set of cheap tickets) and we're off to visit them for 11 glorious days just before we head back to work.

I'm thinking this will be a fab opportunity for me to practice my photography (to put on the walls of my new place)...and the crepes...oh the crepes.

Before and After

Everyone likes a good before and after right?

Closet Before

Now

Living room on our first couple nights:

Now

Only a couple frames have made it up on the wall so far.

Craft Space. No Before. Just happy that I somewhere to put my stuff.



Still have much to do with the decorating and accessorizing...but that's the fun part and I intend on taking my time scouring around for awesome finds.

Up to My Eyeballs in Boxes

Since school ended a number of weeks ago, The Husband and I were busy first packing, then moving, then unpacking. We're still unpacking and setting in even though we've been living in our new place for over a week and have spent pretty much every waking moment working on our house.

My favorite parts so far have been building shelving in the garage, setting up my craft nook, and buying some new furniture. Photos to come.