We had a whirlwind first week with a large group — 12 at its peak — and have been winding down with two days of work catch up just family at the house.   We…

I live in sarongs in the summertime — easy, versatile and such a fun way to wear pretty patterns, they are one of my favorite things to pick up here in France.    I…

We are staying in the South of France at our family home (my mother’s side).   One of our favorite nearby stops is St. Tropez, a lovely little town on the water.    It can…

I have been waiting to arrive here in France to my grandmother’s home to really roll up my sleeves and dig into this new series, Collector’s Corner.   My grandmother was the queen of collecting;…

Hi Guys!  We have officially arrived in France!  We cannot wait to show you all of the beauty around the property and in the nearby towns.   We have a group of friends with us…

I know I am a bit behind the ball getting this highlights of 2017 post out so late; truth is, I didn’t think to sum up our past year because we have been busy…

One of the things I love about being in Europe is the culture of long, leisurely lunches.  When we go to the beach lunch is the main event, lasting anywhere from 2-4 hours, keeping us away…

Our last few mornings in France were long, lazy quiet ones.  We were just three in my Grandmother’s house and instead of racing around exploring, we took the time to really relax as a…

After several amazing weeks in France and Italy, we have found ourselves fully adjusted to a European way of living.  To us, this means prioritizing atmosphere over convenience.   Once Baby R goes down (hopefully for the night!),…