I spent Thanksgiving in Raleigh, NC, visiting Jeff's family. The days were mostly filled with relaxing and visiting, but I did take advantage of my close proximity to one of my MMS Milk Paint...
out and about
Last week, I needed to step away from my computer and get out of the house for the day. I actually had some supplies I needed to get for my upcoming freelance projects, but I also just needed to...
what I bought in Lucca
Yesterday, I shared about our shopping trip to Lucca and today I am showing all of the goodies I bought, carefully wrapped, strategically packed, and brought home in my suitcase. Well, and I...
flea market in Lucca
I've been thinking about the highlights of my time in Tuscany and have concluded that it would be impossible to pick a singular favorite thing. The places and experiences that were amazing,...
thrifting in tuscany
On our way home from lunch at a local vineyard, Dana asked if we would like to stop by a thrift store to do a bit of shopping. Was this even a valid question to ask of a bus full of antique...
hutch makeover in tuscany
I must admit, when we got on a plane headed to Florence, Italy, I wasn't ready to leave Paris, yet. I loved our time there and it was tough to pack up our belongings and leave that apartment. I...
I gained 12 lbs in paris
You might think this title would fit better with the post about the patisserie tour, but I didn't gain 12 lbs on my body...just in my suitcase. Yes, this post is about shopping! I was looking...
the 1820’s silver dip pen
Well, I am in Paris and sitting on our balcony overlooking the Eiffel tower as I write this. There is just no way in the world I can write about all of the events of the past two days in one or two...
Europe shopping list
I already know, before I even set foot off the plane, that all of the offerings in France and Italy will be overwhelming. There will be so many yummy, tempting European goods to buy that I feel...
antique german wardrobe
Before I share the wardrobe, I have to confess that I have been completely distracted by my obsession with my upcoming trip to France and Italy. I very rarely use the word obsessed about anything,...