Grand. Opulent. Extravagant. Luxurious. These were only some of the thoughts that crossed my mind as we toured Chateau de Versailles, located a mere 30-minutes outside of Paris. The comments that followed included: "There is so much gold in here." "700 rooms?! Who needs 700 rooms?" and my favorite comment of the day (provided by my sweet… Continue reading Feeling like a Princess at Chateau de Versailles
On our first full day in Paris, we set out on an adventure to explore a 16th century palace; a palace which also happens to house one of the most expensive art collections in the world. Along the way, we stopped for chocolate croissants and espresso -- a decadent ritual that would intertwine into our daily schedule… Continue reading Paris, I Louvre You: Exploring the World’s Most Famous Museum
Bonsoir, my dear friends! I have a secret to share: I have fallen in love. In love with a city that took me completely by surprise. When I began planning our trip to Paris, I knew that we would like Paris (because who wouldn't like Paris. Am I Right?!) however, I never realized how much we would loooove… Continue reading From Paris, With Love
Six years ago, on our honeymoon in Maui, Cody and I promised each other that we would try to celebrate our anniversary in a new destination each year; and we've been grateful to continue this little tradition year after year. From island hopping around the Caribbean, to cruising the fjords of Norway, sailing the NaPali Coast,… Continue reading An Island Vibes Anniversary Adventure
Bonjour, friends! I can't believe it's already the middle of August. How is summer almost over? (Insert ugly cry here). 😉 We've had an amazing summer filled with long days at the lake, family bbq's, afternoons at the neighborhood pool, late night movies, hiking adventures, and more. It has been great to slow down and focus… Continue reading Prepping for Paris
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