morning walk
morning walks with my mom are my favorite. the sand beneath my toes, salt air, and white sugary shores of Florida serve as a pretty spectacular backdrop too. i have a lot to learn from my momma. as i’ve never met a more grateful, giving, or sweeter human being. she’s also the best listener. […]
Swiss Pumpkin Patch
Whenever I leave home I always come back with a new set of eyes. I notice just how gorgeous it is here. I am struck by Florida’s beauty. Last year, I quoted a fave on a post about coming home and it’s still rings true. Life is very different here but beautiful nonetheless. … and […]
Lago Di Como, Italia
I am seriously running around like a craaay-zeee person today getting ready for my voyage back across the pond. And of course mixing in a little last minute swiss fun too. Here’s a few pictures from heaven… errr, i mean lago di como … Oh and it occurred to me that you may have a […]
C&C’s Lake Como Wedding
The day we first flew over to Basel in 2010 I was seriously bummed. My heart is always hanging out on my sleeve and I kept switching from tears to puppy dog eyes. I’m absolutely terrible with changes, I want to hold onto every stage in life and need someone to gently tell me that […]
JB& Sarah: Featured on Southern Weddings
Do you wish that sometimes you could get married again? To the same guy, of course! Jessica Lorren made that happen for me. she’s the best photographer, ever. annnnnd the photos- dreamy, the styling- perfect, the groom- just as handsome as the first time (: Want to see more? check out the feature on Southern […]
cheese. chocolate. castles. : Gruyeres, Switzerland
A lot of people ask us where they should stop while in Switzerland. Well, Gruyeres is now definitely on that list if you want an authentically swiss place. and oh so cute! First Stop – Gruyeres Cheese Factory Then we headed to the Gruyeres Castle! This teeny tiny village is home to HR Giger who […]
Scenes of Switzerland from the car …
We normally take the train in Switzerland. But JB arranged for us to have a car for yesterdays adventure. It gave me a chance to roll down the window and take a few pictures of my beloved Schweiz. Often times in Switzerland you really feel like you need a good pinch – because it does […]
Maybe you’ll pick the …
plaid swagg or the sexy swagg … & perhaps the Camel or Black swagg? (: The option is yours! Congrats and Thanks to all who entered! #221 out of 286 via random.org Amanda English Congrats and Thanks to all who entered! ps: JB’s big surprise has me smiling HUGE. A trip to Gruyeres, Switzerland! a castle, cheese […]
cappuccino & quote
“If we listened to our intellect we’d never have a love affair. We’d never have a friendship. We’d never go in business because we’d be cynical: “It’s gonna go wrong.” Or “He’s going to hurt me.” Or,”I’ve had a couple of bad love affairs, so therefore . . .” Well, that’s nonsense. You’re going to […]
Paris. le sigh.
This weekend I wandered through Paris with the lovely Liz of From Portland to Peonies. We spent our time sipping cappuccinos, chatting endlessly, stuffing our faces with good french food, and walking up to the Sacre-Coeur. Next time I am in Paris I think I will park myself in Monmarte for the entire trip. The next […]
Life
via I’m headed back to the good ole U S A later this month. JB will be headed back after his season, which will probably be late October. Honestly, I was sad to see September come mainly because I knew decisions needed to be made… and change was upon us. I’m getting used […]
my excuse slip
Sorry for the radio silence lately. I feel like I need my parents or JB to write me an excuse. I loved to skip school, and generally always reached my quota for the semester in high school. that says very little for the high school i went to since i would get all A’s… my […]
oh my perfect day.
oh my heart. it is full. i was riding the bike today, and smiling like a fool. the kind where you aren’t even aware you’re smiling. then a truck filled with men passed by and I realized I was smiling at them too. it was the prettiest of days. spent in my favorite […]
must have been a mermaid in another life.
Summer has finally hit Switzerland. In late August?? yes. Even though I’m enjoying all this sunshine, rhine swimming, and bike rides … I’d sure like to take a dip in the Ocean to cool off. These photos from our Croatian trip will just have to do. $5 for a 5×5 & I’m also sharing about […]
ask yourself …
… Nope! {my favorite line in The Help; both reading and watching}
Swiss Alps
my heart does back flips at the sight of sundown. Anywhere. It is never an ordinary sight. Oh, the alps. Even on a cloudy day, amaze me. Sun-up and sundown, easily me two favorite times of the day. isn’t this true for most? Ahh the world … getting ready for bed or waking up. […]
Peterhof in St. Petersburg, Russia
The Peterhof summer estate of Peter the Great is magnificent and designed after Versailles in Paris. It is dripping in gold, covered with fountains, and so very green. It’s a definite must see when in St. Petersburg. our new bebe. bear runs on my side of the family … a dominant trait i guess. […]
Swiss Saturday Night
{wearing h&m clothes, asos wedges, riding hat from flea market, michael kors watch, turquoise clutch – c/o k.slademade} {crissy is wearing: dress turned shirt, gucci sunnies, & linda’s vintage reggie lampart} Life would not be the same if we hadn’t met you two! We love you so much!! Happy Birthday you cuties! Thanks for being […]
poor, but sexy – berlin
Last year I read an article where the mayor of Berlin called his city “poor, but sexy”. I belly laughed. The combination is awesome. Sooooo oh, by the way… we also went to Berlin. for one night. i know… such a tease. I must go back. If only for the sheer number of hipsters […]
The Hermitage, a boat ride, and red caviar.
The second day in St. Petersburg was spent in the Hermitage, on a private boat tour, and at a traditional georgian restaurant. JB and I were both sleepy since the night before we were attacked my mosquitos. St. Petersburg is built on a swamp, so it is rather buggy especially in the summer time. Around […]
St. Petersburg, Russia: Day 1
We met JB’s lovely parents/best in laws ever in St. Petersburg, so we did things a little differently than normal. i.e. ate, saw, and heard things we don’t normally due to a limited budget ( ; We had a guide take us everywhere, who also happened to be a walking Russian encyclopedia. When we […]
So you pretty much get the gist of our Croatian Vacation. We kayaked, we swam, we sailed, we island hopped, beached it … imbibed on some delicious croatian wine & beer and ate sooo much seafood. that is precisely where my problem stemmed from. i’m allergic if I have too much. the only other time […]
Dubrovnik
Our favorite little adriatic seaside town – Dubrovnik. Hands down. We loved strolling through the stradun, walking the loooong city walls, sipping posip – a new favorite croatian wine, taking a dip in the ocean and just being beach bums. How such a beautiful place was bombed in recent years, I don’t know. Much […]
How Hvar
Y’all seemed to really love Hvar. So more Hvar for your Tuesday! do you remember that song – How Bizarre? I sang that one too many times to the tune of “How Hvar” I know how to keep myself entertained. (: … & there’s a video at the end i edited. i think it’s […]
