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The City of Love

February 15, 2015 by Katie 1 Comment

The City of Love

 Paris, the City of Love.   Valentine's Day has come and gone. Did you partake in chocolates?   Paris Chocolate Shop   Or perhaps your amour surprised  you with flowers?   Or maybe you were the recipient of jewels?   Cartier Jewelers,  Champs-Élysees  or perhaps a quiet dinner with a decadent dessert?   Whatever you did, however you celebrated, I hope your day was full … [Read more...]

Filed Under: France, Holidays, Paris, photography

Photography Friday #8: European Road Trip 2014

October 31, 2014 by Katie 4 Comments

I returned home this week from our European road trip. Before I share a few photos; here are a few numbers:Number of:Flights taken: 4Miles Driven: 1000Countries visited: 4 (Spain, France, Italy and Monaco)Cities Visited: 6 (Barcelona, Salou, Lyon, Marseilles, Turin, and Monte Carlo)My children I took with me: 3 (my three daughters accompanied us)Bags packed in total for 5 people (2 adults and 3 children): 4 checked plus 2 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Italy, Monaco, photography, Spain, travel

(Time) Travel Tuesday: The Royal Wedding Trip

October 14, 2014 by Katie Leave a Comment

In 2011, we decided to take a trip to England. Then we thought, why not coordinate our trip dates with that of the Royal Wedding between Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, and Kate Middleton which was taking place on April 29,2011 at Westminster Abbey.    The day of the royal wedding--waiting at Buckingham Palace with so many other people--along with viewing Westminster Abbey the day after, were definite highlights of that particular trip, but … [Read more...]

Filed Under: England, Jane Austen, photography, travel, travel Tuesdays

Photography Friday 6: Paris is always a good idea

October 10, 2014 by Katie Leave a Comment

Photography Friday 6: Paris is always a good idea

 My first trip to Paris was a game changer. These photos are from that first trip, the second day. Though that was a few years ago, when I look at these photos, it is like I am right back there. And I am so happy because in less than a week, I will be. The mini lady liberty...   Me, at the Louvre...(my hair was so short then!) The Venus de Milo   The Mona Lisa Having a little museum fun... This … [Read more...]

Filed Under: France, Paris, photography, travel, Visit Paris

Photography Friday #3: My first trip to Paris

August 1, 2014 by Katie 2 Comments

My first trip to Paris was in November, 2011. I went alone, armed with a passport, three types of currency for the trip, 2 credit cards, one carry-on, a dictionary, a map of the arrondissements and a walking tour book. Words do not do justice how life changing it was for me to have complete anonymity as I strolled past sidewalk cafes, and knowing I was happily "lost in Paris" on purpose. Sometimes, getting lost … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Paris, photography

Travel Tuesday: The Napa Valley Wine Train

July 29, 2014 by Katie Leave a Comment

One of the things that had been on my "bucket list" for awhile was a trip on the Napa Valley Wine Train in Napa Valley, California, and in May, Darcy and I finally booked our passage. We were on a short holiday in San Francisco and took a day trip down to Napa to enjoy this special tour. Leaving from the Fairmont downtown, it was a pleasant 90 minute drive to McKinstry Street Station in Napa where it departs from.  Their website … [Read more...]

Filed Under: California, Napa Valley, photography, travel, travel Tuesdays, United States travel

Photography Friday #2: The flowers of Robert Mondavi Vineyard, Napa, CA

July 25, 2014 by Katie 5 Comments

I took a day trip down to Napa from San Francisco in May. There are some beautiful vineyards and properties there, including the Robert Mondavi Vineyard. The flowers throughout the Robert Mondavi property were beautiful... Happy Friday,Follow me via bloglovin' here … [Read more...]

Filed Under: California, garden, Napa Valley, photography

Strawberries in Bruges

July 24, 2014 by Katie 3 Comments

Summer is in full swing and strawberries are everywhere. My Grandfather had a strawberry farm and I can remember many (hot) summers picking berries (he paid me 15 cents a quart.) I picked a lot of berries trying to make spending money and to this day they are still my favorite fruit and make me think of him. I took this photo at an open air market in Bruges...it was the end of season and they looked so appealing. Crate after … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Belgium, photography

Photography Friday 1: A week in pictures at FP

July 18, 2014 by Katie Leave a Comment

This week found me home...checking on our plants and new orchard following an uncharacteristically hard thunderstorm, enjoying the newly redesigned pool space, helping Tucker acclimate to his new digs, and enjoying a date night with Darcy to one of my favorite restaurants. I also started doing some organizing in my kitchen. Staples in mason jars are a visually appealing design element on a previously bare kitchen counter. July is the last … [Read more...]

Filed Under: landscaping, photography, The Grounds, Tucker

The Chickens of Giverny

February 21, 2014 by Katie 2 Comments

The first time I went to France I stayed in Paris proper. My second visit, I ventured out to Normandy and Giverny. Giverny is famous for being where Impressionist artist Claude Monet made his home from 1883-1926. He is responsible for the gardens there, including its famous water garden.                       The famous … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Culture, France, garden, Giverny, photography

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I'm Katie. I fell in love with France on my first visit to Paris in 2011. Welcome to my little blog that shares all things French. You can also find me on the web at my holistic health and wellness site, www.rebelplum.com


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