tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67508490489574845462024-03-14T10:57:51.878-07:00502 Millbrook LaneMy two cents about travel, food and life in general.Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03041009254498013210noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6750849048957484546.post-47245100815682990092014-11-20T07:00:00.000-08:002014-11-20T07:00:08.709-08:00Sasso Marconi Tartufesta (Part Three)Here are the last few images I'd like to share from the <a href="http://www.bolognaonline.org/news/ultim-ora/tartufesta-2014-a-sasso-marconi.html" target="_blank">Sasso Marconi Tartufesta</a>. If you're in Emilia Romagna at the end on October, this is the place to be! <br />
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As I said earlier, there was something for everyone. There were many stalls selling things like soap, jewelry, christmas ornaments...all kinds of crafts, flea market items, and even a few antiques. </div>
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Wine by the glass was sold everywhere, which went great with all the food samples. Nobody walked away from this festa hungry. The aroma from all the food wafted through the lanes and hung in the air...it was intoxicating.</div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">My first weekend in Bologna I went to the Tartufesta in
Sasso Marconi. The Tartufesta is an annual event that focuses on the white
truffle of the Bologna hills. It was the main reason I chose to go back to
Bologna in October.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Getting to Sasso Marconi was easy…just a 30 minute train
ride into the Apennine mountains outside Bologna, at a cost of 4,30 euro round
trip. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I had a pleasant five minute walk to
reach the Tartufesta in the center of town. It seemed like everyone in town was
involved with the festa and they were all so very happy to see me…such a warm
welcome. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Everywhere I went someone was trying to feed me. I sampled
cookies, candy, olives, olive oil, various meat products, cheeses, wine,
chestnuts, bread, mushrooms, spices, honey, truffle oil, truffle salt, truffle salsa…on and on and
on. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There were also places to eat
various meals made with fresh truffles…heaven on a plate!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">There was something for everyone, including crafts, flea
market items and rides for the kiddies.</span></div>
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Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03041009254498013210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6750849048957484546.post-85191955368810968552014-11-12T13:09:00.001-08:002014-11-12T13:09:36.970-08:00Happy Birthday To My Mom<div style="text-align: center;">
This is one of my favorite pictures of my Mom. She looks so fashionable. </div>
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Happy Birthday, Mom!</div>
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I love you. </div>
<br />Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03041009254498013210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6750849048957484546.post-67270488142934990282014-11-09T14:16:00.002-08:002014-11-09T14:16:51.472-08:00A Great Place to Stay In Bologna, Italy
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I’m back from my trip to Bologna. It was very hard to leave,
but I had to come home so I could make money to go back to Bologna. It’s a vicious
circle, but I love it!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Part of the reason I had such a good trip was the <a href="http://www.iporticihotel.com/en/i-portici-hotel-bologna" target="_blank">I PorticiHotel</a>. Marc and I usually rent an apartment if we’re staying in one place for
more than a week, but this time I was traveling alone, so I wanted to stay in a
hotel where people would see me coming and going…a little bit of security. I
also wanted to stay close to the downtown area, so I would feel comfortable
walking alone at night.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The </span><a href="http://www.iporticihotel.com/en/i-portici-hotel-bologna" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">I Portici Hotel</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> was the perfect choice. The hotel is an easy 7 minute walk from the train station. Since it’s located on Via Indipendenza, one of the main downtown streets, the 13 minute walk to Piazza Maggiore is loaded with eye candy…shops, churches, various places to eat…even a flea market! My Italian language class at </span><a href="http://www.culturaitaliana.eu/Bologna.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Cultura Italiana</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> is a 25 minute walk from the hotel and a great way to begin each day.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">My room had everything I needed. The bed was very comfortable,
I had a nice view of the courtyard, a powerful hot shower every morning, warm
toasty towels, and the room was always spotless. The staff was very friendly and extremely helpful.</span><br />
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I returned to find a concert in the lobby. That night I studied to LIVE
classical music! What’s not to like? This may be my favorite place to stay in
Bologna. Do you have a favorite hotel?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03041009254498013210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6750849048957484546.post-649741345556668712014-10-22T11:35:00.000-07:002014-10-22T11:35:20.870-07:00I'm Off To Bologna, Italy<div style="text-align: center;">
WooHoooo! Tomorrow morning I'll be leaving for Bologna and I'll be blogging.</div>
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I hope you'll join me.</div>
Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03041009254498013210noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6750849048957484546.post-59618238021405363162014-10-13T17:05:00.001-07:002014-10-13T17:12:46.428-07:00Happy Birthday Meatball!<div style="text-align: center;">
Today Meatball is six years old! He brings great joy to my life.</div>
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Happy Birthday, Meatball!</div>
Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03041009254498013210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6750849048957484546.post-25556200057564599312014-10-11T07:00:00.000-07:002014-10-11T07:00:01.435-07:00How I Pack...And New Luggage<span style="font-family: Calibri;"> I have learned over the years to pack light whenever
possible. In part, because it’s no fun to drag tons of luggage, and also
because the airlines have lost my luggage too many times. One time I flew to
Pisa, Italy and my luggage got stuck in Paris, France. I didn’t see it for
FOUR days! I was even more upset when they lost it again on the flight home. Let's just say I had a not so nice conversation with the airline. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;"> Now, if I’m only going on a casual trip for just a few days, I usually
just take a carry-on bag and a purse. This works well for me.</span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;"> It also works if I’m going on a trip to Europe, if I’m
staying in the same place for the entire trip. If that’s the case, I usually
rent a short-term apartment with a washing machine, which means I don’t need to
bring many clothes. The only problem is that I tend to do a lot of shopping in
Europe, so I need to buy a cheap piece of luggage to get everything home. This
isn’t a big deal because I can always find something decent for about 20-25
euro, and on most international flights the first checked bag is free. It’s a
lot cheaper than shipping charges and it gets home at the same I do. Afterward, I can
donate the cheap luggage to the Salvation Army.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;"> The only time I plan to check luggage is if I’m going on a
trip where I need formal clothing or a long trip where I’ll be in a hotel (or
cruise) without a washing machine. In the last few months I purchased a few new
luggage items for this purpose. I have plenty of pieces, but I really wanted to
try the 4-wheeled luggage. I’ve been watching people glide effortlessly through the
airports with this luggage. They are standing straight and don’t seem to be
carrying any of the weight of their luggage. What a GREAT idea! I need to get in on this!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"> I did some research and finally purchased two pieces of
TravelPro Crew 9. I bought a 25” Spinner and a Rolling Tote. They are
lightweight, have ergonomic handles, and are one of the very few brands to have
replacement wheels. There is a newer Crew 10 model, but I chose the Crew 9
because I saw few differences, I liked the suit carrier better on the Crew 9,
and it came with a nice discount because it’s no longer the new model.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"> I’m looking forward to using the Rolling Tote. It’s a little
smaller than a regular carry-on, so I doubt I’ll be asked to have it gate-checked,
but it seems to be very roomy. The top has zipper/snap hinges, so I don’t have
to completely open it unless necessary. The top has a padded compartment for my
iPad mini and the outside has two zipped compartments. One for easy access to
any paper documents and/or magazines and the other for reading glasses, pens,
snacks, or any other kind of small carry-on item that tends to get lost just
when you need it most. It also fits right on top of the larger piece, so I'll really only be rolling one piece of luggage. Sounds like a WINNER to me!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"> These are my rules for packing and my newest luggage pieces.
I certainly don’t know everything, and I’m always looking for great ideas. How
do you pack and what do you pack it in? I’d love to hear about it.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03041009254498013210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6750849048957484546.post-37862474855619955202014-10-09T07:00:00.000-07:002014-10-09T07:00:01.095-07:00My New Vacation Tech Gadget
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I’m always looking for a better way to store pictures,
journal about my day, blog, and surf the internet while on vacation. I use to
drag along a Sony VAIO laptop, but it was heavy. Next I went to a Netbook, but
the functionality was very limited. Then the iPad was introduced and I was in
love. My newest tech gadget is the Apple iPad mini with Retina display.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Here are the things I love about my iPad mini…</span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">1.</span><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: Calibri;">It has a 7.9 inch screen, which is large enough
for my eyes to see without my reading glasses. </span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The battery lasts for about 10 hours, which is GREAT
for long flights.</span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: Calibri;">I can download books to read on those long
flights, and the size is very comfortable to hold for a long time while reading.
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: Calibri;">It takes pictures and movies, so I don’t have to
drag around a camera. If I choose to take pictures with my camera, I can
transfer them to my iPad to view in a decent size. </span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: Calibri;">There are all kind of apps, so I can play games,
use maps, check the weather, play my music, get currency conversions, etc.
Everything I might need to do on vacation is at my fingertips.</span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: Calibri;">I can journal my days, so I remember the details
of my vacation.</span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: Calibri;">With the internet connection I can post to
Facebook and my blog.</span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: Calibri;">I can buy advance tickets to museums, so I can
skip the long lines.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I can do all these things AND it only weighs .75 pounds…and
IT FITS IN MY PURSE!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">What’s your favorite vacation tech gadget?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03041009254498013210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6750849048957484546.post-26343143625137894302014-10-07T07:00:00.000-07:002014-10-07T07:00:02.701-07:00Italian Comfort Food
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">What do you cook when you need something quick and easy, yet
filling and tasty? In my home we make Gramigna con Salsiccia. It’s the perfect Italian
comfort food.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">½ lb. pasta (any kind with grooves so the sauce will stick
to it)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">¾ lb. Italian sausage</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">1/3 c. white wine (why not buy a nice bottle and drink the
rest with dinner?)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">2 T. butter</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">¼ onion, sliced thin</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">1/3 c. heavy cream</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, grated</span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Add ground sausage to the onion and cook for a
few minutes, until almost done.</span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Add the wine, (you can drink a little) and
continue to cook until it has evaporated. This will take 3 or 4 minutes.</span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Add the cream and heat on low for 1 minute, just
until it’s warm.</span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Finally, you can drain the pasta and mix it in
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Buon Appetito!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03041009254498013210noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6750849048957484546.post-44715210247746472672014-10-05T11:41:00.004-07:002014-10-05T11:41:44.204-07:00Which Furla Bag Should I Bring Home?
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">When I return to Bologna I plan to purchase a <a href="http://www.furla.com/it/" target="_blank">Furla</a> handbag…I
just can’t decide which one I want. <a href="http://www.furla.com/it/" target="_blank">Furla</a> is an Italian company that makes
beautiful bags. I’ve drooled over them several times, but never actually bought
one. This time I’m bringing one home with me!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The plan is to buy a black bag that can be used on a daily
basis. My life is pretty casual, so here are pictures of the bags that would
work well for me. I like bags that I can sling over my shoulder, but it isn’t a
requirement.</span></div>
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Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03041009254498013210noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6750849048957484546.post-60768980958607842832014-09-30T13:04:00.000-07:002014-09-30T13:04:02.337-07:00Back To Bologna In a few weeks I'll be headed back to Bologna, one of my FAVORITE Italian cities. Bologna is the kind of place I could live...when I'm there I feel at home and I don't want to ever leave. The people are warm and friendly, the food is good, and there aren't many tourists. <br />
Did I mention the food? The food is fabulous! The picture on the banner of this blog is Tagliatelle Bolognese that I learned to make at <a href="http://cookingclassesinbologna.com/" target="_blank">CIBO</a> in Bologna...very tasty!<br />
Here is a picture of a typical shop in Bologna...doesn't it look inviting?<br />
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This trip I'll be attending an Italian language school. I've spent enough time in Italy that I think it's about time I learned the language. I know bits and pieces, but I'm hopeful that <a href="http://www.culturaitaliana.eu/" target="_blank">Cultura Italiana</a> will help improve my skills.<br />
Maybe I'll also get to attend a truffle festival, or maybe an antique market. There is so much to see and do in and around Bologna, and it's fall...my favorite time of year.<br />
I'll be blogging from Italy, so please check in. <br />
Have you ever been to Bologna?Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03041009254498013210noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6750849048957484546.post-72943498766327524872014-09-28T06:00:00.000-07:002014-09-28T06:00:04.240-07:00It's Too Early To Think About Christmas, But...I know it's too early to think about Christmas, but <a href="http://northpolecity.com/" target="_blank">North Pole City</a> is open for the season so Marc and I just had to take a look at all the new <a href="http://www.christopherradko.com/" target="_blank">Christopher Radko</a> ornaments. We made a pact to just look and not buy. The idea was to drool over them and come back in November when we've had a chance to decide which two we wanted for this year.<br />
An hour later the pact was broken and we purchased FOUR new ornaments! I guess we should've left our wallets at home...clearly, we can't be trusted. The Christmas tree doesn't go up until after the turkey has been eaten on Thanksgiving Day, so I guess we'll just store them until then. <br />
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Are you thinking about Christmas yet? Do you have any special Christmas decorations that you collect?Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03041009254498013210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6750849048957484546.post-15519915214831205572014-09-26T10:49:00.000-07:002014-09-26T10:49:33.885-07:00French Baking Class in ParisDon't you just love croissants? I do, and now I can make them...thanks to <a href="http://www.cooknwithclass.com/cooking-classes-in-paris/baking-class/" target="_blank">COOK'N WITH CLASS</a> in Paris, France! I took their hands-on Baking Class and learned how to make croissants, pain au chocolat and a few other pastries.<br />
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Croissants take about two days to complete, so we made the dough and put it in the refrigerator for the next class, and used the dough the last class made.<br />
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It was very interesting making the dough with so many layers of rich creamy butter. There were only five people in the class, so we were all involved in the entire process.<br />
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each went home with a bag of pastries, and by the time Marc and I returned to
our apartment, our instructor, Emanuelle, had emailed us the recipes,
written instructions and a video showing each step of the process.</span><br />
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Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03041009254498013210noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6750849048957484546.post-90610912471517796472013-07-21T18:26:00.000-07:002013-07-21T18:26:00.408-07:00The Fleas<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Marc and I enjoy roaming the flea markets when we travel, sometimes finding
a treasure or two to bring home. Les Puces de Saint-Ouen is the largest flea
market we’ve ever been to, and the most famous one in Paris.</span><br />
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cheap plastic toys to expensive antique furniture. We didn’t see any bargains,
but it was a very interesting adventure. When we got hungry we ate a warm
Nutella crepe…mmm…it was yummy!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">One thing I was really looking forward to in Paris was
pastry/bread, and I was not disappointed. It seemed like there was a
boulangerie and/or patisserie on every other corner. I was in heaven! <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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and purchased fresh warm croissants for breakfast. This could easily become a
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I think I ate about five pastries/croissants a day and never
gained a pound because I walked so much. I could go to Paris just for the
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Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03041009254498013210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6750849048957484546.post-24023819562778621192013-06-07T06:00:00.000-07:002013-06-07T06:00:07.028-07:00I Love Fragonard<br />
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I have a weakness for European soap. I love the way is
smells and the way it feels on my skin. It’s so creamy and perfumes the whole
bathroom. I purchased these soaps from the <a href="http://www.fragonard.com/" target="_blank">Fragonard</a> store in Montmartre. They
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While strolling in Montmartre we came upon a photo shoot,
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Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03041009254498013210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6750849048957484546.post-69402734683105387122013-06-05T06:00:00.000-07:002013-06-05T06:00:10.985-07:00Perusing Place du Tertre<br />
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Near Sacrė-Couer is an area called Place du Tertre. It’s a
bustling area where many artists set up their easels and paint. Some artists do
portraits for the tourists while others paint Parisian landscapes. Marc enjoys
purchasing pieces from local artists wherever we travel.</div>
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Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03041009254498013210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6750849048957484546.post-34576675198585850412013-06-04T06:00:00.000-07:002013-06-04T06:00:02.257-07:00Sacrė-Couer – Part 2
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Here is a view of Sacrė-Couer from the front. It was a
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Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03041009254498013210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6750849048957484546.post-64085615553882821422013-06-02T11:22:00.003-07:002013-06-02T11:22:59.343-07:00We’re Home from Paris
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our trip to Paris has ended and we’re
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I had posted earlier that I was only
taking one carryon bag, since we were renting and apartment with a washing
machine. That idea worked out well, until I started shopping. In the end I had
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We stayed at this <a href="http://www.feelslikehomeinparis.com/paris-vacation-rentals/one-bedroom/french-kiss_ca12.html" target="_blank">apartment</a> in Montmartre
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Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03041009254498013210noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6750849048957484546.post-56086038580875876342013-05-05T17:30:00.002-07:002013-05-05T17:30:59.928-07:00It's Only Rock-n-Roll Marc and I have an upstairs bonus room in our house. It has a little cubby hole area we didn't think was going to be very useful, because it's small. We finally came up with a solution. <br />
Since we needed a place to put our jukebox, we thought we should work with the music idea. We started to compile a list of our favorite bands/albums from when we were teenagers. This was an interesting task because we didn't really have the same taste in music. Then we had to decide which ones were "wall worthy" because we were going to hunt down these albums, frame them and hang them on the wall. <br />
We've had so much fun with this project! Marc and I didn't know each other when we were teenagers and lived in different parts of the country. We've had a great time sharing the memories that are tied to all these albums. We haven't found all of our favorites yet, so some of the ones that are hanging are just placeholders...so the walls look finished. At some point we'll probably hang some curtains and add some fun carpet, but for now we're just doing the fun stuff.<br />
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What do you think? Bring back any teenage memories?Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03041009254498013210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6750849048957484546.post-28664228909185298172013-04-12T19:00:00.000-07:002013-04-12T19:00:05.066-07:00Getting Organized With Stylebook Do you ever feel like you have a closet full of clothes and nothing to wear? Have you ever purchased a black tank top, only to get home and realize you already have three of them? Do you ever find really cute shoes in the store, but just can't remember what you already have that you can wear with them? This happens to me over and over...for more than three decades!<br />
I've recently found a tool that is helping me stop the madness. <a href="http://www.stylebookapp.com/" target="_blank">Stylebook</a> is an app for the iPhone that allows me to take pictures of my clothes and accessories, then organize them into meaningful categories. This is helping me not only clean out my closet, but now I know exactly what's in my closet. When I go to Ann Taylor and see a cute pair of white jeans, I can look on my phone to see what I have in my closet to wear with them. <br />
I can shop for items on my phone and save the picture/information to a list, which will help me get what I need and not spend so much on spur of the moment purchases. Wow...thats a win-win situation for me!<br />
I can also keep track of what I wear, so I can figure out what really works for me and what is just taking up valuable space in my closet.<br />
It takes a bit of time to take all the pictures...I'm still working on it, but it's worth the time. There are plenty of helpful videos on the website, and the cost of the app is just a few dollars.<br />
Below is a picture of a 'Look' I saved with the app.<br />
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I took the pictures of the <a href="http://www.anntaylor.com/ann/cat/AT-Apparel/AT-Jackets/cata000017" target="_blank">jacket</a>, <a href="http://www.anntaylor.com/ann/product/AT-Lookbook/AT-Work-To-Weekend/Lace-Hem-Cotton-Tank/299750?colorExplode=false&skuId=13330354&catid=cat70008&productPageType=fullPriceProducts&defaultColor=2666" target="_blank">tank</a> and bracelet myself. I had a hard time getting a good picture of the <a href="http://www.anntaylor.com/ann/product/AT-Apparel/AT-Curvy/Curvy-Denim-Slim-Jeans/298846?colorExplode=false&skuId=13138790&catid=cata000018&productPageType=fullPriceProducts&defaultColor=9000" target="_blank">jeans</a>, so I took the picture from the Ann Taylor site with the app. I also took the picture of my cute <a href="http://www.zappos.com/sperry-top-sider-angelfish-navy-glitter" target="_blank">Sperry's</a> from the internet.<br />
I'm well on my way to having an organized closet and spending my clothing dollars a bit more wisely. I'm not sure it means I won't spend as much money, but maybe I'll have a better wardrobe.<br />
I'm up to the challenge. How about you? Is your closet organized? If so, what is your strategy?Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03041009254498013210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6750849048957484546.post-38251214212959560672013-04-10T19:00:00.000-07:002013-04-10T19:00:05.366-07:00What a Difference a Day Makes Over the last week I've been enjoying all the blog posts showing spring flowers, and patiently waiting for mine to start blooming. Yesterday it was a sunny 79 degrees here in Oklahoma, and a few of my tulips opened up. I was so excited I grabbed my phone and took a picture...<br />
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Here in Oklahoma we have severe and sudden weather changes, but this is a little ridiculous. Come on, Mr. Sun!!! I sure do appreciate all of you who are posting pictures of spring flowers!Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03041009254498013210noreply@blogger.com0