Chez Ladurée

March 30, 2013 Photo of the day: 

"Chez Ladurée"

Quel parfum préférez-vous?

Marie Antoinette (spécialité de saison)

Rose, guimauve, ou framboise

Vanille, praliné, café

Citron, Pistache, fruits rouges

Caramel Fleur de Sel, Chocolat, Café

Chez Ladurée aux Champs-Elysées

Bon appétit!

Bateaux Parisiens

J'adore les tours en bateau,  surtout quand il fait du soleil!

On passe sous 22 ponts

Le Pont Alexandre III

Le Grand Palais au fond

Le Louvre

Le Pont des Arts

Le Pont Neuf

L'Ile de la Cité

Notre Dame de Paris

Sailing in Paris

March 29, 2013: "Fair Winds"

A bit of fresh air and lots of sunshine 

in the Luxembourg Gardens 

was just what we needed 

to start our first exhausting day in Paris

On y va!

March 28, 2013 Photo of the day: "On y va!"

I'm off to France with six PHS girls. We will spend four days in Paris before heading south on Tuesday. I am eager to explore my favorite city before soaking up some Provençal sun and visiting my dear friends. We end our trip with two days in Nice and Monaco!  Happy Spring Break!

Magnolia Buds

March 27, 2013 Photo of the day:
"Magnolia Buds"

I wanted a pussy willow in the garden, but we couldn't find the ideal location. Last summer, we planted a Royal Star magnolia, anticipating beautiful blossoms in the spring. What a delight to discover that the fuzzy fore bearers of those fragrant flowers are quite reminiscent of pussy willows. Since spring is taking its time this year, every subtle glimpse of the changing season is a blessing!

Out of the Blue

 March 26, 2013: "Out of the Blue"

 I long for colorful flowers to brighten
this unseasonably cold, gray spring.

 So far, the only flowers around are in vases...

...or cookies!

Yet today, I caught a glimpse of hope: Blue skies!