Learning To Fly

Song - Come Away With Me by Norah Jones

So I have these two friends who happen to be sisters and I have known them for 40 plus years.

And we have a little problem.....we like to go to Paris together.

Jackie & Sydney came over to my house last weekend and we were supposed to plan a long weekend away this Spring.  We talked about many places to visit but then Jackie said "Oh heck, let's just check out airfare to Paris" and we all got to giggling hysterically and oops.....

we are heading to Paris in just a few weeks!

We have reserved our favorite room at the cozy little hotel we like in the 6th Arr.

There is a little balcony off of the bedroom that we have breakfast on while planning our day while looking out over the various rooftops in the neighborhood.

   

Then off we go to the various places that speak to our hearts. 

Some times we all go together and other times each one of us is off on her own journey.

In the next few weeks I hope to share these special spots with you!

"Paris est toujours une bonne idée"

--Audrey Hepburn

"Paris is always a good idea" - from the movie Sabrina

Deja Vu

Song - Going to the Chapel of Love by the Dixie Cups

Mr. B and I attended a wedding on Sunday and it happened to be at the same venue where we were married - Hacienda de las Flores in Moraga almost 36 years ago!

They had classical pre-wedding music. 

Sarah & John said their vows in the exact location where we exchanged our vows.  The bride wore a beautiful long gown that was laced up the back and the groom wore khaki's & a plaid shirt. The whole wedding had a casual elegance to it.  Very welcoming!

They had a food truck serving delicious Mexican-Asian fusion food and a mimosa bar.

The stone bench cut into the garden wall was still where I remembered it.

 My niece Katie and my brother Tim taking a little wedding break in 1979 on that same bench!

They used their family's antique saber to cut their cake with. Apparently all members of the family have used that saber for weddings for multiple generations.

In the end, it's all about family, friends, dessert and being comfy!  This is the groom's daughter, Bella.

And in the end all you need is LOVE!

"The best thing to hold onto in life is each other." 

- Audrey Hepburn

In The PINK !

Today is a cold but beautiful day.  I am wrapping up 2010 and reviewing all that has transpired this last year.  It has been a difficult one for me personally but today on my walk through the garden, I spied this last little pink Coneflower (Echinacea) that was braving the cold morning chill.  Somehow I can relate to her. Also, I love this quote by Audrey Hepburn......



Pink Coneflower

 

"I believe in pink.  I believe that laughing is the best calorie burner.  I believe in kissing, kissing a lot.  I believe in being strong when everything seems to be going wrong.  I believe that happy girls are the prettiest girls.  I believe that tomorrow is another day, and I believe in miracles."

- Audrey Hepburn