The lazy days of summer time… sultry, relaxing beach days and fabulous vineyard pizza dinners at Falconer.… and so far, This book, this book and this book…. How’s your summer going? XO, ~M
scenes from the past few weeks
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scenes from the past few weeks
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A farewell party for my dear friend, Josh at the gorgeous Jean Acres Farm in Ellsworth Wisconsin. It was such a pretty venue, and the night was perfect for a party in the country. The farewell was bittersweet. Miss him already. We celebrated my birthday at The Smack Shack Restaurant where I had the giant…
scenes from mother’s day
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We did a tour of some awesome places for my Mother’s Day celebration this year. We started at Betty Danger’s Country Club for drinks and a twirl on “The Danger” ferris wheel…aka “vertically revolving patio” aka “mechanical tree.” So much fun, and such a great way to kick off the day. From the ferris wheel…
california travel journal 2015 ~ entry 4 ~ manhattan beach + palos verdes + scenes from our beach house
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I know I said I was only going to post 3 CA Travel Journal entries, but I lied. Here’s the 4th. Mostly pics of Manhattan Beach, ocean side town of our dreams… Manhattan Beach, surfers “shooting the pier,” breakfast every day at our all time favorite Ocean View Cafe (the BEST food and coffee in…
california travel journal 2015 ~ entry 1 ~ venice beach + santa monica pier
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Hello there, Friends! I know it’s been a while since my last post. I’ve been on vacation with my family this past week. We were in sunny California and it was absolutely wonderful. We couldn’t have asked for better weather. Mild and breezy and still warm enough to enjoy the beaches and wear sandals. I…
scenes from the past few weeks
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the creamery in nelson wisconsin for lunch with jeff and grace (one of our favorite restaurants) … we bought some yummy cheeses to take home and enjoy later that evening too… snow… lunch at a local pub with my dear friend bonnie. it was so nice to catch up and hear all of her news.…
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A Valentine’s Day celebration ~ a date day with the hubby: this movie and a favorite wine bar.. later: pajamas, pink champagne, roses, chocolate, and the Breakfast Club on DVD while we munched our favorite pizza…This winter I’ve been reading an eclectic mix of books. I’m thoroughly enjoying a reread of the Little House Books,…
{just like ritz carlton’s} maui macadamia nut waffles with coconut syrup
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Happy Valentine’s week, Lovelies! We’re kicking off our annual “Week of Valentine Treats” with one of our favorite romantic breakfasts. Jeff and I enjoyed waffles just like these while vising Maui, Hawaii. Every morning The Terrace Restaurant, at The Ritz Carlton Kapalua, served this amazing breakfast spread…. gorgeous, buttery caramel rolls, plump, fresh sausage, smoked…
scenes from the past few weeks
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Last weekend we traveled to Winthrop Minnesota to enjoy a belated Christmas dinner with my grandma and aunts. My aunt Bobbie made roasted chicken with 40 cloves of garlic, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce and crusty baguette. My aunt Paula made a simple, delicious salad, and I brought THIS cake for dessert. We had such…
scenes from the past couple weeks
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cozy tea parties with people I love… fresh cucumber sandwiches… spoonfuls of sugar… alphabet soup and other nostalgic “nursery” foods… flannel jammies and relaxing evenings spent fireside reading novels and european travel books (planning for our 20th anniversary vacation!)… a holiday stroll downtown red wing complete with old fashioned christmas lights and a 10 foot…