Giethoorn is quaint little “water village” snuggled between National Parks and nature preserve in North-Central Netherlands. I first learned this charming locale existed after we moved to Germany. I knew we had to visit since we were so close! So this was our fist “out of town” overnight trip since moving here, and it was just what the doctor ordered! I was feeling a … Continue reading Giethoorn, Netherlands
Located in north-west of France, Wissembourg is a little village on the southern German/French border. It’s in the Alsace region of France, which is know for architecture that has both French and German influences. You will find half-timbered houses and beautiful fountains- little cafés, and bakeries for all your croissant and baguette needs! And of course, French macarons! Many of the villages in the Alsace … Continue reading Wissembourg France
For my birthday this year, my wonderful husband surprised me with a night out! We went to dinner and a play in Richmond, and he got us a room at a fancy schmancy hotel, The Jefferson. And who doesn’t want to see inside a fancy hotel?? Anyone? Only me? Ever since I was little I have been awed by fancy hotels and architecture. This hotel … Continue reading The Jefferson Hotel Richmond {A Photo Tour}
*Be advised, some images in this post may be disturbing!* When J and I moved to the DC area, one of the first things we did was take a map of DC and circle all the things we wanted to see while we were here. The U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum was high on the list! We finally went last month. Here are the pictures! It’s … Continue reading Discover: The U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum {A Photo Tour}
How many of you thought cherry blossoms were pink? Well some are pink I suppose, but I thought that the blossoms specific to the Tidal Basin in Washington DC were a soft blush pink color. With all the photos I have have seen, that is what they looked like. Wrong! They are are bright beautiful white! So white, that my camera did not believe it … Continue reading National Cherry Blossom Festival, DC {A Photo Blog}
I’m not much of a bird person. Or, I never had been at least. But my mom always asks about birds. What kind of birds do you have? What bird is that singing? Have you seen any robins yet? I have no idea! It’s a little black and white bird! That’s what I know! I found a “Birds of Virginia” book so decided to buy … Continue reading One For the Birds
Happy Holidays everyone! I hope everyone had a nice Christmas! As my title implies, we stayed home, and didn’t have any company this year! I still did all the usual decorating and baking, I just didn’t have many people to admire it! Ha ha! You might have noticed the absence of a mantle or decorating blog like last year’s Holiday Home Tour , but everything was … Continue reading Home for Christmas
Welcome to Arlington! This has been on our “must see” list since we moved here! We just have never ventured out to see it. But with the Wreaths Across America being laid, I thought this was the perfect time to go! We went the day they laid the wreaths, but they were finished by the time we got there, so we didn’t lay any ourselves. … Continue reading Discover: Arlington National Cementary, DC
The National Portrait Gallery and the American Art Museum are both part of the Smithsonian Institution and are housed in the same building just north of the National Mall in DC. They are both also included on the 100 Free Things To Do in Washington DC. The museum is located on 7th and F streets in DC, just across the street from the Verizon Center … Continue reading Discover: The National Portrait Gallery and Smithsonian American Art Museum, DC {A Photo Tour}
Tuck & Sundry 