I don’t want to toot my own horn or anything, but I’ve been asked to do my very first guest post for the advice column at The Mouthy Housewives (insert girls shriek and giggle here), and let me assure you what a task it was to come up with sharp-tongued advice considering how meek and docile I am at all times. Please… Read More
South Carolina
We left North Carolina and headed straight to THIS: Yes! Beach weather. (Well, sort of). And that made Young Lady want to do cartwheels, and Petit Prince to follow suit. Have you ever seen such a sky in winter? Neither has Petit Prince. Or such water for that matter, and he’s trying to figure out how to remove that pesky… Read More
Let It Snow
Oh the weather outside is frightful, But the fire is so delightful, But since we’ve someplace else to be, Let it cease, let it cease, if you please.
North Carolina
We’re preparing for Christmas at my dad’s house in North Carolina. Look at this place! Look at the view (!) which you can contemplate while sitting here or here. Or you can sit down in the den and stare at the very large flat screen tv (each chair and sofa seat reclines). If it’s an action film, you can run… Read More
Dreams (and Degas)
Tomorrow we leave for the States to visit the grandparents (my parents), family, and lots of friends – friends like Dusty Earth Mother. They lodge our zoo of a family every time we come to America, but then they have pugs so it’s probably not much of an adjustment. So, apart from mentioning that I might not be as present… Read More
Sprinkles
It’s not easy to find colored sprinkles in France, but when you do, they’re gorgeous. So perfect for making those garish sugary confections. Aah, how I love being American. Yum, yum. So perfect for building imaginary castles for the animals. Aah, how I love being a mom! Merry holiday baking everyone.