I'm so excited I got to interview Linda Castillo about her new thriller, After the Storm, because I love all her books and pretty much stay up all night reading every time she publishes a new one. After the Storm is the latest in her Kate Burkholder series, which takes place … [Read more...] about my interview with author linda castillo – plus a book giveaway!
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a video tour of our viking delling stateroom!
After months of trying to curate the hundreds of photos we took, I am finally going to write about our cruise. As you know, a Viking River Cruise was on our bucket list for a very long time. So, we were beyond thrilled when Viking invited us on their Portraits of Southern … [Read more...] about a video tour of our viking delling stateroom!
these gold toe socks are oh. so. soft.
Thanks to Gold Toe for sponsoring this post and for the awesome socks which I'm wearing right now. All opinions are mine. Okay, I'll admit it. I get cold feet a lot. Even when I get into bed at night with Michael. No, dear readers, I am not insecure. Or a scaredy cat. Or … [Read more...] about these gold toe socks are oh. so. soft.
life, liberty and the mitsubishi outlander
The 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander pulled up to our house right in time for the Fourth of July weekend, an appropriate time for a car that offered us the freedom to do so much during our week-long test drive. … [Read more...] about life, liberty and the mitsubishi outlander
my liebster award!
There's something about receiving an award from your peers that just makes you feel all mushy gushy happy inside. So thank you, Suzanne Stavert of Adventures of Empty Nesters, for putting a big grin on my face by nominating me for a Liebster Award. The Liebster Award is a … [Read more...] about my liebster award!
48 hours in aix-en-provence: day 2
After an artful breakfast that included an obscene number of chocolate croissants, Michael and I decided to ask for some inside tips on how to spend our second -- and, unfortunately, last -- day in Aix-en-Provence. Renaissance Hotels have developed the best idea ever to ensure … [Read more...] about 48 hours in aix-en-provence: day 2
48 hours in aix-en-provence: day 1
Shocking as it may be, Michael and I did leave the comfort of the gorgeous Renaissance Aix-en-Provence to go sightseeing during our fast two days there. We are so glad we did. Aix, which is pronounced like the letter "X," is a pretty, sophisticated little city in the South of … [Read more...] about 48 hours in aix-en-provence: day 1
the art of the renaissance aix-en-provence hotel
I told you about the beautiful Renaissance Aix-en-Provence Hotel yesterday and promised you a pictorial of some of my favorite features. … [Read more...] about the art of the renaissance aix-en-provence hotel