These photos were from our first day in Paris, which was mostly spent strolling around and taking everything in. One of our favorite spots was Jardin du Luxembourg, pretty much the most magical place you can imagine for any child, complete with a carousel, pony rides, a pretty epic playground, and a fountain for sailing … Continue Reading

A more casual look from our Paris trip for art perusing at Centre Pompidou and exploring Montmartre. We stopped for a leisurely lunch at La Cantine de la Cigale, a cool Basque brasserie where I had the best ceasar salad I’ve ever had and a fabulous Gâteau Basque (one of my favorite desserts and unfortunately … Continue Reading

In a attempt to alleviate our heartsickness for France and slightly larger waistlines after arriving back from Paris, B and I found the best solution was to focus on a completely different (and a little bit healthier) cuisine. This Thai beef salad fit the bill perfectly – light and delicious and, honestly, the beef and … Continue Reading

This outfit was worn to one of our favorite meals on our Parisian getaway: Aux Enfants Gâtés (“Spoiled Children” in English), a fantastic little joint off the beaten path in the 14e run by a husband and wife team (literally, they are the only two running the whole place, like real life French superheros). The … Continue Reading