Friday Flower: Hydrangeas

These flowers are the brightest, most bubble gum pink hydrangeas I have ever seen! I remember positively gawking at them when I first sighted them. 

I took these pictures back in 2006 so I can't be entirely sure, but I believe these were growing in a courtyard somewhere near the Bayeux Tapestry museum in Bayeux, Normandy, France.

Friday Flower: This series is meant to insert as much beauty and joy as possible into my life and the lives of my readers. It's a small reminder to stop and smell the roses and to enjoy the simple pleasures in life. I hope you enjoy the beauty!

Wanderlust Wednesday: The Philippines

Don't you wish you could teleport right now??!

Spencer and I get a week vacation in December and are dreaming of beaches to escape to. The Philippines has over seven thousand islands to explore and some of the most beautiful beaches in the world to frolic on. How could we say no to that?!


photo sources, 1, 2, 3

Apple Galette

I love this simple and fun cooking tutorial video. That galette looks delicious and oh, so easy!


This video was made by Rachel of Elephantine. Visit her Vimeo page here.

via Abby Goes Design Scouting

Friday Flower: Purple Explosions

These tiny purple explosions are amazing. I love the way they burst open like fireworks but are so delicate and feminine at the same time. They're stunning!

I took this photo while visiting Monet's house in Giverny, France. I don't know what this little beauty is called and if you do, please let me know in the comments!


Friday Flower: This series is meant to insert as much beauty and joy as possible into my life and the lives of my readers. It's a small reminder to stop and smell the roses and to enjoy the simple pleasures in life. I hope you enjoy the beauty!

Quote: Bob Marley

 

He's perfect for me <3

Wanderlust Wednesday: Reims, France

Champagne always brings a fun, celebratory smile to my face and lately, I've been feeling like celebrating all the time! Not only am I really enjoying living and teaching English in South Korea, but I was also just interviewed by Anne over at Prêt à Voyager! It was such an honor for me to be featured on Prêt à Voyager, a site that I regard highly, and I thought the final product turned out really nicely.

Anne is currently living in Paris which got me thinking about France....so this week I've been dreaming of champagne tasting and practicing my French in Reims, known as the champagne capital of France. I want to sip delicious, bubbly champagne and enjoy all the beautiful sights and delectable treats Reims has to offer, like pastries, chocolates, warm, fresh bread with cheese, and of course, champagne! 

Have you ever been to Reims before?? I would love to hear what you thought of it in the comments!


 photo credits: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
"now we sip champagne when we thirsty" --The Notorious B.I.G. aka Biggie Smalls

Inspirational India

Lately I've been inspired by anything from India. The fun, bright colors make me so happy and the pretty henna patterns are so intricate and beautiful. It's the overwhelming amount of details that catches my eye and keeps me looking. I love the curling paisleys, long flower petals, dots, and swirls. Nothing is understated and everything is bohemian and spiritual. India is so different from anywhere else in the world and that's what makes it so interesting and exciting for me.


photo sources: elephant, cookies, powder, hands