Welcome back, Tartlets! We’re ending our French vacation today at Monet’s House and Gardens. You’ve already heard me go on and on about the picturesque village of Giverny, France.
But I’m sure a lot of you were wondering why I didn’t talk much about the house of famous painter Claude Monet, which is located smack in the center of the town (on a street named after him, no less). The reason is because Monet’s house and gardens deserve...
Welcome back, Tartlets! Today we're leaving Paris and heading to the quaint French villages of Giverny and Vernon. Even though these towns are only an hour away from Paris, we felt as if we were miles away from the hustle and bustle of city life.
Spoiler alert: C'était magnifique.
From Paris to Giverny and Vernon
We had beautiful weather the entire time we were Paris. On our last day in the city, it rained. But this was fine since we were...
Join me, Tartlets, on a little trip to heaven on earth -- a.k.a, Paris.
What I did on my summer vacation
It’s the last few weeks of August, and let’s face it: no one wants to work. Including me.
Instead of bringing you a book review or book-inspired recipe this week, I’m bringing you a travel diary of my summer vacation in France. We visited both Paris and Giverny, which is in the Normandy region. I posted a few photos from my trip...
So, I've done something I swore I'd never do: I took a cookie decorating class.
And it was AWESOME. Mr Tart and I love the Christmas season. We go a lil’ nuts decorating our house, inside and out, and we love to do as many “Christmassy” activities as possible.
This year, we added what’s sure to become a new tradition to our holiday “daycation” roster: taking a Christmas Cookie Decorating Class. Please take a moment to appreciate the...
I've vacationed in Connecticut since I was a kid, but this is the first time I've heard of Enders Island. Hello, all! It's been a hot minute since I did a daycation post. That's because, well, we've had a little thing called a pandemic roll through, and Mr Tart and I were those people who followed the rules and DID NOT GO ANYWHERE for the better part of 18 months. Now that we're fully vaccinated, we're making up for lost time and traveling again...
You guys. I went on an NYC food tour. AND IT WAS THE GREATEST THING EVER!!!! I know I said I wasn't going to post anything new on the blog until February, but I had so much fun on my NYC food tour that I just had to write about it this week. If you're anything like me, you're still pretty bummed that the holiday season is over and need a lil' somethin-somethin' to keep your spirits up. Trust me when I say that "somethin-somethin'" should be a...
It's been awhile since I wrote a Daycation post. And, that's because it's been awhile since I've TAKEN a daycation! Or, any kind of getaway whatsoever. Husband and I had great plans for a winter snowboarding getaway this past February, but my concussion ruled that out completely. Since then, we've both been chomping at the bit for a little time away. Husband got tickets for Warped Tour in Atlantic City, which is a 2-day music festival about 3...
November has become my favorite month. The weather turns decidedly cooler, the winds become a bit more blustery, and the leaves on the trees start to change color in full force. I've unpacked my coziest sweaters; I light all my candles when it starts to get dark around 4:30pm; and I revel in the comfort that making warm, filling meals and baked treats brings. Oh, and it's the month of Thanksgiving, which is my favorite holiday. (Shocker -- my...
I know it's September, but hear me out. September is a GREAT time for a beach day. I love being near the ocean, but I find that I'm only able to make it down the shore once or twice a year. Summer is an extremely busy time at the Cottage; we're hosting or attending BBQs, going to local street and craft fairs, or just working outside on the house and garden. By the time August rolls around, I find myself yet again not having been to the beach...
This daycation post is going to be different from my others. I didn't actually go anywhere for this daycation. Instead, I stayed at home (so, I guess it's a staycation) and gave myself permission to take a little break from the craziness of my usual life. "Usual life" means what you would probably expect -- errands to run, meal planning, cooking, cleaning up, laundry and other chores around the house, as well as browsing literary agencies and...
