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...
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...
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...
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...
It's the middle of the summer, and it feels like EVERYONE is going on vacation. Except me. Co-workers are taking weeks off to spend at the beach or mountain resorts; a blogger I follow recently spent one month in coastal Connecticut (swoon); and photos of tropical islands are popping up in my Facebook feed like whoa. And, me? Or, should I say, us? Husband and I are spending a luxurious summer at...the Cottage. Now, don't feel too bad for us...
