Happy Friday and Happy Summer!!!
My oldest son, Christopher, arrived from California last night…it is so nice to have him home even though it is only for a week. He doesn’t like to leave sunny San Diego for very long (who would?) but I try to lure him home with some home cooking a couple times a year.
Many people are traveling this time of year so there are an abundance of travel posts out there. I also have been spending some time learning my way around Google+ and have discovered some great information there as well.
So… here are a few of my favorites from the past week:
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Le Sirenuse in Positano has officially moved to #1 on my travel bucket list, so it is no surprise that I loved the stunning pictures in this post by Caroline of Inner Outer Beauty.
Elizabeth, from Pretty Pink Tulips is just back from London with her family and posted about her trip here and here. Be sure to bookmark her recommendation for an excellent tour guide if you are planning a trip to London!
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Albertina, from Mimosa Lane, wrote a great post on packing tips with advice that was spot on. She is heading off to visit family in Spain soon and seems to have packing light down to a science. She has promised me a Spanish post card to add to my collection – I can’t wait to receive some snail mail from a blogging buddy!
From Albertina’s post, I discovered One Truffle…stylish waxed canvas and clear PVC bags of different sizes that are perfect for packing everything from your carry-on liquids to important documents.
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The Paris Kitchen wrote an excellent post on dining etiquette while in Paris…this article raises some interesting points that will hopefully keep me from embarrassing myself when dining in Paris this fall!
Sharon from My French Country Home posted about her friend Martha’s memoir of her experience in moving to Paris and falling in love with a Frenchman – it was recently published as a Kindle book and will definitely be added to my “virtual nightstand”.
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This is an excellent article from the Wall Street Journal about dressing nicely when you travel. Call me old school, but I agree – no sweats for me – I always try to look good while I am flying.
Mrs. O Around the World shared a very informative piece on hotel fire safety…many of the suggestions in this article had never crossed my mind and are simple advice we should all take when staying in a hotel.
Have you seen this incredibly fun ad for the Fiat 500L? I have always adored the “Cinquecento” every since I lived in Italy in the 70’s…I would love one of the new ones!
Finally, last week I mentioned the impending end of Google Reader and wondered what to do. Go here to easily move the blogs you follow on Google Reader over to Bloglovin’…and while you are at it, follow me on Google+, Facebook or Bloglovin’ so you never miss a post!
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I am off to enjoy my boys…my “empty nest” is almost full this weekend!
(We miss you, Caroline!)
I hope you all have a wonderful first weekend of summer filled with sunshine, wherever you may be wandering!
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I would not want to leave San Diego, either. So glad to hear your kids are back for a visit. Now I'm off to check out those links.
Have so much fun with your son!! Thanks for the mention!! SO glad you discovered One Truffle pounces via Mimosa Lane! Aren't they awesome! I had read that article on the WSJ about dressing nicely…but wearing Mary Katrantzou?? That is a little too much no? I love Le Sirenuse!! I didn't stay there but had dinner there. We stayed in St. Pietro's which is a few minutes off….amazing!!
San Diego is a wonderful city, I love visiting there! How nice to welcome the Summer with your two boys. I am sure that you will be baking and cooking up a storm for your two precious sons, I cannot wait to hear all about it!
I LOVE this post! So many wonderful suggestions and new to me blogs. I am off to check them out.
As for reading this summer, I just read The Lost Memoirs of Jane Austen by Syrie JAmes which I loved and last night finished The Golden Straw by Katherine JAckson, it is an older book but is excellent.
I hope you have a fabulous weekend!
HI SANDY! Love all of the images, and Sharon from My French Country Home is one of my newest finds. I will miss you as I will be gone for a few days, but thank you for the instructions on how to shift to Bloglovin! Anita
Glad you son is home! I'll have to check out Elizabeth's post, I'm dying to visit London. xo
Hi Sandy! so glad your son is home:);)
Enjoy your visit with him. Fun post today. Looking forward to visiting the links you've posted!
xL
Hello Sandy,
So much fun to start the summer catching up with those we love. My sons are home too and we love having them and making new memories and reminiscing ~
Off to Mexico tuesday bright and early and taking a break from my on-line buddies.
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Le Sirenuse!
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