Tieks by Gavrieli ballet flats. Marketed as the ballet flat, reinvented. Foldable and carry-able, but stylish ballet flats with an actual sole?! When Tieks first reached out to collaborate I was intrigued.
My Tieks Ballet Flats Review
Category Archives: Lifestyle
Beautiful Sisters – Watching Them Grow Through Annual Photos
Since the youngest could sit I have been taking an annual ‘sisters’ photo of my daughters each summer overlooking a beach in this beautiful cove near where we live.
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How I Brought France To Me Through French Cooking Classes
30 Ideas For Kids Indoor Activities
It donned on me, with the suggestion from a brilliant family member, that we have a fair number of kids indoor activities we have done ourselves. We have used them over the years to keep busy and occupied while … you guessed it… indoors. We have been social distancing at different times, for one reason or another, before we even knew there was actually a term for it!
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The French Riviera
Nice, France
The French Riviera has always been a bucket list item, but for some reason a rather intimidating one. Paris has been on my radar for years and because of hubby’s work more accessible. But the French Riviera was calling my name and this past trip when plans changed, we saw an opportunity and made it happen.
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An IMPROMPTU Trip To Provence France!
Ever planned a European trip in a week (well 8 days to be exact)?! Well we did. The Hubster had last minute work come up and I have a strict never say no to Paris clause (ok I made that up – but I stand by it). So we got busy planning, on what was arguably already a very busy week. We left for Paris with only an inkling we might end up in Provence, France.
Dedicate A star
What do get the person who has everything?! Or what if you are searching for a personalized gift? Or maybe even just wanting a sweet sentiment for someone you love? HR MacMillian Space Centre has a fabulous Dedicate-A-Star Program which ticks every box and nearly every occasion (and in several different price points too)!
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A Parisian Week In Spring
Paris is always a good idea!!
A Parisian week in spring is an even better idea! Even if it meant some whirlwind planning of only a week to make it reality. I wasn’t about to turn down Paris in the spring. And of course it did not disappoint.
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It’s a 2 Year Blogiversary
That’s right! Pretty Petunias is 2 years old. 2 years and 100 posts later! It’s our BLOGIVERSARY!!!!!
Paris In The Winter
Hello breakfast on a heated patio.
A warm lunch of delicious soup á l’oignon and chocolat chaud.
If ever there was an excuse needed for such. Paris in the wintertime is it. Sights are even better when sandwiched between these delicious moments, in the city that has perfected them.
