Travel Photo Friday : Sunny Honeymoon
on Nov 6, 2009 in Travel Photo Friday travel travel photo friday turks and caicos Well, the cold weather is setting in, and I couldn't think of a better time for a little warm weather escape. This Travel Photo Friday, we are headed to the Turks & Caicos! My dear friend Amanda and her new...

Holiday Shopping Events!
on Nov 2, 2009 in Simply Me church fair craft fair holiday shopping photography Hi all! Just wanted to drop a little note, in case you happen to be living in or visiting the beautiful Hudson Valley this month. I will be participating in a few Holiday Shows in my area, selling my photography,...

10 Memories of Venice That Make Me Happy
on Oct 30, 2009 in Italy blogging italy travel venice Though it has been awhile since I've visited the magical city of Venice, I was reminiscing the other day about the many wonderful things I loved and experienced there. Venice will always hold a special place in my heart for...

Travel Tip Tuesday | Reader's Favorite Travel Tips
on Oct 27, 2009 in Travel Tip Tuesday travel travel tip tuesday travel tips One of my initial motivations for doing a Travel Tip Tuesday was to have a medium for readers and experienced travelers to impart their infinite wisdom and useful knowledge on the masses. And though, I don't get enough travel tips...

Paris Soldes
on Oct 26, 2009 in France Paris paris soldes France, specifically Paris, does not have the same system of sales and markdowns that we do here in the US. Rather, they have certain times of the year where everything is on sale. These are advertised as soldes, or sales...

Mushroom Gorgonzola Risotto with Red Wine
on Oct 22, 2009 in Italian Food and Drink mushroom risotto risotto Fall is upon us and so is my desire to eat earthy, stick-to-your-ribs dishes. And that means cooking with mushrooms. Mushrooms in stew, pasta, soup or even sauteed in a gravy to pour over steaks. Today we are cooking them...

Travel Tip Tuesday | Things to Consider When Buying a Carry-On Bag
on Oct 20, 2009 in Travel Tip Tuesday carry-on bags luggage travel tips Congratulations! You have made the decision to stick it to the man (or should I say the airlines)- and have made a commitment to carry-on your luggage from this. day. forward. But what now? What should you buy? There are...

Kiosque Flottant
on Oct 19, 2009 in France Paris aperitif barge paris seine Next time you are in Paris with a few hours to kill before (or after) dinner, or if you need a little break from shopping on the I'sle Saint- Louis- head toward the the left bank of the Seine. Stroll...

Kiosque Flottant
on Oct 19, 2009 in France Paris aperitif barge paris seine Next time you are in Paris with a few hours to kill before (or after) dinner, or if you need a little break from shopping on the I'sle Saint- Louis- head toward the the left bank of the Seine. Stroll...

Roasted Red Pepper Risotto from Bell'Alimento
on Oct 15, 2009 in Guest Bloggers Italian Food and Drink Recipe Box italian food risotto risotto recipe Take one look at that mouth-watering photo, or as I like to refer to it : Food Porn- and you can tell we are dealing with a professional here folks. I met Paula on Twitter, and eveytime I saw one...