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“In order to write about life, first you must live it.” Ernest Hemingway.
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The previous owners left behind their swing - you can imagine Rosie's glee. 

Our French Home

January 30, 2018

I wanted to share some more photos of our new home in France...

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In DESIGN Tags South of France, The Chateau

Wine Tasting in Marlborough, then onto Kaikoura & Christchurch

January 29, 2018

The final installment of our travel diary from New Zealand takes us Wine Tasting in Marlborough, nature spotting in Kaikoura, and to the charming city of Christchurch...

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In TRAVEL Tags Wine Tasting, Marlborough, New Zealand, Kaikoura, Christchurch

A view of Picton and the Marlborough Sounds. 

The South Island: Visiting Nelson & Picton

January 25, 2018

The second part of our New Zealand road trip took us to the South Island...

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In TRAVEL Tags New Zealand

The impressive geyser at Whakarewarewa, erupting. 

New Zealand Vacation Photos!

January 23, 2018

We had a wonderful adventure in New Zealand. Here are our photos from the North Island...

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In TRAVEL Tags New Zealand, North Island, Family Travel

Our favorite view. 

This Life Is Belle 2018

January 22, 2018

To kick off the blog for 2018, I wanted to share some exciting news…

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In DESIGN Tags New House, France

Easy DIY Christmas Gift Tags

December 20, 2017

Easy, glittery, festive gift tags; perfect for holiday crafting...

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In DESIGN Tags Holidays, Gifts Tags

DIY Holiday Crackers

December 18, 2017

These personalized holiday crackers make the perfect table setting for a special Christmas...

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In DESIGN Tags DIY, Christmas Crackers

Climbing the stairs on the two story carousel.

Berlin Christmas Markets

December 15, 2017

Where Christmas dreams come true...

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In TRAVEL Tags Christmas

3 Ingredient Canapés

December 12, 2017

Perfect for holiday entertaining...

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In FOOD Tags Canape, Appetizer, 3 Ingredients, Holidays

Gift Guide: Books for Little Ones

December 7, 2017

Rosie's top 5 favorite books, for anyone looking for Christmas gift ideas for little ones...

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In MOTHERHOOD Tags Gift Guide, Books

It's time to start making your bed.

December 5, 2017

You won't believe what might happen with this little change...

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In WELLNESS Tags New Year's Resolutions

Bear Cheeks Flapjack Pajamas

Holiday Jammies!

November 28, 2017

Before the Cyber Monday sales come to an end, here's a roundup of the best (and cheesiest!) holiday jammies for the whole family...

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In DESIGN Tags Holiday Pajamas, Fashion, Cyber Monday

Rosie celebrating Thanksgiving in Arkansas in 2016. This beautiful portrait was kindly taken by a lovely and extremely talented friend.

An Ode to Thanksgiving

November 22, 2017

I grew up in Sydney, Australia...

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In WELLNESS Tags Thanksgiving

Holiday-Spiced Sweet Potato Soup

November 17, 2017

A hearty, healthy, festive soup, perfect for entertaining over the holidays...

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In FOOD Tags Vegan Recipe, Vegetarian Recipe, Sweet Potato Soup, Holiday Recipe, Soup

Image via Driven by Decor. 

Thanksgiving Decor Inspiration

November 14, 2017

Simple, nature-inspired, inexpensive ideas for decorating your Thanksgiving table...

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In DESIGN Tags Table Decor, Thanksgiving

How do you stay entertained on a plane?

November 13, 2017

With the holiday travel season around the corner, it got me thinking about a man sitting a few rows ahead of me on a recent flight...

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In TRAVEL Tags Plane Travel

Rum Spiked Mulled Cider

November 10, 2017

A warm holiday cocktail to serve from Thanksgiving until Christmas...

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In FOOD Tags Warm Winter Cocktails, Cocktails, Fall Cocktails, Holiday Cocktails, Cocktail

Moroccan-Spice Cauliflower Soup

November 7, 2017

A luscious and healthy soup that's perfect for Fall...

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In FOOD Tags Cauliflower soup, Soup, Healthy Recipe, Vegan

Grilled turbot with wild mushrooms, new potatoes, mustard seed jelly, pattypan squash, argan oil, and lemon sour at Pesca in Lisbon. 

17 Days of Weight Loss - The Results!

November 6, 2017

I've lost 5.6" from my waist in 17 days. Read on for the other results...

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In WELLNESS Tags 17 Day Diet, Weight Loss

Low-fat yogurt with 1 teaspoon of 100% fruit jam and fresh berries.

My Food Diary

November 2, 2017

My food diary for the first 12 days of the 17 day diet...

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In WELLNESS Tags Food Diary, 17 Day Diet, Weight Loss
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