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“In order to write about life, first you must live it.” Ernest Hemingway.
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Goji Berry + Chocolate Chip Oat Cookies

February 26, 2019

Healthy homemade cookies that your whole family will enjoy…

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In FOOD Tags Goji Berries, Chocolate Chip Cookies, Healthy Recipe, Kids Food

Soto Ayam. This traditional, spicy Indonesian chicken soup is one of my go-to lunches in Bali. The broth is made yellow with turmeric, and usually also includes bean shoots, rice noodles, tomatoes, fried shallots, and boiled eggs - in this case, quail eggs. Served with a side of spicy sambal that you mix through the soup.

Belles & Whistles

February 8, 2019

Belles and whistles from our world and around the web…

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A delivery of homemade mince pies for one of our lovely neighbors.

Christmas Shenanigans

February 1, 2019

Our shipping container of furniture from Bali arrived 2 days before our first Christmas house guests…

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In MOTHERHOOD Tags Christmas, Family

Riding into the entrance of the Mdina.

A Weekend in Malta

November 20, 2018

Last month we spent a weekend in Malta, visiting friends…

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In TRAVEL Tags Malta

Halloween Party Photos

November 15, 2018

Wow. Halloween was an absolute blast…

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In MOTHERHOOD Tags Halloween

Eyeball Brownies via Big Bear’s Wife. Conveniently, you can buy the sugar eyeballs ready-made. I’ll be using them to make monster macarons :-)

Halloween Party Ideas

October 26, 2018

We’re throwing a Halloween party…

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In MOTHERHOOD Tags Halloween

Collecting hazelnuts with Rosie.

Harvesting Hazelnuts

October 17, 2018

Collecting hazelnuts in South West France…

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In FOOD Tags Hazelnuts, Noisette, Gascony, French Country Life

Rosie, ready for her first day of school in France.

Rosie Has Started School in France

October 11, 2018

Rosie has started school in France, and it’s so different to school in a big city…

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In MOTHERHOOD Tags Rosie's First Day of School

Tropical wallpaper ideas for one of the bathrooms in our home in Bali.

Belles & Whistles

September 18, 2018

Belles and whistles from our world and around the web…

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In DESIGN Tags Belles & Whistles

Tropicola Beach Club in Seminyak.

8 Fabulous Restaurants in Bali

September 12, 2018

These restaurants should be on your list to try in Bali…

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In TRAVEL Tags Bali, Bali Restaurants, Canggu, Berawa, Seminyak

Tropical flowers and wood carvings like this are on display as decor all over the island. 

Quirks About Life in Bali

September 5, 2018

Five things you might not have considered or heard about life in Bali…

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In TRAVEL Tags Bali Life, Bali

My Go-To Sunscreen

August 29, 2018

For anyone looking for a new sunscreen to enjoy the rest of summer without burns, this is my favorite (bargain!) product…

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In WELLNESS Tags Sunscreen

We'll be using this natural slate in one of our outdoor bathrooms. 

Bali Update + Materials Selection

August 22, 2018

After a year of planning, we have (finally!) started building our home in Bali…

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In DESIGN Tags Bali Villa, Remodeling, Interior Design

Wallpaper for Rosie's Bathroom

August 15, 2018

Wallpaper ideas for Rosie’s bathroom…

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In DESIGN Tags Wallpaper, Rosie's Room, The Chateau, Remodeling

The floorplan of our loft conversion in Berlin. Note: all measurements are in centimeters (as metric measurements are used in Germany).  

Berlin Loft Floorplan Reveal

August 13, 2018

The architectural plans for our Berlin loft conversion…

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In DESIGN Tags Berlin Loft, Interior Design, Remodeling

The chateau's walled courtyard.

Changing the Facade of the Chateau

August 7, 2018

The architectural drawings showing our plans for the facade of the chateau…

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In DESIGN Tags Château

An Exciting Milestone...

July 25, 2018

A recap on 2018 so far, and more on what’s ahead…

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In DESIGN Tags Instagram

Delicious homemade sauerkraut. It's so easy!

Homemade Sauerkraut - It's So Easy!

July 23, 2018

You only need 3 ingredients to make this homemade carrot and cabbage sauerkraut…

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In FOOD Tags Sauerkraut, Fermented Food, Cabbage and Carrot

The view from our boat on the first day of our journey down the Canal du Midi. 

Boating on the Canal du Midi

July 21, 2018

Family photos from our adventure boating along the Canal du Midi…

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In TRAVEL Tags France, France Travel, Canal du Midi, Family Travel

The invitation we recieved in our letterbox. 

A Fun Village Tradition in France

July 9, 2018

The hunters of our village are hosting a soiree…

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In TRAVEL Tags sanglier, wild boar, French Cooking, france
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Happy New Years Eve from our family to yours! Here’s to 2019 being a fulfilling year, filled with fun, adventure, good heath, and happiness. Sending out lots of love to all our wonderful family and friends. 😘🍾
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