6 Happy Things to Celebrate

postcards from France #17

Hi friends,

In case you missed it, I have been spending a marvelous time with my family and boyfriend in France. All the beautiful architecture, art, food and walking have filled my heart in every way possible.

I want to share some sweet moments and digital memories with y’all. Have a good Tuesday!

1. Reuniting with my family and being back in Europe after six years!! It’s surreal and brings me so much life to be in a beautiful and walkable place.

My steps have been going wild, exhibit 1:

2. Some snapshots of beautiful spring in the city of love:

   

   

2. French pastries and coffee every day. I am in pastries and coffee heaven. I enjoy at least two viennoiseries a day lol. My favorites are almond croissants, almond pain au chocolat, eclair and kouign amann. A good ham and cheese baguette sandwich is also très délicieux.

3. Visiting my favorite painter’s garden in Giverny

We had the chance to go to Monet’s garden and his home. His is the most gorgeous garden I have had the chance to visit!! A bonus win is that they sell every memorabilia possible with his paintings on them - including kitchenware, umbrellas and pillowcases. I went overboard but got a lot of nice keepsakes and postcards to send to friends and as gifts.

4. Relishing every day as slowly as I can has done wonders for my nervous system. I adore the way people here live in the present and cherish the current moment. This trip reminds me of what life can be like outside of work and reassess what I want for my future.

5. The best dinners I have had in a while at Le Veraison in Paris and Bistro du Terroir in Compiègne. I can gush all day everyday about how fine, delicate, and delicious food in France are.

6. First dip of the ocean in 2024! Quiberon Bay is a gorgeous area to explore if you are ever in Bretagne. 100% would recommend.

   

   Carnac Beach on a nice May day

   Hope you are keeping well. Leave me a comment on what you are up to this summer. Talk soon!

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