We had such gorgeous (and unseasonable) weather this weekend! Although I'm quite the snow bunny, it's hard to complain when the sun is shining, and the air is brisk yet mild enough to not need a heavy coat. We got some household stuff done, but tried to get outside as much as possible. We took a country drive and ended up at a great antique store, discovering treasures...such as this giant chippendale chair! Billy just couldn't resist demonstrating the scale...he is so much fun to shop with!
It continues to amaze me how small our world is...I was introduced (online) to Bryan Pirolli by our mutual friend, Lindsey. Bryan lives in Paris but is also a Philadelphia native, sharing that pa/paris connection that we all have! In addition to reading his blog, I learned just how much Bryan is involved in-he is one talented guy! I was flattered to help Bryan with the Philly launch of COLunching, another great venture he is involved in. It's great to learn more about him via Proust...merci Bryan!
If not yourself, who would you be?
I'd be my dad so I could marvel at having such a fantastic son. Just kidding (kind of). But I'd love to be behind his eyes to see how I got this way.
What is your present state of mind?
I'm torn but resolute on a certain issue. Like, I made up my mind, but I'm not happy about it.
Your idea of happiness.
Easy. A chocolate ice cream-filled pool.
Your idea of misery.
A chocolate ice cream pool filled with children who just drank a lot of lemonade.
Your favourite food & drink.
Chocolate peanut butter ice cream, the kind with the ripples of salty peanut butter in it, and a good red wine. For drink, preferably a Loire or Burgundy. Finding the right wine to pair with the ice cream is a challenge...I don't suggest it.
Where would you like to live?
At 22 I moved to the place that I now want to live, Paris, but I still dream of having a farm with an orchard for a backyard (apple or peach) and a small but well-chosen selection of livestock for petting, not eating.
Your favourite qualities in friends.
Easygoing, understanding, and selfless.
Your biggest flaw.
I'm naive, as most Pisces are, and I have a hard time saying no...
What gift from nature would you like to have?
I want radar so I can swoop like bats to catch bugs when I fly. Birds can't swoop as well, because without the natural radar, there's nothing to prevent them from swooping into the ground or an object.
Your favourite occupation.
Whale trainer. Or maybe a dolphin trainer, since dolphins are less temperamental and blood-thirsty than killer whales. Really, it's all in the name. "Killer" whale? No one should have been surprised...
**the proust q & a is a regular feature..check out the archives here**
twelve weeks...two babies in utero...one in my arms!
Etta James 1938-2012
I was very sorry to learn of the passing of such a great talent on Friday. Her voice has been a favorite of mine since I was a teenager. Classics such as "At Last", "Stormy Weather", and "A Sunday Kind of Love" have been very poignant in my life, and her voice always draws me deep into the emotions of what she is singing about. She will be missed, but the music is her legacy, which will never be lost.
"I prefer winter and fall, when you feel the bone structure of the landscape. Something waits beneath it; the whole story doesn't show."
Andrew Wyeth
I owe you all a HUGE thank you...MERCI!! Both mr. fleurishing and I are filled with love from all of your sweet wishes and congratulations. It is by far the largest outpouring of love to date here, and I am so very touched. Sharing this journey with you all will be so wonderful, and I am grateful for each and every one of you. When I started this blog I had no idea that I would form such lasting connections...it is a much more intimate and wonderful experience than I ever imagined. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
my life via instagram...
thanksgiving...decor...pregnant!!
handsome hubby...town love...yummy heart
sweet treats...TWINS...cozy fire
new years...2012...billy!
Today marks the start of the biannual sales in France, known as "les soldes". They are government mandated, and the French take them very seriously. Considering they wait all year for these amazing prices, I don't blame them! I was originally going to be in Paris during the winter sales, and was really looking forward to some deals. Alas, this francophile will have to live vicariously through the tales of my friends abroad..but I do that anyway, happily. Happy shopping....Vive les soldes!
I won't be seeing Paris in February...I made the tough decision to cancel my trip. I am disappointed, but know it's the right decision for my health, the babies, and everything we have going on. My brother and friends all understand, but I am bummed I won't be spending time with them. However, I have the beautiful memories of my last time there, and so much to look forward to this year. I will continue to share my francophilia here, of course, and look forward to the day we can travel with our children!
