Ever since the wine tasting in Paris, I’ve wanted to participate in the very Parisian summertime activity of sipping rosé. I’m surprised that I didn’t install it on my summer bucket list. After it languishing on my shopping list awhile, I finally purchased a bottle of French pink wine while in Philadelphia. Next, I invited Kate…
Month: July 2014
Simple Pleasure Sunday: Bookcase to Bar Project: Part 2
I’m in the process of creating a bar. (You can read about my inspiration, purchase of a bookcase and styling options here.) It’s nice to have a small summer project, buying an item for it with each paycheck throughout the season. First, I assembled my two-shelf bookcase (myself). Next, I arranged my (non-wine) beverage glasses…
Travel Tuesday: Daytrip to Philadelphia
Realizing that I haven’t visited the city I love in over a year and a half, I decided to take the train to Philadelphia last Friday. I loved being there. Traveler that I am, it was nice to get out of town this summer. The city seemed to welcome me back from the start! I…
Simple Pleasure Sunday: Chocolate Marquis
I’ve been wanting to try this particular independently-owned bakery, Cakes & Confections, a couple towns away for awhile now. In fact, I even installed patronizing the establishment as an item on my spring bucket list this year. I finally visited it on Wednesday. After our doctor’s appointments, my mom and I had lunch and a dessert…
Simple Pleasure Sunday: Dolle’s Caramel Popcorn
I love Dolle’s caramel popcorn from Ocean City, Maryland and am so pleased to have some this summer! …especially when I may not make it to the Ocean City boardwalk myself this season. In fact, snacking on this specific treat was on my Summer To Do List. Check! It’s hard to believe that I crave…