Irresistibly Paris

How can we resist a simply irresistible invitation from our dear friend Anita at Castles, Crowns, and Cottages?

Well, we simply can't, so let's start the music!

Thank you, Anita, for inviting us to your "France: Simply Irresistible" Link Party.

As many of you know, we recently hosted our own 4-Part Paris Series on Nel's honeymoon last month.
 

We're just thrilled for the chance to revisit one of our favorite cities so soon!
 

You might say we're irresistibly enchanted by the charm of Paris...

Or that the charm of Paris is enchantingly irresistible...

Either way, this city has a way of lifting our spirits. 

Thank you for linking up with us in Paris for this simply irresistible party!  

We look forward to visiting you in France this week.

Bon voyage friends!

~Sheri, Jess, and Nel~     

Queen for a Day

Happy birthday Mom!

With Mother's Day falling so close to my mom Sheri's birthday, I wanted to make something special for her this year.

My mom bought this wooden castle a while ago, and I thought this would be the perfect opportunity to break out the paints and create a personalized gift.

I splashed on a little color--the teal will go nicely in her guest bedroom--

and let the paint dry over night before brightening up the towers with a couple layers of titanium white.

I thought it turned out quite nicely. 

And now my mom has a castle to visit whenever she wants to feel like a Queen for a day. 

Wishing you a year of love, happiness, and dreams come true, Mom!  

~Nel~  

Afternoon Tea

We spent this Mother's Day creating our new blog design. 

It was nice to enjoy a cup of hot tea while we worked. 

We visited the Queen Mary tearoom this weekend and treated ourselves to these delicate china teacups after viewing the Princess Diana exhibit. 

It's been a lovely couple days with all the kids "back in the nest" for Mother's Day.

We hope you had a nice weekend with the ones you love too!

~Sheri, Jess, and Nel~ 

The Beat Of My Heart

Today I'm feeling a little yellow and cheerful, so I bought myself some yellow roses.  I'm going to be with all my kids on Mother's Day, and that makes me very happy.

 

 

You will notice the different shades of yellow with the different lightings.

 

 

 

I found this tea cup at a shop nearby, and I've been having my tea in it lately.

 

 

"They know me in

a way no one ever

has.  They open

me to things I

never knew existed.

They drive me to

insanity and push

me to my depths.

They are the beat

of my heart, the

pulse of my veins,

and the energy in

my soul -

they are my kids."

~unknown
 

Happy Mother's Day

Ladies.

 

 

~Sheri

Enchanting Bridge

This granite bridge is very old, and was built in 1875.  Granite quarried was used to construct the bridge in a charming English style.

With the greenery all around, it looks like a magical bridge.

I thought the tree nearby looked very mysterious and beautiful.

On the other side of the bridge resembles an enchanting forest.

And there are some trees across the way that are tall and groomed.

It was very quiet and still, and I thought I heard something in the bushes.

This bridge is such a lovely place to visit.

May your days

be glad,

and may peace

fill your homes.

 

 

 

~Sheri
 

Country Roads

While taking a drive in the country,

we saw nature at its finest.

To our surprise, a string of Jalopies came driving from the other direction.  I just had to get out of my car and take a few pictures.

We stopped for breakfast at a charming place and later did some shopping.

We had a nice day and started heading back.  Country road, take me home.

~Sheri

West Coast

Relaxing

Refreshing

Beachy

Breezy

Oh, how I love the coast.

~Jess~