My European Adventure

The Marguerittes have definitely made us feel at home. Their home is large, yet it feels cozy. A tall wooden tree stands between their living room and dining room. Lights connected to the banister hang across the living room. A smaller traditional tree sits on top of a wine barrel in the corner of the dining room. The nativity scene is spread across the china hutch. Pottery created by Jean Marie is interspersed amongst the decor. Family photos hang on the walls. Their family love is spread throughout their home.  Elise decorated this tree. The family tree stands proudly and can be seen from the living room and dining room. Gene, Elena, and I arrived in their small village of Redessan on December 23rd.  I needed to go shopping for tamale ingredients because Cécile requested this tradition to be shared with her family. Everybody seemed excited about sharing this tradition with us, too. The cool thing was that the Margueritte's have a very long wooden table that was made by Jean ...

As many people know, I love the Christmas season! Even if I am not home to decorate, bake cookies, and see my friends and family, I am loving the holiday time in Europe. Decorations are everywhere and Christmas is in the air! So wherever you are in the world, I wish you much joy during the holidays! Before we left for Greece, Nimes was beginning to make the city festive.  The first night we arrived in Athens, we stumbled upon a Christmas themed restaurant. Move over Griswolds; Kooks has you beat! Here are some decorations from around Athens, Perissa, and Fira.  The Christmas markets were festive, too. Paris Disney did not disappoint Elena. There is nothing like seeing your baby happy.