To celebrate our anniversary, my husband has planned a romantic getaway. We leave in a couple of weeks and I'm counting the days! Our vacation will begin in Belgium.
Waffles, chocolate, and .. beer (he's been sampling lots of Belgium beer recently so he will know what to order :)
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Next stop!
I may need eat these daily.
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Gorgeous sepia tone Paris photographs from
Flipping through my recent issue of BON APPETIT has me filled with anticipation! What's your favorite restaurant in Paris?
Chef Bertrand Grebaut's superhot Septime; Photograph by Ditte Isager
Benoit restaurant; Photograph by Marie Hennechart
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I may need to stop at La tête dans les olives
La Patisserie
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Vicki Archer
A trip to a brocante is on my to do list. This console resting on a Persian carpet is gorgeous with perfect patina.
I consider FRENCH ESSENCE to be a perfect prerequisite prior to visiting France. Beautiful photographs by Carla Coulson, of Provencal towns, gardens, and landscapes illustrating what Vicki terms 'French sense'.
What are your traveling plans for the summer?
A quick game of Where's Waldo before I sign off. Look who was watching me make coffee this morning!
A quick game of Where's Waldo before I sign off. Look who was watching me make coffee this morning!
Leslie
What a wonderful trip! I'm envious. We had considered a cruise to Europe, but decided on Hawaii to do some diving. Maybe next year....
ReplyDeleteGood luck with packing and planning, and have a wonderful time!
Jeannie
ooohhhh, have so much fun! Brocante, "real" French macaroons, gorgeous architecture, being with the man you love....savor all the moments!
ReplyDeleteOk..... so I've been staring at the photo for 5 minutes now and I can't see anything....... I must be tired..... please do tell. Your trip sounds fabulous! Can't wait to hear all about it!
ReplyDeleteLove that sweet face
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the end of the post!
What a glorious trip. We
went to Paris for our 10th.
It was amazing, and that
doesn't seem to change!
xo Suzanne
paris is going to be tres magnifique. i'll be paying close attention to your posts for helpful info for october when i am hoping to sample some waffles in Belgium (and beer) one day of our trip!
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michele
What a wonderful trip, Leslie. I can hardly wait to hear all about it...enjoy!!
ReplyDeleteLeslie! You lucky woman(: Brugge is so beautiful and even Venice can't beat the best Monk beers in Brugge or those freshly made Belgium waffels and chocolate((:
ReplyDeleteAnd you go even more places...that are so tempting...well, you will have the loveliest time of course...so take lots of photos please and share with us((:
XOX Z
Leslie,
ReplyDeleteYou are so lucky!!! Love to go to Belgium too. I cannot wait to see your photos and hear all about it. Great photos. Makes me want to go now. One of my favorite places to eat in Paris is Rose Bakery. They are open for lunch and breakfast and are famous for scones. They have a cookbook too. If I remember correctly it's near Jardin du Luxembourg.
xo
Kim
Have a wonderful time, Leslie...look forward to seeing lots of photographs...enjoy, enjoy, enjoy ;-)
ReplyDeleteCatherine
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Your hubby is a complete keeper! Seriously. You are blessed. I was so excited to see my prints here!!! Thanks soooo much, it means the world. xo
ReplyDeleteYour husband is possibly the best husband in the world, ever! Hope you have an amaizng time planning the trip - and of course, in Paris itself!
ReplyDeleteEmma xo
www.fluffandfripperies.com
Wow, that's wonderful!! You are sure to enjoy!! I love Paris. Amazing trip :)))) Love the last photo too :)) xx
ReplyDeleteWow!!! It's gonna be fantastic!! I am so happy for you!
ReplyDeleteLove the pictures!
Have a good week! xoxo
Oh lucky you!! I have actually never been to Belgium and have been dying for a Paris trip!! Hoping for Maison et Objet in January!! Can't wait to read all about it!
ReplyDeleteYour trip will be brilliant Leslie... I know you will have the best time... and all those amazing places to see... Have a few macarons for me too... we deserve them! Thank you for the beautiful words and links... I am very touched... xv
ReplyDeleteI bet you just can't wait!! So exciting and you know we can't wait to see some photos since we have never been. :-) My husband and I are going to the Dominican Republic next month for my cousins wedding. I can't wait to get there and totally go into relaxation mode.
ReplyDeleteOh and that last picture of the deer peeking at you is crazy. Love it!
Jayme @ Her Late Night Cravings
I am just so jealous right now! My heart is beating faster from all these photos So exciting!
ReplyDeleteHey Leslie ~
ReplyDeleteYou will have a F-A-B-U-L-O-U-S time!! Brugge is so beautiful and charming. If you visit Brussels, see the Grand Sablon...elegant, chic and yet, old world. I love the pastries and chocolate at Wittamer. They have a charming and elegant cafe upstairs serving lunch, coffee, pastries.....on tables with white cloths. Not many people know about the upstairs cafe. Lots of antiques shops in Brussels. I don't think it's possible to have bad food in Paris?? Well, maybe it is :-) I don't know if you speak/read French, but many of the menus are still only in French. Hope you will blog and share your trip with us!
Cheers,
Loi
Wow Leslie you lucky,lucky woman! You are going to have so much fun! Shame it's an anniversary trip or I would ask you to pack me in your suitccase...;)) Half the fun is the planning and don't forget your camera because we want to see pictures!
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Debra~
oh leslie what a lovely treat for you, i adore paris i lived there when i was younger and always loved it, what a trip to look forward to, great photos, i love l'auderee too its so yummy, i reckon they are so small its ok to eat lots of them!!! hope your having a great week, kisses from dublin xxx leonie
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous trip! I can't wait to see pictures.
ReplyDeleteThat's so exciting!!! I've been wondering when your Paris trip was happening. Had no idea you were going to Belgium as well! You're going to have such an amazing time :)
ReplyDeleteenjoying laduree everyday is a dream of mine! enjoy your travels to belgium and paris :)
ReplyDeleteHi Leslie ~ Thanks for visiting my blog ~~ I am so happy for you that you will be traveling overseas for a wonderful Anniversary celebration ~~~ Happy Anniversary to the both of you and May God Bless You too!
ReplyDeleteSincerely,
Michele
Pearl 13.1
you will have the best time!
ReplyDeletexoxo navy & orange
BEAUTFUL LESLIE!!!
ReplyDeleteOh this is fantastic news!!! BELGIUM FIRST then Paris? How much more dreamy can you get!!!!!! BRAVO TO YOUR HUSBAND for picking the right getaway for you two! I love Vicki Archer's work and my sweet friend Debby's photography. What a beautiful post and MERCI MILLE FOIS for coming to comment on my post. ENJOY GETTING PREPARED for the trip of a life time!!! BISES, Anita
Fantastique!!! I love going to Merci, too. Have a wonderful time. This was such a great post.
ReplyDeleteOh, Leslie! I'm totally jealous! Sounds like the perfect anniversary celebration to me!...I hope you both enjoy it every minute, dear!
ReplyDeletePlease take tons of pictures so we can enjoy a little bit of Belgium and Paris with you...
Big hugs, sweetie!
Inés
SimplyClassyMe.blogspot.com
hope you have a great time
ReplyDeletei have been to paris, but not belgium
son1 and husband have though and they both loved it
brett
I'm (hopefully) going to Paris for Chirstmas next year!!
ReplyDeleteDiary of a Short Girl
Oh Leslie, what a perfect anniversary present!! SO romantic, you are going to LOVE it! I cannot wait for your Paris post. All your photos here are gorgeous and just make me want to go to Paris now - I really hope I get to Paris this year!! Enjoy!!!
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You must be so excited as your romantic trip is getting closer! I have been to Paris many times but never tire of this amazing city. Your gorgeous photos make me want to go back again! I love it and we are so fortunate in the UK to be so close to it.
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I dream about Paris on a weekly basis. =)
ReplyDeleteLeslie - I forgot to say if you go to Brussels, do visit the Flamant flagship store on the Grand Sablon. It is divine! Gorgeous displays. I love to buy my Belgian design books there. Cheers, Loi
ReplyDeleteOh how thoroughly delicious. These holiday plans sound so exciting and I'm excited for you!
ReplyDeleteThe deer is terribly cute, took me a few seconds to see his face.
xx
Ohhh - this trip sounds fab - have an amazing time
ReplyDeleteJoanne
http://www.balletpumpsandroses.com
xx
one of my best friends is from Belgium - they go back atleast a dozen times a year and her parents come every month for a visit - the country is BEYOND!!!! - have a BLAST babes!
ReplyDeleteHOW WONDERFUL!! Enjoy every minute and morsel!
ReplyDeleteOh la la! lucky lucky lucky - how fabulous. I don't have a favourite restaurant so I can't wait to see which one you like the best. Paris is just the best break ever, just wandering around the Marais and looking in at all the new and different designers was my favourite, as well as the walking tours. Can't wait to see your posts on this!
ReplyDeleteWow! You lucky girl! Brugge is so beautiful and j'adore Paris aussi!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your trip Leslie! I've not been to paris in about 3 years but the last time I was there I enjoyed my dining experience inside the Renault Car Dealership on Champs Elysees. it's upscale restaurant on the 2nd floor overlooking the car dealership/giftshop and after you eat, you can look at the renault cars...it's really cool concept.
ReplyDeletehave a lot of fun on your trip!! hmmm laduree... so good!
ReplyDeleteOhhhh such a great holiday plan, it will be so nice to watch your holiday pix. With all the walking you will do, you can eat macarons 3 times a day : ) And how much I missed the French breakfast, the pastry the butter : ) Brugge is another town I would love to return. And you had great company at breakfast, lucky you : )
ReplyDeleteThis is cruel! I want to go, need a companion/tour guide? LOL...you are going to have such an amazing time!!!! I will email you with a few suggestions, we were in Belgium about 10 years ago, absolutely gorgeous! I look forward to hearing about your plans as they unfold....lucky lady!!
ReplyDeleteIt looks like you have found some amazing highlights! We absolutely loved Brugge! Don't miss the canal tour - it's touristy but the views and the architecture were so charming!
ReplyDeleteoh what a lovely upcoming trip! enjoy it!
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What a fun delicious romantic trip
ReplyDeleteOh, Leslie, how nice to visit Brugges and Paris at the same time, it will be so nice. I dream to visit Brugges for 2 years now...and my favorite restaurant in Paris is "Chez Philippe", it's close to Seine and it has a splendid view. Have a lovely weekend, Leslie!
ReplyDeleteParis is the perfect destination to celebrate your anniversary! And a stop in Belgium too... wow! Surely it will be a feast for your eyes as well as your stomachs. I couldn't stay away from Pierre Herme and Laduree in Paris myself :)
ReplyDeleteHappy weekend Leslie!
Rowena @ rolala loves
Have a wonderful trip, Leslie...the most romantic destination to fall in love all over again...many congratulations to you both...
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary.
Catherine
xx
How fun! I'm insane with jealousy and am now craving both pain au chocolate and macaroons! Enjoy!!! xoxo
ReplyDeleteI wish I had a favorite Parisian restaurant to suggest for you, but that would require a previous trip to Paris. Ha! ;) In the meanwhile, I'll definitely be watching out for any recommendations you have and adding them to my Paris bucket list.
ReplyDeleteMy husband & I will be going to San Francisco for six days in September. We're so excited to explore a new city and take in everything that it has to offer. It can't get here soon enough!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Mendi @ Her Late Night Cravings
This is such a great post. I love it!!! A gorgeous selection of images!!! Paris is one of my favorite cities too!!!
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Miss Margaret Cruzemark
http://margaretcruzemark.blogspot.com/
I'm in complete awh that your husband planned such a wonderful trip. You will have such a great time. Congrats on the anniversary.
ReplyDeleteBonjour Leslie,
ReplyDeleteCongratulations and happy Anniversary to you both and what an amazing trip you will have.
So look forward to hearing about your trip and seeing some photographs.
Bon Voyage.
Hugs
Carolyn
You are so lucky!! I hope you enjoy every second you deserve it. You pics are gorgeous..I hope your vacation will be as fabulous or more than the pictures!!
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Sharon
Such a beautiful place and wonderful trip. It's my ultimate dream to visit all those places someday, must be amazing xoxo
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http://epiquemoi.blogspot.com
This looks like it's going to be a really lovely trip. This post really makes me want to travel for the sole sake of the food now!
ReplyDeleteSincerely,
Sabrina
Have a wonderful time!
ReplyDeleteLucky you I would love to visit Paris some day soon! I imagine to be such an elegant and magical city! Im sure youll love every minute of your trip :)
ReplyDeleteBtw I love your blog, Im a new follower :)
What a romantic way to celebrate your anniversary!!! I still relive our last trip to Paris, 2 years ago. Take lots of pictures!!!
ReplyDeletexo Elizabeth
Leslie, how romantic! I love the way you have styled this post and painted such a beautiful picture of your trip! Hats off to you for a splendid blog!
ReplyDeleteZoe xxx
http://www.zoealexanderuk.com
Leslie, a trip to Paris! You are going to love it!!!!! I have a few suggestions and I will send them to you as I am writing a list for another friend today!
ReplyDeleteI have been to Brussels too and it is equally wonderful, but PAris has been the place I visit each year foe the past 30 years!
Take care, Elizabeth