Happy weekend

My blogging life has been very sporadic at the moment. Life seems to be busy, like it is probably for you all.
We had another birthday ~ DD celebrated her special day on the 29th May. Hard to believe that it was 24 years ago, that our precious darling baby girl came into our lives. Thank you most beautiful one for making everyday special. We love you and want to wish you a great new year ahead.
Was lovely as she had a weeks holiday, from work, so there have been some fun shopping trips, lunches out, and a celebratory dinner.
It has been great spending time as a family.
I baked these chocolate cupcakes with raspberry icing and loved the little French toppers to add a little ooh la la!

Also we have been doing some more painting around the home - all slowly coming together and will share some pictures soon.
Seems to be like a stuck record but we are making progress.


Thank you so much for the wonderful birthday wishes you sent me. I am so grateful for your friendship and kindness.
I am looking forward to coming to visit you, in the weekend and see how you all are.

Wishing you all a wonderful weekend.
hugs
Carolyn 

The last week of May

As I took a photo of the sweet little vintage shoe my friend Marsha sent me, I found myself wondering who had originally worn this darling shoe.

I love how Marsha has altered it with beautiful flowers and a darling tag, many thanks Marsha.

I feel so lucky we stumbled upon each others blogs and we instantly became friends.

Many thanks for all the kind birthday wishes for Victoria.

Writing a blog is a life changing experience that connects you with people all over the world and I am grateful for many beautiful friends, I have got to know.

My family and I went out for a birthday celebratory dinner on Tuesday evening - we had a private room in the O'Connell Street Bistro, where the food and service was amazing.  The icing on the cake was the chocolate cake that had been baked for us and was a great way to finish the evening.

To all of you living in Italy and your loved ones, who are experiencing the earthquakes, my thoughts  go out to you. Ni, Michela, Lilybets, Monica,  and any of my friends I have missed, stay safe and sending my love and hugs.

Thanks so much for stopping by ~ have a wonderful day
Hugs

Carolyn

Paris Party

Taryn Davidson by Txema Yeste for Marie Claire Italia October 2010

Bonjour mes amis,
Today I am joining my friend Anita and others for a Party in Paris and what fun it is going to be.
Thank you Anita, for organizing this soiree.
There is something about Paris that is always inviting and to be walking around this fabulous old City made me feel happy and calm.
We may need a pair of ballet flats in our bag, with all the walking, sightseeing and shopping we will do.
Maybe take a ride high up in the sky on the ferris wheel to enjoy all the lights around the City
Go window shopping in the Chanel boutique, to see what the fashionable Ladies of Paris are wearing
Oh to be young again and be able to whirl around on the Carousel, imagine the excitement and squeals!

Must make a trip to Laduree to take home some macarons for dessert.
What flavour will you choose?

Take a spin around the City in this cute car with the roof down, would be a fun thing to do.
A bouquet of fresh, pretty flowers to take home is always a must. It was heavenly to walk past the florist and flower markets and to be able to breath in the gorgeous fragrances and beauty.
Happy birthday on the 29th to my beautiful daughter Victoria.
Thank you for the proud honour you give me, of being your Mother, best wishes always.

Hope you have a perfectly magical weekend and that it's beautiful where you are.
Thank you for your visit and to new followers, always brings a smile to my face when I see a note from you.
Hugs
Carolyn