Monthly Archives: April 2010

Shades of blue…

Indigo, cerulean, sapphire. Azul. Blau. I really love the way blues make me feel; interestingly enough, my blue feelings couldn’t be further from…well, from what blues are typically known for. Yes, at one end of the spectrum they are cold, impersonal, sterile shades. But on the other end of the spectrum—my end—they are refreshing, comforting and...

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April 28, 2010 - 2:09 PM

Ryan - Nice post and color study. I'm glad Erik made it home!

April 28, 2010 - 4:26 PM

MandyB - beautiful!!

April 29, 2010 - 8:35 PM

Gail - Great post Erin! :) What a great idea for a photo adventure!

This moment

Knock-your-socks-off fragrant Lilacs at Barfüsserplatz, Basel I’m taking it easy on this Sunday evening, winding down after two fantastic days. I was lucky to have my dear friend, Dörthe, travel SIX whole hours—by train—just to spend the weekend with me! Schutzenmattpark garden in full bloom, Basel This lovely chica and I met more than 10...

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April 26, 2010 - 9:49 PM

Doerthe - Remember your reaction when you saw your link was posted on the David Lebovitz blog? …that was one tenth of my reaction to your lovely post!

Thank you for such an amazing time! I hope we will find another great train offer and then I will show you Hannover and also how much you will actually understand once people speak "German German" around you :)

Bis bald,
Doerthe xxx

April 27, 2010 - 2:01 AM

magnusonf1 - i love that black and white photo!! not to mention the little write up to go with it. I am so happy you guys had such a great time. Next time i hope to be there for it.

April 29, 2010 - 1:19 AM

Jim Eagleman - Beautiful women!

A sassy little something…

…found its way into my closet this weekend. On Saturday afternoon I attended the American Women’s Club of Basel‘s Accessorize Your Life Charity Silent Auction to benefit a local Alzheimer’s assistance organization. I was prepared to attend and gush over the beautiful, designer handbags but had made my mind up that I wouldn’t be purchasing...

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April 20, 2010 - 6:19 AM

ryllaar - So lovely Erin – can't wait to see you model it in person!
Rylla

April 25, 2010 - 2:13 PM

magnusonf1 - wow, how classy!

Oh là là, French Milk

Before I left on a recent quick-trip to Paris, my friend Robyn loaned me a book that she claimed was the perfect reading material given the nature of my voyage and the book itself. “First of all,” she said, “it’s a graphic novel, which means it’s a really fast read. Second, it’s about Paris AND food....

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April 15, 2010 - 1:37 PM

Gene and Annie - I bet she would love to do that with you!! Speaking of your mama, I get to see her this weekend at the women's retreat!! I give her big hugs from you!! Love you Erin!!

April 15, 2010 - 5:57 PM

MandyB - Awww – what a perfect Pre-Mother's Day post!

I love it!

April 16, 2010 - 12:41 PM

Nicole - Sounds like a great book!

April 18, 2010 - 7:18 AM

Robyn - Hurray! I'm so glad you liked it.

Easter Bunnies are so last year

This holiday it’s all about the Snow Bunnies. Forget about floppy ears, egg hunts and blooming flowers—we celebrated this Easter weekend with snow pants, snow shoes and a fresh blanket of snow. For starters, I love living in a country that recognizes Christian holidays as public / national holidays. I am comforted by the plethora...

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April 9, 2010 - 9:54 PM

magnusonf1 - I couldn't have said it any better myself! What a wonderful time. Thank you for being the perfect partner!!

April 12, 2010 - 12:34 AM

Gene and Annie - Awesome and breathtaking!! What a beautiful Easter weekend!!

June 3, 2010 - 8:03 AM

Sarah - Hi Erin, as a Texan living in Switzerland it warms my heart to see you type "y'all" into your post! Beautiful blog!

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Happy Easter

Wishing you a peaceful, blessed Easter!  Vintage tin Easter eggs decorating a sewing store’s front window near Barfüsserplatz in Basel, Switzerland Beautiful, large Easter eggs—this one looks handmade and is very reminiscent of one my grandma gave me as a child Antique tin Easter bunny chocolate molds Every Basel storefront whether big or small is...

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April 5, 2010 - 2:28 AM

Gene and Annie - I love those beautiful eggs in the first picture!! Happy Easter to you too!!

April 8, 2010 - 2:29 AM

Andrea - Great photos, as always! Where did you see all of those eggs and bunnies?

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