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Air trip: France // part five
Upon arriving in Nice we were greeted with sunshine and warmer temps. We walked through the doors of Le Negresco, our hotel for the next couple days, and were blown away by the amount of detail in the decor. Tons of funky … Continue reading
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Tagged Eze, Eze Hermitage, France, Home Alone, Le Bistro du Fromager, Le Negresco, Monte Carlo, Nice
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Air trip: France // part four
We spent most of our last full day in Avignon traveling around outside of town. First up, a drive west to take in the sights at the ancient Roman aqueduct, Pont du Gard. This thing was old and massive. After a … Continue reading
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Tagged Avignon, Baumaniere, France, Les Baux de Provence, Oustau, Pont du Gard
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Air trip: France // part three
One of the coolest places to be on a Sunday morning in Avignon is Les Halles. This fresh, indoor market has anything and everything you could possibly want or need. We snagged items for our dinner later that night and … Continue reading
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Tagged Domaine de la Citadelle, France, L'Ecallier, L'isle sur la Sorgue, Le Musee du Tire-Bouchon, Les Halles
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Air trip: France // part two
We woke up early on day two after some much-needed sleep to make it to the train station. Only problem is that our cab driver misunderstood us and took us to the wrong one. After hopping in with another cabbie … Continue reading
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Tagged Airbnb, Avignon, Chateau Le Nerthe, Chateau Mont-Redon, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Gigondas, L'Oustalet, Les Halles, Palais des Papes
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Air trip: France // part one
Wheels up at 6:25 a.m. and we never looked back – off on our first overseas adventure together post-baby, and boy, it did not disappoint. Thanks to Marcus’ frequent flier status, we were able to relax and fly in luxury … Continue reading
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Tagged Cathedrale Notre Dame de Paris, Eiffel Tower, France, La Maison Plisson, Louvre, Merci, Paris
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Have a bite Des Moines
Growing up in Des Moines, I’ve had ample time to experience most of its culinary offerings. And while I don’t consider myself a gastro guru, I’d like to think that I have a few good ideas on where to get my grub … Continue reading
Faves before France
This will most likely be my last post before we head off to France, so I thought I would leave you with a few of my favorite things from the weekend. I spent it trying to soak up all the … Continue reading
First Annual Fall Fest
You know me, ever the entertainer, I couldn’t pass up an opportunity to put our log home (and it’s surrounding foliage) on full display for the most colorful season of the year. Enter our new annual Branstad Family Fall Festival. … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Friends, Home, Parties
Tagged Branstad Family Fall Festival, deer chili, fall, scavenger hunt
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Conference cold
I swear it is the goal of every workplace or conference to freeze you out. Most days I’m wrapped up in a cardigan or scarf at my desk, and on occasion I’ve been known to use a plaid sherpa-lined fleece blanket … Continue reading
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Tagged Caslon, conference, H&M, highedweb, layering, ModCloth, Mossimo Supply Co., Nordstrom, Target
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Mo’s fall faves 2015
Fall is officially here and my little sister is back with her annual round up of what all the cool kids are into. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: I am fall’s #1 fan. Is there a … Continue reading
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