Welcome to another adventure of The Tales of the Traveling Tote. This is where my fellow Tales of the Traveling Tote friends and I share our latest travels, projects and our most current events. You will have an opportunity to visit other members at the end of this post and learn about our giveaway.
Tales in the Time of Quarantine
Since we couldn't find masks my sweet sister-in-law made them for my entire family. She also made and donated them for doctor's offices and friends
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Spring has come and gone here and it was lovely. Now it feels like summer with hot humid days.
With time spent at home during this "Stay Home" order, we have been enjoying our own backyard. In the past we have been so fortunate to travel so I though I would set-up for a picnic and share our travel memories.
Jim and I began our weekend with hanging the flag on our side porch.
We enjoy having our morning coffee on the veranda.
Jim loves to cook out so ribs are on the grill for slow cooking all day to enjoy picnic style while watching the sun set in the evening
I got busy setting-up for our picnic
We enjoyed a sandwich and lemonade for lunch and the afternoon was spent relaxing on the grass in the shade and enjoying photos and discussing our favorite destinations
Since we haven't traveled in this time of Quarantine I found a few of my favorite photos in one of many travel albums and with the help of photoshop, we have a tour today!
"Miss Courtney goes to Paris"
Here Miss Courtney is ready for the day,
Hotel Concorde Saint Lazar, a favorite
Paris Hotel
Jim and me in front of Notre Dame
Shakespeare and Company
We always have to stop here, a short walk from Notre Dame
I have several staircase photos from the
Louvre. It is fun to visit the gift shop in this area for souvenirs and please excuse any out of proportion
Behind me stands the Marble Statue of the Winged Victory of Samothrace, the Louvre
Sacre-Coeur
This is the walk up the Rue Steinkerque from the base of Sacred Hill to Sacre-Coeur. The street is lined with discount fabric and upholstery shops. I purchased two decorative pillows here
Maille Mustard
I always visit this shop to select a new mustard pot to add to my collection
Boutique shopping on a Parisian street
where Miss Courtney is happy to hang out
Chateau De Malmaison
The home of Napoleon and Josephine is a short train ride outside of Paris. Well worth the time
And, a final rainy evening in Paris for shopping!
Back to the picnic.....
We enjoyed our photos while sharing memories of our travels.
And, now time to enjoy dinner and the amazing ribs Jim has been smoking all day.
Before the sun goes down a Red, White and Blue dessert was enjoyed
Cream cheese pound cake with homemade whipped cream and berries.
And, just as the sun sets, a
Peach Bellini toast
"Travel Memories"
A Paris Sunset
A backyard picnic sunset
I am grateful to have seen so many sunsets in far-away places. But now, during this time of quarantine, I am thankful to be in my own backyard!
Now for the Giveaway
Just leave a comment with Linda here for a chance to win a four piece set of Feather Canape Knives from MacKenzie-Childs.
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Visit the Tale of the Traveling Tote friends for more fun adventures.
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Visit the Tale of the Traveling Tote friends for more fun adventures.
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Tales of the Traveling Tote Friends
Debbie with Miss Aurora @ Mountain Breaths
Emily with Miss Courtney Childs@ The French Hutch
Jenna with Miss Coquille @The Painted Apron
Linda P with Miss Lola @ Life and Linda
Patti with Miss Kenzie @ Pandora's Box
Rita with Miss Luna C @ Panoply
Sarah with Miss Merri Mac @ Hyacinths for the Soul
Jackie and Miss Madi K @ Purple Chocolat Home
Ricki Jill and Countess De Monet @ The Sketchy Reader
Cherry Kay and Carrie Ann Hall @ Entertaining Women
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Thank you for your visit. I hope you are safe and well. I would love for you to leave a comment, it's the only way I know you ~~~
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