Category Archives: Travel

Strawberry Arugula Salad

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Sewfrench

You know how memories of flavors seem to grow better as time marches on? We’ve been thinking about this salad since we had it at Beach Bistro. This place is the most acclaimed restaurant on Anna Maria, with one of the highest Zagat … Continue reading →

Posted in Cooking, Eating, Gluten Free, Recreating foodie memories, Salad, Travel, Wellness | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

10 things I wish I had known before my first cruise

Posted on March 3, 2012 by Sewfrench

…even though we have always said we’d never take a cruise, it’s just not our traveling style…. Never say never…. So when the sister trip dates started overlapping into our joint anniversary dates and a favorite author was putting on … Continue reading →

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WIP Wednesday #10

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Sewfrench

Just back from another road trip and it looks like I might have made big progress on the hand quilting, of this quilt. With just under 2000 miles, over the last 2 weeks, we had an incredibly good time and … Continue reading →

Posted in Quilting, Travel, Uncategorized, WIP | 10 Comments

We Remember

Posted on September 11, 2011 by Sewfrench

September 2001, we had a trip planned to NYC.   We love NYC.  We love live theatre, the busyness of the city, the museums and art galleries, Central Park.  So much to see and do and never enough time.   … Continue reading →

Posted in Birthday, Family, Travel | 5 Comments

WIP Wednesday #8

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Sewfrench

Been traveling since last Thursday and just got in a couple of hours ago. SO what did I get accomplished since last week???  Not blogging, obviously… I know, I know….  I’ve been talking about this for weeks, but remember, I’m … Continue reading →

Posted in Crafting, fabric, Family, Gardening, Pay it Forward, Quilting, Reading, Travel | 8 Comments

How to eat like an Italian

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Sewfrench

Start your day, early, at the Farmer’s Market choose a beautiful variety of heirloom tomatoes.  Include some of your own, if you have them.  The Green Zebra, on the right, is from our deck. After cubing your tomatoes heavily douse … Continue reading →

Posted in Cooking, Cottage, Eating, Gardening, Health, Recipes, Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged , | 1 Comment

Recreating foodie memories…

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Sewfrench

Do you do this?  Do you recreate the bestest foodie moments of your life?  Or at least try to??? We are obsessed with eating out, trying new recipes, trying to recreate favorite dishes and especially the best of times……… This … Continue reading →

Posted in Cooking, Eating, Family, Fitness, Recipes, Recreating foodie memories, t-tapp, Travel | Tagged , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Bloggers’ Quilt Festival ~ Spring 2011

Posted on May 13, 2011 by Sewfrench

This is that fabulous time of year, I get so excited, I can hardly stand it.   Tied to the computer, inspired, uplifted, ideas swirling faster than my brain can handle.  It’s Bloggers’ Quilt Festival Week!  Where bloggers share a … Continue reading →

Posted in Bloggers' Quilt Festival, fabric, Family, Quilting, Sewing, Travel | Tagged , , , , , , , | 71 Comments

A new totin’ bag!

Posted on February 25, 2011 by Sewfrench

That’s what we, (I say loosely), call it in the South……… Always somethin’ to tote. I recently noticed that, almost, everyone, except me, has one of my bags.  Or so it seems…… So tada!  I spotted this Michelle D’Amore for … Continue reading →

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Akron February 2011

Posted on February 13, 2011 by Sewfrench

This weekend Peter and I took a road trip.  A road trip for me.  None of this *us* stuff, this time, but something *I* wanted to do and he was all for it, cheering me on.  We’ve been cooped up … Continue reading →

Posted in Eating, Fitness, Running, Sushi, t-tapp, Travel | 5 Comments