Kjirsti & Tom

We have two major projects in full swing right now: the master bathroom, and the basement. Here’s their current status.Bathroom:Walls painted- checkwindow replaced- checkshower plumping installed- checktile laid- checkinstall light- check Still to do:tile shower-install baseboards and trim-install toilet-re-purpose nightstand-install sink and faucet-install mirror-decorate! Basement:patch holes in wood paneling- checkprime- checkprime/paint ceiling- checkpaint fireplace- half…

After a little over a week in France we flew over to Venice to spend our last week in Italy. Venice is unlike any other place I’ve been. I’ll quote my journal:  “We spent all day exploring Venice today. It’s an incredible city overflowing with textures, colors, and patterns. The canals give a nearly science…

One of our favorite sources when planning a trip is tripadvisor.com. There you can read reviews and suggestions on all sorts of places around the world, and often other travelers offer fabulous ideas for off-the-beaten-path options. It was there that I read about France’s “perched villages.” In Provence there are all sorts of these little…

The first stage of our master bathroom renovation started more than a year ago. Here’s where it stands today.This window will be replaced hopefully this week. Floor before. (I have to admit, I was sort of sad to have to tile over this tile, it’s in great shape, and I like the design, but I…

Not bad for $2.00!

When knew they didn’t give you those cool glasses to wear when you saw a 3d ultrasound? And who knew the baby doesn’t suddenly pop out of the screen at you squealing “Mommy!”Oh well, it was fun to see my punkin’s kidneys, heart, feet, toes, and even tongue. He looks healthy, and yes, it is…

Arles ArenaWhile the cooking class will forever be our most memorable memory of Arles. The small town offers many of its own exceptional sites including this terrifically preserved arena. Bull fights are still held here, though today the bull is not killed, at least not in this arena. It also host concerts and even operas.…

Note to reader: This travelogue will most definitely be more than you want to read. It’s for my journal, so just skim through and enjoy what you will. It’s hard to describe Paris, it’s simply overwhelming. One could easily remain in Paris for years without seeing all it has to offer. The number of museums,…