tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574953613921369798.post2032895572923012906..comments2024-03-27T03:28:54.496-04:00Comments on A Gift Wrapped Life - Gifting Tips, Advice and Inspiration: A bit of the French Riviera........A Gift Wrapped Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07205794177017599676noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574953613921369798.post-42105991536041645462009-11-19T22:20:01.293-05:002009-11-19T22:20:01.293-05:00Fabulous! I am so glad the two of you had a lovely...Fabulous! I am so glad the two of you had a lovely trip. Life is short, and you need to get all the fun and romance you can...especially during a great trip like this. So happy for you, Sande. Best part, you raised a great son.:)<br />xo LidyFrenchGardenHousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07121507761140372411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574953613921369798.post-77308637219962226482009-11-19T21:48:50.135-05:002009-11-19T21:48:50.135-05:00Sande, I love all of your travel photos - thanks s...Sande, I love all of your travel photos - thanks so much for sharing. I am so sorry you had the shingles - uggh. Loved your messages to/from Austin. too funny. xoannechoviehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04058312210924851934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574953613921369798.post-70352422924741092752009-11-18T11:43:47.768-05:002009-11-18T11:43:47.768-05:00hi Sande! your images are so beautiful! looks like...hi Sande! your images are so beautiful! looks like you both had a wonderful time. the marzipan looks so pretty. are those little piggies? well i'm happy to hear you had a wonderful time. the postcard joke was so funny, but i truly love his response. have a lovely day and thanks for visiting me!<br /><br />God Bless,<br />Charmainecharmainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08040651529773044643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574953613921369798.post-51323666652032609042009-11-18T07:47:41.619-05:002009-11-18T07:47:41.619-05:00Funny about your postcart to your son.....my husba...Funny about your postcart to your son.....my husband announced our two sons that after college they are on their own as we intent to move to the South of France.....not very well received ...as they are worried about their financial welfare without mom and dad, free housing, free checking account and free emergency services...<br />loved your images. I spent all my summers in Eze Village, perhaps you visited this beautiful village on the Corniche betwwen Nice and Monaco.Francine Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02042631088215474109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574953613921369798.post-66875439973508374352009-11-17T20:51:56.037-05:002009-11-17T20:51:56.037-05:00Welcome home! Thanks for sharing your gorgeous pho...Welcome home! Thanks for sharing your gorgeous photos.Ingrid Midahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03609389355426171504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574953613921369798.post-82421127069012601162009-11-17T19:48:09.302-05:002009-11-17T19:48:09.302-05:00Pleased to hear you had such a lovely trip. And t...Pleased to hear you had such a lovely trip. And that you made it home safe and sound. Love your blog!Angie Muresanhttp://www.angiemuresan.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574953613921369798.post-8264511926675250302009-11-17T16:45:36.350-05:002009-11-17T16:45:36.350-05:00Dear Sande,
How absolutely divine. Love the "...Dear Sande,<br /><br />How absolutely divine. Love the "postcard" to your son. He sounds adorable.<br /><br />Your pink cochons gave me a start for a moment. I thought to myself, please, please don't be meat. Whew. Very funny.<br /><br />TishxTish Jetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08865177127050648489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574953613921369798.post-36702184639714323392009-11-17T16:02:09.762-05:002009-11-17T16:02:09.762-05:00I am pea green with envy - what a marvellous trip ...I am pea green with envy - what a marvellous trip - thank you for sharing it. xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574953613921369798.post-37202415577927590822009-11-17T09:02:39.144-05:002009-11-17T09:02:39.144-05:00I've been to Italy twice but didn't stay l...I've been to Italy twice but didn't stay long enough either time and never got to the Amalfi Coast. I would love to go. You must be very proud of your son!sophiedahydesignshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17651739350795815067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574953613921369798.post-24420981273399486812009-11-17T01:40:07.825-05:002009-11-17T01:40:07.825-05:00Oh Ozzie is gorgeous!
I adore the first photo, th...Oh Ozzie is gorgeous!<br /><br />I adore the first photo, the color is beautiful along with the grey shutters.<br /><br />Ahhh the Trevi fountain how romantic. So exciting to see those lights glowing in the Pope's apartment .. gosh, so near yet so far!<br /><br />That marzipan fruit is rather enrancing, think I want to touch it.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing honey,<br />xoxoxdebra@dustjackethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02397055465607649038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574953613921369798.post-68686483258634570382009-11-17T00:52:11.130-05:002009-11-17T00:52:11.130-05:00It looks like you had an incredible trip...how cou...It looks like you had an incredible trip...how could you not! Good for you, getting away before the cold Ontario winter starts in!<br />Welcome back,<br />NathalieDolceDreamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05324143360354660739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574953613921369798.post-65338938929477105602009-11-16T22:39:37.553-05:002009-11-16T22:39:37.553-05:00Wish I had been in St. Remy when you were...it wou...Wish I had been in St. Remy when you were...it would have been nice to meet up. Next time!Julie Mautnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03600036888193273854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574953613921369798.post-58771044117059024252009-11-16T21:35:56.840-05:002009-11-16T21:35:56.840-05:00Sande-Loved you and your son's emails best of ...Sande-Loved you and your son's emails best of all-lovely.Beth Connollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10443450944645563476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574953613921369798.post-59994265899910992852009-11-16T21:31:10.527-05:002009-11-16T21:31:10.527-05:00I want to go so badly! So lucky, romance and ever...I want to go so badly! So lucky, romance and everything, doesn't get better than that! Thanks for the great pics!Maria Killamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12728225086725817125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574953613921369798.post-2998538669881563232009-11-16T21:12:01.221-05:002009-11-16T21:12:01.221-05:00All I can honestly say is today I started chemo ag...All I can honestly say is today I started chemo again and know that I will never have the money it would take for me to take my 17 yr.old grandaughter, Brooke, and myself to where you went..and it is ok...raising her is much more important than realizing my life long dream which is the trip you took. Believe it or not, I am sincerely happy for you and your hubby and think your email to your son was hysterical! His reply was perfect. I am spiritual and religious. That is why I am able to feel happiness for you. Just know that every day when you wake up, before you get out of bed, it means you have been given another day and every day you are given is truly a miracle, even the bad days are miracles, that, I believe God gives to us. So keep up your good work of embracing your days by making us, your readers days, happier!<br />love to you and yours,<br />nancy www.rivieraboardwalk.blogspot.comRiviera Boardwalkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08846584964190578779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574953613921369798.post-22220371930124033442009-11-16T16:32:12.500-05:002009-11-16T16:32:12.500-05:00Sande,
I am so glad that you and your "roma...Sande, <br /><br />I am so glad that you and your "romantic" husband had a safe and amazing trip. Sorrento, Rome, Nice, Cannes...all gorgeous!!! The drive to Sorrento is awe-inspiring in itself. We stayed there one night (away from the city center) and I remember thinking as we were driving through Sorrento- "We should spend an entire day here...shopping!" You know if you and your husband bought that apartment in Nice, you would have strange blog friends like me showing up at your doorstep:) <br />It's ironic that you also missed Florence, Italy. The last time I visited Italy I was sick the entire time we were in Florence, so I only saw the inside of the hotel room...I was quite disappointed. <br />After seeing these beautiful images, I can only imagine how these rich riveria colors are going to inspire your gift wrapping!<br />Mandyà la parisiennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08610939439087475827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574953613921369798.post-64293213093116873672009-11-16T16:01:37.242-05:002009-11-16T16:01:37.242-05:00Sande,
You were in our favorite part of the world....Sande,<br />You were in our favorite part of the world. Sean and I adore the South of France, and we cannot wait to return next year. Your son's reply is priceless! Of course, he probably knew that even though no inheritance, he would be able to enjoy a great apartment in Nice! Very, very smart doctor!<br /><br />Glad to have you back!<br />Bises,<br />MelissaSimply Mel {Reverie}https://www.blogger.com/profile/15881462293605864150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574953613921369798.post-32068229555539125282009-11-16T14:10:22.318-05:002009-11-16T14:10:22.318-05:00Sande, it looks like your trip was magnificent! G...Sande, it looks like your trip was magnificent! Great photos. ...and love the note to your son!Danahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11949738672468209640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574953613921369798.post-34228574684232043122009-11-16T13:41:58.595-05:002009-11-16T13:41:58.595-05:00I love your son's reply and your little joke.
...I love your son's reply and your little joke.<br /><br />Love Renee xoxoReneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11785932958464359112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574953613921369798.post-12393451851788133102009-11-16T12:59:49.808-05:002009-11-16T12:59:49.808-05:00Oh Sande! Your pictures are amazing and your trip ...Oh Sande! Your pictures are amazing and your trip looks like it was fabulous! I love the message to your son and I love his reply even more! <br />xoxo<br />Judith~Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10595161202767414649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574953613921369798.post-84795791525374493352009-11-16T12:20:22.841-05:002009-11-16T12:20:22.841-05:00Dear Sande~
These photos take my breath away! BEA...Dear Sande~<br />These photos take my breath away! BEAUTIFUL!! That Dr. Austin is SO SWEEET!!! He needs nothing but to know his Mom & Dad are happy! You have created a true masterpiece with him Sande. You life is an inspriation to me. Thank you for sharing it with us. What an amazing trip. I think I would not be able to leave that coastline.<br />XO's<br />JanetFrenchBluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16054605283519774059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574953613921369798.post-66604504834732365532009-11-16T11:10:15.736-05:002009-11-16T11:10:15.736-05:00Love that Ozzie.....xvLove that Ozzie.....xvvicki archerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07847183975086900816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574953613921369798.post-75550657475561708562009-11-16T09:55:17.109-05:002009-11-16T09:55:17.109-05:00My husband grew up in the South of France and his ...My husband grew up in the South of France and his parents still live there. It is a magical world! Your photos are wonderful!<br />pvepve designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03527745630303158002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574953613921369798.post-81831521048388714652009-11-16T09:45:44.508-05:002009-11-16T09:45:44.508-05:00First of all, Sande, what a wonderful trip you hav...First of all, Sande, what a wonderful trip you have been on. Our holiday this year was a week in Amalfi and a week in Sorrento. Gorgeous, isn't it? <br />Secondly, I didn't realise that was in your header !! All I ever think of are the presents/parcels and the maid. I have used that photo before, as well !!!! It's my age you know.<br />....oh and I love the email to your son and his smashing reply. I would like to think that my children's replies would be the same, but I won't hold my breath !!!!Jacqueline @ HOMEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06154045482594773377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574953613921369798.post-25666584348744089672009-11-16T09:19:22.298-05:002009-11-16T09:19:22.298-05:00wonderful pictures ! Loving those marzipan fruits...wonderful pictures ! Loving those marzipan fruits, though I hate it to eat - they look adorable. what a wonderful place !BALLET NEWShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01092798152281062087noreply@blogger.com