tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4604389425632780462023-12-30T17:19:18.965-05:00Blush PaperieBlush Paperiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16942992055460250578noreply@blogger.comBlogger677125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-460438942563278046.post-36587348595665396342021-01-24T11:43:00.008-05:002021-01-24T20:36:52.034-05:001 Month Sabbatical in Europe with a 5 year old - Part 1 - Manchester, England and Mykonos, Greece<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKDMa0iCoWghDjUrT1qcyQAQ1_B0elVHhlZ79g9Cjg83WVGbC7UIsihM11oGU3YutBaUvtBePzw6lPXMEeTsBv-wA1VThPYT2lzi-j4t7-XUve7Q9bEPmnXTk4N7FoN2DZwVbPzBm2jlND/s2048/IMG_3242.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Mykonos Greece with family" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1617" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKDMa0iCoWghDjUrT1qcyQAQ1_B0elVHhlZ79g9Cjg83WVGbC7UIsihM11oGU3YutBaUvtBePzw6lPXMEeTsBv-wA1VThPYT2lzi-j4t7-XUve7Q9bEPmnXTk4N7FoN2DZwVbPzBm2jlND/w505-h640/IMG_3242.JPG" title="Family sabbatical in Europe" width="505" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">During the summer of 2017, our family had the vacation of a lifetime... a 4 week sabbatical in Europe.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My husband's company grants their employees a 4 week sabbatical every 5 years! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Before we had our son, we traveled as much as we possibly could and Europe was always our favorite destination. Once we had our son, we still traveled a lot, but Mexico, Florida and Disney cruises were our go to. Not too far, fun packed, low stress was our new travel style. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Even though our son was a great traveler, a 4 week trip to Europe with our son felt a bit intimidating. So for Thanksgiving 2016 we did a trial run and spent a week in Vienna, Austria. This trip was one of the best of our lives and gave us the confidence to plan the sabbatical.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Our itinerary:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Direct flight from Houston to Manchester on Singapore Airlines</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">3 nights in Manchester, England</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">4 nights in Mykonos, Greece</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">6 nights in Naxos, Greece</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">4 nights in Santorini, Greece</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">5 nights in Garda, Italy</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">4 nights in Amsterdam, Netherlands</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 last positioning night in Manchester, England</div><div style="text-align: right;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVcXuYgbWEoFSVLNSSkN7G2XsXQJSocOeau3_nUFlWvVxscctEQS3kPFgprot-oSKHT9SdWuBquFPq36v0ORA7ofUi-Pd-kPKQs__V-NlPYH5JO4D0y-m7J84z3KnQvTwWEAylHa1lhZdY/s1800/IMG_3235.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Trans Atlantic flight with kids" border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVcXuYgbWEoFSVLNSSkN7G2XsXQJSocOeau3_nUFlWvVxscctEQS3kPFgprot-oSKHT9SdWuBquFPq36v0ORA7ofUi-Pd-kPKQs__V-NlPYH5JO4D0y-m7J84z3KnQvTwWEAylHa1lhZdY/w640-h640/IMG_3235.JPG" title="1 month sabbatical in Europe with kids" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">At the time, we lived in Austin, so we drove to Houston that morning with plenty of time to spare. We had booked a hotel room at a hotel near the airport for the night we returned from our trip and so they allowed us to keep our car there for an entire month! Way better than paying airport parking!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Our flight on Singapore Airlines was amazing. They are consistently rated as having the best coach product and we agree! Their attendants have the most beautiful uniforms and fantastic service, they hand out hot towels before your meal and the food is above average. And who doesn't love complimentary cocktails, beer and wine? We had an overnight flight, so our son wore his PJs on the plane, ready to sleep! We pre-ordered the kids meal for him as well (so important!).</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">First stop - Manchester, England<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbmFub7P_mjIwmH2fvS9cHONmyetm-DG-KwdYU9KKgQwLpmfrxVL9mFGFVjpBpjmsdZTuheHM5kdhYxwS08yFpaDUzqziAEOjCagmfbDoxPhbcxy0qhv7AVQutxajiVPwkHiEcTFXO2KI6/s2048/IMG_3206+2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Manchester, England with kids" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbmFub7P_mjIwmH2fvS9cHONmyetm-DG-KwdYU9KKgQwLpmfrxVL9mFGFVjpBpjmsdZTuheHM5kdhYxwS08yFpaDUzqziAEOjCagmfbDoxPhbcxy0qhv7AVQutxajiVPwkHiEcTFXO2KI6/w480-h640/IMG_3206+2.JPG" title="1 month sabbatical in Europe with kids" width="480" /></a></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxOszCDGt2lbA_UBxS0UafV0DZoCZLpb3DL1PyE-o2ZAN6x4FItd42BwZOp8-m_rKaaaB9SvhIKxd3_8lV_rP5kHotu2xsa3wmrE-OgAdV9OMrpxn521-RgYvnZUmd9E9nnXbfSTjz4IE3/s1800/IMG_3234.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Manchester, England with family" border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxOszCDGt2lbA_UBxS0UafV0DZoCZLpb3DL1PyE-o2ZAN6x4FItd42BwZOp8-m_rKaaaB9SvhIKxd3_8lV_rP5kHotu2xsa3wmrE-OgAdV9OMrpxn521-RgYvnZUmd9E9nnXbfSTjz4IE3/w640-h640/IMG_3234.JPG" title="1 month sabbatical in Europe with kids" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoWQ08dsMR9vJvkR27CXboCg_Vgt8vftS6kDYVOKpaIZ-rl1W1g4Yrxsqa0PuGQYU6rzFLnDUPfXC1CijjeAY0dDs-waFHajmdkssEymjPmeGPXSYbGPKSCJ6f1pt4wgmI8bx-ict2GGFg/s2048/IMG_3209+2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="John Ryland Library Manchester, England" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoWQ08dsMR9vJvkR27CXboCg_Vgt8vftS6kDYVOKpaIZ-rl1W1g4Yrxsqa0PuGQYU6rzFLnDUPfXC1CijjeAY0dDs-waFHajmdkssEymjPmeGPXSYbGPKSCJ6f1pt4wgmI8bx-ict2GGFg/w480-h640/IMG_3209+2.JPG" title="1 month sabbatical in Europe with kids" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Where we stayed: Holiday Inn Manchester - great location, free breakfast, nice gym, would recommend</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">What we did: John Rylands Library, day trip to Chester, city parks, Manchester Cathedral</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Restaurant we loved: Alchemist</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thoughts: 2 nights would have been plenty here, but I added padding for jet lag. We took our son's travel chess board on this trip and it was a life saver when boredom struck at restaurants, etc. </div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Next stop: Mykonos, Greece</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHFBuzC-6nNDfLzWImnZ0VqXJ-Oo9sXt_bTd8zUlUMKKFeO_lE66tgcvjDmn8dxMFmBtv6vXM1Oj21CX4a3wK7wrTPIxB67AK39_khlrv58Jm1J0bq5MPFj-II5kxPXasc4c8RGIxhNzT4/s2048/IMG_3218.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Mykonos, Greece with kids" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHFBuzC-6nNDfLzWImnZ0VqXJ-Oo9sXt_bTd8zUlUMKKFeO_lE66tgcvjDmn8dxMFmBtv6vXM1Oj21CX4a3wK7wrTPIxB67AK39_khlrv58Jm1J0bq5MPFj-II5kxPXasc4c8RGIxhNzT4/w480-h640/IMG_3218.JPG" title="1 month sabbatical in Europe with kids" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We hopped on a super cheap Easy Jet flight with a direct flight to Mykonos. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We based ourselves in Platys Gialos Beach, which was a perfect location for kids. </div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5zgtp4XS_b5Hihv9IyOmGKBeto96X4Lm5dwFcI8Ae8LN3guJhwwoiYr9xeh0J66ewoNcpsEWNpVnBsUz3tite7v2Nd-Pc_mLsNR5qUMQmCj7H_PpWrEGH66Ggs9P6byt-VQ5_7TmcK-qZ/s1800/IMG_3237.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Platys Gialos with kids" border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5zgtp4XS_b5Hihv9IyOmGKBeto96X4Lm5dwFcI8Ae8LN3guJhwwoiYr9xeh0J66ewoNcpsEWNpVnBsUz3tite7v2Nd-Pc_mLsNR5qUMQmCj7H_PpWrEGH66Ggs9P6byt-VQ5_7TmcK-qZ/w640-h640/IMG_3237.JPG" title="1 month sabbatical in Europe with kids" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Where we stayed: Argos Hotel - 5 minute walk to beach, next to bus stop, huge pool, incredible Greek breakfast was included, fantastic customer service. HIGHLY recommend. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">What we did: Long days at Platys Gialos Beach enjoying people watching, swimming, kayaking. Venturing into Mykonos Chora to enjoy the amazing white cobblestone streets, windmills and waterfront, seeing the famous pink Mykonos pelican.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Restaurant we loved: Avli Tou Thodori - this restaurant is beach front and owned by Argos hotel. We ate here twice the food was so amazing. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thoughts: You can't go wrong with beach days with kids. And we all became obsessed with Greek salads (no lettuce, not like the ones you get here). The Greek breakfast buffets included with your hotel stay are basically legendary! Two of the nights we took a bus to the town center (Chora) and enjoyed the white washed streets and buildings. It's all quite stunning. </div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBnryn8QGkxOnCoEdnzwMwau0lwPfT5owK3sB577DfNQZyVLKc8wmHLzT_12DZvg_wRxYe6330P0O7s-EZ7ukF_0Ylpf3WSsbDGrGisTI-VMkGea-B1FfyZDC67QIIUrNdNYsRnQfoo3k1/s1800/IMG_3240.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Mykonos Greece family trip" border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBnryn8QGkxOnCoEdnzwMwau0lwPfT5owK3sB577DfNQZyVLKc8wmHLzT_12DZvg_wRxYe6330P0O7s-EZ7ukF_0Ylpf3WSsbDGrGisTI-VMkGea-B1FfyZDC67QIIUrNdNYsRnQfoo3k1/w640-h640/IMG_3240.JPG" title="1 month sabbatical in Europe with kids" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We also booked a semi-private sailing with Set Sail and had an absolutely amazing day! The other family didn't show, so we had the boat to ourselves. Our captain and skipper were incredible and fixed the most amazing Greek meal while we were out swimming at one of the many beautiful locations we anchored at. When our son fell asleep on deck from a day of fun, they made shade for him so he wouldn't get burned. It was beautiful to see Greece from the water. One of the best days ever!</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl26MMfa8nRAcyK7NYXRgx5aJ7IjS2roR7JJ8rTv9N2iLn2bFZLT7kH0xNxuVNjxxrBKX0v9APeQhkJ0Kov7RiXgGN316LXAYQblw-j_EsK3PE1F43Sg5vPrNbV1qbU8lNoUy9h4ogPOMb/s1800/IMG_3239.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Private sailing trip in Mykonos Greece" border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl26MMfa8nRAcyK7NYXRgx5aJ7IjS2roR7JJ8rTv9N2iLn2bFZLT7kH0xNxuVNjxxrBKX0v9APeQhkJ0Kov7RiXgGN316LXAYQblw-j_EsK3PE1F43Sg5vPrNbV1qbU8lNoUy9h4ogPOMb/w640-h640/IMG_3239.JPG" title="1 month sabbatical in Europe with kids" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Next stop... Naxos. One of our favorite places on Earth!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLM-LfXvZol_0KAWC8zxPLXScJyszV-3HbDFJwOaT2mtyDbii_txmkbzxX7PogK5cmLqep9XMD6JMYp3yAIGoC9piXgMpYlKQVwCYTszBHnEkn1b-1ses3Jrd5smtlJym7EBRN1QQGMC_P/s2508/sabbatical+pin+greece.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2508" data-original-width="1254" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLM-LfXvZol_0KAWC8zxPLXScJyszV-3HbDFJwOaT2mtyDbii_txmkbzxX7PogK5cmLqep9XMD6JMYp3yAIGoC9piXgMpYlKQVwCYTszBHnEkn1b-1ses3Jrd5smtlJym7EBRN1QQGMC_P/w320-h640/sabbatical+pin+greece.jpg" title="1 month sabbatical in Europe with kids" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p></p>Blush Paperiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16942992055460250578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-460438942563278046.post-6157788977559327952020-12-07T18:11:00.002-05:002020-12-22T18:43:24.619-05:00Thanksgiving in Copenhagen <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiKJkuUAGspUNRlEfqaDooKtZgk5fqbxqKlgi9Zuc1C8-g_1faJg9FFMXe4MSqxiBSc-Z9EvJWENQEl5Pcbl4v7joC2Lzpqa43UhwS0B5Knn0qac6e9zFcdkfm0CdwfWQQseelKFkLJz4_/s2048/thanksgiving-in-copenhagen.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="family trip to Copenhagen" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiKJkuUAGspUNRlEfqaDooKtZgk5fqbxqKlgi9Zuc1C8-g_1faJg9FFMXe4MSqxiBSc-Z9EvJWENQEl5Pcbl4v7joC2Lzpqa43UhwS0B5Knn0qac6e9zFcdkfm0CdwfWQQseelKFkLJz4_/s16000/thanksgiving-in-copenhagen.jpg" title="Copenhagen over Thanksgiving" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I remember seeing this row of colorful houses on Nyhavn years ago and wanting to visit Copenhagen. It just seemed so charming and idyllic. And it didn't disappoint!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> We had the opportunity last Thanksgiving to add Copenhagen for the second half of our trip (first half London) thanks to Europe's cheap airfare between countries. It's a small city, so you can do a lot in 3 days. Here were some of our highlights from our trip...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw7x9TAoAA9dyccpxALjfoauXkrcl3XMYx1Er-F-_87Dg5oubXC2AKpx00oU2IPKVPfG6b593FyTi-gwFEHfqnSFlTe17bagVhGOeKe_N8Q2ghCE8w9Wp2GWxweegyNKnrWqxQyi0Etq2R/s2048/IMG_2745+2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Copenhagen over Thanksgiving" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw7x9TAoAA9dyccpxALjfoauXkrcl3XMYx1Er-F-_87Dg5oubXC2AKpx00oU2IPKVPfG6b593FyTi-gwFEHfqnSFlTe17bagVhGOeKe_N8Q2ghCE8w9Wp2GWxweegyNKnrWqxQyi0Etq2R/s16000/IMG_2745+2.JPG" title="Family travel to Copenhagen" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Tivoli Gardens....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Tivoli was one of the things we were most excited to experience, as it's said to have been Walt's inspiration for Disney World! Way smaller in scale than Disney, but totally magical in it's own Copenhagen way, we definitely fell in love!</div></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT41yNYa4f5qEGi1BpwweboA4A6WgJODW6oYxKMM2qqAQ4w0y72YooEH4sC791zuNhww9te-Ja7Ttj0KiAOKe4vUSm_p3cidPJqvc2HjlFaBXc2Fvl7SugV4lTrIKuPmDSZ2fUFV95A0Bs/s2048/IMG_2765.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Copenhagen over Thanksgiving" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT41yNYa4f5qEGi1BpwweboA4A6WgJODW6oYxKMM2qqAQ4w0y72YooEH4sC791zuNhww9te-Ja7Ttj0KiAOKe4vUSm_p3cidPJqvc2HjlFaBXc2Fvl7SugV4lTrIKuPmDSZ2fUFV95A0Bs/s16000/IMG_2765.JPG" title="Travel with kids to Copenhagen" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">{Can you imagine an OPEN fire pit at one of the Disney Parks?! This was awesome & unexpected.}</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">On our first day in the city we had an entire half day to spend so we immediately went to Tivoli. This was on a Thursday (Thanksgiving day for us Americans) and the park was basically deserted. No lines for anything. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUHeQNuJWobUoc54Y948EaMVFg5P2sEIO_a2K51Q8CBB-ky6P9akCBM79mK2WdSAXjmXjJH-uGLYeo-FL7mI-Z-UmjkXzQDD3HanT4uO9IcOsZ6aCB8gfJ0GKjktcwjKD5KAS8cjqsjXy7/s2048/IMG_2743+2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Copenhagen trip report" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUHeQNuJWobUoc54Y948EaMVFg5P2sEIO_a2K51Q8CBB-ky6P9akCBM79mK2WdSAXjmXjJH-uGLYeo-FL7mI-Z-UmjkXzQDD3HanT4uO9IcOsZ6aCB8gfJ0GKjktcwjKD5KAS8cjqsjXy7/s16000/IMG_2743+2.JPG" title="Copenhagen over Thanksgiving" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Because it was Thanksgiving we had made reservations at a nice restaurant in downtown. This was definitely a mistake on my part because we had to leave Tivoli early for the reservation. Tivoli has tons of food and drink halls and you should plan to stay here all night. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEich2MnyDZvA_2vQZVyZGc_ok-sHLD07nKxQOeRbtRVfmA272DcrYKY2V67-rnnQnT3TxstOliSol_B1DITEgLuHflHzai8gZPLdq4g-ySWyB9IbL3IYZ5EjHEkNccFTR0Y96Catgg0-tFg/s2048/IMG_2744.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Copenhagen family trip" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEich2MnyDZvA_2vQZVyZGc_ok-sHLD07nKxQOeRbtRVfmA272DcrYKY2V67-rnnQnT3TxstOliSol_B1DITEgLuHflHzai8gZPLdq4g-ySWyB9IbL3IYZ5EjHEkNccFTR0Y96Catgg0-tFg/s16000/IMG_2744.JPG" title="Copenhagen over Thanksgiving" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Plus, you pay an entry fee ($22 ish) and then you pay for every ride (or an unlimited ride option, $40). </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Because we had to leave early, we went back again on Saturday and it was packed :( But it's such an adorable place we still really enjoyed it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdSNMI5e128vJGTsOWux1l83Id6WhtlqO64A5zUnJl7zNb_PVRPPlvAkJ2PTmOnLypsBYUYVCk9G418eEWZawcaU-SRK0753I-9TmVZHDgJ6_LNqViA0RIJ01RWxttfAVUD9ozz56YFT02/s2048/IMG_2749.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Family Copenhagen trip" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdSNMI5e128vJGTsOWux1l83Id6WhtlqO64A5zUnJl7zNb_PVRPPlvAkJ2PTmOnLypsBYUYVCk9G418eEWZawcaU-SRK0753I-9TmVZHDgJ6_LNqViA0RIJ01RWxttfAVUD9ozz56YFT02/s16000/IMG_2749.JPG" title="Copenhagen over Thanksgiving" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Another favorite was the Nyhavn area. It was super adorable and festive. All the windows, walkways and doors were decorated for the holidays. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-9-Hc5J0nyL5GtMAjtvSxXSKj6EgN93J8AMHKF0KgzX0rOsaQFLCz_b6Pfm0173o5NnFbel_C1pe7byjmtIPiE0j2htmnj4-pih5FZOr8eBdkqYUQKbdGtPrdrDvtl-WPRh_FXZDjI5wu/s2048/IMG_2755+2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Copenhagen in the Winter with Kids" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-9-Hc5J0nyL5GtMAjtvSxXSKj6EgN93J8AMHKF0KgzX0rOsaQFLCz_b6Pfm0173o5NnFbel_C1pe7byjmtIPiE0j2htmnj4-pih5FZOr8eBdkqYUQKbdGtPrdrDvtl-WPRh_FXZDjI5wu/s16000/IMG_2755+2.JPG" title="Copenhagen over Thanksgiving" /></a></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh07f2Zv_sSm8tH00gW_cAZQAghVpoW5TWvff5E8LZHx5E8q4ESevOeceLe6EDTR9WdzTgHKEs2FKrpBN-qy6Rz8tu2cfl426VKS_B5r2WJkwH-xd6W7A03AojodotmR130y_8RdJyAcJjI/s2048/IMG_2756+2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Copenhagen over Thanksgiving" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh07f2Zv_sSm8tH00gW_cAZQAghVpoW5TWvff5E8LZHx5E8q4ESevOeceLe6EDTR9WdzTgHKEs2FKrpBN-qy6Rz8tu2cfl426VKS_B5r2WJkwH-xd6W7A03AojodotmR130y_8RdJyAcJjI/s16000/IMG_2756+2.JPG" title="Copenhagen with kids in the winter" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I loved how the outdoor cafes had blankets on each chair as well as heat lamps. Perfect place to people watch and eat some of C<span style="font-family: inherit;">openhagen'</span>s fam<span style="font-family: inherit;">ous </span><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">smørrebrød (Danish open </span></span></span>sandwiches<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit;">). </span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYEs0vIXL658nNTrSt1ycpDRO8x7bhLByqKBnXCqleCIdUlK2vXD2Q9ZYBz3KF4OF-FsbPxXT_MHLNnaVDxrWQoXn4BB2J3ZRpIWtEIkW5EwgLfds2tLzaVYyVAz5uu2JWcjhZaCy_dicW/s2048/IMG_2766.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Copenhagen over Thanksgiving" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYEs0vIXL658nNTrSt1ycpDRO8x7bhLByqKBnXCqleCIdUlK2vXD2Q9ZYBz3KF4OF-FsbPxXT_MHLNnaVDxrWQoXn4BB2J3ZRpIWtEIkW5EwgLfds2tLzaVYyVAz5uu2JWcjhZaCy_dicW/s16000/IMG_2766.JPG" title="Thanksgiving in Europe" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I absolutely fell in love with these. There are so many different options you could eat them every day and not get sick of them. Some more low key, some super fancy. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">There was a tiny shop about a 10 minute walk from our hotel called <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #202124; font-size: medium;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(32, 33, 36); white-space: nowrap;">T.S. Smørrebrød that had the best </span></span></span><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(32, 33, 36); color: #202124; font-size: 18px; white-space: nowrap;">smørrebrød and the best prices. </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(32, 33, 36); color: #202124; font-size: 18px; white-space: nowrap;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUDVFSGmNQT_vOTLfJHJhnU7l4VLJMdPPcAs-k44XvhmoOiBsQh-UD8lZO1LMO5dnqAGJnm-4JHPaV3WAVpi-Rz1dcqTLs9KiOzjsAiNCQpKF2ok44tosnuBIPvwFfw913CXx8Imhdw-Mo/s2048/IMG_2746+2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUDVFSGmNQT_vOTLfJHJhnU7l4VLJMdPPcAs-k44XvhmoOiBsQh-UD8lZO1LMO5dnqAGJnm-4JHPaV3WAVpi-Rz1dcqTLs9KiOzjsAiNCQpKF2ok44tosnuBIPvwFfw913CXx8Imhdw-Mo/s16000/IMG_2746+2.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The Christmas Markets are another reason I wanted to visit Copenhagen over Thanksgiving. Their main markets in the city center were open (some in other countries open in early December).</div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBchSy4ujX1B0tl1KTbgMzFGuQr4f_Hr_NFQXVkQ21o3uekbc5T6XhneSz5eToM7iTRGHd-KNyV_Z8i_wU87penE28qd8tW1GFLYsyVSSC9vBD8cHehkO8eiKCF_RZYrF577QyWC9KeKnc/s2048/IMG_2762.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBchSy4ujX1B0tl1KTbgMzFGuQr4f_Hr_NFQXVkQ21o3uekbc5T6XhneSz5eToM7iTRGHd-KNyV_Z8i_wU87penE28qd8tW1GFLYsyVSSC9vBD8cHehkO8eiKCF_RZYrF577QyWC9KeKnc/s16000/IMG_2762.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Smoked salmon....</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-FeDbs0ZTMUxYFHGNPwmzH0sDXj-P_DWQ9ljGDt9ygKqwZw4UfAbhD0nH1YuOdnHg8ect0NnR7Wlzkdpi-NYFtiB3DqTS8mZsSfx-bJ1QQAyVn6xiLzop258TGbpJM5CtBnxXqoOLDZWR/s2048/IMG_2763.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-FeDbs0ZTMUxYFHGNPwmzH0sDXj-P_DWQ9ljGDt9ygKqwZw4UfAbhD0nH1YuOdnHg8ect0NnR7Wlzkdpi-NYFtiB3DqTS8mZsSfx-bJ1QQAyVn6xiLzop258TGbpJM5CtBnxXqoOLDZWR/s16000/IMG_2763.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Gluhwein (hot wine) houses where you an also get hot cocoa and hot cider...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvxZOZ3QuYzYti4dxio8O0PHVw_q1amO7ApwyJo30LyXcMJzdFlCa6-w3wGdRRnv1C7iLoI1to7X4UFtGuEg-z3Kt6VtydHHRPEUNmsQxnyWQ2HDK8GQAftseELlAZ3nM9mITbLxx8gP-J/s2048/IMG_2764.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvxZOZ3QuYzYti4dxio8O0PHVw_q1amO7ApwyJo30LyXcMJzdFlCa6-w3wGdRRnv1C7iLoI1to7X4UFtGuEg-z3Kt6VtydHHRPEUNmsQxnyWQ2HDK8GQAftseELlAZ3nM9mITbLxx8gP-J/s16000/IMG_2764.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And all the beer you could want!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCFTNgDToJuABUv0AFVNfrIKJ90FmBOfL92gsE2GWmupozpkT85-i35KgHCJpWhyphenhyphenQkARsR3dBvVn8h1JrYA3bFcw7NTWLVRelhPolO7ZXd28HB6jVjHHpwN3mVG78cANCcb0x3N8K0ivL2/s2048/IMG_2752+2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCFTNgDToJuABUv0AFVNfrIKJ90FmBOfL92gsE2GWmupozpkT85-i35KgHCJpWhyphenhyphenQkARsR3dBvVn8h1JrYA3bFcw7NTWLVRelhPolO7ZXd28HB6jVjHHpwN3mVG78cANCcb0x3N8K0ivL2/w640-h480/IMG_2752+2.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Another fun thing we did was take a little canal ride with the company, Hey Captain. They have these adorable little covered boats with blankets, mini heat lanterns, hot wine and hot cocoa. Our driver was fantastic and we shared the boat with 2 other families who were so sweet!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>We also enjoyed <span face="arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-size: 16px; text-align: left;">Strøget </span>Street (pedestrian street for shopping and dining in the City center), Rosenborg Castle, Torvehallerne (a food hall that has plenty of seating for lunch or dinner - so many choices!), and the Rundetaarn (which is this circular museum you can walk to the top of for great city views). </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">For our hotel we stayed in the Copenhagen Marriott and I highly recommend it. Fantastic location. Great lounge/bar area. Super comfy beds. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Anywhere in Europe with Christmas Markets is a perfect option for Thanksgiving break. Copenhagen has charm in spades and is super walkable. One of the only negatives to the city is how expensive everything is. We had just come from London, and Copenhagen made London look inexpensive! ha!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Have you visited Copenhagen during the holidays? What were your favorite experiences? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span face="Montserrat, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-size: 14px;">See more adventures and ramblings on </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/blushpaperie/" style="border-bottom-style: none; color: #999999; font-family: Montserrat, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">instagram</a><span face="Montserrat, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-size: 14px;"> :)</span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div></div><br /><br /> <p></p></div>Blush Paperiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16942992055460250578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-460438942563278046.post-21050530824874625252020-12-07T15:24:00.007-05:002020-12-22T18:43:47.961-05:00Denver Blossoms of Light + Ugly Sweater Cookie Decorating<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtSgTw4eHHcUBw6lyJKglhLvsUL-vaJhf8Ok6F4uCZ-TqkYwrnROs9K02v7Q89PhWbf9-bIsb8rzSLtI6cTiODgknV820_oAbgUYELOSdbEYLS-GTxmi3oIJ5Kky_VF1xiulDSxRv6vosj/s2048/blossoms-of-light-denver-text.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Denver Blossoms of Light Family Weekend" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtSgTw4eHHcUBw6lyJKglhLvsUL-vaJhf8Ok6F4uCZ-TqkYwrnROs9K02v7Q89PhWbf9-bIsb8rzSLtI6cTiODgknV820_oAbgUYELOSdbEYLS-GTxmi3oIJ5Kky_VF1xiulDSxRv6vosj/w427-h640/blossoms-of-light-denver-text.jpg" width="427" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Since we moved to Denver, it's been so fun finding new traditions and things we love about this city!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">When we lived in Austin, the most amazing light display was Trail of Lights at Zilker Park. It was such a spectacular light display which you leisurely walked through and ended at an area with food and beverage tents as well as a ferris wheel and some other fun things for kids. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">When we moved to Denver a couple years ago we heard about the Denver Botanical Gardens Blossoms of Light and ever since we've wanted to try it. We went this past weekend and although it is much smaller than Trail of Lights, it was still completely magical and a wonderful holiday event.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">One thing I loved was that the Denver Botanical Gardens has their own parking garage. I couldn't believe how easy it was to park (tons of open spaces). Then we walked upstairs and found ourselves directly across the street from the entry. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: right;"> </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbXVfiTs6PJNFg8XuoEmCVS0YDi7NH6B-qc4iZtSwZzbF8_8S1LvBehQlpdeBx6FdbhyphenhyphenStk-bK3KsghN8otUN5rqEYt1yo-RN1AqRGwrieNAC_kBVb3uOeGLdfQE2dCFzbZ95HnV96E3_b/s2048/IMG_2731+2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Denver Blossoms of Light" border="0" data-original-height="1214" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbXVfiTs6PJNFg8XuoEmCVS0YDi7NH6B-qc4iZtSwZzbF8_8S1LvBehQlpdeBx6FdbhyphenhyphenStk-bK3KsghN8otUN5rqEYt1yo-RN1AqRGwrieNAC_kBVb3uOeGLdfQE2dCFzbZ95HnV96E3_b/s16000/IMG_2731+2.JPG" title="Denver Family Holidays" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYQYROc7ewDmKDUIwDs7Z-rVrNT6L9IFB1nLKqiM9OMUwPRuh41mmEPEbaVYaJiyWA450I4rcUWMUUhiku2cApEpcdqUueKf_dSfbMVRXk7D8Et_5TrpfD2BjIMaf_Svy7UGggpZFbu-kv/s2048/IMG_2741+2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Denver Blossoms of Light" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYQYROc7ewDmKDUIwDs7Z-rVrNT6L9IFB1nLKqiM9OMUwPRuh41mmEPEbaVYaJiyWA450I4rcUWMUUhiku2cApEpcdqUueKf_dSfbMVRXk7D8Et_5TrpfD2BjIMaf_Svy7UGggpZFbu-kv/s16000/IMG_2741+2.JPG" title="Denver Family Holidays" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTwLSsY2rvapYtIy_EGsXo0bAOfLGWsXhAyjv7R13ygn9zAEmB_WoB0zW6ElXh6Mx2rpZBAOeJQrNijOiawPs1qHjcIevGWksuIxBeuDNWELLy2NBt8RrO62wBgme5S-NTzNhOAtyYm2ir/s2048/IMG_2742+2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="denver family holidays" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTwLSsY2rvapYtIy_EGsXo0bAOfLGWsXhAyjv7R13ygn9zAEmB_WoB0zW6ElXh6Mx2rpZBAOeJQrNijOiawPs1qHjcIevGWksuIxBeuDNWELLy2NBt8RrO62wBgme5S-NTzNhOAtyYm2ir/s16000/IMG_2742+2.JPG" title="Denver Blossoms of Light" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">All in all, with slow walking (and a break for hot cocoa at the outdoor cafe about half way though), this little adventure took us about 45 minutes to walk the entire thing. We all really enjoyed it and the grand finale at the end had everyone smiling and in the spirit (I won't give it away, but it's definitely the coolest light display in the Gardens).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8RB3K42H8zuVGpnt6GTIqx1ngAG2KfPnpUPqyRmZT4BH42Mo7rhxZ0UBHbXs01-SFc5J5CiCwjykTc52P9pfBwbD0h8uwqZBmW3UcISH6zcH-2UdH_6L8st_Z5ANlQOWKTi4uKfR4CdzP/s708/Screen+Shot+2020-12-07+at+1.06.16+PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="554" data-original-width="708" height="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8RB3K42H8zuVGpnt6GTIqx1ngAG2KfPnpUPqyRmZT4BH42Mo7rhxZ0UBHbXs01-SFc5J5CiCwjykTc52P9pfBwbD0h8uwqZBmW3UcISH6zcH-2UdH_6L8st_Z5ANlQOWKTi4uKfR4CdzP/w640-h500/Screen+Shot+2020-12-07+at+1.06.16+PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.target.com/p/holiday-ugly-sweater-cookie-kit-17-2oz-wondershop-8482/-/A-54615216?ref=tgt_adv_XS000000&AFID=google_pla_df&fndsrc=tgtao&DFA=71700000012732781&CPNG=PLA_Grocery%2BShopping_Local&adgroup=SC_Grocery&LID=700000001170770pgs&LNM=PRODUCT_GROUP&network=g&device=c&location=9028741&targetid=pla-412274526364&ds_rl=1246978&ds_rl=1248099&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIr9P51NW87QIVjsDACh3g9wA1EAQYASABEgLa4PD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds" target="_blank">Target Cookies</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">To add on to our holiday spirit weekend, we decorated these ugly sweater cookies I found at Target. We actually decided we prefer these to the normal gingerbread house because everyone gets to work on their individual cookies, the icing was super easy to pipe and there's no breaking (why do my gingerbread houses always collapse?). So if you are looking for something creative to do, definitely give this a try!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Do you feel like every year it goes by quicker? With only a couple weekends left I am trying to make sure we make amazing memories and pack in all the fun! What are some of your favorite holiday events/crafts you do with your family? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span face="Montserrat, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-size: 14px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span face="Montserrat, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-size: 14px;">See more adventures and ramblings on </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/blushpaperie/" style="border-bottom-style: none; color: #999999; font-family: Montserrat, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">instagram</a><span face="Montserrat, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-size: 14px;"> :)</span></div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p>Blush Paperiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16942992055460250578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-460438942563278046.post-66055740172646280912020-12-04T14:49:00.005-05:002020-12-22T18:43:55.619-05:00Builder Grade Kitchen Mini Renovation<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGwl1Ma2-HDCvo41xMqQvfrrnH6vZ5xxhKvFIhi5Qsd3lruQW8ncxlkDJnQ0Hbxe_4UmSD2IATh2ubmqJB2JXR3OTYvhDY0jXMNdL6lhqIi4JZflWfDFMwR-iNb44gHWIryYeCno6Ejfad/s1762/builder-grade-kitchen-update-text.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="How we upgraded our builder kitchen" border="0" data-original-height="1762" data-original-width="1500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGwl1Ma2-HDCvo41xMqQvfrrnH6vZ5xxhKvFIhi5Qsd3lruQW8ncxlkDJnQ0Hbxe_4UmSD2IATh2ubmqJB2JXR3OTYvhDY0jXMNdL6lhqIi4JZflWfDFMwR-iNb44gHWIryYeCno6Ejfad/s16000/builder-grade-kitchen-update-text.jpg" title="Upgrade builder grade kitchen" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Over the last 9ish months we have been non stop updating our house. Once covid struck and we were home all.the.time I wanted to update every little thing. And to be fair, it was a very nice home to begin with. We moved in 2.5 years ago and it was a pretty new build, so it didn't need anything immediately done. But once I was here all the time, I <strike>became a little fixated</strike> decided to spiff it up a bit. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt8nNK-nF93rhZoQpy1YeGMuCuakmA4VqKLbZN-_XeZIbnDpyXMD_Mrp91xcXrNytL9EjaWRuLk5yz4h5RiNvXitbuDnziSyK_kP8KPHx2cKL5Yr1rf445YOuwB2FIRgzfdjYXfjTcZF38/s828/kitchen-before-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Painting dark wood kitchen" border="0" data-original-height="550" data-original-width="828" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt8nNK-nF93rhZoQpy1YeGMuCuakmA4VqKLbZN-_XeZIbnDpyXMD_Mrp91xcXrNytL9EjaWRuLk5yz4h5RiNvXitbuDnziSyK_kP8KPHx2cKL5Yr1rf445YOuwB2FIRgzfdjYXfjTcZF38/s16000/kitchen-before-1.jpg" title="Upgrade builder grade kitchen" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is the before photo from the house sale.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The most pressing issue is that these pendant lights were not my style.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Another thing that bothered me what there was no backsplash tile. I found it so odd that homes here in Colorado don't come with backsplash tile. How bizarre!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaJKwOB81USnvoUM-znKjgPd1WGj4QGg7QEzUyWJ8FBrtgQl2ZT28j5ZZGqGaPO63m7hWXSq7-Eyj8e9yuUG6Vm5l9H6jArBxzaRTp99VsvzombVA7nLAKQFYB1WFNkP6QCi-KBA4POn0e/s828/kitchen-before-2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Painting dark kitchen cabinets" border="0" data-original-height="542" data-original-width="828" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaJKwOB81USnvoUM-znKjgPd1WGj4QGg7QEzUyWJ8FBrtgQl2ZT28j5ZZGqGaPO63m7hWXSq7-Eyj8e9yuUG6Vm5l9H6jArBxzaRTp99VsvzombVA7nLAKQFYB1WFNkP6QCi-KBA4POn0e/s16000/kitchen-before-2.jpg" title="Upgrade builder grade kitchen" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">One BIG thing that bothered me was that the cabinets didn't wrap around the window. However, to make the cabinets wrap, I'd need to replace the most left cabinet with a corner cabinet. Which was a huge chunk of the cabinetry. So if I was going to do that... I was going to replace all the cabinets, with taller (42") cabinets and better molding....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpqGz7WWQAorh1qlsk2Kg5srLgGkbJYck53kUQIl0kBxLNMe_Bf0MkdklisgmfrRpvug7xgQXqv9EJEZo43Zyczzvd3s922nObRGlhyIunhrm76yV_qIy1DX-qrwxVNpkeSXt1asYCOE3V/s1500/update-builder-kitchen-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="builder grade kitchen update" border="0" data-original-height="1140" data-original-width="1500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpqGz7WWQAorh1qlsk2Kg5srLgGkbJYck53kUQIl0kBxLNMe_Bf0MkdklisgmfrRpvug7xgQXqv9EJEZo43Zyczzvd3s922nObRGlhyIunhrm76yV_qIy1DX-qrwxVNpkeSXt1asYCOE3V/s16000/update-builder-kitchen-1.jpg" title="white kitchen with white tile" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Tada....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">To me, it feels like a completely different kitchen. It is light, bright and has so much more storage!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Between the extra 6" of height and the new cabinets, we have so much extra room.</div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8d5ZaAxHVWAC83gfCq2bguivshXGXSdmf8uoZFvZtXjisbAWxttxpcHLf4fHB1M1dgR7lDl0XUTiw37vr0Eo-DBVt2qUp2M00crg9DGJf-HOzh9yv2bFFDHU5ONfWqk-ld3IopyZJYGSh/s2048/IMG_2650.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="mini kitchen renovation" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8d5ZaAxHVWAC83gfCq2bguivshXGXSdmf8uoZFvZtXjisbAWxttxpcHLf4fHB1M1dgR7lDl0XUTiw37vr0Eo-DBVt2qUp2M00crg9DGJf-HOzh9yv2bFFDHU5ONfWqk-ld3IopyZJYGSh/s16000/IMG_2650.JPG" title="Upgrade builder grade kitchen" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My husband replaced the faucet and we had a new dishwasher installed.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We were on the fence about which dishwasher to get and we thoroughly love our new Bosch with the top 3rd rack. We use that rack all the time!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">See my little holiday rosemary bush? I love adding these to the kitchen around holidays but this year I've had a blacker thumb than normal :( oops!</div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN_3rOagyo_w-z4jvaPXjf_j5D7Q7SpNSXXef8XxBekH6kpqv0DTIMtv-iwGCaGRaAR6P3IKgtP71vhq6t1qLX78vFNXm6KQZu-_JzBN9IOrd1pik764QULeKx97rsqlZCmsNYWz_8Hitu/s2048/IMG_2652.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="gold kitchen handle pulls subtle" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN_3rOagyo_w-z4jvaPXjf_j5D7Q7SpNSXXef8XxBekH6kpqv0DTIMtv-iwGCaGRaAR6P3IKgtP71vhq6t1qLX78vFNXm6KQZu-_JzBN9IOrd1pik764QULeKx97rsqlZCmsNYWz_8Hitu/w480-h640/IMG_2652.JPG" title="Upgrade builder grade kitchen" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">For the handles I went with a very light gold, short handle. It's a small kitchen and I didn't want long handles being the focus of attention. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And I absolutely love the soft gold. It's not yellowy, it's just the right shade. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilTVdeG7mOrJw6r7nIZqXbrczGpSCmgsVLUTNcg6ZB4W0-D89m2Ng_ujwSsb_BSFpxEAHBI7L3ltEPscFGLFLIbaCQo-8-U3-ppTWTBghU_B8HT39D8HWZagOcSNCOrWHgpw705O0tFj1S/s2048/IMG_2653.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="baskets on wall in kitchen" border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilTVdeG7mOrJw6r7nIZqXbrczGpSCmgsVLUTNcg6ZB4W0-D89m2Ng_ujwSsb_BSFpxEAHBI7L3ltEPscFGLFLIbaCQo-8-U3-ppTWTBghU_B8HT39D8HWZagOcSNCOrWHgpw705O0tFj1S/s16000/IMG_2653.JPG" title="Upgrade builder grade kitchen" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here's a breakdown of the updates we've made to our builder grade kitchen:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">- <a href="https://www.progresslightingexperts.com/lighting/14-455-845-0-462494/Progress_Penn---12.75-Inch-Height---Pendants-Light---1-Light---Globe-Shade---Line-Voltage-P5070.htm?utm_source=google&campaignid=880887598&adgroupid=49072769939&adposition=&keyword=+progress%20+p5070-137&network=g&matchtype=b&device=c&devicemodel=&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIjZzBj4a17QIVpOHACh3ZOQgREAAYAyAAEgJX7vD_BwE,EAIaIQobChMIjZzBj4a17QIVpOHACh3ZOQgREAAYAyAAEgJX7vD_BwE&placement=&adtype=&merchant_id=&product_id=&product_country=&feeditemid=&loc_interest_ms=&loc_physical_ms=9028741&creative=239229271101&utm_medium=cpc&ac=hurry&kw=ProgressMFS-PSnew-InstockProcess_70;progressPSA&utm_campaign=ProgressMFS-PSnew-InstockProcess_70;progressPSA&utm_term=Search_Brand_PS_Dedicated&source=GOoGLe&d=fo072g1LJ202kvhO7668nL5V1mfJ33" target="_blank">gold globe pendant lighting</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">- <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/p/Daltile-Restore-3-in-x-6-in-Ceramic-Bevel-Bright-White-Subway-Tile-10-sq-ft-case-RE1536MODBHD1P4/302575220" target="_blank">white beveled tile (3x6)</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">- removed all upper cabinets and had replaced with new, taller ones that flanked the window and larger crown molding</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">- cabinets painted white by a local small business</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">- added <a href="https://www.wayfair.com/home-improvement/pdp/liberty-francisco-3-center-to-center-bar-pull-lbty2526.html?csnid=88AB497C-A67C-42A6-900F-6C5CA59D9D43&_emr=cc48b282-5fdc-41eb-8daa-1220d3574568&wfcs=cs3&_eml=82800fb3-ade3-4103-bae4-08770aa3badc&refid=EML_38276&source=graymatter" target="_blank">new subtle gold pulls</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">- new taller faucet</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">- new dishwasher </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am soooo so happy with it!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Replacing the top row of cabinets was by far our largest expense, but it really was worth it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I also struggled with painting brand new cabinets, but I just didn't love the dark!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I think it's mentally hard to make large changes to a builder grade kitchen because it's already so new and updated. In our last house I lived with our builder grade kitchen for 6 years and never made a change. I am so glad I took the risk and did this. I am thrilled with our new bright white kitchen :)</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /> <p></p>Blush Paperiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16942992055460250578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-460438942563278046.post-50238250303525033132020-11-13T11:46:00.003-05:002020-12-22T18:44:03.501-05:00Travel with Kids: Thanksgiving in London<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="text-align: left;">The year was 2019. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">We could wear lipstick on the regular. Hug our friends. Say, "here, try my food, you'll like it." </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">It was the year my little family traveled more than we ever have. And thank goodness for that! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">As Thanksgiving is quick approaching, I am reminiscing about last Thanksgiving - visiting London.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhibLTh6opLJyPezYhhKYS_68Qsx5tSc4m8AU4kEnI8cMV8cdqjpqlBpPq9-LM_Du9jrxzeF0OMG1OHo3BtgJEU3_lljEgCPrkmwiweQ-uOPxLas1HOeMJWwAjJ95ANTDsgLla6C6ZHoGV5/s2048/IMG_2208.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Family Thanksgiving in London" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhibLTh6opLJyPezYhhKYS_68Qsx5tSc4m8AU4kEnI8cMV8cdqjpqlBpPq9-LM_Du9jrxzeF0OMG1OHo3BtgJEU3_lljEgCPrkmwiweQ-uOPxLas1HOeMJWwAjJ95ANTDsgLla6C6ZHoGV5/w640-h640/IMG_2208.JPG" title="Thanksgiving in London" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">necessary phone booth photo | mimosas at the Sky Garden (reserve tickets early) | changing of the guard | random alleyway :)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">As travel continues to elude us, I'm so thankful to have had this family trip. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I think that some people shy away from London during this time of year because it can be cold and wet. But because it's so much less crowded than summer and we sill get to go during a school break, I find it ideal.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoH8yv8xU6gMk6jpsfsJjrzVt9mm0ejfX5cnR4WUQTVRnATJk2rLqCxbd5-8LqaICjq2cKCrcomBGBNUVLHSs-LOWWJAOfUc6AAjRD2MkE34FYYrvsZK9_dVeszc0vjWi8LFsr81E6jpSf/s2048/IMG_2206.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Travel with Kids London" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoH8yv8xU6gMk6jpsfsJjrzVt9mm0ejfX5cnR4WUQTVRnATJk2rLqCxbd5-8LqaICjq2cKCrcomBGBNUVLHSs-LOWWJAOfUc6AAjRD2MkE34FYYrvsZK9_dVeszc0vjWi8LFsr81E6jpSf/w640-h640/IMG_2206.JPG" title="Thanksgiving in London" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">downtown London all lit up | Carnaby Street </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Not to mention the Christmas cheer! I mean the holiday lights are mesmerizing. Everything is lit up. Winged angels made of white lights are suspended over the streets. Christmas trees on all the city balconies. Garland covers every inch of the pubs. {ohmygosh I love London pubs!!} </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-8x0vltwWPtL5N3zvSzMQEYJ0Hf37kziCq4N3vHaz84RnL2ThPVG50-ifpJaQECrJbrUXc6Z4VsEfjtAPF2AmyLPMDN9sIDqRq8kCsNy_8Jc0xGlFKmOMrDnJ0R1s175pRXj10MmvO7jN/s2048/IMG_2207.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Family Travel London" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-8x0vltwWPtL5N3zvSzMQEYJ0Hf37kziCq4N3vHaz84RnL2ThPVG50-ifpJaQECrJbrUXc6Z4VsEfjtAPF2AmyLPMDN9sIDqRq8kCsNy_8Jc0xGlFKmOMrDnJ0R1s175pRXj10MmvO7jN/w640-h640/IMG_2207.JPG" title="Thanksgiving in London" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Hyde Park Winter Wonderland candy booth, food stalls and rides</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">For Christmas Markets, London is not your place. They are super tiny and kind of lame. {sorry!} BUT they have The Hyde Park Winter Wonderland which is ah-mazing! There are so many rides and so many food stalls. Lights absolutely everywhere. I don't know why I don't have any good photos showing the massiveness of it. Google it. This is a 100% must see in London if you are there over the holidays. We had a blast! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhndcinu4PNhGoUrgXxq5XGqYYlx7dXhQXknQJKjtlE_BUvlSeKbyd7z3yWzUTg1vDDKZnt7sPI2g4pUJg2XZ3AoGx3JnqP0-rfKkIr7Qj-ayFN3wf6BUN7951MTQtcCy4J98BJ6W_kQX8n/s2048/IMG_2212.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="London West End with Kids" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhndcinu4PNhGoUrgXxq5XGqYYlx7dXhQXknQJKjtlE_BUvlSeKbyd7z3yWzUTg1vDDKZnt7sPI2g4pUJg2XZ3AoGx3JnqP0-rfKkIr7Qj-ayFN3wf6BUN7951MTQtcCy4J98BJ6W_kQX8n/w640-h640/IMG_2212.JPG" title="Thanksgiving in London" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">dinner at Tredwells | School of Rock on the West End</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Why is it that London broadway shows cost about 1/4 of what NYC broadway shows cost? No clue. But what that means to me is, when in London, go see a show!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">One of our son's all time favorite movies is School of Rock. We were so thrilled to see the live show in London. It's a really fun one to do with kids because all the actors are children. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">And we wanted to him to experience the whole fancy dinner, broadway show night out. We chose Tredwells because they offer a six course tasting menu FOR KIDS! I love when restaurants give more thought to kids meals then lame fried food. And he was so excited to try all these fancy mini dishes. Highly recommend!</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9FIKRG0ZwQpT3-C2_bYAubUF11hUe80TgPjimSPvxdAaqcKzZs-Egzyg57Wxtk0r-MuWkP1LOwdzTaUBr56BtokRqTIIVvWSsi_G6vq9rUTKROo6_-SRALQGJo0qkaN_GBzDqijLndi2l/s2048/IMG_2209.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Borough Market London with Kids" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9FIKRG0ZwQpT3-C2_bYAubUF11hUe80TgPjimSPvxdAaqcKzZs-Egzyg57Wxtk0r-MuWkP1LOwdzTaUBr56BtokRqTIIVvWSsi_G6vq9rUTKROo6_-SRALQGJo0qkaN_GBzDqijLndi2l/w640-h640/IMG_2209.JPG" title="Thanksgiving in London" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Borough Market </span></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQPHJL5ALGd4LM2mi6g2dNPlH-zdsmMkWS3sdwf8q0nld1D3ShVjUGBIxNQWdJVbYib2b9Ra-eeoF-qnLjuY-TEgIZVAFPxUL3xfFZlt2rJpANqKFPmtZQ6nKLRq204APlXjOBIQ4IuSKT/s2048/IMG_2213.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="London Harry Potter Tour" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQPHJL5ALGd4LM2mi6g2dNPlH-zdsmMkWS3sdwf8q0nld1D3ShVjUGBIxNQWdJVbYib2b9Ra-eeoF-qnLjuY-TEgIZVAFPxUL3xfFZlt2rJpANqKFPmtZQ6nKLRq204APlXjOBIQ4IuSKT/w640-h640/IMG_2213.JPG" title="Thanksgiving in London" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">And of course... Warner Brothers Studio Tour </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We basically bought tickets to the Warner Brothers Harry Potter Studio Tour moments after we bought our plane tickets. They really do sell out. I've only mentioned 1000 times how much I love Harry Potter. And thankfully my son is obsessed too. He'd finished reading all 7 books before he went into 2nd grade. It seems a little confusing at first because you take the tube and then take a bus... but the bus is the Harry Potter bus and you just follow everyone getting off the tube and it's super easy. They let you in by groups after you check in so it's never overwhelmingly crowded. It was so cool to see the actual sets and props. You even get to walk through the forbidden forest!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">There is a cafeteria before you enter the tour. But there's also one about mid way through (which is great, because you'll be there for hours). Sadly, they only sell the regular butter beer there and not the frozen. We much prefer the frozen at Universal Orlando. So if you are like us, get the butter beer ice cream and not the drink! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbF-BsXvgMQJU_rhyphenhyphenm0_zQKsMeUrjMkEhOXzYSxop5gtoW5R3BjMElY9vsrYa_JI7Oh_O87NQOn8r2t4SfaC4NygiQCJjnt7ifDMMSYGwaz_7n-o6yuFqiPDLbg_Z8xe1m3gJNKXz5ro2Z/s2048/IMG_2210.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="London with Kids" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbF-BsXvgMQJU_rhyphenhyphenm0_zQKsMeUrjMkEhOXzYSxop5gtoW5R3BjMElY9vsrYa_JI7Oh_O87NQOn8r2t4SfaC4NygiQCJjnt7ifDMMSYGwaz_7n-o6yuFqiPDLbg_Z8xe1m3gJNKXz5ro2Z/w640-h640/IMG_2210.JPG" title="Thanksgiving in London" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Golden Carousel | food stands at Queen's Walk | Tower Bridge | Queen's Walk</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We walked from the London eye area, following the Queen's walk all the way to Tower Bridge. On the way we stopped at the most adorable pub for lunch, The Mulberry Bush. Amazing fish & chips. Towards the end of this walk, you'll find vendors set up with booths for shopping or for eating/drinking. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOrg63X1mNAws6TbDd8g066u_DTa73gT1-D5ay5aS03CRrrvQuC17HKN4xGeoprNfw-5vzj1eR90GmL1jOZqBpvHVZymncM1_tB8EgjL63gLggdiR1CtK-t9AG8K-AppSTVj6-OqAcVEVu/s2048/IMG_2222+2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="London with Kids" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOrg63X1mNAws6TbDd8g066u_DTa73gT1-D5ay5aS03CRrrvQuC17HKN4xGeoprNfw-5vzj1eR90GmL1jOZqBpvHVZymncM1_tB8EgjL63gLggdiR1CtK-t9AG8K-AppSTVj6-OqAcVEVu/w640-h640/IMG_2222+2.JPG" title="Thanksgiving in London with Kids" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Dishoom Shoreditch (amazing!!) | The Admiralty Pub | obsessed with fish & chips | Hamleys toy store (huge toy store!)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We stayed at the Andaz London for this trip using our Hyatt points. We really enjoyed our stay here. It has a funky chic vibe. The beds were amazing and the bathrooms are large. We lucked out with some weird attic room that was super cool and large (amazing for London). </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">This hotel is a PAIN to get to from Heathrow, but we were flying out of Stansted to get to our next location and so it was perfectly suited for that.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">It is also a 10 minute walk to Dishoom Shoreditch - absolutely a must!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I can't believe this was a year ago! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">London with kids: 100%</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">London family trip over the Thanksgiving holiday: 1000%</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">After London we were lucky enough to visit another incredible city (which does have killer Christmas Markets!).... Copenhagen! Post coming soon...</div></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">See more adventures and ramblings on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blushpaperie/" target="_blank">instagram</a> :)</div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p></p>Blush Paperiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16942992055460250578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-460438942563278046.post-65966844080883389282020-11-12T12:42:00.004-05:002020-12-22T18:44:13.342-05:00Snowboard Return Address Stamps and Skier Return Address Stamps<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8YZ8Ozrfw74egNxZ0tvr00UvI3U6UovopVOUGQeO1GsGGflcl7i1hfTDLOCwC8629hVSlWn5fp0dJy86-GURYispvpYWqFeR9Scx1YELQ2c69V_xWpcASyNHwLKLhAUkCoxDuVlIJIJgT/s1500/snowboard-white-env.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Snowboarder Gift" border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1500" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8YZ8Ozrfw74egNxZ0tvr00UvI3U6UovopVOUGQeO1GsGGflcl7i1hfTDLOCwC8629hVSlWn5fp0dJy86-GURYispvpYWqFeR9Scx1YELQ2c69V_xWpcASyNHwLKLhAUkCoxDuVlIJIJgT/w640-h640/snowboard-white-env.jpg" title="Snowboard Return Address Stamp" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I don't want to alarm you, but Christmas is 43 days away. How!?<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">First off are the holiday cards. The ordering, addressing, and stamping oh my!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love a good customization. Whether it's custom holiday cards or making your envelopes completely unique with gorgeous calligraphy and a unique return address.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">For the return addressing, I've designed some new return address stamps to make our holiday card envelopes super fun. For all the ski, snowboarding, mountain families out there. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2m0YS6OfYlwiVbkfeysR2Fvo-P_lwGCXKl4Gd4f4k5D1DQ21JMykg8Y65it09XoYEPcCWhfdNuz233TkZEjjtkSICg7PE3i4jzoIhkJKw1P1sDt-LDAxTtZqirRdNvOVavTscHNkFxa9P/s921/ski-goggles-close-up.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Ski Family Gift" border="0" data-original-height="921" data-original-width="921" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2m0YS6OfYlwiVbkfeysR2Fvo-P_lwGCXKl4Gd4f4k5D1DQ21JMykg8Y65it09XoYEPcCWhfdNuz233TkZEjjtkSICg7PE3i4jzoIhkJKw1P1sDt-LDAxTtZqirRdNvOVavTscHNkFxa9P/w640-h640/ski-goggles-close-up.jpg" title="New Mountain House Gift" width="640" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFiTmIAtPWXL5oZYu5DT1W3QyByc-6AY0o6FnCmhn7L_8ZUI1_Gh7clsSIFUmZEqgY_2ymRULdrdXvbF0-UZksso7mjylSdC0nLisHSwKqKylb7nCruCUqya_x_EVlmBhJEePmW318wzgu/s1500/ski-bunny-white-env.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Mountain House Gift" border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1500" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFiTmIAtPWXL5oZYu5DT1W3QyByc-6AY0o6FnCmhn7L_8ZUI1_Gh7clsSIFUmZEqgY_2ymRULdrdXvbF0-UZksso7mjylSdC0nLisHSwKqKylb7nCruCUqya_x_EVlmBhJEePmW318wzgu/w640-h640/ski-bunny-white-env.jpg" title="Skier Gift" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Then there are the gifts! Some times it feels like so.many.gifts.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">These stamps are great gifts for someone who has everything. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Especially because they are custom, and who doesn't love that!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And they are at the $25 gift price point. They make great housewarming gifts too. Or maybe it's a holiday/housewarming gift and you can mark 2 things off at once! :)</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrKAZEfYlhMHKsLQ-hI_TqTxeG8ANwaAuVUrOL36GnzgLkANZpiBR6hIOy_x6JlnHpec4mLdb1e-bFku-05BOrfV2PzFpBz1WukWdlJxeuFdNeC4OaHM7zzVleB9iFOpsk8yunRPbLWcm8/s921/skiis-close-up.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Ski return address stamp" border="0" data-original-height="921" data-original-width="921" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrKAZEfYlhMHKsLQ-hI_TqTxeG8ANwaAuVUrOL36GnzgLkANZpiBR6hIOy_x6JlnHpec4mLdb1e-bFku-05BOrfV2PzFpBz1WukWdlJxeuFdNeC4OaHM7zzVleB9iFOpsk8yunRPbLWcm8/w640-h640/skiis-close-up.jpg" title="Return Address Stamp for Skier" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You can find all our fun return address stamp options in our <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/blushpaperie?section_id=14483922" target="_blank">Etsy Store</a>. </div><br /></div><br /> <p></p>Blush Paperiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16942992055460250578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-460438942563278046.post-59589246991505310972020-11-10T16:49:00.005-05:002020-12-22T18:44:21.118-05:00Ski season is right around the corner! Breckenridge, Vail, Beaver Creek and Keystone favs<div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiweYRTxl2jYOoBsbcLhkR33wAmt19OfBItOajKuFNGd4jn94ngQuPQnq-S70Zcpt0kvA3C29tjQ7FmT3BzSO_MUppie-Up4pG1fnftODIhxd_PungbxrGSAetza_SIIgezsH6fK8c6C2te/s4032/IMG_1593.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiweYRTxl2jYOoBsbcLhkR33wAmt19OfBItOajKuFNGd4jn94ngQuPQnq-S70Zcpt0kvA3C29tjQ7FmT3BzSO_MUppie-Up4pG1fnftODIhxd_PungbxrGSAetza_SIIgezsH6fK8c6C2te/w480-h640/IMG_1593.JPG" width="480" /></a></div>This is the slowest, quickest year ever, right?! How can ski season already be here?! My husband LOVES ski season. And while I've decided to retire from skiing (I mean, it's best know when you are never ever going to get any better, right?), I still love weekends in the mountains. My husband and son both have Epic passes, which means a whole lot of Breckenridge, Keystone, Vail and Beaver Creek for us. Skiing is great at each, but I love all the details... where to stay, great restaurants, and equally as important, après ski places!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQZmIhy9hf617DMMD6xwNQiIKG8jeJzVO7CZWo2HSTIb8q0XLr77G1sgO0h4s5OyGz2BX9xm5ZNjpkek14JUE2q2FL9X7oaBNLBH70ojdsObZivCsSIJpXgdJydVbD5gbGUcG6FU_gRmt3/s2048/IMG_1848.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQZmIhy9hf617DMMD6xwNQiIKG8jeJzVO7CZWo2HSTIb8q0XLr77G1sgO0h4s5OyGz2BX9xm5ZNjpkek14JUE2q2FL9X7oaBNLBH70ojdsObZivCsSIJpXgdJydVbD5gbGUcG6FU_gRmt3/w480-h640/IMG_1848.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><span><!--more--></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Breckenridge </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixdEwojYbViLybgkW9VHZdYRkTYXta27IxcaELp6CuN_Kq4TPzwYvnCnfFIoEucF2eJ4en5N8m3GJxiH2tydRkJP9EKJT0m6tliD-KshaKNnDCKhG5jF70IFg6h-FDoPukjY3KD77XeptI/s2048/IMG_1298.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixdEwojYbViLybgkW9VHZdYRkTYXta27IxcaELp6CuN_Kq4TPzwYvnCnfFIoEucF2eJ4en5N8m3GJxiH2tydRkJP9EKJT0m6tliD-KshaKNnDCKhG5jF70IFg6h-FDoPukjY3KD77XeptI/w480-h640/IMG_1298.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">In Breckenridge you'll find a lively Main Street that is absolutely adorable. There are endless restaurant, bar and shopping options. It is definitely my favorite winter town.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQbaWchJQtJpTenHXmDaR2_EP5DGs89My-84GhUTGGdGvsGk246Pk_3I9HN-7FoqjKkoj-NPm-shM-TKUtJ_036ZAZzY6DcUmVHFT-QC7HW0p5tJaPnsjalbMPTbqcyz0vc9_ACWfNwyS5/s2048/IMG_1477.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQbaWchJQtJpTenHXmDaR2_EP5DGs89My-84GhUTGGdGvsGk246Pk_3I9HN-7FoqjKkoj-NPm-shM-TKUtJ_036ZAZzY6DcUmVHFT-QC7HW0p5tJaPnsjalbMPTbqcyz0vc9_ACWfNwyS5/w480-h640/IMG_1477.jpg" width="480" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Our Breckenridge favs:</b></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><u><br /></u></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><u>Where to Stay: </u></i></div><div style="text-align: center;">We love staying in the Main Street Station condos or condos slightly south of there, off Columbine Road. These are both a super easy walk to Peak 9 base and all the restaurant and shopping options.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><u>Where to Eat: </u></i></div><div style="text-align: center;">Downstairs at Erics is a great place for families. There is a good size arcade room connected to their restaurant which serves casual pizza and american fare. Kids can easily play in the arcade while the parents wait for the table/food.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Blue Stag Saloon is great for a nicer dinner option. Fantastic food and cozy environment. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh02Hvy8M7tIYVd8athhs-CAdNlxrfsGgQze0KLQFFbWJtd-w7fcLkylTi5yy5itsCnrrprNC1ZF9Hu_Q-s3e58hf3V2gbDWzdQE0ijcKMJPuAOvesG6lUW3UKrP3o6d52oO0pgorVDpMhK/s2048/IMG_1463.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh02Hvy8M7tIYVd8athhs-CAdNlxrfsGgQze0KLQFFbWJtd-w7fcLkylTi5yy5itsCnrrprNC1ZF9Hu_Q-s3e58hf3V2gbDWzdQE0ijcKMJPuAOvesG6lUW3UKrP3o6d52oO0pgorVDpMhK/w480-h640/IMG_1463.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">{arcade fun at Erics}</div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><u>Where to have Cocktails after Skiing:</u></i></div><div style="text-align: center;">Après is a wonderful, laid back place for a craft cocktail or beer right in the center of town. They also have a selection of board games to keep everyone entertained.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">We also love the Quandary Grille. Super convenient to Peak 9 Base and always fantastic service.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Vail</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwRThr2qGgDzXBLKTpMdPOqk4qBrqjmeu6NGdWMmO6PGUrdEF63T24FYhzlrsWcvwI9cPwnlUWcTP7KVmjHLzgiXGxSIe2b4Gs6kn7Hbzl9dlYTCh0smmK0UTNf1BlIMkxZODdN0D1UmGC/s2048/IMG_4763.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwRThr2qGgDzXBLKTpMdPOqk4qBrqjmeu6NGdWMmO6PGUrdEF63T24FYhzlrsWcvwI9cPwnlUWcTP7KVmjHLzgiXGxSIe2b4Gs6kn7Hbzl9dlYTCh0smmK0UTNf1BlIMkxZODdN0D1UmGC/w480-h640/IMG_4763.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">{ice skating in Vail}</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>If you are looking for upscale, Vail is the place to be. There's too many nice restaurants to count and a darling ice rink in Lionshead village. And if you want a fancy hotel, Vail has so many good options!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Our Vail Favs:</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div></div><div><i><u>Where to Stay: </u></i></div><div>Four Seasons will wow you in every way. The service, the rooms, the gorgeous bar area, the pool and multiple hot tubs. It's just fantastic.</div><div><br /></div><div>Austria Haus is an absolutely adorable boutique hotel with European flair and is so quaint. The location is also fantastic for skiing the Vail Village side. They also do free continental breakfast!</div><div><i><u><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6es2whsawlYB6Kl-dqPC85EC6k9dhrz1_PcA8QtDMDNlqMvp-Q0o-Bu_g5vNqgVjz0RoJDeJy6z3kRQVKza6rkNn9S0jripTBxxHuiYv0V1queJmq32Eo-9gScU_23a9noBerDWF5Ovd7/s2048/IMG_4700.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6es2whsawlYB6Kl-dqPC85EC6k9dhrz1_PcA8QtDMDNlqMvp-Q0o-Bu_g5vNqgVjz0RoJDeJy6z3kRQVKza6rkNn9S0jripTBxxHuiYv0V1queJmq32Eo-9gScU_23a9noBerDWF5Ovd7/w480-h640/IMG_4700.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">{kiddos get tents at the Four Seasons Vail - the only camping I'm okay with}</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Where to Eat: </u></i></div><div>El Segundo in Vail has the most incredible, unique tacos and fabulous margaritas. We visited this summer and can't wait to go again!</div><div><br /></div><div>Flame is Four Season's fine dining restaurant and it is fantastic in every way!</div><div><br /></div><div>Blue Moose pizza is one of my favs for a casual, yummy pizza lunch. </div><div><br /></div><div>For the best breakfast, go the The Little Diner. Get there early because it's super popular. And definitely order a Pannekoeken to share!</div><div><br /></div><div><i><u>Where to have Cocktails after Skiing:</u></i></div><div>Garfkinkels patio is always fun and has great views!</div><div><br /></div><div>Red Lion has live music, and is right in the center of Vail Village, with a good amount of seating so it's fairly easy to get a table here. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>Los Amigos at the base of the Lionshead Village Lifts (Gondola One) has fantastic margaritas and great specials. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdQYLhzSuBXUKYUkVJS_GNCEAgEmLPTxdoWS1j5RhkMXpT56DgewNXwdESxy_WwB6gVwidzaUrfkOhwD0tKZ6I-8NPe5r1k51m_hVRs09a2cxFDe5oja8hjM80uNK9kiKiq4MkjVnah041/s2048/IMG_0835+2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdQYLhzSuBXUKYUkVJS_GNCEAgEmLPTxdoWS1j5RhkMXpT56DgewNXwdESxy_WwB6gVwidzaUrfkOhwD0tKZ6I-8NPe5r1k51m_hVRs09a2cxFDe5oja8hjM80uNK9kiKiq4MkjVnah041/w480-h640/IMG_0835+2.jpg" width="480" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">{Vail's adorable ice rink in Lions Head and notice no snow on the sidewalks - they are heated!}</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Beaver Creek</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">The perfect place for families that want all the fancy feels and super happy children. They deliver FRESH, FREE cookies EVERY day at 3pm at the base. They just walk around with chocolate chip cookies piled high on platters. They also have "Candy Cabin" at the top of Strawberry Express Park Lift which your kids will love. I also love the large moose topiaries all over town! Plus, because it's slightly further than the other 3 ski resorts, it's never quite as crowded. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq_5bE_Y4WFd5Lg-Hg9DWSfwZ4NUj6bGidodp_UtLpEJxRuu_03c6BLs5u3WWboYFtW63D2QY6n3RluXNAmq5PF61bsUTXMLPwHlEhjSmgo4h41I54byDYCWCB-T8RG42mxQ7ZFck8exXt/s2048/IMG_0896.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq_5bE_Y4WFd5Lg-Hg9DWSfwZ4NUj6bGidodp_UtLpEJxRuu_03c6BLs5u3WWboYFtW63D2QY6n3RluXNAmq5PF61bsUTXMLPwHlEhjSmgo4h41I54byDYCWCB-T8RG42mxQ7ZFck8exXt/w480-h640/IMG_0896.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWvOkdd8hWX7jkuZyAyizYDgihZNuTbNzXAS_1IZ_D4hIrDW9WI3Zo-nvOQQhMOFGH1QUJEqGxrlG3SjFqXt0lpwkNbSmfmT6mlzyMXa8CMsUurtoFyVccP5TezuGEqvE7Dm3XUvr_-vJo/s2048/IMG_1615.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWvOkdd8hWX7jkuZyAyizYDgihZNuTbNzXAS_1IZ_D4hIrDW9WI3Zo-nvOQQhMOFGH1QUJEqGxrlG3SjFqXt0lpwkNbSmfmT6mlzyMXa8CMsUurtoFyVccP5TezuGEqvE7Dm3XUvr_-vJo/w480-h640/IMG_1615.jpg" width="480" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">{It's 3:00 which means cookie time at Beaver Creek!}</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Our Beaver Creek favs</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div></div><div><i><u>Where to Stay: </u></i></div><div>Park Hyatt Beaver Creek is a great hotel. The convenience is fantastic. The lobby is beautiful. And there's even a family arcade room nestled off to the side. The only downside is the rooms are a bit dated for what you pay.</div><div><br /></div><div>Hyatt Residence is our favorite in Beaver Creek. The rooms are perfectly laid out and updated. There is a movie room near the lobby. And a quick lobby continental breakfast is free each morning. We definitely fell in love with this hotel and prefer it to the Park Hyatt.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-style: italic; text-align: center; text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi29JoImG6KHCP9bv41qOFE-mrDEombL9RPm4YOwOsrO_-NTsJAO3P6AiOvTqsGFwdgy7mGYtlij0peDhVpqYfo6557R830eb8iR_6uyLvQE-MTUvJKB0gCvLXtRyJIb4YTHqWZjt7CuGI/s2048/IMG_0905.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi29JoImG6KHCP9bv41qOFE-mrDEombL9RPm4YOwOsrO_-NTsJAO3P6AiOvTqsGFwdgy7mGYtlij0peDhVpqYfo6557R830eb8iR_6uyLvQE-MTUvJKB0gCvLXtRyJIb4YTHqWZjt7CuGI/w480-h640/IMG_0905.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">{The topiary moose of Beaver Creek are all over the town}</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-style: italic; text-align: center; text-decoration: underline;"><br /></div><i style="text-decoration: underline;">Where to Eat: </i></div><div>In general, Beaver Creek does not have nearly the dining options of Breckenridge or Vail. </div><div>For breakfast, the buffet at Park Hyatt is one of the best I've ever seen.</div><div><br /></div><div>Dusty Boot is a yummy, casual place for dinner. </div><div><br /></div><div><i><u>Where to have Cocktails after Skiing:</u></i></div><div>Golden Eagle Inn has a cozy bar area and great cocktails.</div></div><div><br /></div><div>Once again, you can't go wrong with the Park Hyatt. Their Brass Bear Bar is gorgeous!</div><div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN3s1niYOaJOIb0N-7ivkp0SlbEbPaUL9Cxnm5so2DWKyRXzymCwRfpHC8XFDzx0HL8upHhKdX90DL0TfYEW4X3Fvt538MHB0nk3eHPZJVud3kaGXeftcWe3OodASr0qXc98HRbZhsPkHj/s2048/IMG_1608.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN3s1niYOaJOIb0N-7ivkp0SlbEbPaUL9Cxnm5so2DWKyRXzymCwRfpHC8XFDzx0HL8upHhKdX90DL0TfYEW4X3Fvt538MHB0nk3eHPZJVud3kaGXeftcWe3OodASr0qXc98HRbZhsPkHj/w640-h480/IMG_1608.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNXOK3uKsQU2Dyj34JWOXdJvdVH-V8pLkBFZv1a4TwCm9i7xHI7xLn48Hj_F5v8pdXO4FzkDicQTJ90ZgF527YLKAPubnkt3Vf8XMfy26VTP4u_pq_iwYfKu7v_iqur7JJuHLqVSNK2WOm/s2048/IMG_1606.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNXOK3uKsQU2Dyj34JWOXdJvdVH-V8pLkBFZv1a4TwCm9i7xHI7xLn48Hj_F5v8pdXO4FzkDicQTJ90ZgF527YLKAPubnkt3Vf8XMfy26VTP4u_pq_iwYfKu7v_iqur7JJuHLqVSNK2WOm/w480-h640/IMG_1606.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">{Beaver Creek's Candy Cabin is a kiddo fav!}</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div><b>Keystone</b></div><div>The main base of keystone (River Run Village) is pretty small and super easy to navigate. And they have shareable red wagons everywhere that parents will love for transporting their kiddos and gear. Keystone also has fireworks every Friday night, which is a fun treat. There's also tubing which is a great break from skiing and totally exhilarating, (book early!) and the massive snowfort which younger kids will love (at the top of Dercum Mountain). Super family friendly!</div></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx5euFQlCxYu4hDTQMhu1NdHBswbQqN6ZXAqHojm6oB6MwKbomwBtu63bG-vDaQlOQv7_XQoTDKxgZTWGVJHtf8GvrYF-cV24zFZoxfjfidbwqmAo50nUfmn_e3gkCypr_afW1Lz9QW1mv/s2048/IMG_0054.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx5euFQlCxYu4hDTQMhu1NdHBswbQqN6ZXAqHojm6oB6MwKbomwBtu63bG-vDaQlOQv7_XQoTDKxgZTWGVJHtf8GvrYF-cV24zFZoxfjfidbwqmAo50nUfmn_e3gkCypr_afW1Lz9QW1mv/w480-h640/IMG_0054.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>{Little kids? Keystone's red wagons will be one of your favorite things!}</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBsBY7oqN_pY4ns6NGXPZ43NmbdfSuLFMssdpKldlqRGrczwqseXlBFGAsvLmX0WMeZ55HDP_0NWQtWTjjBoxYhHZWwW6z4SD0v2E9_UBtpf2FurV5i-xpVyAUjwYw4S7LNNbu3XCy_0mg/s2048/IMG_0076.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBsBY7oqN_pY4ns6NGXPZ43NmbdfSuLFMssdpKldlqRGrczwqseXlBFGAsvLmX0WMeZ55HDP_0NWQtWTjjBoxYhHZWwW6z4SD0v2E9_UBtpf2FurV5i-xpVyAUjwYw4S7LNNbu3XCy_0mg/w480-h640/IMG_0076.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">{Also the massive kidtopia ice fort with slides for littles}</div><br /></div><i><div><b style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;">Our Keystone favs:</b></div><div style="text-decoration: underline;"><b style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;"><br /></b></div><u>Where to Stay: </u></i></div><div>Any condos near the main base (River Run Village) are going to be a fantastic location.</div><div><br /></div><div>We've also stayed several times at Hyatt Place because you can stay with credit card points which is an outstanding value. Here's a tip if you stay there... grab the bus behind the hotel by Mountain House Lodge. It's a straight shot to River Run Village and very quick. </div><div><br /></div><div><i><u>Where to Eat: </u></i></div><div>Montezuma Roadhouse is our absolute favorite. Fantastic food and a little game room (do you notice we LOVE game rooms! haha)</div><div><br /></div><div>The Crepe Stand is a must. For Crepes ;) </div><div><br /></div><div>Pizza on the run has delicious pizza and super casual environment.</div><div><br /></div><div><i><u>Where to have Cocktails after Skiing:</u></i></div><div>Kickapoo Tavern. Lively, crowded, fun. Great patio if it's not freezing outside. :)</div></div><div><br /></div><div>9280 Taphouse. TVs, great service. What's not to love. </div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUJWp34jOr5WdDEyLMChazpTuVWeOAJu41esDg08OUeZbUOcTNamTEpqLcdooHuAvteJBLsWoE-8R0U3fVfKzpY3B1bFEM2EuemO8nlFdv3VqInvhK6Iqm1kf-k0IwRHeSnE123Sb1WBvP/s2048/IMG_0283.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUJWp34jOr5WdDEyLMChazpTuVWeOAJu41esDg08OUeZbUOcTNamTEpqLcdooHuAvteJBLsWoE-8R0U3fVfKzpY3B1bFEM2EuemO8nlFdv3VqInvhK6Iqm1kf-k0IwRHeSnE123Sb1WBvP/w480-h640/IMG_0283.jpg" width="480" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">{Crepes and fireworks! Doesn't get better than that!}</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>I mean really, you can't go wrong with any of these ski towns. We are gearing up for our first trip of the season in a couple weeks and really looking forward to our family time in the mountains! </div><div>And I'm super excited to give snowshoeing and cross country skiing a try since I've given up the treacherous downhill ;)<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSAGlRpE94fXVjncY7IuYlZ5iKO7p2A5m0L_wi-DvAdGbaeL1mHR0J_lNiyGirA87NGw0vv6Hy0M1ZGAz02pTvInVoEVFCoRilw5YvwNJnQ8MeP_0BQqYULdzxulBRKwpv-Q0hWJd6iKTP/s2048/IMG_1777.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSAGlRpE94fXVjncY7IuYlZ5iKO7p2A5m0L_wi-DvAdGbaeL1mHR0J_lNiyGirA87NGw0vv6Hy0M1ZGAz02pTvInVoEVFCoRilw5YvwNJnQ8MeP_0BQqYULdzxulBRKwpv-Q0hWJd6iKTP/w640-h480/IMG_1777.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">What are your favs? What new places should we try this year?!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">See more adventures and ramblings on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blushpaperie/" target="_blank">instagram</a> </div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div><br /></div></div><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p>Blush Paperiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16942992055460250578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-460438942563278046.post-61226029160486099062020-10-29T09:34:00.006-04:002020-12-22T18:44:29.511-05:00Family trip to Yellowstone National Park<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4dTZikTF8rbFXrUqNC0L4wEz7LemBjrq4FmgNHCfhIp5hVwR2vvfllCGlQ_Iy24hMsAERxgi1YTSib-zBftLEPyLxpIiul23S4NomIT1rdJdJQf3O4K0gL1tXfzC6bdUtH5UqjptGbRV1/s2048/27A0A62A-D918-46A2-89C5-2D90C093F9F7.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4dTZikTF8rbFXrUqNC0L4wEz7LemBjrq4FmgNHCfhIp5hVwR2vvfllCGlQ_Iy24hMsAERxgi1YTSib-zBftLEPyLxpIiul23S4NomIT1rdJdJQf3O4K0gL1tXfzC6bdUtH5UqjptGbRV1/w480-h640/27A0A62A-D918-46A2-89C5-2D90C093F9F7.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">When summer plan after summer plan fell through, we took the suggestion of a good friend and decided visiting Yellowstone was a great option. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><u><span style="font-family: Courgette; font-size: medium;">Getting to Yellowstone from Denver...</span></u></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">From the Denver suburbs (where we live), Yellowstone is about an 8 - 9 hour car trip. You can either enter from the South (by going through Jackson Hole) or through the East (by going through Cody) We entered through the East because we planned to exit through Jackson Hole. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5HSyy0hXeszeZ1vopzwZ4kSFQ4RPRYx_U3jvxiR1hWSCp1yNziXArYyh1vHtWa1qKtptWn6R2FYoWiNYmPhu1TYK2n5_ykaD2aGzZwBRyrBK32rcVzPQ2GrLClq9cX0kpPwIYwQykeWNi/s2048/IMG_0519.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5HSyy0hXeszeZ1vopzwZ4kSFQ4RPRYx_U3jvxiR1hWSCp1yNziXArYyh1vHtWa1qKtptWn6R2FYoWiNYmPhu1TYK2n5_ykaD2aGzZwBRyrBK32rcVzPQ2GrLClq9cX0kpPwIYwQykeWNi/w480-h640/IMG_0519.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">{Grand Canyon of Yellowstone)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span><!--more--></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I truly wasn't prepared for the amazing sites we would see. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">You feel like you must be on another planet with the shooting geysers, bubbling mud pots, smoking hills and bright blue smoking pools.</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRFYhLm_RXmK56FVPe1vO1J0s5jKx1oh0XT4suwv95H0RYy0lm3uZaFNL3DeqWIQNn4lQeXjcoOMUWgkhvhAmIhU_hflf2LCgTu0GJXBvZ2d2Pf-9fpx-1goJ_OfTem5mXnCJg9BL3pMhj/s1677/fullsizeoutput_b044.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1465" data-original-width="1677" height="560" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRFYhLm_RXmK56FVPe1vO1J0s5jKx1oh0XT4suwv95H0RYy0lm3uZaFNL3DeqWIQNn4lQeXjcoOMUWgkhvhAmIhU_hflf2LCgTu0GJXBvZ2d2Pf-9fpx-1goJ_OfTem5mXnCJg9BL3pMhj/w640-h560/fullsizeoutput_b044.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">{Grand Prismatic viewed from above} </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><u><span style="font-family: Courgette; font-size: medium;">Our favorites were:</span></u></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">* Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone - 20 miles long and more than 1,000 feet deep</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">* Mammoth Hot Springs - the upper terraces were our favorite</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">* Sapphire Pool (so blue!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">* Grand Prismatic - from the upper viewing platform you'll get fantastic views of all the color rings (it's a super short walk, 15 minutes maybe)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">* Mud Pots (watching them bubble and the mud splattering was super cool)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">*Old Faithful Geyser for a predictable geyser viewing & Steamboat Geyser<br /> if you get lucky</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgusI93q8pDE3V_sc-FeVkqW4mhZwKRQZNyLwc5wOqwzv2uTveM7Scf2Ce6SKNK6YDpq0YmYceIZZ3nVSeimMQaEan1GWjLv-ZpI3XIRGP_nXjL8jKVMuXClnXVpo_jPWBiZ1GbxVcdJcdE/s2048/IMG_0517.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgusI93q8pDE3V_sc-FeVkqW4mhZwKRQZNyLwc5wOqwzv2uTveM7Scf2Ce6SKNK6YDpq0YmYceIZZ3nVSeimMQaEan1GWjLv-ZpI3XIRGP_nXjL8jKVMuXClnXVpo_jPWBiZ1GbxVcdJcdE/w640-h480/IMG_0517.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">{Orange Spring Mound at Mammoth Springs}</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Yellowstone involves a TON of driving around, stopping at each spot for a bit and more driving. If you have kids with you, be sure to stop at Shepeater Cliff. You'll find a bunch of kids climbing these rocks and getting out some energy. This was a favorite of our son's!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1CImjX5gfCK-zGnwc2e_aRuenfGvaJtU7nnx1iAZsM2Q-Gfs9JQX8kFj1fclMVNEJS3ZXAXsvx5ARi3xUDV1Op84YhSk_BqF-V2_OHd0NtSiTiELUy8rjvtg5SQ_oU5Ec-9X8rRCzG-eL/s2048/FCFFD6A1-EDC8-4826-BC8D-8DFE58C0A764.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1CImjX5gfCK-zGnwc2e_aRuenfGvaJtU7nnx1iAZsM2Q-Gfs9JQX8kFj1fclMVNEJS3ZXAXsvx5ARi3xUDV1Op84YhSk_BqF-V2_OHd0NtSiTiELUy8rjvtg5SQ_oU5Ec-9X8rRCzG-eL/w480-h640/FCFFD6A1-EDC8-4826-BC8D-8DFE58C0A764.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">{Sheepeater Cliff}</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD7fDLcFCcKaEhUNp2UFkH_AELc98YSLzEi7RKzJzSMq_Crf-zEunOtmI68EsYrfPMC7DTKaLLDq4xNWcJqp_Bly2T7EOErZqQBMHn6pdyZ47x9KIIx5G8HrnSgrAHVgsYnFGHKrsBTq32/s2048/IMG_0534.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD7fDLcFCcKaEhUNp2UFkH_AELc98YSLzEi7RKzJzSMq_Crf-zEunOtmI68EsYrfPMC7DTKaLLDq4xNWcJqp_Bly2T7EOErZqQBMHn6pdyZ47x9KIIx5G8HrnSgrAHVgsYnFGHKrsBTq32/w360-h640/IMG_0534.JPG" width="360" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><u><span style="font-family: Courgette; font-size: medium;">Where to see animals in Yellowstone</span></u></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">This was a MAJOR priority for me. We even hired a private guide for a day to have the best success possible. My recommendation is you don't need a guide for this, just get out early and check out the places below...</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">* If you see a bunch of cars pulled over, PULL OVER! </span>Within 20 minutes of entering Yellowstone we stopped to see what was going on and had our first momma Grizzly sighting with her 2 cubs!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">* Lamar Valley and Hayden Valley were FULL of bison. Hundreds! It was fantastic to stop and watch. We also saw a bunch of pronghorns in the valleys. Super early in the morning is the best time to spot bears here.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">* Slough Creek Road is the place to stop for wolf sightings. If you see a bunch of cars on that road, definitely pull over.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">- Mountain goats can be seen at Baronette Peak (by the northeast entrance).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">- Tons of elk hang out in the town of Mammoth Springs. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpBtuuFgfny9I1A_RJoNn1stSFAVuhbfwGGHJ9sw3_HcfNUeJRmYj3zHvABu0urT_th0CYn__k_f_e8BwcMSXKsOnadH9pnyydqbZiPQ-_41DzQVyakwDSvncqTYeXGdh7rE89GoWeeUx_/s2048/IMG_0591.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpBtuuFgfny9I1A_RJoNn1stSFAVuhbfwGGHJ9sw3_HcfNUeJRmYj3zHvABu0urT_th0CYn__k_f_e8BwcMSXKsOnadH9pnyydqbZiPQ-_41DzQVyakwDSvncqTYeXGdh7rE89GoWeeUx_/w360-h640/IMG_0591.JPG" width="360" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">{we got stopped at several bison traffic jams, but we didn't mind}</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><u><span style="font-family: Courgette; font-size: medium;">Where to stay</span></u></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am outdoorsy in that I like to hike, but that is pretty much where that outdoorsy-ness ends. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Therefore, camping was not an option. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Yellowstone is a huge place. Staying <b><u>in</u></b> the park means you can get to all the hot spots before everyone else and also visit busy attractions after everyone leaves. Yes, you'll be paying 5* prices for incredibly basic accommodations (no tv, no ac, no frills, no WIFI) but the convenience is everything!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We stayed inside Yellowstone for 4 nights and 1 night right outside of the North entrance, in Gardiner.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">* Canyon Lodge (Western Cabin), for easy access to the east side.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">* Old Faithful Snow Lodge, for easy access to the west side and the Old Faithful boardwalk which has a ton of geysers and pools to see.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">* Travel Lodge in Gardener, for easy access to the north side (all Mammoth Springs accommodations inside the park were sold out for our trip, so Gardiner was the 2nd best option for us). </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">For all on property lodging, there are ice machines available and little shopping areas that have gas, groceries, gift shops and quick service food. These shopping areas are actually super cute. My family loves a good gift shop! haha!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpQieQ8Y6XMGCyUJLacOi4LV3QDdXq-tXprgAMj21X_FUh1fAvZ8VZoTWEiOBcmOQgLzemdRoUIFVr3v8m25NdjpgBtfkw5BMI9AfXHDjJW8DpcVynlIaX2z810eVFcJtOWvcKI0jZr_OZ/s2048/8EDA4FA8-0390-432D-98B0-D06C33A13FCE.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpQieQ8Y6XMGCyUJLacOi4LV3QDdXq-tXprgAMj21X_FUh1fAvZ8VZoTWEiOBcmOQgLzemdRoUIFVr3v8m25NdjpgBtfkw5BMI9AfXHDjJW8DpcVynlIaX2z810eVFcJtOWvcKI0jZr_OZ/w480-h640/8EDA4FA8-0390-432D-98B0-D06C33A13FCE.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><u><span style="font-family: Courgette; font-size: medium;">Food</span></u></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipXuR-WGDy7efrM12Skv2gaRL8TevnalQjtwODhsauPvvqEV3grrmmtsAtDWApb_fjaPzZ3ifxcKHdb0hnUSQJ5nbvUvaZXmzZKlrVNrgBQK-n7UtjRR0tjWR1WgpyYJcleTbGww2T4O17/s2048/IMG_0588.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipXuR-WGDy7efrM12Skv2gaRL8TevnalQjtwODhsauPvvqEV3grrmmtsAtDWApb_fjaPzZ3ifxcKHdb0hnUSQJ5nbvUvaZXmzZKlrVNrgBQK-n7UtjRR0tjWR1WgpyYJcleTbGww2T4O17/w480-h640/IMG_0588.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">{our favorite picnic spot}</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Because we chose to visit Yellowstone during covid, none of their restaurants were open for sit down service. Only the quick service options were open and I didn't want to eat that all week. So we packed every.single.thing.we.ate. And did picnics for every.single.meal. Even in 40 degree mornings. Yes, it's that cold in August. But honestly... these picnics were actually some of the<i> best memories</i> we made of the trip. We packed <i>good food</i>. We pre-made/prepared every meal and stored it in air tight tupperware containers in our cooler. Then I purchased these <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B073QLHZ4X/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank">single serving containers</a> to heat each persons meal in, using <a href="https://www.acehardware.com/departments/outdoor-living/sporting-goods/camping-stoves/8365579?store=14920&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIkoSIk7TY7AIViIbACh0Uiw0dEAQYASABEgLdE_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds" target="_blank">this small table top gas grill</a>, which worked perfectly! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Breakfasts:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <a href="https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/241105/sausage-hash-brown-breakfast-casserole/" target="_blank">this casserole</a> was a huge hit</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">microwave bacon and scrambled eggs (made on site)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Lunches:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">specialty soups from our grocery store </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">sandwiches on hawaiian rolls</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">dinner left overs</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Dinners:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">chicken and rice casserole from <a href="https://amindfullmom.com/creamy-and-cheesy-chicken-and-rice/" target="_blank">here </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">garlic steak and potato foil packs from <a href="https://www.lecremedelacrumb.com/garlic-steak-and-potato-foil-packs/" target="_blank">here</a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">turkey sausage and veggie foil packs from <a href="https://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/foil_packs_with_sausage_corn_zucchini_and_potatoes/" target="_blank">here</a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">**We pre-cooked all the veggies ahead of time at home so camp dinners would be quick, easy and just require re-heating.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU2mZC5727hwKyjOg-F_PYy69koH8SKLXyOi8h8u4au4CgOczUjQJU4lTTh522uAxxu-o5Z_s6TWNtyFknXwWwQulxtQmGz_ba-7dxNGcjxBLlRD1fRocpriAk1y7YdOXq0VEcgSChgjDP/s2048/625CDC41-EE58-4501-85DF-882C166E53BF.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU2mZC5727hwKyjOg-F_PYy69koH8SKLXyOi8h8u4au4CgOczUjQJU4lTTh522uAxxu-o5Z_s6TWNtyFknXwWwQulxtQmGz_ba-7dxNGcjxBLlRD1fRocpriAk1y7YdOXq0VEcgSChgjDP/w480-h640/625CDC41-EE58-4501-85DF-882C166E53BF.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">{everything in airtight containers, always left in car, never brought into hotel}</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">When you enter the park you'll get a map of the park. Picnic spots are marked on the map. We had some of the most beautiful picnic spots right on the water. </div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><u style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;"><u><span style="font-family: Courgette; font-size: medium;">Hiking on top of the world</span></u></div></u><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW7q6Inylds3TXG7MhWIKwBq0-zS-v_LL8GgHE0VF0G0u115X9yjuunlTBSbFFj4yFFupoNq0lZkn-aj8-VLgGAEXBYkrWPIhhifnXSNvdCTFAfIBDBIZBgqgzIXoVB5m2tj0kTctryww8/s2048/B08B3C1C-CB6F-41F5-95BA-ED781793FE86.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW7q6Inylds3TXG7MhWIKwBq0-zS-v_LL8GgHE0VF0G0u115X9yjuunlTBSbFFj4yFFupoNq0lZkn-aj8-VLgGAEXBYkrWPIhhifnXSNvdCTFAfIBDBIZBgqgzIXoVB5m2tj0kTctryww8/w640-h480/B08B3C1C-CB6F-41F5-95BA-ED781793FE86.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We really enjoyed the Yellowstone River Picnic Area Loop hike. We did this as an out and back. You are basically on top of the world, looking down at the Yellowstone River and the views are incredible. It is a little nerve wracking how high up you are, but the trail itself is far enough from the edge to feel safe. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhANCAQEoBOBptq2v0un0-djguQuBhUd6VFhi-odyQf9x0piH2zRJ4ioYTstJFzPpL0f5zAdT_qMzII_KAhWDOaQS6-XGExyfX_NJytb9NQkCdxkKphQEEZq660c8cp8c_tQsSHJCZw6Byp/s2048/9CBAAB14-B64D-4C29-B09F-6C1AC74E2E2E.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhANCAQEoBOBptq2v0un0-djguQuBhUd6VFhi-odyQf9x0piH2zRJ4ioYTstJFzPpL0f5zAdT_qMzII_KAhWDOaQS6-XGExyfX_NJytb9NQkCdxkKphQEEZq660c8cp8c_tQsSHJCZw6Byp/w480-h640/9CBAAB14-B64D-4C29-B09F-6C1AC74E2E2E.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><u><span style="font-family: Courgette; font-size: medium;">Must pack items</span></u></div></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS3EE0yZXNhRWfK0czfbfuy_H1YNtein69jVw0KPFDZJXq1S-QjzypY0TLX-91k0xHVNywoyKOQY36k9LjnqkO14swta83GBvNCCIEjUK7PXzdaFGC0rEJfc_jAcx7SShBWgOPDYhicDoh/s2048/0BF84340-6673-46C6-A326-2ECF6A80F4E6.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS3EE0yZXNhRWfK0czfbfuy_H1YNtein69jVw0KPFDZJXq1S-QjzypY0TLX-91k0xHVNywoyKOQY36k9LjnqkO14swta83GBvNCCIEjUK7PXzdaFGC0rEJfc_jAcx7SShBWgOPDYhicDoh/w480-h640/0BF84340-6673-46C6-A326-2ECF6A80F4E6.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Binoculars, bear spray, shoes with good tread, lots of layered clothing, lots of water, table cloth for picnic table. And so much more! haha, but don't forget these few things for sure. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Weather will swing from super cold in the early morning, to super hot in the afternoon, to nice and cool in the evenings. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Also, be sure to download the Gypsy app prior to your trip. Even without cell service in the park, it can track where you are and tell you where to turn for what sites (would be so easy to miss turns without this). It also gives you incredible facts about the park. A serious MUST! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I feel a bit embarrassed to say that Yellowstone wasn't on any list of travel plans for us. Ever. I didn't know much about it. But when we were forced to stay in a smaller bubble, we ended up having the trip of a lifetime. The park has barely any cell service, so you won't be checking your phone and your child won't be playing video games online. I feel really, really lucky that we got to experience the wonders of Yellowstone!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">See more adventures and ramblings on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blushpaperie/" target="_blank">instagram</a> :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /> <p></p>Blush Paperiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16942992055460250578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-460438942563278046.post-91966952381097441192020-10-23T08:39:00.006-04:002020-12-22T18:44:39.647-05:00Fall Break at Disney World<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Last week our schools had Fall break. I am definitely not saying travel is right for everyone right now, and it wasn't a decision we were even sure was right for us. After a ton of consideration we decided to spend our Fall Break at Disney World. We used to live in Orlando and all our friends were reporting back that Disney was doing an amazing job with distancing and so we felt like it was a good option. We had purchased tickets last February for a May trip that was cancelled, so we'd been sitting on tickets for almost 9 months. 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We've been to Disney World during Halloween before and this time, there weren't quite as many decorations as you normally see, but it was still fun. Also, they aren't doing any character meet & greets right now (which are not our thing anyway). They are doing these mini parades with tons of characters in the walk ways and it's actually really fun. They just pop up randomly. We were excited to ride Splash Mountain one more time before it gets a facelift - although, I'm super excited to see it with a Princess & Frog theme. And we got to eat at our favorite Magic Kingdom restaurant - Jungle Skipper Canteen. Everything was amazing. Disney has tables completely spaced out and all the servers wear masks and face shields. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: red;">*Tip*</span> <i>I highly recommend making your restaurant reservations ahead of time. 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We always stay at Epcot properties so we can easily pop over. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: red;">*Tip*</span> <i>Entering Epcot through their back entrance, The International Gateway, means less crowds, less stress. </i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">For both our Epcot days we chose to spend only the evening hours here so we could get more pool time (it was HOT!!).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjvRA_LroxnJG7d8TnnWJq3HGR-IFnzQZJC0YQO1FfyF7OyeOJsTVV7_-FbO7ap1es_tzwRl8V8YI0c2WN_oA4YRB-XP19W4asTD4hX4S5C74og7sbCc5FUx_v9jETrKjDT-gy3bdGdWgx/s2048/IMG_1863.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjvRA_LroxnJG7d8TnnWJq3HGR-IFnzQZJC0YQO1FfyF7OyeOJsTVV7_-FbO7ap1es_tzwRl8V8YI0c2WN_oA4YRB-XP19W4asTD4hX4S5C74og7sbCc5FUx_v9jETrKjDT-gy3bdGdWgx/w640-h640/IMG_1863.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Food & Wine Festival at Epcot is everyone's fav! The s'mores whoopee pie was our favorite dessert. We had too many small bite favorites to even name! Here's just a few.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5idXhW7QhbZ_3dwiceThWcHHKIu06Edr8fN5YlockHoY-mURShHMM2Xux0V46rlT5OxHMglXSQWD-xlUUKNzWVJ89mPwW9ddm2CgUJNaqj7VmVbjKBsSSp7gMAa-5Wnl7Jbxj3e9rokmQ/s2048/IMG_1881.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5idXhW7QhbZ_3dwiceThWcHHKIu06Edr8fN5YlockHoY-mURShHMM2Xux0V46rlT5OxHMglXSQWD-xlUUKNzWVJ89mPwW9ddm2CgUJNaqj7VmVbjKBsSSp7gMAa-5Wnl7Jbxj3e9rokmQ/w640-h640/IMG_1881.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Animal Kingdom opened at SEVEN AM (what!) the day we were there. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: red;">*Tip*</span> <i>Be sure to check opening times daily, because it was supposed to open at 8am and we luckily saw this time change the morning of and made it there right after 7am.</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> It was so early we got to see the amazing Tree of Life in the morning haze. All of the lines have social distancing markers, so they look intimidatingly long. The worst part is they are all outside and with the heat, it can be miserable. However, they move really fast and we were able to ride Flight of Passage and Everest (twice) within the opening hour. We always enjoy the carnival section in the Dino land area. Currently only 2 games are open, but we still had fun.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(255, 0, 0); color: red;">*Tip* </span><i>If you play the basketball game, play one of the ends.. you have the advantage of the ball going off the prize wall on the side.</i> Asher won 4 fun stuffed buddies.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBPJwee7wMYdZK911xaG7jF3xSrS4YHmZwrX2Gh0f45mQZgHqUJdBmknCi4qhO0dc_W8_wA5feNfwS0X69Thn9S6G-ue52ZVE8WSTh9pyMZn8UB9O6aH7eatHkeyj3hC3w_eyMgAlJ0V7m/s2048/IMG_1880.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBPJwee7wMYdZK911xaG7jF3xSrS4YHmZwrX2Gh0f45mQZgHqUJdBmknCi4qhO0dc_W8_wA5feNfwS0X69Thn9S6G-ue52ZVE8WSTh9pyMZn8UB9O6aH7eatHkeyj3hC3w_eyMgAlJ0V7m/w640-h640/IMG_1880.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hollywood Studios has been selling to capacity for a while now, so be prepared that it is BUSY! We always take the walkway from the Epcot properties and walk over to Hollywood Studios. Usually we are one of the only families using the path, however, now it's your ticket to early entry and the path is crowded with people taking taxis over to the gas station nearby and walking into HS. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: red;">*Tip*</span> <i>When you get to HS before opening, go to the most left entrance lines (all the way to the left). These will usually have the quickest entry. </i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Our favorite ride of the trip was at HS... Slinky Dog Dash. And Asher rode his first upside down coaster and was in love (Rock 'n' Roller Coaster). For Rise of the Resistance, there is a virtual queu lottery at 10am and 2pm. You have to be in the park to enter it. Don't be discouraged if you don't get the 10am (we didn't) you may get the 2pm (we did). </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: red;">*Tip*</span> <i>If you want a cocktail or like craft beer, you have to check out BaseLine Tap House. They have a great drink selection and upscale pretzel and charcuterie platters. </i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVlC58aGhF1-e-EFa_YSJ7L8NedDpm8rAEe0QTt4DjLwH5fFZRs-ZADAGFBYWSU2_XajGK-gM5BX9NMYGGNHVmf5HibCmYE_Dqa-zQ2luejgGYMXmVi9E7sjs_pCT4FdDyUubwq09ma1QU/s2048/IMG_1882.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVlC58aGhF1-e-EFa_YSJ7L8NedDpm8rAEe0QTt4DjLwH5fFZRs-ZADAGFBYWSU2_XajGK-gM5BX9NMYGGNHVmf5HibCmYE_Dqa-zQ2luejgGYMXmVi9E7sjs_pCT4FdDyUubwq09ma1QU/w640-h640/IMG_1882.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">For this trip, we chose to stay at the Dolphin hotel. We've never stayed here before and we were thoroughly impressed (except for the tiny bathrooms :( ). When you first walk into Dolphin, you'll see a massive lobby with a huge glass bead chandelier hanging over their dolphin fountain. The lobby had a bunch of small sets of seating so social distancing was no problem. There is a grab and go called Fuel on the main floor that had wonderful breakfast selections. There's also a small gift shop for fun stuff or things your forgot (Asher's toothbrush and goggles!). Also Dolphin has bus service to MK and AK. 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It has a huge water feature and a slide. The pool area also has sand volleyball, table tennis and corn hole. It was unbearably hot when we visited Florida so every day we visited the parks at open, had a sit down lunch at the park and then went back to the hotel and finished our days at the pool. The pool after the hot, crowded parks was heavenly! This hotel also had a game room which we love! Disney used to have these on their cruises but they removed them for sweet shops, so we are always excited to see some still exist!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(255, 0, 0); color: red;">*Tip* </span><i style="caret-color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">On your last day you can check your luggage and then use the pool/go to the parks and still come back and use the showers in the gym. 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Some of our favs from this trip:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Beaches & Cream (Boardwalk): No Way Jose Sundae (peanut butter/chocolate perfection!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Yak & Yeti (Animal Kingdom): Wonton Nachos and Bang Bang Shrimp</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Jungle Skipper Canteen (Magic Kingdom): Orinoco Ida's Cachapas and Perkin's Thai Noodles</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Todd English's Bluezoo (Dolphin): Teppan Seared Jumbo Sea Scallops</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Il Mulino (Swan): incredible bread service and Mussels in white wine sauce </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Rose & Crown (Epcot): Fish & Chips (these are huge, I recommend splitting)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><span style="color: red;">*Tip* </span><i>You can book Bluezoo and Il Mulino on OpenTable and they have better availability & cancelation policies than the Disney app. </i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And next week I'll be reporting on how weight watchers is going now that I'm back to real life! ha!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So, there you have it! Our very socially distanced, mask wearing, indulgent, fabulous memories made Fall Break at Disney World! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">See more adventures and ramblings on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blushpaperie/" target="_blank">instagram</a> :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><h4 aria-describedby="opensModalDescription" class="item-title" data-analytics="addItemAction" data-ng-bind="item.name" id="18253700HeaderItem" itemprop="name" style="border: 0px; caret-color: rgb(37, 59, 86); color: #253b56; font-family: Avenir, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.8rem; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 10px 10px 0px; vertical-align: bottom;" tabindex="-1"><br /></h4><br /><br /><p></p><br />Blush Paperiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16942992055460250578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-460438942563278046.post-49818868939976638112020-02-20T15:28:00.004-05:002020-12-07T14:35:19.606-05:00Custom Jewelry for Your Wedding Party<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Friends!! Are you looking for that perfect something to show your wedding party how much you adore them? Something made just for them. Something they didn't receive at the last wedding they were in and that will remind them of your friendship and love forever? I'm sure the answers are YES, YES, YES! :)</div>
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Well let me introduce you to my über talented friend. She just opened up an amazing jewelry boutique with the best custom items. </div>
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Putting your bridesmaid's initials on these gold necklace charms would be a perfect custom bridesmaid gift. </div>
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First I'd gift myself this gorgeous piece with my wedding date on it. Always close to your heart.</div>
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And don't you love this "love" piece for your junior bridesmaid gift? Very on trend! You'll be the cool aunt ;) </div>
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If you were having a tropical, destination wedding I think these bead bracelets would be such unique and handsome groomsmen gifts!</div>
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If you are looking for a flower girl gift, I love how dainty and sweet this heart charm necklace in gold is. </div>
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Also, if you are just looking for a super sweet mom gift who just had her first child or who is adding to her family, I love these custom mom necklaces with your kids names on them. </div>
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Our bright gold thermography is pretty magical. It has such an elegant and timeless feel. </div>
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My family and I recently visited Portugal over fall break. This was our first time visiting this country and it did not disappoint. Such a charming country with the kindest people!</div>
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When I was researching this vacation, I constantly saw photos online of the tiled buildings, churches and train stations all over Pinterest! The painted tiles are called azulejos. Some buildings simply have patterns or repeats while others tell an entire story. </div>
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This amazing tile is in Porto's Sao Bento train station. </div>
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We did a tour of the FC Porto Stadium (Porto's amazing football, aka soccer, team). These tiles in the stadium hallway depict them winning.</div>
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I think most people would agree that fewer things are a better way to spend your money than experiences. This year we will take 8 round trip airplane rides (not counting business travel or travel between destinations). </div>
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For me the vacation begins once you are at the airport. And the best way to kick it off is with a visit to an airport lounge. Lounges usually have comfortable seating, private bathrooms, power sources to top off all your devices, free snacks/meals and free alcohol. We take full advantage of our <a href="https://www.prioritypass.com/">Priority Pass</a> membership. It's such a nice getaway from the crazy airport terminal. Cheers to that!</div>
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Oh my goodness... are you ready for the most elegant wedding ever with detail after detail of wow!?! It was so hard to pick only a few photos to share because this wedding is GORGEOUS!!!</div>
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I had the honor of working on Chelsea & Jacob's wedding invitations earlier this year.</div>
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They were beyond sweet to work with and I'm so excited to share their big day with you!</div>
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I have to start with the flowers because.... obviously they are AMAZING. I mean, basically what flower dreams are made of!</div>
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How darling are these Texas cookies for their guests!</div>
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The gold thermography wedding invitations Chelsea & Jacob chose. With a monogram of course :) </div>
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These monogrammed napkins to hold their wedding mens are pretty much everything. </div>
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On the back of their menus we added a photo of them and their sweet pup plus a message to their guests. I love when clients choose to add special touches like this to their menu. </div>
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The vases!</div>
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The table numbers! So beautiful!</div>
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I love these special bride and groom chairs. </div>
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They carried their monogram onto the dance floor. Looks so good!</div>
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How fun is a live band!</div>
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Congratulations to Chelsea & Jacob!</div>
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Thank you so much for allowing me to be part of your amazing day!</div>
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Amazing photography by <a href="https://tracyautem.com/">Tracy Autumn Photography</a> (thank you so much for sending these photos over!!</div>
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<span style="color: #365899;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(54, 88, 153);">I had the pleasure of working with Alyssa and Nicolas on their wedding invitations through knowing Alyssa's mom, Sharon. In high school we were good friends and had so many fun times. Then life happened and many moves later we easily lost touch. We were reconnected on FaceBook a few years ago. And when her daughter, Alyssa, was getting married, I was thrilled to help with her invitations.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #365899;">Alyssa chose our <a href="https://blushpaperie.com/collections/flat-printed-wedding-invitations/products/modern-calligraphy-wedding-invitation-flat-printing">Modern Calligraphy invitation suite</a> and added a crest to the monogram. I love when couple's take inspiration from our designs and create something perfectly unique for them. Then we did a gold polka dot belly band and <a href="https://blushpaperie.com/collections/envelope-liner/products/polka-dot-envelope-liner">gold polka dot envelope liner</a> which played so beautifully with the hot pink! </span></div>
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<span style="color: #365899;">Happy anniversary to Alyssa and Nicolas! And thank you for allowing me to work on your wedding invitations with you!</span></div>
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We all scour Pinterest for the little details to make something great. That little extra something that gives a big wow factor. When we are talking wedding invitations, belly bands are certainly one of these wow factors. A solid colored belly band can add that extra pop of color. A ribbon belly wrap can add that extra luxurious touch. A glitter belly band... that's definitely bringing the glamour. </div>
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You know that awesome family vacation photo you want to use on your holiday cards but sometimes it seems weird using a beach photo on a read and green invitation? Me too! So I've added a few fun options to my holiday card line this year that has all the tropical/Florida/vacation elements but also perfectly fits a holiday theme :) </div>
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I am not sure there's anything more exciting in life than expecting a baby.</div>
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And friends getting together to celebrate this expansion of family is something you'll remember forever.</div>
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Whether you are having a fancy shower with just your closest girlfriends or a casual bbq shower that includes all the guys too, I love creating shower invitations that show a new mom's (or couple's) personality. Have something in mind? Let's chat about how to create the perfect shower invitation for you!</div>
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I absolutely adore simple, clean, minimalist wedding invitations. They will always be in style and when printed with crisp, raised printing on a thick piece of linen paper stock, they are as elegant as can be. </div>
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If I had to pick only one item to bring your wedding invitations to the next level, it would absolutely be a ribbon belly band. And I really adore the contrast the black ribbon brings to the white linen paper. Belly bands are fantastic because they create the perfect way to keep all the pieces of your wedding invitation tidy and presentation perfect. The oversized monogram on the closure card for the wrap is a favorite too. Who doesn't love a classic monogram!</div>
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There are some color combinations that will always be on trend. And some wedding designs that will never go out of style. Like the gold and navy combo and the use of custom monograms.</div>
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Our <a href="https://blushpaperie.com/collections/thermography/products/monogram-wreath-wedding-invitation-thermography">monogram wreath wedding invitation</a> features a double border (a solid and dotted pair) with an ornate design showcasing your monogram. The monogram here is shown with 2 letters but can also be done as a single letter or triple letter monogram.</div>
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Last year I had the pleasure of working with Suzanne and Eric on their wedding invitations and a few months ago, their lovely photographer sent over the beautiful photos from their wedding day. This cake literally stopped me in my tracks. Everything about it is perfection. It got me thinking about unique shower and wedding cakes in general and I thought I'd share some of the eye candy I found. </div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Photography by: <a href="http://www.kathrynivyphotography.com/"><span class="il">Kathryn</span> <span class="il">Ivy</span> Photography</a><span id="goog_1350353303"></span><span id="goog_1350353304"></span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/"></a><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"> </span></span></div>
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<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Cake by: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sweetfixrva/">Sweet Fix RVA</a></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Floral by: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/blackcreekflowers/">Black Creek Flowers</a></span></div>
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<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: x-small;">This one is so unique and has a tutorial for a DIY (which I would never trust myself to </span><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="color: #222222; font-size: x-small;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">attempt! ha!)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">image via <a href="https://sprinklepop.shop/blogs/news/how-to-create-a-sprinkle-drip-cake#">sprinkeshop</a></span></div>
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The handprinted details on this cake are nothing short of amazing. I can't even image the skill it takes to do this. Just wow!</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">via <a href="https://www.thewholecake.com/lookbook">The Whole Cake</a></span></div>
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The drip and tye dye element to this one with the rustic flowers is a show stopper. I've never seen anything quite like it. </div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">via <a href="https://www.caketini.com/pages/gallery">caketini</a> {and such a cute shop name!!)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: medium;">For more details and daily inspiration, follow us on </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/blushpaperie/" target="_blank">instagram</a><span style="font-size: medium;"> :)</span></span></div>
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Menu cards are the perfect place to display your new married monogram. </div>
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