{day dreaming}

vintageparis0, originally uploaded by Miel et Soleil.

Moving actually can be fun! ....Especially, when you find old boxes full of pictures {before digital cameras}. I have so many pics from 'la France' - I'm in heaven. Ok...back to reality {we're supposed to be out of here today}! I'll be away for a while {until our internet is back up and running}.

What are your plans for this weekend?

xx,

{a nap in the sun}

What I would give to clear this small little bench, curl up on my side and fall asleep in the sun. I feel utterly exhausted lately, and my job + this move isn't helping. But, I'm not complaining! I'm grateful for my job and so happy to be moving. Sorry, however, that it means a lack of inspiration and sporatic posting on my part.

I think I'm going to go outside before packing anything more and drink in this gorgeous weather for a bit. Maybe a stroll around the block will help?!

Happy Wednesday Lovelies!

{image: revolutionarygirl via desire to inspire}

{blog merging}

With the extent of my job, always pending 'ventures', current move, new boss and summer {travel, games, family, fun} schedule, I have decided to stop blogging on Belle Chic Cuisine and instead merge my two blogs. I look forward to blogging here about some of my favorite recipes, kitchen ideas and new food finds! And...I wouldn't mind baking up some Meringues in the vintage oven shown above!


{image via here}

{happy memorial day!}

Hope you all have a wonderful Memorial Day! I'm so honored by those that have served and died for our country. May their families and loved ones be overwhelmingly blessed!

Enjoy this special day dear ones!

{via here}

{dreaming...again}

Today we're signing our lease and getting ready for the big move this week. Down-sizing is overwhelming, but at the same time liberating. Why worry about that though, when I can get sucked into these lovely pics! Of course...don't you know that it's research for our new place?! :) Loving grey {as always}....


and lately, I've been craving blue, seafoam green...or something random like that for our kitchen. Hmm. Don't know why - but it's in the front of my mind. Should I act on it?


What I really should be focused on {besides the move and all} is throwing a lovely picnic!!! Wouldn't this be a perfect dream for this long weekend?!


{via home sweet home & flickr}

{j'aime le vendredi}

I love Fridays. :) I really do. I actually love most days, but this week, Friday may be my most favorite... Here are some other things I love:

j'aime modern baby bassinets {no...I'm not needing one of these, but since my sister is due any second, I have baby on my mind!}

j'aime pretty mobiles to hang over the bassinet...

j'aime romantic linens on a cozy daybed...


Happy LONG weekend lovelies!

{photos 1 & 2 via: Shoestring; photo 3 via: Cabbages & Roses}

{dreaming the day away....}

This house is quite spectacular. I've posted some of their FANTASTIC kitchen pics {click HERE to view those...} I couldn't resist highlighting the rest of the home. The use of color is perfect and mixes modern convenience with craftman beauty...{got to love Seattle}.











I found this home via a friend, who worked for the owners. Their company JAS Design Build does beautiful work...as you can see from the home above! Did you notice the hand molds {previously used for making gloves...} or the perfect subway tile...or the little coves, fantastic for taking a nap or reading...

*So here I am, dreaming the day away, while I should be focusing on the myriad tasks at hand! Sometimes dreams are 'prettier' than reality, so maybe I'll relish, just a tad bit longer. :)