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  • Marrakech, Morocco

    Marrakech, Morocco

    My OBGYN wasn't worried about my traveling to Europe while pregnant, but he expressed some concern about Morocco. "Don't eat…
    August 21, 2014
  • Nicole Balch, in a Cathedral in Poitiers, France

    Exploring Northern France: Poitiers

    • This post is part of a sponsored trip to the Top French Cities • After visiting Reims and Dijon,…
    July 28, 2014
  • Exploring Northern France: Reims

    • This post is part of a sponsored trip to the Top French Cities • I was invited on a…
    July 2, 2014
  • Back from San Francisco

    I was out of town for a few days on business. Fun business that involved a balloon welcome, but business…
    March 5, 2012
  • Hand-Embroidered Destination Pillows

    Yeah, these are awesome. The three pillows above work for my little spot on the globe, but there are tons…
    August 9, 2011
  • Travel in Style

    I love my little pink suitcase, but I've been flirting with some other luggage lately. Clearly I'm not the sort…
    October 11, 2010
  • Marrakech, Morocco

    Marrakech, Morocco

    My OBGYN wasn’t worried about my traveling to Europe while pregnant, but he expressed some concern about Morocco. “Don’t eat anything that isn’t cooked,” he…

    August 21, 201439 commentsTravel
  • Nicole Balch, in a Cathedral in Poitiers, France

    Exploring Northern France: Poitiers

    • This post is part of a sponsored trip to the Top French Cities • After visiting Reims and Dijon, I ended my trip with…

    July 28, 201410 commentsTravel
  • Exploring Northern France: Reims

    • This post is part of a sponsored trip to the Top French Cities • I was invited on a trip to Northern France (along…

    July 2, 201423 commentsTravel
  • Back from San Francisco

    I was out of town for a few days on business. Fun business that involved a balloon welcome, but business nonetheless. I had a few…

    March 5, 201226 commentsMe, My Life
  • Hand-Embroidered Destination Pillows

    Yeah, these are awesome. The three pillows above work for my little spot on the globe, but there are tons of other destinations to choose…

    August 9, 201122 comments'D' for Decorating, Filing Cabinet
  • Travel in Style

    I love my little pink suitcase, but I’ve been flirting with some other luggage lately. Clearly I’m not the sort that’s satisfied with practical black…

    October 11, 201024 commentsCovetable
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