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Happy Saturday, friends! I am working on proper r Happy Saturday, friends! I am working on proper relaxation today to reset from a stressful work week. We went for a great hike on Lake Erie and now I’m reflecting on our time in Michigan for Labor Day on the Leelanau peninsula outside of Traverse City. We discovered beautiful Willow Vineyard and thoroughly enjoyed our time there with my brother and sis-in-law. Thanks for the tip, @danabaird! Hope you’re all having a wonderful weekend. 😊❤️✌🏻 . . . . . #happysaturday #weekendvibes #longweekends #willowvineyard #traveleatlive #travelwithme #leelanau #traversecity #puremichigan #joiedevivre #winery #vineyard #saturdayvibe
Lake Michigan, just wow! These #GreatLakes are so Lake Michigan, just wow! These #GreatLakes are so spectacular, sometimes I forget the beauty of the midwest states and shores. This is at the top of the Leelanau Peninsula where Lake Michigan meets the bay. I could sit and watch those waves for hours. 🌊 💙 . . . . . #travelwithme #traveleatlive #midwestlife #greatlakeslove #greatlakeslife #lakemichigan #lakelife #lakeviews #lakemichiganlove #joiedevivre #lakeliving
“Summertime in northern Michigan”, I cannot ge “Summertime in northern Michigan”, I cannot get that song out of my head, thanks, Kid Rock! 😂 Had a great long weekend exploring Traverse City area of Michigan. Calm nights by the fire, fun days seeing the sights, and the guys even took the canoe out for a spin. Now today feels like Monday and I’m not mad about that. Happy September, friends. 💙 . . . . . #summertime #septembervibes #september #labordayweekend #michigan #northernmichigan #puremichigan #visitmichigan #traveleatlive #joiedevivre #traveler #travelmichigan #midwestlife
One of my fave menu ideas for summer into fall gri One of my fave menu ideas for summer into fall grilling! 1. Chicken legs using #Andischickenbreading low and slow grilled on the @webergrills 2. Peach burrata #caprese salad 3. Mexican corn (grilled, cut off Cobb, add scoop of mayo, cotija cheese, sprinkle of cayenne, squeeze of lime) Add some cocktails or mocktails and get your long weekend on... SO good!!! 🌞 . . . . . #longweekend #labordaygrilling #summergrilling #summermenu #summercooking #favesummerfoods #summertime #septembervibes #summerfoods #labordayweekend #labordayeats
Some days are made of magical memories and colorfu Some days are made of magical memories and colorful skies. 💙 . . . . . #lighthouse #traveleatlive #joiedevivre #sunsetshots #clevelandohio #lakeerielove #lakeerieliving #summerboating #summerskies #lighthousesofinstagram #colorfulskies #weekendvibe
Happy Saturday, friends! Last night was an improm Happy Saturday, friends! Last night was an impromptu sunset boat ride on the lake... couldn’t have been more perfect (check my stories)! Today is a ride to the lake house with stops along the way. Maybe to this little town of Lakeside with my dream turquoise house! Or maybe a drive through the country stopping at orchards and wineries. TBD! . . . . . #happysaturday #summersaturdays #traveleatlive #dreamhomes #housegoals #lakesideohio #joiedevivre #seekjoy #houselove #weekendvibes #summervibes #summerinohio
Summer is in full swing, my friends. We are soaki Summer is in full swing, my friends. We are soaking it in, enjoying the warmth, relishing in long lazy days. How are you all doing?! If you’ve noticed much more Ohio and Lake Erie pictures this year it’s because we have been able to spend more time at our tiny beach house, aka the mobile home / cottage, or the mottage. 😂 Hubby is able to work from home for now and I am SO grateful! We are able to be at the beach when we want, in the city when we want. I would call those, dare I say, little blessings because #covid19? It makes the canceled trips and all the other sigh a little more bearable. Savoring the moments while we can like this super still moment in the marina last night. ❤️🙏🏻 . . . . . #savorthejourney #savorthemoment #traveleatlive #joiedevivre #lakelife #lakeerielove #lakeerieliving #lakelifestyle #marina #reflectionsoflife #boatsofinstagram
You guys, I made a very tough decision and... canc You guys, I made a very tough decision and... canceled our October trip to France. 😢 🇫🇷 This year has been a such a challenge! And I was holding off to see how the landscape might shift. But I’m afraid Covid cases are still rising in the US, and with quarantine requirements I’m thinking my 10-day trip doesn’t work with a 14-day quarantine even if we were permitted in. But let me tell you how weird this feels, because it’s a milestone birthday year for me and I planned to celebrate big. Plus, travel is life for me (especially to France!). My suitcase is getting dusty. My passport is missing some new stamps. 😢 But I do believe it’s just temporary and we will be back. Meanwhile, we will keep enjoying what’s available to us stateside. And I’ll dream of future trips to France through those I follow already over there and memories of travel past. ❤️ 🇫🇷 . . . . . #canceledplans #travelflatlay #changeofplans #travelfrance #eatwelltraveloften #traveleatlive #travelgram
“Are you waiting for the moon-rise?”, the olde “Are you waiting for the moon-rise?”, the older gentleman said as we sat on the beach Sunday night watching the water and saying good-bye to our weekend at the lake. “It’s going to be a beauty with Saturn and Jupiter visible as well,” he said. Well we weren’t even remembering the lunar schedule but how could we not stay just a little while longer. 😊 The full moon didn’t disappoint, plus we saw the other planets... perfect capstone to our weekend away. And now I’m singing “Me and the moon stayed up all night, I brought the whiskey, he brought the light” 🎶 by @gaelic_storm! 🌝 🌚 🌙 . . . . . #meandthemoon #fullmoon #lakemoon #bluehour #lakelife #lakeerielove #lakeerieliving #islandlife #catawbaisland #ohiolove #traveleatlive #joiedevivre #travelwothme #seekjoy
The barn at #riverdogmusic where summer concerts a The barn at #riverdogmusic where summer concerts are normally held was quiet this weekend, as the music was moved to the meadow so everyone could distance and be safe. But I still wandered around the property and was inspired by this quiet scene. The rain didn’t damper anyone’s mood but rather added a soft filter to the night, only amping up the coziness. How I would love to have a barn like this in my yard! ❤️🎶 . . . . . #riverdog #musicvenue #livemusic #ohiofindithere #ohiolove #redbarn #musicbarn #traveleatlive #ohioactivities #ohioexplored #joiedevivre #livelifewell
I love it when storms roll in across the lake (as I love it when storms roll in across the lake (as long as I am sheltered when they arrive)! The color of the lake changes to a mountain aqua and the clouds reach to the sky as they billow and churn. I am mesmerized as I watch the story unfold. 💙 . . . . . #lakeerie #lakeerielove #lakeerieliving #lakelife #traveleatlive #travelwithme #greatlakes #summerstorms #lakeviews #watercolorstudy #greatlakesloving
Ok, #challengeaccepted. I was nominated by @thetr Ok, #challengeaccepted. I was nominated by @thetravelingchameleon to share a post of myself for #womensupportingwomen. I’m not much for selfies, I prefer to be behind the camera, but I’ll share this one from a few years back because it’s when I’m my happiest, traveling and discovering new places like Café Mort Subite in Brussels, Belgium where I discovered a beer named Hopus! 😊 Thank you for the nomination, M. I’m so inspired by you and all the women in my circle, I challenge you all to keep supporting one another. ❤️🙏🏻😊
I hope you all had a good weekend. I may have tak I hope you all had a good weekend. I may have taken a few air conditioned naps, it was HOT in Ohio! 🌞 But we also got out to stick with our 10,000 steps a day challenge. Yesterday, we walked Lakeside, one of the cutest towns on the Lake Erie shoreline. Not going to lie, spotting these two chaise lounge chairs, I just wanted to sit and relax in the shade. 😂 Here’s to seeking #joiedevivre and peaceful moments. 💙✌🏻 . . . . . #chaiselounge #traveleatlive #exploreohio #travelwithme #lakeerie #lakeerielove #lakeside #lakesideohio #sundayfunday☀️ #lakelifestyle
Had to make a galette today with fresh peaches and Had to make a galette today with fresh peaches and blueberries from the Howell farm stand. And of course homemade vanilla ice cream was also in order. This will be for dessert later so I’ll have to let you know how it is! 🍑 Are you doing any summer baking? Galettes aka rustic tarts are lovely with homemade crust or super easy with @pillsbury like I used here! 👍🏻 . . . . . #peachgalette #galette #rustictart #summerbaking #summerfruits #peachblueberry #peachtart #lovelypeaches #summerdessert #bakewithme #traveleatlive #joiedevivre
Going into the weekend seeking peace, calm, grace, Going into the weekend seeking peace, calm, grace, joy, relaxation. I wish the same for you. 💙 🌊 . . . . . #travelwithme #ohiolove #lakeerielove #traveleatlive #imjustatraveler #peaceandcalm #wavesfordays #calmingwaves #lakeerieliving #lakelife #lakesunset
Had enough lavender yet?! 💜 I always love seein Had enough lavender yet?! 💜 I always love seeing photos from France this time of year. The fields of Valensole and the Abbaye de Senanque are some favorites with rows of lavender reaching upward to the warm summer sun. But guess where this was taken? Ohio! 💜 I’ve been saying Ohio is my France right now. 😝 Until we can travel abroad again I’ll find ways to pull a little French into my days. Today it’s with lavender. Happy Tuesday, friends. 💜 . . . . . #lavender #lavenderfarm #driedlavender #purple #flowersofig #lavenderseason #lavenderlove #frenchstyle #francophile #travelwithme #ohioismyfrance #traveleatlive
Who wants to sit here with me and let the day pass Who wants to sit here with me and let the day pass us by? 😜🏝 I’m actually working from home at the lake house today, but I did take a walk at lunch! And I see this swing on my walks and am always drawn to sit for awhile. The beach there is lovely and our blue Lake Erie reminds me of an ocean with its endless horizon. 💙 Happy Monday, everyone. 😊 . . . . . #beach #gembeach #beachviews #beachlife #lakeerielove #lakeerieliving #shoresandislands #catawbaisland #ohiolove #ohiofindithere #traveleatlive #travelwithme #joiedevivre
It’s not every day I get to visit a lavender far It’s not every day I get to visit a lavender farm in Ohio! The fragrance was intoxicating and my eyes were entranced as well at #LuvinLavenderFarms. 💜 . . . . . #lavenderfarm #lavender #lavenderfields #ohiofindithere #ohiolove #ohiofarm #lavenderlove #lavenderplant #travelwithme #traveleatlive #visitohio #lavenderseason #ohioismyfrance #joiedevivre
Golden hour at the vineyard... @mcellars. We are Golden hour at the vineyard... @mcellars. We are still playing it safe and sticking to outdoor patios where we feel we can distance if we go out. And last weekend we stopped here for a tasting. The sun setting behind the vines was so peaceful to watch as we sampled a delicious rosé. Are you venturing out or hunkering down still? In Ohio the numbers are not great so we are being cautious. 🙏🏻 . . . . . #vineyardlife #vineyardviews #traveleatlive #travelwithme #vineyardsunset #amongthevines #ohiolove #ohioismyfrance #ohiofindithere #ohiowine #roséwine #joiedevivre
Happy Thursday, friends. I felt like I was transp Happy Thursday, friends. I felt like I was transported to France with these lavender fields last weekend. I guess if we can’t get there, we have to improvise. I’m so glad I found #luvinlavenderfarms in Ohio. Now I know I can get my fix during their blooming season. The color, the fragrance, ahhh, like a summer day in Provence. 💜 . . . . . #lavenderfields #lavenderfarm #lavenderflowers #dreamingoffrance #frenchstyle #traveleatlive #travelwithme #flowersofig #lavenderfield #seekjoy #frenchlavender #ohiofindithere
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