Swing of Things

We only had a few weeks to settle into our new place before we jetted off to the wedding. So we were excited to return home as a married couple & officially settle in. We are getting used to balancing our summer schedules. So far it has been nothing short of entertaining. 

Hubby cooking up a storm. Root veggie risotto with carrot butter. Yummmmy.

Our friends & their little guy came to stay for a night & check out our new place. Showing them city life.

Bearsy loving the water at the cabin with my in-laws.

Enjoying the afternoon sun on our front patio.

Teaching yoga at the very top of the pyramid here in Quebec (inside, duh).

Sweet Nights

The food in St. Barths isn't too shabby. So it isn't surprising we had some of the best meals on the island. Sunsets, great company, & drool worthy food = the best combination.

A girl could get used to this.

On the Rocks restaurant @ our hotel. The view at dinner was priceless.

Gruyere fondue paired with potatoes, prosciutto, & homemade croutons. Unbelievable, I must recreate ASAP.

Normally I prefer salty to sweet. However, this trip the baby had me reaching for everything sweet in site!

As if desserts after dinner weren't enough; these little treats were left on our pillows each evening. You know I can't resist macaroons :)

R & R

Eden Rock in St. Barths was the absolute perfect destination for our honeymoon. Our days were full of sun, good food, & relaxation. Here's some of our favorite times.

Daily gourmet breakfast...steps from the beach. Can you say homemade nutella doughnuts?

Distance from chair to water. Perfection.

Surprise! Cruisin' the island in my fave form of transportation, mini!

The view from the top.

Hitting the waves. Minus hubby, he may or may not have lost his wedding ring on our first paddle boarding adventure.

Must Have Monday- Magic Stick

Wedding festivities = amazing shoes. I would not have been able to make it through dinner, dancing, or just walking without a magic blue stick. The week of my wedding my bff shared her secret blister protection with me. Thank goodness. Dr. Scholls anti-friction blister stick goes on smooth & esily. Apply it to your blister prone areas (aka your entire foot if you have wide feet like me) it creates an invisible barrier between you & your drop dead gorgeous shoes. Any rubbing is protected by the magic shield, thus allowing you dance the night away. This product is small enough to fit in your clutch & will only cost you $6.99. Pick it up at your local drugstore.

Band Aid makes a product very similar & works just as well. So don't fret if your CVS doesn't carry the exact brand.

Full Plate

The sun had set and we had become Mr. & Mrs. What next? We headed to Moulin Fou, an out of this world French restaurant. To our surprise the private room had been transformed into a strikingly beautiful space. Fresh local flowers were sprinkled all around the floor. An explosion of red, hearts, and all things romantic filled the room. We had an outstanding 4 course meal paired with magnificent wine (so I heard). The room, the company, the food, it was the absolute perfect combination. What a celebration. 

Platform champagne flutes..amaze.

The Wedding Day

I would like to say the day of my wedding was stress free, but I can't. Rewwwwinnnnnndddd

 It was wonderful waking up with my best friend & mom who had spent the night with me. We enjoyed my ultimate favorite blueberry bagels, strawberry cream cheese, lucky charms & a coffee for breakfast. My dad joined us and it was a relatively peaceful morning. Until, we realized my dress was way too deep in the front & the undergarments I had brought with were completely wrong. My parents were absolute life savers & found a hut with the word "sewing" on it. The cheeto eating man added a hook in just the right spot. My dress was returned to me altered & fake cheese free. From then on it was a rather relaxing afternoon filled with loud music, dancing, & getting ready. The ceremony was absolutely perfect... short, intimate & romantic. The sun peeked through & we were able to get some pretty breathtaking photos.

Bummin' Around

Crazy fun times on the island...

Sun, friends, food, shopping, colorful architecture, bright lights, love.

(First 5 photos were taken by Mr. Tom Horgen & his mad skills)