Lets Get Out Of This Country

1. The Stone House in the mountains of Fafe, Portugal (via Arch Daily)
2. Ceramic bowl designed by Frank Gehry reminds me of..
3. Ceramic tea cups we picked up in Buenos Aires last year






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Will You Marry Us?

So Alex and I had been keeping a secret for months... we planned a surprise visit to South Louisiana to attend my brother Donovan and his fiance Suzy's engagement party. The party was beautiful and lasted until the early morning hours... typical southern celebration. The weather was especially gorgeous and unusually cool for this time of year... just one torrential downpour! ... how did we get so lucky?! In just a few days we managed to spend some lovely time with my parents, my closest friends ..including a special new edition, 9 month old Julien.. and of course my brother and soon-to-be sister. There was turtle soup, Jitterbuggin' and tears of happiness galore. It was a perfect introduction to Alex of my home and all my favorite people... relaxed, slow, loving and comfortable. Thank you to everyone who opened their homes and fold out couches to us. We cant wait to see you for the wedding!
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Acadian Jean Mouton settled Lafayette in 1821, known originally as Vermilionville. Guidry, our family name, is documented in "The Arrival of the Acadians" as one of the first Acadians, Pierre Guidry, to arrive in this area in April of 1764.

Shopping in Buenos Aires: Las Pepas

Las Pepas! One of many impressive clothing/accessories lines we discovered in Buenos Aires. Las Pepas is a cool combination of Betsey Johnson and Vivienne Westwood but in distinctly exciting prints and laid back cuts. We were able to visit two of the BA locations, Av. Sante Fe and in Palermo Soho, both stand out shops with dark, floral fabric walls, racks upon racks of bright colored leather jackets and the added bonus of Animal Collective coming through the speakers. We were there in May, Fall for them, so we were able to get a glimpse of some trends that are headed our way.

Overall, we were so impressed with the scene there. We saw so many good looks... lots of knee high Docs, layers of mismatched floral prints and several sightings of American Metal band t-shirts. Lots more to come on Buenos Aires...

Las Pepas Website