We’re an American family living just outside of Bitburg, in the scenic but often-damp Eifel countryside of far-western Germany. We got the crazy notion to buy a haus here, and even though it’s not the renovated barn/carriage house/crumbling country manor of our dreams, it’s pretty cool—when the plumbing and heating are working properly. When we aren’t traveling, we live a pretty quiet life. Stop by for frequent doses of Gemütlichkeit, which just basically means a sense of coziness and intimacy--and an unhurried pace to counter the frenetic nature of modern life. Doctor's orders! Oh, and a special hello to anyone visiting from the Spangdahlem Air Base community!
Smart, stylish New Yorker Lesley M. M. Blume, woman-about-town and author of a handful of quirky children's books, is my new hero(ine).
Have you read her delightful compendium Let's Bring Back? If not, I'm afraid I must insist that you buy it immediately. I don't just love this book, I want to live in it! I would eat it if I could, alongside some cold berry soup and original-recipe Girl Scout Cookies. Mmmmmm....
This is so funny... I accidentally stumbled across this book last weekend and was fascinated. I wanted to buy it because I thought it would be great for brainstorming out of the box ideas for writing. I didn't buy it, but this is prodding me again!
Hmmm, how interesting. I'll have to take a look at this woman, and the book you recommended. I've been really into childrens books lately-I have a son, so I read a lot, but I'm also a writer and have been considering writing childrens books. Great recommendation.
Also, original recipe girl scout cookies sound really intriguing.
Oh, I should have known you would know Lesley M.M. Blume. This video is charming, delightful, wonderful. I have GOT to have that book. Did you adore, "Cornelia and the Audacious Escapades of the Somerset Sisters"? Thanks for sharing this.
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This is so funny... I accidentally stumbled across this book last weekend and was fascinated. I wanted to buy it because I thought it would be great for brainstorming out of the box ideas for writing. I didn't buy it, but this is prodding me again!
I love this. Haven't heard about the book before but will have to check it out now! Thanks.
Newly added to my Goodreads list! Sounds awesome.
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E., I know this book will be right up your alley!
Hmmm, how interesting. I'll have to take a look at this woman, and the book you recommended. I've been really into childrens books lately-I have a son, so I read a lot, but I'm also a writer and have been considering writing childrens books.
Great recommendation.
Also, original recipe girl scout cookies sound really intriguing.
Oh, I should have known you would know Lesley M.M. Blume. This video is charming, delightful, wonderful. I have GOT to have that book. Did you adore, "Cornelia and the Audacious Escapades of the Somerset Sisters"? Thanks for sharing this.
Relyn, I haven't read "Cornelia..." yet, but it's definitely on my amazon wish list!
I haven't heard of this so thank you for the information. I will definitely check it out.
Best wishes,
Natasha.
Hope you like it, Natasha!
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