Lake Louise, Alberta is a beautiful place. The accommodations at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise made my stay even more enjoyable. The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise is surrounded by a setting that is so spectacular that when I first saw photos of the hotel nestled in the heart of majestic mountains I thought, “This cannot be real”. … Continue reading An Introduction to Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
In February 2018, I had the privilege of spending five days at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. Much to my surprise, I enjoyed every moment of my visit to the winter wonderland of Alberta.If you like to plan your travels in advance, now is the time to start thinking about a stay at this … Continue reading Winter Wonderland: Wardrobe and Wellness
A few years ago, a friend of mine from Russia taught me how to say, "Happy New Year" in Russian. Well, not in Russian, but rather how the new year greeting shared among Russians translates to English. I really liked the translation of "Happy New Year" into "Happy New Happiness". "New Happiness" describes the feeling … Continue reading Happy New Happiness
If relaxation is what you desire as you head into the new year, a cruise is the perfect way to accomplish that goal. A couple of years ago, I had to delay my plans for an Alaskan cruise with Disney Cruise Line. Thankfully, I realized the need to change my plans early in the year … Continue reading New Year Wonder
It’s not easy to find the perfect soap. But in this tale, a handmade soap with natural ingredients and customer care make the perfect pair.
In keeping with the title of my blog, I am going to share a few of the beautiful things I've observed this fall. This is an exercise in gratitude for the blessings I often overlook. For the past seven years, it has been my joy and responsibility to prepare my family for holiday travel. In … Continue reading All Things Beautiful
Pine cone crafts are beautiful to display during the fall and the holiday season, however it takes a bit of work to prepare them for use in your home.
The busiest time of the year can also be the best time for holiday travel. Why not make holiday time with your family restful, refreshing and relaxing?
If you pay attention to advertisers, it’s that time of year when you should get started with your Christmas shopping. You have a list, and if you wait too long, someone will be left out! There’s a list for everything these days, which made me think about how I have used lists to my advantage. … Continue reading Making a List
It wasn’t my original intention to write about my Alaskan adventure in a series. But as I reviewed my photos and videos, I realized that I couldn’t do justice to the places I went and things I saw by trying to squeeze them into one post. Through the process of writing each blog entry I’m … Continue reading The Wonder of Alaska: Part 3
