A year ago today I stood on this cobbled street in Paris.
I stood in awe at just being in a city with so much beauty and history. To stand in a spot where so many had possibly stood over centuries. To see things that I had only read and seen in books-it was amazing! I love that we can capture these sweet moments of our life's journey. Treasured photographs that transport us through time and space reminding us of the joys and sorrows we have experienced in this life.
I had always dreamed of traveling to France. Today I am linking with Kim Klassen's Texture Tuesday and sharing a few photographs of my dream captured!
(All images textured with Warm Sun from Kim Klassen)
The Cathedral of Notre Dame is the most popular monument in Paris and in all of France. It was amazing to behold.
The flowers were so incredibly beautiful in France. There were flower shops and stands on every street.
The Eiffel Tower looked smaller than I imagined it would be.
LuLu and me in the Monet Gardens in Giverny. I think it was my favorite day spent in France.
(The girl is almost as tall as me!)
A beautiful Cathedral in the small town in Vernon. We took a train from Paris and rode bikes through town. The back roads are the best way to see France!
We walked everywhere. We had to walk off the chocolate croissants we ate for breakfast every morning. I still dream about those sweet pastries! My sweetheart was our trusty map guide.
Paris in Spring was so beautiful! I will never forget the sweet memories I have of the beautiful time we spent there.
Don't forget to stop by the Cafe to see the other links shared for texture tuesday. So many sweet memories captured!
"Memory is a way of holding onto the things you love, the things you are, the things you never want to lose."
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WOW, so beautiful. I'm in love with Paris and France. Love the picturs and the vintage effect. Awesome!
Posted by: Lotta - ohlovely.se | April 12, 2011 at 10:56 PM
i'm going to put paris in spring on my bucket list !
Posted by: beth | April 12, 2011 at 03:52 PM
My first time to your lovely place. Wow. My senses are in overload. Beautiful images.
Posted by: alicia | April 12, 2011 at 02:44 PM
Very cool sweet Lorraine!
I remember this trip! Seriously, I would get on your blog every other day to see where {we all, wink!} I mean where you three were going, {smile!}. What a lovely and fun time for you all.
Hope you are doing well my friend!
Posted by: kristin | April 12, 2011 at 01:23 PM
Paris, the city of love. You couldn't have bad memories from there, the places are so beautiful, the architecture, the museum, this city is full of history. I never hesitate if I have to go there. Lovely pictures, look like they are old , so nice.
Posted by: Miami eye doctors | April 12, 2011 at 01:57 AM
beautiful images, beautiful blog! so happy I popped by. :) Rebecca
Posted by: Rebecca Cooper | April 11, 2011 at 07:01 PM
Love your blog! Such beautiful photos of I'm sure beautiful memories. Off to follow. :)
Posted by: Holly R, Moore | April 11, 2011 at 04:34 PM
Lovely photos Lorraine! And what a beautiful daughter you have!
Posted by: Anneke | April 11, 2011 at 03:02 PM
Gorgeous photos.
Posted by: Sarah | April 11, 2011 at 06:34 AM
I*m so happy you have been in Europe and in Paris all of places. I live in Europe but still hasn't been in Paris but I will be:) I love every shot you have taken there and they get me closer to Paris. One of my dreams getting true I,m going to Tuscany on 27th day this month. We all have seen films and read books about that place, now I'm going there for landscape photographing course. I hope you remember Europe always and will come back here some other city, here is so many grate historic towns all over the Europe.
Posted by: Henrietta | April 10, 2011 at 11:40 PM
Beautiful images Lorraine ~ they remind me of lovely vintage postcards ♥
Posted by: Deb | April 08, 2011 at 04:49 PM
Thank you for sharing this wonderful memory, instilled with gorgeous photos! I loved seeing it with your fresh view; Glorious comes to mind! I don't know if i will ever get to go, but feel grateful for seeing it through your eyes. Wow, I am stuck on g's aren't I. Happy Friday! xXx
Posted by: Ellen | April 08, 2011 at 11:28 AM
You did such a nice job with processing. The photos are lovely and I'm sure look great even without processing.
Posted by: Marilyn G | April 07, 2011 at 10:05 PM
I don't know if I love the photos of Paris,your adorable family, or how you've paired them up using the dreamy quality of Kim's textures the best...stunning!
Posted by: amber heagerty | April 07, 2011 at 01:09 PM
Hopping by from Kim Klassen Texture Tuesdays and just love your images. I'm new at photoshop and find it becoming addicting.
Thanks for the inspiration.
Warmly,
Karla
Posted by: Karla Laura Smith | April 07, 2011 at 10:42 AM
Those are such beautiful photos, I love what you are doing...
Sweet memories for you and your daughter and hubby. Hopefully one day I will make it there...thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Sandra Lee | April 07, 2011 at 09:03 AM
Your photos are exquisite, what wonderful memories you captured. Thank you for sharing. Everyone I know is heading to Paris-it makes me wish I could jump on a plane and go.
Posted by: lilylovekin | April 07, 2011 at 07:49 AM
These are the most BEAUTIFUL images of Paris and France that I have ever seen dearest. SOOOOOO LOVELY!!! Anita
Posted by: anita rivera | April 07, 2011 at 03:47 AM
Awesome shots...love the tones!
Posted by: AJ Kreations | April 07, 2011 at 02:28 AM
Stunning photos! It brought back memories for me, my trip in 2001 which seems so long ago now. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Kika | April 06, 2011 at 08:38 PM
Isn't it amazing
when you realize
that you are standing
somewhere you always
dreamed of standing??
Your pics are so
beautiful, Lorraine,
as is your family!!
xx Suzanne
Posted by: Privet and Holly | April 06, 2011 at 06:44 PM
Oh, Lorraine, how beautiful!!! I spent ten days in Paris in the summer of 1987 and was absolutely in heaven! I think I am going to have to look at your photos every so often to remind me of my visit :~)
Posted by: Elaine | April 06, 2011 at 05:19 PM
Looks like a wonderful vacation with gorgeous photos to relive the experience. I love the warm sun texture on all, but the church in Vernon is my favorite. Great job texturing all your photos with the warm sun!
Posted by: Lynne | April 06, 2011 at 01:26 PM
I hope someday for this to be me, standing someplace in France!
Beautiful photo's!
p.s. I love your blog, the design, the name and everything!
Posted by: Sandra | April 06, 2011 at 01:17 PM
Your images are beautiful, and I LOVE the subtle vintage warmth the texture adds.
And thank you for your sweet words at my place. =)
Posted by: brenda | April 06, 2011 at 01:16 PM
Your photographs are incredible. And what a beautiful family you have :-)
Posted by: sarah | April 06, 2011 at 01:11 PM
Thank God for giving us a memory. Your photo's are so beautiful..maybe it's time to go again?! ;D
Posted by: Julie Harward | April 06, 2011 at 11:23 AM
So beautiful my friend..your images are always the best! Hugs. oxxoo
Posted by: koralee | April 06, 2011 at 11:12 AM
WOW! What gorgeous photos! I am soooo jealous that you are learning how to enhance your photos with these fabulous textures! One of these days I hope to have the time to learn too.
I went to Paris as a senior in high school (our choir sang in the Notre Dame!), but I truly did NOT appreciate being there like I would today! I would love to go back ... great photos! Cute family!
Posted by: Polly Wood | April 06, 2011 at 11:05 AM
Lorraine, your photos of your trip to France are simply stunning!!! I was a graduate student in Paris for three years in the early 90's - the flower shops were my favourite thing there (besides the flea markets :)
Posted by: Zita - Mlle Magpie | April 06, 2011 at 10:40 AM
These images are breathtaking. You're processing is perfect! I love them all.
Posted by: Jess | April 06, 2011 at 10:36 AM
Oh my goodness. I love this post! It seems that so many of the blogs I'm visiting lately mention Paris! I just did a blog post where I also mentioned that it's been ten LONG years since I was there and I am hoping to go again later this year. I think this is a sign! Thank you for sharing all these amazingly gorgeous images. I'm thrilled to see them.
Cheers,
Holly
Posted by: holly | April 06, 2011 at 10:15 AM
Breathtakingly beautiful. Someday I will have a nice camera and know how to use my photoshop. For now I use my canon point and shoot and I add the textures in Picasa which is a completely different look than photoshop. Thank you for complimenting me anyway. I am afraid to fly so my only visit with Paris can be through others and yours has made me feel like I am there. ox
Posted by: kerrie | April 06, 2011 at 10:09 AM
Amazing photos Loraine and Kim's warmsun texture adds such beauty! Who are those beautiful people in Monet's garden?
Posted by: Val Thomas | April 06, 2011 at 09:38 AM
Wonderful photos, beautiful processing, makes me feel nostalgic for Paris!
Posted by: Lesley | April 06, 2011 at 09:36 AM
Gorgeous photos! We are planning a trip there next spring for our daughter's Sweet Sixteen dream! Have a great week.
Posted by: Dawn - Hydrangea Home | April 06, 2011 at 09:32 AM
Beautiful, beautiful photos! Seeing these make me long to go back. Every time I visit, I fall in love all over again. =)
{I love your blog background!)
Posted by: Buckeroomama | April 06, 2011 at 07:58 AM
These are all stunning...just gorgeous work. What a wonderful trip.
Posted by: Tara | April 06, 2011 at 07:34 AM
oh my gosh Lorraine
You lucky girl!! What a gift that must have been!!
My, oh my... just amazing....
And these photos, take amy breath away....your family is beautiful....
thank you for sharing this....and for linking up with TT. :)
xxo, kim
Posted by: Kim Klassen | April 06, 2011 at 06:46 AM
Sounds like a wonderful trip. Lovely photos.
Posted by: Gale Wall | April 06, 2011 at 05:45 AM