Autumn Welborn

Happy Hour Recipes

Kir Royale This is such an easy and tasty way to enjoy your favorite sparkling wine, Prosecco, or Champagne! Simply pour 1/2 ounce (about half a shot) of créme de cassis into a Champagne flute and top with sparkling wine (of course French is preferred!). Garnish with a twist of lemon and enjoy! Limoncello Warning: it's gonna take some time!..........

I Need to Take My Own Advice!

Do you ever just have one of those weeks where everything in your life is bursting at the seams? I began this week insisting that, other than a few urgent tasks, I was going to take the week off of work so that I could catch up on some of my “mommy” duties, tackle a remodeling project at home, and..........

7 Shareable Travel Experiences

Last weekend I had an opportunity to be in Europe on a small, guided expedition through some of Italy’s most spectacular off-the-beaten-path locales. I could have meandered through vineyards and eaten at the family table in a quaint agriturismo. It would have, undoubtedly, been amazing! But, I chose instead to journey to fabulous Amarillo, TX, to watch my daughter compete..........

It’s Never Too Late For a Last-Minute Trip

I hope your spring is off to a beautiful start! My family enjoyed a relaxing spring break and a beautiful Easter Sunday! What we've loved the most is spending as much time as possible outside enjoying the gorgeous weather (when the West Texas wind isn't blowing, that is). We cannot wait for summer around here! My daughter, Chayce, on Easter...........

Why People Don’t GO to Europe

My husband and I were plowing into some fiesta fondue at my favorite local wine bar, The Funky Door, this weekend when I brought up the subject of next year's spring break trip. Bless his heart. This guy has to talk travel all.the.time. One benefit of being married to a vacation planner is never really having to think about the..........

Don’t Miss Out This Summer in France!

It takes literally nothing to get me excited about France! I mean, seriously. What isn’t to love? Recognizing that not everyone is quite the Francophile I am, I want to serve up a little inspiration for those of you who might need to jump off the fence about planning a summer getaway to France. There is no shortage of excitement..........

Reckoning Your Budget & Your Wishlist

How many times has this scenario played out for you: You decide to take a vacation to, let's say, the beach. You know you want to go in the summer, that you want to stay somewhere nice with good family accommodations, and that you have a certain level of comfort tied to how modern and clean a resort looks. You..........

On The Road Again…Road Trip in Europe?

Whew! I just returned from a quick road trip with my daughter and mom to the Dallas area. Most West Texans know this to be a regular sojourn for a variety of reasons. I'm sure five hours seems like a lot for people outside Texas, but for us, five hours means better shopping, way better food, visits with friends and touching..........

French Food Trails: An Overview

Why French Food Trails Every foodie knows that France is gastronomic heaven! Indeed, every single region offers something profoundly unique {and profoundly awesome} in food, drink, and scenery. Crafting food trails and wine tours through Europe is my greatest passion, and I would happily send everyone I know to France to enjoy her bounty. If you are my client, you..........

CHEW SLOWLY

I can't tell you how many times I've heard American tourists complain about how slowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww the service is in a Parisian restaurant. Actually, now that I think about it, I've heard the same complaint in Mexico, Hawaii, Italy...well, you get the idea. What is our problem? Why do we insist on rushing through meals--at home or abroad? Don't we like..........