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THE LAST LEAF.

{published on november 20, 2019} “six,” said johnsy, in almost a whisper. “they’re falling faster now. three days ago there were almost a hundred. it made my head ache to count them. but now it’s easy. there goes another one. there are only five left now.”…

A DAY DATE AT THE MOST BEAUTIFUL LITTLE ITALIAN CHAPEL + RAMEN!

{published on november 3, 2019} chris had a day off from work today and the kids were in school, so we decided we would go on a little day date in padova and see this chapel with lunch at ma ramen afterwards! it’s amazing how lovely it feels to be able to just…

AUTUMN IN PARIS: LUNCH AT LA MAISON ROSE.

{published on april 27, 2019} LA MAISON ROSE! we had such a delicious lunch at this utterly charming cafe on this equally charming street (2 rue de l’abreuvoir)! it was a gorgeous day but there was a brisk chill in the air today, so stepping into this cozy cafe to have a warm meal felt incredibly comforting!

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JessicaApril 27, 2019 - 6:10 pm

OMG 😍😍😍. This looks so dreamy and sounds just like it was! I love that you shared all the details! And I don’t blame your little for loving the bathroom! I can’t wait to visit Paris one day! Bucket list for sure! replycancel
- Tammy // GREY MOSS.April 28, 2019 - 4:32 am
  
  To be honest, I always thought Paris was overrated. That’s before I visited this amazing city! Now, I’m addicted and want to keep going back!replycancel
Krysten QuilesApril 27, 2019 - 7:11 pm

Sigh. Your pictures just sell it. I want to to crawl into them and never leave!replycancel
- Tammy // GREY MOSS.April 28, 2019 - 4:41 am
  
  You have such a sweet way with your words!! Thank you!replycancel
MichelleApril 27, 2019 - 11:54 pm

Oh my goodness I almost felt like I was there!!! Thanks for taking the time to take so many beautiful. Photos. replycancel
- Tammy // GREY MOSS.April 28, 2019 - 4:43 am
  
  Thanks, Michelle! Hope you have a FAB weekend!replycancel
Jessa B.April 28, 2019 - 2:41 am

OMGGGG! i have just came back home from my recent trip to Paris and i regret it that i didn’t go to La Maison ROse! It is undoubtedly one of the most important places in Montmarte!replycancel
- Tammy // GREY MOSS.April 28, 2019 - 4:46 am
  
  You live an absolute dream life! All the more reasons to go back again SOON! 😂 Can’t wait to see your Paris photos!replycancel
Kalyan PanjaApril 28, 2019 - 8:58 am

Lovely reading about your fantastic experience in this nice looking cafe. The photographs make me want to be there right now.replycancel
- Tammy // GREY MOSS.April 28, 2019 - 1:24 pm
  
  Whenever I browse through Instagram about Paris, I always see a ton of photos of the exterior of this charming place! But never the inside – so glad I was finally able to visit when it was open! replycancel
TarynApril 28, 2019 - 12:35 pm

Awesome photos and post! La Maison Rose looks charming as ever, even by Parisian standards. The food looked totally delish!replycancel
- Tammy // GREY MOSS.April 28, 2019 - 1:27 pm
  
  Thanks, Taryn! It sure is! I wish I could live in that home above that cafe! They must have such fantastic views as Montmarte is already high up on a hill..replycancel
CindyApril 28, 2019 - 4:18 pm

Looks and sounds like you and your children had an amazing time! On my bucket list.replycancel
- Tammy // GREY MOSS.April 29, 2019 - 4:57 am
  
  Thanks, Cindy! It is an amazing city and every second of our time there was filled with HAPPINESS. Oh, except that one night when I forgot I had made dinner reservations and we got turned away because they were full. I only remembered as we were sitting at another restaurant two hours later with a HANGRY family. replycancel
Melanie FrostApril 28, 2019 - 5:26 pm

What a cute little restaurant. Your blog format is really different. I’ve never seen anything like it! Very cool. replycancel
BreeApril 28, 2019 - 9:28 pm

This looks like a wonderful lunch and day out! Such beautiful memories!replycancel
- Tammy // GREY MOSS.April 29, 2019 - 6:44 am
  
  I’ll treasure them always…🖤replycancel
Kathleen CreggApril 29, 2019 - 1:15 am

OMG This place is like a dream! So cute! Your pictures are fantastic! Makes me want to go back to Paris!replycancel
Lydia SmithApril 29, 2019 - 4:20 am

Those pictures are life, I love everything about but my eyes were on the food. It made me hungry and I want to have a bite.replycancel
David ElliottApril 29, 2019 - 9:38 pm

You really do the most amazingly beautiful photographs here. Such great composition. I know my daughter and I would love going here as the food looks so delicious and the things we love. Yummy!!!replycancel
ChadApril 29, 2019 - 11:41 pm

I have always wanted to go to Paris. I would for sure go to see the Palace of Versailles.replycancel
Katherine Rose RiveraApril 30, 2019 - 12:32 pm

Your blog is awesome. Travel photos are beautiful too. Thanks for sharing this. I want to visit that place soon or in the future.replycancel
MiriamApril 30, 2019 - 10:25 pm

So so cute! I will have to check out La Maison Rose when I get back to Paris next time! Bravo pour les belles photos!replycancel
Madhurima MaitiMay 1, 2019 - 4:57 am

I loved this post! Such an amazing experience and the photographs seem so lively! Really liked the style of your blog. Keep it up 🙂replycancel
LarisaMay 5, 2019 - 5:16 am

Wow! I am speechless, such a wonderful post and your photos are amazingly beautiful! I can’t wait to visit Paris someday soon and I will definitely check this place out! Thank you so much for sharing! replycancel

FIRST STARBUCKS IN ITALY!

{published on april 14, 2019} starbucks, chick-fil-a, target, anthropologie, hobby lobby. these fab five places were all second homes to me especially when jack and kate were super little. the first two had drive-thru – best invention a mom of little kiddos could ask for!!! when we moved to italy, all five of my beloved places…

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LyoshaApril 14, 2019 - 5:11 am

and so Milan gave in. I can’t say I love Starbucks. it is ok but coffee is not the best there, coffee cocktails are pretty good though. You added so much photos, wow! I feel like I visited the place with youreplycancel
- Tammy // GREY MOSS.April 14, 2019 - 5:20 am
  
  Coffee cocktails – I must try those! I always get the same things and I feel like I need to explore more! I did try their green matcha tea and it was just delicious!replycancel
Sarah MehApril 14, 2019 - 6:35 am

I love those photos. I liked building interior and the snacks also looked delicious.replycancel
- Tammy // GREY MOSS.April 14, 2019 - 11:49 am
  
  Thanks, Sarah! Take care!replycancel
Monidipa DuttaApril 14, 2019 - 7:05 am

I am in Palermo right now. I will try and visit Milan’s starbucks. I like your review.replycancel
- Tammy // GREY MOSS.April 14, 2019 - 11:51 am
  
  SICILY!!! Oh, have a WONDERFUL time in Palermo! Have been wanting to go down there for ages now! Safe travels!replycancel
ElizeventApril 14, 2019 - 9:33 am

It is indeed the most beautiful Starbucks I’ve ever seen.
And your photography is just stunning!!! replycancel
- Tammy // GREY MOSS.April 15, 2019 - 3:08 am
  
  Thanks, Nina! Love your blog – so fun!replycancel
John BanksApril 14, 2019 - 11:34 am

Wow! What can I say. Absolutely incredible photography, that looks like an incredible place to go for coffee. We are Costa fans here in the UK but I am sure I would happily visit that Starbucks if I was there on a visit. Such character – looked amazing. replycancel
- Tammy // GREY MOSS.April 15, 2019 - 3:10 am
  
  Thanks, John! I had to google Costa! Will definitely try their coffee next time we’re in the UK!replycancel
Florence Olufemi-OjoApril 14, 2019 - 2:09 pm

Reading this post was absolutely fun! The pictures are great, what photography skills you have, amazing! I love visiting Italy and knowing Starbucks is now established makes me so happy! I plan on going to Italy later on this year and I will make sure to visitreplycancel
- Tammy // GREY MOSS.April 15, 2019 - 3:12 am
  
  Thank you, Florence! They opened up more regular Starbucks throughout Milan and at their Malpensa airport!replycancel
JanayApril 14, 2019 - 5:50 pm

Omg these photos are absolutely breathtaking! I’m going to Italy next year and I can’t wait! I love Starbucks replycancel
- Tammy // GREY MOSS.April 17, 2019 - 5:30 am
  
  I’m so excited for you! Can’t wait to see your photos!!replycancel
Reika MisakiApril 14, 2019 - 7:31 pm

I agree that this is indeed the most beautiful Starbucks! I hope I get to visit this one day! Thank you for sharing!replycancel
- Tammy // GREY MOSS.April 17, 2019 - 5:32 am
  
  If you visit Milan, this Starbucks is located a short walking distance away from the Duomo. The square it sits on is so pretty as all the trams criss-cross there.replycancel
Ola @ WanderWithOlaApril 14, 2019 - 11:48 pm

Oh wow, this is surely the prettiest Starbucks I have ever seen! I mean, even the bathroom is gorgeous. It could serve as a tourist destination in town actually! Thanks for sharing the experience! 🙂 ~ Ola @ WanderWithOlareplycancel
- Tammy // GREY MOSS.April 17, 2019 - 5:35 am
  
  Right??! I lingered far longer than necessary in the bathroom cause it was just so stunning! I adore places with pretty bathrooms .🤣replycancel
Kaitlyn NicoleApril 15, 2019 - 9:15 pm

IT LOOKS BEAUTIFUL JEEZE. WHY FOESNT WVERY STARBUCKS LOOK LIKE
THIS!? haha replycancel
- Tammy // GREY MOSS.April 17, 2019 - 5:45 am
  
  There are a total of 6 Reserve Roasteries around the world: Seattle, Shanghai, Milano, New York, Tokyo, and Chicago (coming soon). I would love to visit all starting with the one in Tokyo next! They are all equally STUNNING!replycancel
Brittany F.April 15, 2019 - 9:22 pm

Wow! This is the coolest Starbucks I’ve ever seen. Your photos are beautiful and I felt like I was there. I would love to try the gelato and I never knew about Reserve. replycancel
- Tammy // GREY MOSS.April 17, 2019 - 5:49 am
  
  Me too! I did not know anything about their Reserve roasteries beforehand – I was just happy any ole regular Starbucks was coming. They definitely put their all into these exclusive locations!replycancel
SpousesproutsmeApril 15, 2019 - 11:45 pm

These are all such beautiful pictures. That Starbucks has got to be the coolest!replycancel
- Tammy // GREY MOSS.April 17, 2019 - 5:50 am
  
  Thank you!! I love anything HISTORIC so this was like a dream for sure!replycancel
MichaelApril 16, 2019 - 12:04 am

Are you sure? If then this is a trivia for me. Why does Italy doesn’t have one earlier though?replycancel
- Tammy // GREY MOSS.April 17, 2019 - 5:55 am
  
  I think Italy was afraid that if there was a Starbucks everywhere, it would negatively impact the local coffee shops. In my opinion, the Starbucks and the local coffee shops don’t need to compete as we still go to both. My husband prefers the local coffee shops and I can go either way. I was just so excited as it reminded me of HOME (U.S. where we are from). Tourists will go to both as well.replycancel
Cindy IngallsApril 16, 2019 - 3:01 am

I think I heard Howard Schultz talk about this Starbucks in a podcast a few years ago. It sounded amazing then and I can see how his vision came to life. Now if we could just get a similar experience in the US. replycancel
- Tammy // GREY MOSS.April 17, 2019 - 5:58 am
  
  Amazing vision for sure! And I love how much respect and gratitude he had towards the Italian culture in his vision. The U.S. has two Reserve Roasteries: Seattle + New York (brand new!) with Chicago on the way. You should go check them out!replycancel
Dalene EkirapaApril 16, 2019 - 9:48 am

I can imagine your joy with the launch of Starbucks in Italy! Who just never wants some good Starbucks?replycancel
- Tammy // GREY MOSS.April 17, 2019 - 7:37 am
  
  I love exploring new places and learning new culture and all that but sometimes I just want a little bit of HOME away from home, you know?replycancel
PamApril 16, 2019 - 12:27 pm

How awesome to have a piece of home with you in Italy! This Starbucks looks incredible! Love all your pictures!replycancel
- Tammy // GREY MOSS.April 17, 2019 - 7:40 am
  
  Hey Pam! Haha – yes!! You read my mind! Like when I see McDonald’s drive thru here in Italy. I get all excited even though I don’t really eat much of it. Still get super happy to stop by and grab some fries!! 😁replycancel
Junell DuBoisApril 16, 2019 - 3:01 pm

I do love Starbucks but I think if I were in Italy I’d have to skip it for something local. They have so many wonderful options there. At least this Starbucks looks super pretty! replycancel
- Tammy // GREY MOSS.April 19, 2019 - 7:46 am
  
  You can always do both! This RESERVE is so pretty – definitely worth stopping by for a bit if you are in Milan! And funny thing: when we went, everyone was speaking Italian, so I’m thinking mostly locals come here!! Baristas speak both.replycancel
Dominique BrooksApril 16, 2019 - 5:25 pm

This is such a beautiful Starbucks! I hadn’t heard of the Reserve Roastery before but I definitely want to visit one — particularly the one in Milan. Milan is a beautiful place — I need to get back there!replycancel
- Tammy // GREY MOSS.April 19, 2019 - 8:56 am
  
  Milan certainly is a beautiful city! We love going there every other month!replycancel
Erica PoyauanApril 16, 2019 - 10:06 pm

wow! never thought they’d do it.. but well, I am glad they thought about it well and I guess the cafe is competitive enough… would love to go there in the future!replycancel
- Tammy // GREY MOSS.April 19, 2019 - 8:58 am
  
  It really looks like they showed considerable respect for the Italian coffee culture here!replycancel
paigeApril 18, 2019 - 12:32 am

oh my goodness i have missed your posts! your storytelling is as magical as ever, loved reading this 🙂 xreplycancel
- Tammy // GREY MOSS.April 19, 2019 - 11:32 am
  
  I’ve missed yours too! Great catching up with you!! 😘replycancel
David ElliottApril 18, 2019 - 1:08 pm

I agree that this Starbucks looks like the most beautiful one in the world. I love all the decor and architecture. It just looks so amazing.replycancel
- Tammy // GREY MOSS.April 19, 2019 - 11:35 am
  
  They put so much thought and love into this place – definitely took it to the next level!replycancel
Amy SmithApril 18, 2019 - 4:11 pm

I am SO jealous. I love to go to Starbucks but if they looked this beautiful here, I would be sure to go everyday to do my computer work there!! Holy COW, it is beautiful!replycancel
- Tammy // GREY MOSS.April 19, 2019 - 11:37 am
  
  Me too! I told Chris that if we were to live here permanently, we would have to pick Milan. Unless, Starbucks opens in Rome. Then, we shall have to see! 😆replycancel
EloiseApril 18, 2019 - 5:04 pm

WOW! that Starbucks is great looking! I’m excited for you, but I also don’t want the entire world to be americanized… Now, I find myself wanting one of those tasty pastries ; )replycancel
- Tammy // GREY MOSS.April 19, 2019 - 11:39 am
  
  I feel the same way. I wouldn’t mind though if they just had them in airports! But it sure was exciting to walk into this one!replycancel
Peachy @ The Peach KitchenApril 19, 2019 - 4:19 pm

Starbucks in Italy looks elegantly amazing! OMG! I wish I can go there right now.replycancel
- Tammy // GREY MOSS.April 21, 2019 - 3:37 pm
  
  I was so impressed too! I envisioned a shiny brand new building, but the fact that they used a historic building just made it that much more special!replycancel
Nayna KanabarApril 19, 2019 - 4:22 pm

I think we are rather spoilt in the UK as we have astar bucks around every corner. The new shop opening looks amazing and I hope they expand with more of them.replycancel
- Tammy // GREY MOSS.April 21, 2019 - 3:40 pm
  
  Oh, I know!!! I was so surprised to see so many! Made me super happy! 😆 Can’t wait to visit the UK again… replycancel
SandraApril 22, 2019 - 3:13 am

You definietly captures the essence of Starbucks. I love the composition of your photos. and that’s great that Italy finally has a Starbucks!! and it is a Starbucks Reserve!replycancel

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THE LAST LEAF.

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