In June 2008, my sister called me on a whim and asked me if I wanted to go to Paris (seriously…do you have to even ASK someone if he/she wants to go to Paris????). I happily agreed and threw some scarves, cute tops and jeans into a bag with my camera. I was literally drooling on the flight over the atlantic. A feeling of Freedom + Pure Excitement coursed through my heart as I stepped out of the airplane. PARIS – I am here!

I still lived in Illinois at this time and going through a major transition in my life – what do I want to do? My husband and I had decided to leave the family business in Illinois and venture into the unknown. We had lived in Colorado after college + loved every moment (skiing, snowboarding, hiking, camping (ok – not a super big fan of this one but my hubby loves it so ON OCCASION I will suck it up + go). Always outside with Doc (my yellow lab) at my side. She was with me when I did my first fourteener (Mt. Quandary).

We moved to Colorado July 2008 so I was still in the “What should I do?” transition when I went to Paris. I walked around the city with my camera strapped to my hand with a 28-75mm f/2.8 on my Canon Rebel. Here are a few snippets of what I caught + what motivated me to pursue my love…photography ~

I plan on telling more of our story as I post more in the next upcoming months. I look forward to sharing my Love, my Passion and Adventures with you ~

Fab breakfast area at the George V Hotel - I loved the flower hanging with the roots + strong purple color

Yes the Eiffel Tower is crooked - I asked r driver to pull over so i could snag this pic

A fountain in Place des Vosges - my sister was shopping and i was hanging out by fountains

a sweet puppy guarding a jewelry store ~

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