French Ethereal

06/04/2026

Good morning, friends & family!

I wanted to let you know that at Share Your Style #500 this week, I am having a giveaway! I hope you will stop by to celebrate this small milestone with me. (Sorry, actual family are not allowed to participate. Bummer, yes! Rules of the giveaway.)

Have a lovely day!
Barb :)

06/03/2026

Happy Share Your Style #500, dear friends!

You are invited to a giveaway this week in celebration of SYS hitting #500!

Hope to see you soon,
Barb :)

Join us for Share Your Style #500! Celebrate with a special giveaway and explore summer-inspired features, including unique recipes and decor. See you soon, Barb :)

06/02/2026

Hello dear friends,

Today we celebrate a look around Old Reno, Nevada, with my mother-in-love Gini while remembering Pete, my father-in-law.

Good memories!
Hugs,
Barb :)

Remembering Pete Chapman on his birthday, I reflect on memories and moments shared, alongside a touching tribute and photos from recent events and places here in Reno, Nevada.

06/01/2026

Happy Monday, everyone! This past weekend I shared more from my trip out west. My MIL Gini and I stayed at the beautiful where they showcase a collection of antique repoussé silver and gorgeous French antiques! I’d love it if you would check out my post.
Sharing more from this two week trip later this week. Link above to my blog. 💕🥰
Hugs,
Barb 🌸

05/30/2026

Dear friends,

Come explore the stunning silver collection and exquisite antiques at the Silver Legacy Resort & Casino, a tribute to Nevada's silver rush era.

See you soon,
Barb :)

Explore the stunning silver collection and exquisite antiques at the Silver Legacy Resort & Casino, a tribute to Nevada's silver rush era.

05/29/2026

Happy Friday, dear friends!

Continuing this year's series, America 250, here is a photo essay of my trip a couple of weeks ago from Texas to Reno, Nevada. A lot of driving, taking pics along the way, this essay shares the beautiful scenery along the way.

Enjoy,
Barb :)

Join me on a scenic road trip from Texas to Reno, Nevada, filled with stunning landscapes, adventures, and memorable moments!

05/28/2026

Happy Wednesday, everyone! Share Your Style is up and ready for your post links. Sorry about missing last week… I had just returned from driving 2000 miles over three days and I was WIPED! Better now here a week later but I had zero energy for a few days, lol!
Lots of fun things from the trip to Reno and California via the Southwest to share. Two posts already up if you haven’t seen them: 1) Ethereal Gardens in My Mother-in-Law’s Mobile Home Park and 2) Thinking of You - Memorial Day. The latter is a visit to Placerville Union Cemetery and trying to find a special friend’s grave along with honoring fallen servicemembers.
See you soon for any and all, with more coming out on Friday,
Big Texas hugs,
Barb 🤠

05/28/2026

Share Your Style #499

Hello everyone and welcome to this week's Share Your Style #499! I arrived home last Wednesday evening after driving 2000 miles home over three days. Having NOT pre-prepped SYS, I couldn't muster the energy to get Share Your Style out last week on Wednesday or on Thursday. I apologize for that, dear friends! However, we are back up and finally refreshed, the clothes are washed and put away, and I am busy writing and trying to get back out exercising....

Hello everyone and welcome to this week’s Share Your Style #499! I arrived home last Wednesday evening after driving 2000 miles home over three days. Having NOT pre-prepped SYS, I couldn& #821…

05/25/2026

Friends & Family,

In honor of Memorial Day and the long-ago passing of a friend, I write this post. I hope you enjoy it!

In Memoriam,
Barb :)

Discover the solemn beauty of Placerville Union Cemetery, where fallen soldiers are honored in a heartfelt Memorial Day tribute.