took the long way home
hi everyone! thank you for your sweet comments, i can’t wait to come and visit every one of you. that’s probably going to be the best thing about being home.
last night it was virtual reality to arrive back in surfside, so i made a frenchy bed to feel paree
and today i’m sorting out my mountain of sources (another good thing about being back is that i’ll actually have some time to do it).
oh and by the by, o mag likes liz’s house so we’ll be documenting that…another great reason to be back. so it’s already not so bad! thank you for the love!
the paris apartment 
My Mélange replied:
Again- hope all is fine!! Glad you are home safe and sound!
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October 30, 2008 at 4:56 pm. Permalink.
the bridal wishlist replied:
welcome home!
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October 30, 2008 at 5:07 pm. Permalink.
betsy replied:
There is no place like home and your own pillow! It’s a skill to find the silver lining and you seem to have that down! Welcome home, Claudia.
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October 30, 2008 at 7:12 pm. Permalink.
theparisapartment replied:
merci gang, i feel good even tho it’s weird. guess i’ll just roll with the punches and keep looking for magic around every corner!
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October 30, 2008 at 7:36 pm. Permalink.
Vicki Archer replied:
Surfside sounds pretty cool – glad you are back safe and sound.
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October 30, 2008 at 8:45 pm. Permalink.
Kelli replied:
C, I hope that things are ok with you and your loved ones. You are a breath of fresh air and so completely inspiring through your example of holding a positive attitude through all of this. You are welcome in SoCal anytime!!
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October 30, 2008 at 8:53 pm. Permalink.
Janet replied:
Oh Claudia,
So sad for you to have to leave Paris so suddenly! But when things like that happen to me– ie. sudden changes in *my* plan– I always know that God is working his magic in my life… even if I’m not always the most gracious of beneficiaries!
;)
Sounds like you are already looking in the bright side, and it takes a special person to be adapt so quickly and able to see that when one door closes, another always opens!
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October 30, 2008 at 9:55 pm. Permalink.
Vicki replied:
Glad you made it home safely…hope all is well.
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October 31, 2008 at 12:01 am. Permalink.
kathy replied:
Thank you so much for sharing your adventures and beautiful photos with us. There are moments I think..oh to take off and experience the wonderful places you have. Then I come down to earth and think..Oh please I’m way too lazy and attached to my feather bed not to mention the book on the night stand and who in the world would ever put up with my demanding Jack Russell? Glad to hear your home safe and sound.
Best!
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October 31, 2008 at 12:29 am. Permalink.
robyn pope replied:
loved the your photos over the last several weeks, welcome back.
: )
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October 31, 2008 at 4:15 am. Permalink.
Carol Rochon replied:
I hope all is well. I think you are such an inspiration Claudia. You have handled this with such grace. Welcome home. You are in my thoughts. And I can’t wait to hear what’s next!
Carol
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October 31, 2008 at 4:28 am. Permalink.
theparisapartment replied:
wow you guys are the best, talk about a homecoming! having you around proves that life is beautiful as long as we’re all in it together!
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October 31, 2008 at 6:10 am. Permalink.
Ingela replied:
Bonjour Claudia,
I just got back from Paris myself last night, spending some days with my husband.
So I know what you are going through right now, hope all is well with you back home.
La Laudree was just around the corner in Saint Germain, beautiful stunning place.
All the best,
Ingela
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October 31, 2008 at 11:51 am. Permalink.
Charlie replied:
Claudia, I so respect the fact that you never see the glass half empty and you never spend too much time staring at the pile of lemons on your table. You just get to making lemonade:-) I was so worried when I read about the forclosure and then had to just drop everything and head home. I am so happy and relieved to see how upbeat you are no matter what. You are fabulous my darling! I send huge virtual hug in your direction!
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October 31, 2008 at 12:30 pm. Permalink.
Country French Antiques replied:
Welcome home!
I know you had a fantastic trip, wish I could have been there.
Beautiful photos you took while there.
Your blog is making me 2nd home sick!
Have a wonderful week catching up!
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November 2, 2008 at 12:04 pm. Permalink.